USER GUIDE Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Model: WRT160NL
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 29 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Install the USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Access the USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. The Router’s USB port connects to a USB storage device, so you can access your portable files. (A USB hard drive may require an external power supply.
Product Overview Chapter 1 Bottom Panel Wall-Mounting Placement The Router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 152 mm (6 inches). Two screws are needed to mount the Router. 4-5 mm Reset The Reset button is located on the right side of the product label. There are two ways to reset the Router’s factory defaults.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you want to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Router.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP. inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is transmitted. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default, Auto. You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address. Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Static DNS 1-3 The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Clone My PC’s MAC Click this button to clone the MAC address of the computer you are using. TZO.com Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Route Entries To set up a static route between the Router and another network, select a number from the dropdown list. Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route. Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters. select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Proceed to the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” section.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Standard Channel If Standard - 20 MHz Channel is the Channel Width setting, then this setting will be available. Select the appropriate channel for your wireless network. If you are not sure which channel to select, then keep the default, Auto. If Wide - 40MHz Channel is the Channel Width setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N (2.4 GHz).
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 3. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions. Method #3 Use this method if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN number. 1. Enter the PIN number listed on this screen. (It is also listed on the label on the bottom of the Router.) 2. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds. RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Wireless MAC Filter Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, select Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, keep the default, Disabled. Access Restriction Prevent Select this to block wireless access by MAC Address. This button is selected by default. Permit Select this to allow wireless access by MAC Address. This button is not selected by default.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 N Transmission Rate The N Transmission setting is available if the Network Mode is Mixed or Wireless-N Only. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your Wireless-N networking. Select from a range of transmission speeds, or keep the default, Auto, to have the Router automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Security > Firewall The Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network. sites created using this programming language. Select this feature to enable Java filtering. Deselect the feature to allow Java usage. ActiveX ActiveX is a programming language for websites. If you deny ActiveX, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Storage > Administration Access Restrictions > Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, and websites during specific days and times. Summary Status Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and select Enabled. To create a policy, follow steps 1-11.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours. 7. You can block websites with specific URL addresses. Enter each URL in a separate Website Blocking by URL Address field. 8. You can also block websites using specific keywords. Enter each keyword in a separate Website Blocking by Keyword field. 9. You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet.
Chapter 3 such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.) When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate servers (computers). Before using forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the designated servers (use the DHCP Reservation feature on the Basic Setup screen).
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Applications and Gaming > QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Ethernet Port, or Voice Device. Proceed to the instructions for your selection. Add a New Game Applications Applications Select the appropriate application. If you select Add a New Application, follow the Add a New Application instructions. Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low. Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Voice Device QoS > Voice Device Enter a Name Enter a name for your voice device. MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your voice device. Priority Select the appropriate priority: (Recommend), Medium, Normal, or Low. High Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list. Administration > Management Summary This lists the QoS entries you have created for your applications and devices.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Remote Upgrade If you want to be able to upgrade the Router remotely, from outside the local network, select Enabled. (You must have the Remote Management feature enabled as well.) Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled. The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. Allowed Remote IP Address If you want to be able to access the Router from any external IP address, select Any IP Address.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. return to the Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to stop the test. Administration > Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including connection to the Internet.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Router Information Firmware Version The version number of the Router’s current firmware is displayed. Firmware Verification The unique identifier that verifies that you have valid firmware is displayed. Current Time The time set on the Router is displayed. Internet MAC Address The Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP, is displayed. Administration > Firmware Upgrade NOTE: The Router may lose the settings you have customized.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 DHCP Server The status of the Router’s DHCP server function is displayed. Mode The wireless mode used by the network is displayed. Start IP Address For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the starting IP address is displayed. Network Name (SSID) The name of the wireless network, which is also called the SSID, is displayed. End IP Address For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network, the ending IP address is displayed.
Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer cannot connect to the Internet. Follow these instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: •• Make sure that the Router is powered on. The Power LED should be green and not flashing. •• If the Power LED is flashing, then power off all of your network devices, including the modem, Router, and computers. Then power on each device in the following order: •• 4. Click OK.
Appendix A Troubleshooting WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.
How to Install and Access USB Storage Appendix B Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 3. On the login screen, enter your account user name and password. (For the admin acccount, admin is both the default user name and password.) Overview This appendix explains how to connect, access, and map a shortcut to an external USB storage device. Install the USB Storage Device 1. Make sure your computer has a wired or wireless connection to the Router. 2.
How to Install and Access USB Storage Appendix B 3. Enter your account user name and password. (For the admin acccount, admin is both the default user name and password.) 3. Right-click the folder you want to share, and click Map Network Drive. (The default shared folder is named Public.) Enter Account User Name and Password User accounts are set up on the Storage > Administration screen; refer to Storage > Administration, page 17.
