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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?

Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

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Appendix G: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router.

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Appendix H: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router.

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Appendix I: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router.

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Appendix J: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Summary of Contents for Linksys WRT600N

Page 1: ...Model No Gigabit Router with Wireless N WRT600N User Guide WIRELESS Storage Link Dual Band 802 11g GHz 5 Dual Band 4 2 GHz 802 11a ...

Page 2: ...that are presented like this Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage the Router This checkmark means there is a note of interest a...

Page 3: ...guring the Wireless N Gigabit Router with Storage Link 9 Overview 9 How to Access the Web based Utility 11 The Setup Tab Basic Setup 11 The Setup Tab DDNS 17 The Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 19 The Setup Tab Advanced Routing 20 The Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 22 The Wireless Tab Wireless Security 24 The Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter 27 The Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings 28 The ...

Page 4: ... Status Tab Local Network 54 The Status Tab Wireless 55 Appendix A Troubleshooting 56 Common Problems and Solutions 56 Frequently Asked Questions 64 Appendix B Wireless Security 70 Security Precautions 70 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 70 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware 73 Appendix D Windows Help 74 Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter 75 Windows 98S...

Page 5: ...14 Figure 5 8 DHCP Reservation 16 Figure 5 9 Setup Tab DynDDNS org 17 Figure 5 10 Setup Tab TZO com 18 Figure 5 11 Setup Tab MAC Clone 19 Figure 5 12 Setup Tab Advanced Routing 20 Figure 5 13 Routing Table 21 Figure 5 14 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 22 Figure 5 15 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WPA Personal 24 Figure 5 16 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal 24 Figure 5 17 Wireless Security WPA...

Page 6: ...Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding 41 Figure 5 40 Applications Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering 42 Figure 5 41 Applications Gaming Tab DMZ 43 Figure 5 42 DHCP Client Table 43 Figure 5 43 Applications Gaming Tab QoS Applications 44 Figure 5 44 QoS Applications Add a New Application 45 Figure 5 45 QoS Online Games 45 Figure 5 46 QoS MAC Address 45 Figure 5 47 QoS Ethernet 45 Figure 5 48 QoS Voice Devi...

Page 7: ...nt Table 54 Figure 5 60 Status Tab Wireless Network 55 Figure C 1 Firmware Upgrade 73 Figure E 1 IP Configuration Screen 75 Figure E 2 MAC Address Adapter Address 75 Figure E 3 MAC Address Physical Address 75 Figure E 4 Wireless MAC Filter 76 Figure E 5 MAC Address Cloning 76 ...

Page 8: ...increase the throughput even more by using twice as much radio band yielding speeds up to 12 times as fast as standard Wireless G But unlike other speed enhanced technologies Wireless N can dynamically enable this double speed mode for Wireless N devices while still connecting to other wireless devices at their respective fastest speeds In congested areas the good neighbor mode ensures that the Ro...

Page 9: ...ity to configure the settings on the Wireless N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions as well as frequently asked questions regarding installation and use of the Wireless N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the ri...

Page 10: ...l specifications for the Router Appendix H Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router Appendix I Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router Appendix J Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support ...

Page 11: ...e mode The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point such as the Wireless N Gigabit Router with Storage Link which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters which can roam within a certain radial range of the Router You can arrange the Router and multiple access po...

Page 12: ...rs and USB adapters for your USB connectivity needs The Router can also communicate with other devices such as wireless print servers and bridges When you wish to connect your wireless network to your wired network you can use the Router s four local Ethernet ports To add more ports connect one of the Router s local ports to any Linksys switch With these and many other Linksys products your networ...

Page 13: ...dband modem ETHERNET 1 2 3 4 These ports 1 2 3 4 connect the Router to your wired PCs and other Ethernet network devices Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router s factory defaults Either press the Reset button for approximately five seconds or restore the defaults from the Administration Factory Defaults tab of the Router s Web based Utility Power The Power port is where you will conne...

