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USER GUIDE

Simultaneous Dual-Band

Wireless-N Gigabit Router

Model:

WRT610N

Summary of Contents for Linksys WRT610N

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Simultaneous Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Model WRT610N ...

Page 2: ... in this document are listed without http in front of the address because most current web browsers do not require it If you use an older web browser you may have to add http in front of the web address Resource Website Linksys www linksysbycisco com Linksys International www linksysbycisco com international Glossary www linksysbycisco com glossary Network Security www linksysbycisco com security ...

Page 3: ...k 20 Storage Media Server 21 Storage FTP Server 22 Storage Administration 23 Access Restrictions Internet Access 25 Applications and Gaming Port Range Forwarding 26 Applications Gaming Port Range Triggering 27 Applications and Gaming DMZ 27 Applications and Gaming QoS 28 Administration Management 30 Administration Log 31 Administration Diagnostics 31 Administration Factory Defaults 32 Administrati...

Page 4: ... Safety Notices 46 Industry Canada Statement 46 Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band 46 Avis d Industrie Canada 47 Restrictions dans la bande 5 GHz 47 Wireless Disclaimer 47 Avis de non responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 47 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment WEEE 48 Appendix F Software End User License Agreem...

Page 5: ...use the Wi Fi Protected Setup button to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network s To use Wi Fi Protected Setup run the Setup Wizard or refer to Wi Fi Protected Setup page 13 Wi Fi Protected Setup LED Blue Amber The LEDflashesbluefortwominutesduringtheWi Fi ProtectedSetupprocessandlightsupbluewhen the Wi Fi Protected Setup process is successful The LED lights up amber if...

Page 6: ...175 56 mm 6 91 inches Two screws are needed to mount the Router Suggested Mounting Hardware 2 5 3 0 mm 4 5 mm 1 1 5 mm Note Mounting hardware illustrations are not true to scale NOTE Linksys is not responsible for damages incurred by unsecured wall mounting hardware Follow these instructions 1 Determine where you want to mount the Router Make sure that the wall you use is smooth flat dry and sturd...

Page 7: ...s 3 Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control MAC address filtering The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device With MAC address filtering enabled wireless network access is provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses For example you can specify the MAC address of each comp...

Page 8: ...indows XP users will see a similar screen Leave the User name field blank Then enter the password you set up during the Setup Wizard If you did not run the Setup Wizard then use the default password admin You can set a new password on the Administration Management screen Refer to Administration Management page 30 Click OK to continue Password Screen Setup Basic Setup The first screen that appears ...

Page 9: ...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 In the Max Idle Time field ...

Page 10: ...d 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 In the Max Idle Time field enter the number of minutes you want to elapse before your Internet connection terminates The default is...

Page 11: ...ts with the following information Client Name Interface IP Address and MAC Address DHCP Reservation Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select check box to reserve a client s IP address Then click Add Clients Manually Adding Client 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 Ent...

Page 12: ...t is useful when you are hosting your own website FTP server or other server behind the Router Before you can use this feature you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider www dyndns org or www tzo com If you do not want to use this feature keep the default Disabled DDNS DDNS Service If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS org then select DynDNS org from the drop down menu ...

Page 13: ...outing NAT Enabled Disabled IfthisRouterishostingyournetwork s connection to the Internet keep the default Enabled If another router exists on your network select Disabled When the NAT setting is disabled dynamic routing will be enabled Dynamic Routing RIP Enabled Disabled This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network s layout and exchange routing table...

Page 14: ...he following Unique Network Name SSID Wireless security settings refer to 5 GHz or 2 4 GHz Wireless Security page 14 Decide which computers and other wireless devices should join which network Wireless N devices support both the 5 GHz and 2 4 GHz bands so they can join either the 5 GHz or 2 4 GHz network Wireless G and Wireless B devices support only the 2 4 GHz band so they should join the 2 4 GH...

Page 15: ...annel to select keep the default Auto Standard Channel 5 GHz Select the channel for Wireless A and Wireless N 5GHz networking If you selected 40MHz only or Auto 20MHz or 40MHz for the Channel Width setting then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless N 5GHz If you are not sure which channel to select keep the default Auto Standard Channel 2 4 GHz Select the channel for Wirele...

Page 16: ... a stronger security standard than WEP Wireless Equivalent Privacy and WPA2 is even more secure than WPA RADIUS is Remote Authentication Dial In User Service 5 GHz or 2 4 GHzWireless Security Wireless security is strongly recommended and WPA2 is thestrongestmethodavailable UseWPA2ifitissupported by all of your wireless devices Security Mode Select the security method for each wireless network If y...

Page 17: ... 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 is 3600 seconds WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router WPA Enterprise Encryption WPA uses TKIP an encryption method with dynamic enc...

Page 18: ...ts Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys Then click Generate Key 1 4 If you did not enter a Passphrase enter the WEP key s manually TX Key Select a default TX Transmit Key choose which Key to use The default is 1 WEP WEP is a basic encryption method which is not as secure as WPA IMPORTANT If you are using WEP encryption each device in your wireless network MUST use