Page 14: ...nnected at 1 000 Mbps 1 Gigabit and 3 If the LED is flashing then the Router is sending or receiving data over that port INTERNET Green The INTERNET LED lights up when there is a connection through the Internet port WIRELESS Green The WIRELESS LED lights up when there is a wireless connection If the LED is flashing the Router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network USB Green The USB...

Page 15: ... Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router 5 Power on the broadband modem 6 Connect the included power adapter to the Router s Power port and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet The Power LED on the front panel will light up when the adapter is connected properly 7 Power on your PC s 8 Locate an optimum location for the Router The best place for ...

Page 16: ...en enter the Internet connection settings provided by your Internet Service Provider ISP If you do not have this information you can call your ISP to request the settings When you have the setup information then you can configure the Router Management Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab The Router s default password is admin To secure the Router change the Password from its de...

Page 17: ...ewall as well as various filters VPN Passthrough To enable or disable IPSec L2TP and or PPTP Passthrough use this screen Storage Disk Describes the disk currently attached to the Router Media Server Scans for contents using a built in media server FTP Server Creates an FTP server that can be accessed through the Internet Administration Manages the user and groups of users that can access the share...

Page 18: ...en provides status information about the Router Local Network This provides status information about the local network Wireless Network This provides status information about the wireless network How to Access the Web based Utility To access the Web based Utility of the Router launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator and enter the Router s default IP address 192 168 1 1 in the Address field ...

Page 19: ...ress you need to specify here Subnet Mask This is the Router s Subnet Mask as seen by external users on the Internet including your ISP Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address DNS 1 3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Domain Name System Server IP Address PPPoE Some DSL based ISPs use PPPoE Point to Poin...

Page 20: ...s a service that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only Server IP Address This is the IP address that the Router has when seen from the Internet Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here Subnet Mask This is the Router s Subnet Mask as seen by external users on the Internet including your ISP Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask Default Gateway Your ...

Page 21: ...vided by your ISP Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specific 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 Connect...

Page 22: ...iguration Protocol DHCP server for your network A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network Unless you already have one it is highly recommended that you leave the Router enabled as a DHCP server DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default If you already have a DHCP server on your network set the Router s DHCP option to Disabled If you disable DHCP remembe...

Page 23: ...ick the Add Clients button If you want to manually assign an IP address enter the client s name in the Enter Client Name field Enter the IP address you want it to have in the Assign IP Address field Enter its MAC Address in the To This MAC Address field Click the Add button A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will be displayed at the bottom of the screen If you want to remove...

Page 24: ...ice provider you use DynDNS org Username Password and Host Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with DynDNS org System Select the DynDNS service you use Dynamic Static or Custom Mail Exchange Optional Enter the address of your mail exchange server so e mails to your DynDNS address go to your mail server Backup MX This feature allows the mail exchange server to be a backup To enable th...

Page 25: ... Internet IP Address The Router s Internet IP address is displayed here Because it is dynamic it will change Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here Update To manually trigger an update click this button When you have finished making changes to this screen click the Save Settings button to save the changes or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes For more ...

Page 26: ... cloning select Enabled Otherwise keep the default Disabled MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP Clone My PC s MAC If you want to clone the MAC address of the PC you are currently using to configure the Router then click this button The Router will automatically detect your PC s MAC address so you do NOT have to call your ISP to change the registered MAC address to the Router...

Page 27: ...e determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network Use this feature to set up a static route between the Router and another network you can have up to 20 static routes To create a static route alter the following settings Route Entries Select the number of the static route from the drop down menu Enter Route Name Enter a name for the static route using a ...

Page 28: ...data is routed through your local network For each route the Destination LAN IP address Subnet Mask Gateway and Interface are displayed Click the Refresh button to update the information Click the Close button to exit this screen When you have finished making changes to this screen click the Save Settings button to save the changes or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes For more i...

Page 29: ...el from the drop down menu Standard Channel Select the channel for Wireless A and Wireless N 5GHz networking If you selected Wide 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless N 5GHz SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router To bro...

Page 30: ...ing then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless N 2 4GHz channel Select any channel from the drop down menu Standard Channel Select the channel for Wireless N 2 4 GHz Wireless G and Wireless B networking If you selected Wide 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless N 2 4GHz SSID Broadcast When wireless clients sur...

Page 31: ...ant to use WPA Personal Encryption Select the algorithm you want to use TKIP or AES AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP Pre shared Key Enter the key shared by the Router and your other network devices It must have 8 63 characters Key Renewal Enter the Key Renewal period which tells the Router how often it should change encryption keys When you have finished making changes to this screen ...

Page 32: ...he Save Settings button to save the changes or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes For more information click Help WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router Encryption Select the algorithm s you want to use AES or TKIP or AES AES is a stronger encryption method than T...

Page 33: ...e Key 1 4 fields TX Key To indicate which WEP key to use select a transmit key number When you have finished making changes to this screen click the Save Settings button to save the changes or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes For more information click Help WEP WEP is a basic encryption method offering two levels of encryption 128 bit is stronger than 40 64 bit encryption Encry...

Page 34: ...ckbox for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List Then click the Add button To retrieve the most up to date information click the Refresh button To exit this screen and return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen click the Close button Then click the Enable MAC Filter checkbox for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List To update the information on this list click ...

Page 35: ...ll be used The Router will also advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission The default setting is Default when the Router can transmit at all standard wireless rates 1 2Mbps 5 5Mbps 11Mbps 18Mbps and 24Mbps Other options are 1 2Mbps for use with older wireless technology and All when the Router can transmit at all wireless rates Transmission Rate The rate of data tr...

Page 36: ...cast messages The default value is 1 Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets If you experience a high packet error rate you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended In ...

Page 37: ...ection This feature uses port forwarding to block access to local servers from local networked computers Select Enabled to filter Internet NAT redirection or Disabled to disable this feature Filter IDENT Port 113 This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network Select Enabled to filter port 113 or Disabled to disable this feature Web Filter Proxy Use of WAN p...

Page 38: ...nels to pass through the Router click the Enabled button To disable L2TP Passthrough click the Disabled button PPTP Passthrough PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol Passthrough allows the Point to Point PPP to be tunneled through an IP network To allow PPTP Passthrough click the Enabled button To disable PPTP Passthrough click the Disabled button When you have finished making changes to this scr...

Page 39: ...nistration tab You can allow Read and Write or Read Only access Select the right arrows to allow access to a group or the left arrows to remove access to a group Click the Save Settings button to save the changes Click the Cancel Changes button to cancel the changes Click the Close button to close the screen Safely Remove Disk 1 Before physically disconnecting a disk from the Router click the Safe...

Page 40: ...it can stream music pictures or video from the USB hard disk to a UPnP compatible media adapter The Media Server screen lets you scan for content Media Server Setup Server Name The name of the Router is displayed here UPnP Media Server To use the Router s media server function select Enable Otherwise select Disable Database This section lets you select content to add to the database of the Router ...

Page 41: ...B disk must be connected to the USB Port to use this service Internet Access Select Enable to allow access of the FTP Server from the Internet Otherwise select Disable to only allow local network access FTP Port Select the Port service to use The default port is 21 Access Use Access to allow Read Only or Read or Write access to groups Click the Specify Partitions to Access button to share a specif...

Page 42: ... button To view a sub folder click View To return to the previous folder select Back Click the Save Settings button to save the changes Click the Cancel Changes button to cancel the changes Access This feature allows you to control the Read and Write access to the folders for the groups that you set up on the Administration tab You can allow Read and Write or Read Only access Select the right arro...

Page 43: ...e Create New User button the User Account screen appears Enter a user name for the user then enter the name and description for the user Then enter a password and enter it again in the Confirm Password field Select Admin or Guest from the Group Member drop down menu Click the Save Settings button to save the new changes or click the Cancel Changes button to cancel the changes Click the Close butto...

Page 44: ...cel Changes button to cancel the changes Click the Close button to close the screen Each group you created on the Group Account screen will be listed with its access which you can edit or delete Select the Edit button to edit a user or Delete to delete the user If you click the Edit button the Group Account screen appears Enter a new Group Name or Description then select Read and Write or Read Onl...

Page 45: ...ancel Changes button to cancel your changes To return to the Internet Access Policy screen click the Close button Status Policies are disabled by default To enable a policy select the policy number from the drop down menu and click the radio button beside Enabled To create a policy 1 Select a number from the Access Policy drop down menu 2 Enter a Policy Name in the field provided 3 To enable this ...

Page 46: ... you want to block Then click the button to move it to the Blocked List To remove an application from the Blocked List select it and click the button 10 If the application you want to block is not listed or you want to edit a service s settings enter the application s name in the Application Name field Enter its range in the Port Range fields Select its protocol from the Protocol drop down menu Th...

Page 47: ...number used by the server or Internet application Check with the Internet application documentation for more information Internal Port Enter the internal port number used by the server or Internet application Check with the Internet application documentation for more information Protocol Select the protocol TCP or UDP or select Both To IP Address Enter the IP address of the server that should rece...

Page 48: ...rts to one PC click the DMZ tab Port Range Forwarding To add an application complete the following fields Application Name Enter the name of the application Start End Port Enter the number or range of port s used by the server or Internet application Check with the Internet application documentation for more information Protocol Select the protocol TCP or UDP or select Both To IP Address Enter the...

Page 49: ...on complete the following fields Application Name Enter the name of the application Triggered Range Enter the starting and ending port numbers of the triggered port range Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number s needed Forwarded Range Enter the starting and ending port numbers of the forwarded port range Check with the Internet application documentation for the port ...

Page 50: ...t to specify an IP address or range of IP addresses as the designated source click the second radio button and enter the IP address es in the fields provided Destination If you want to specify the DMZ host by IP address select IP Address and complete the IP address in the field provided If you want to specify the DMZ host by MAC address select MAC Address and enter the MAC address in the field pro...

Page 51: ... In this section you can set the bandwidth priority for a variety of applications and devices There are four levels priority High Medium Normal or Low When you set priority do not set all applications to High because this will defeat the purpose of allocating the available bandwidth If you want to select below normal bandwidth select Low Depending on the application a few attempts may be needed to...

Page 52: ... appropriate priority High Medium Normal or Low Click the Add button to save your changes Your new entry will appear in the Summary list Online Games Games Select the appropriate game Priority Select the appropriate priority High Medium Normal or Low Click the Add button to save your changes Your new entry will appear in the Summary list MAC Address Enter a Name Enter a name for your device MAC Ad...

Page 53: ...s you have created for your applications and devices Priority This displays the bandwidth priority of High Medium Normal or Low Name This displays the application device or port name Information This displays the port range or MAC address entered for your entry If a pre configured application or game was selected there will be no valid entry shown in this section Remove Click this button to remove...

Page 54: ...ide Web HTTPS uses SSL Secured Socket Layer to encrypt data transmitted for higher security Select HTTP or HTTPS Web Utility Access via Wireless If you are using the Router in a public domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests you can disable wireless access to the Router s Web based Utility You will only be able to access the Utility via a wired connection if you disable the sett...

Page 55: ...ature Otherwise keep the default setting Disabled Allow Users to Disable Internet Access Select Enabled if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet connections Otherwise keep the default setting Disabled Backup and Restore Backup Configurations To back up the Router s configuration settings click this button and follow the on screen instructions Restore Configurations To restore the Ro...

Page 56: ...g from the Type drop down menu The Incoming Log will display a temporary log of the source IP addresses and destination port numbers for the incoming Internet traffic The Outgoing Log will display a temporary log of the local IP addresses destination URLs IP addresses and service port numbers for the outgoing Internet traffic The Security log will display the login information for the Web based Ut...

Page 57: ...ction you wish to test the packet size default is 32 bytes and how many times you wish to test it Then click the Start to Ping button The Ping screen will then display the test results Click the Close button to return to the Diagnostics screen Traceroute Test To test the performance of a connect enter the IP address or URL of the PC whose connection you wish to test and click the Start to Tracerou...

Page 58: ...ttings Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults To clear all of the Router s settings and reset them to its factory defaults click the Restore Factory Defaults button Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen Figure 5 55 Administration Tab Factory Defaults NOTE Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have exhausted all other ...

Page 59: ...ect a File to Upgrade In the field provided enter the name of the extracted firmware upgrade file or click the Browse button to find this file Start to Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate file click this button and follow the on screen instructions Help information is shown on the right hand side of the screen Figure 5 56 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade NOTE The Router may lose the...

Page 60: ...ou are using For dial up style connections such as PPPoE or PPTP there is a Connect button to click if there is no connection and you want to establish an Internet connection Internet IP Address The Router s Internet IP address is displayed here Subnet Mask and Default Gateway The Router s Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address are displayed here for DHCP and static IP connections DNS1 3 Shown he...

Page 61: ...re DHCP Server The status of the Router s DHCP server function is displayed here Start IP Address For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network the beginning IP address is shown here End IP Address For the range of IP addresses used by devices on your local network the ending IP address is shown here DHCP Client Table Click the DHCP Clients Table button to view the DHCP Clien...

Page 62: ...or Disabled used by the network Network Name SSID Displayed here is the name of the wireless network or SSID Radio Band Displayed here is the Radio Band setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen Wide Channel Displayed here is the Wide Channel setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen Standard Channel Shown here is the Standard Channel setting selected on the Basic Wireles...

Page 63: ... static IP address on a PC You can assign a static IP address to a PC by performing the following steps For Windows 98SE and Me 1 Click Start Settings and Control Panel Double click Network 2 In The following network components are installed box select the TCP IP associated with your Ethernet adapter If you only have one Ethernet adapter installed you will only see one TCP IP line with no associat...

Page 64: ...uctions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface If you are using the Classic interface where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions please follow the instructions for Windows 2000 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon 3 Right click the Local Area Connection that is associated wit...

Page 65: ...iginal computer is not the cause of the problem If you do NOT get a reply there may be a problem with the connection Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem 4 I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection Refer to Problem 3 I want to test my Internet connection to verify that you have connecti...

Page 66: ...ver you installed Follow these steps to set up port forwarding through the Router s web based utility We will be setting up web ftp and mail servers 1 Access the Router s web based utility by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Go to the Applications Gaming Port Range Forwarding tab 2 Enter any name you want to use for the Application Name 3 Enter the Start and End Port range...

Page 67: ...twork device that you want the port server to go to For example if the web server s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192 168 1 100 you would enter 100 in the field provided Check Appendix E Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter for details on getting an IP address 6 Check the Enabled option for the port services you want to use Consider the example below When you have comp...

Page 68: ...lt by pressing the Reset button for five seconds and then releasing it If you are still getting prompted for a password when saving settings then perform the following steps 1 Access the Router s web based utility by going to http 192 168 1 1 or the IP address of the Router Enter the default password admin and click the Administration Management tab 2 Enter a different password in the Router Passw...

Page 69: ...m and follow the pdf s instructions Set a static IP address on the PC refer to Problem 2 I need to set a static IP address Use the following IP address settings for the computer you are using IP Address 192 168 1 50 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Administration tab of the Router s web based utility 14 My DSL service s PPPoE is always...

Page 70: ... keeps flashing after this time the Router is not working properly Try to flash the firmware by assigning a static IP address to the computer and then upgrade the firmware Try using the following settings IP Address 192 168 1 50 and Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 17 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error or am prompted to retry Check if other PCs work If they do ensure that your workst...

Page 71: ...rnet port however the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of your broadband connection The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto sensing Fast Ethernet 10 100 switch on the LAN side of the Router What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for Network Address Translation NAT translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sen...

Page 72: ...e same time even if on the same LAN not a problem with 1 0 1 3 As far as hosting games the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer How can I block corrupted FTP downloads If you are get corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client try using another FTP program The web page hangs downloads are corrupt or nothin...

Page 73: ...ick Edit Preferences Advanced and Proxy Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet What is DMZ Hosting Demilitarized Zone DMZ allows one IP address computer to be exposed to the Internet Some applications require multiple TCP IP ports to be open It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting To get the LAN IP address ...

Page 74: ...one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks The 802 11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate provided that the hardware complies with the 802 11g standard The 802 11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz What is the IEEE 802 11b standard It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networ...

Page 75: ...ta Achieving these functions simultaneously requires a dynamic RF networking technology that links access points and nodes In such a system the user s end node undertakes a search for the best possible access to the system First it evaluates such factors as signal strength and quality as well as the message load currently being carried by each access point and the distance of each access point to ...

Page 76: ...aged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission To an unintended receiver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers What is a MAC Address The Media Access Control MAC address is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device suc...

Page 77: ...nnels frequencies are available with the Router There are eleven available channels ranging from 1 to 11 in North America There may be additional channels available in other regions subject to the regulations of your region and or country If your questions are not addressed here refer to the Linksys website www linksys com ...

Page 78: ...lease note that this may reduce your network performance 7 Change the WEP encryption keys periodically For information on implementing these security features refer to Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network wireless networking products fi...

Page 79: ...hose wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with a random MAC Address WEP Encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a cure all for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make a hacker s job more difficult There are several ways that WEP can be maxim...

Page 80: ...RADIUS server Then enter the key shared between the Router and its RADIUS server Then enter a Key Renewal period which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys RADIUS This method is WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server Enter the IP address and port number of the RADIUS server Then enter the key shared between the Router and its RADIUS server Ente...

Page 81: ...d the firmware from Linksys s website at www linksys com 2 Extract the firmware file on your computer 3 Open the Router s Web based Utility and click the Administration tab 4 Click the Firmware Upgrade tab and the Firmware Upgrade screen will appear 5 Enter the location of the firmware s file or click the Browse button to find the file 6 Click the Start to Upgrade button and follow the on screen i...

Page 82: ...f instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizi...

Page 83: ... or XP Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 1 Click Start and Run In the Open field enter winipcfg Then press the Enter key or the OK button 2 When the IP Configuration screen appears select the Ethernet adapter you have connected to the Router via a CAT 5 Ethernet network cable See Figure E 1 3 Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen see Figure E 2 This is the MAC address for y...

Page 84: ...f numbers and letters The MAC address Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering The example in Figure E 3 shows the Ethernet adapter s IP address as 192 168 1 100 Your computer may show something different For the Router s Web based Utility For MAC filtering enter the 12 digit MAC address in the appropriate MAC field on the Wireless MAC Filter screen For MAC ad...

Page 85: ...tart a device and cause it to start executing instructions Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web Byte A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet Da...

Page 86: ...etwork Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Firewall A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks Firmware The programming code that runs a networking device FTP File Transfer Protocol A protocol used to transfer files over...

Page 87: ... sharing storage and or transmission between users Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard...

Page 88: ...ireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A dev...

Page 89: ...ator The address of a file located on the Internet VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated...

Page 90: ...u Ports Power Internet Ethernet USB Button Reset LEDs Power Ethernet 1 4 Internet USB 5GHz Wireless Security 2 4GHz Wireless Security of Antennas 3 RF Pwr EIRP in dBm 17 dBm Antenna Gain in dBi 1 8 dBm UPnP able cert Able Security Features WEP WPA WPA2 WEP Key Bits 128 256 Dimensions 7 40 x 1 89 x 6 93 in 188 mm x 48 mm x 176 mm Unit Weight o 0 kg Power 12V Certifications FCC IC 03 ...

Page 91: ...ations Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Operating Temp 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temp 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Non Condensing ...

Page 92: ...PRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction This warranty does not apply if the Product a has been altered except ...

Page 93: ... to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits ...

Page 94: ...Products Covered by EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment WEEE This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol ...

Page 95: ...87 Appendix I Regulatory Information Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router with Storage Link ...

Page 96: ...88 Appendix I Regulatory Information Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router with Storage Link ...

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Page 98: ...90 Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless N Gigabit Router with Storage Link For more information visit www linksys com ...

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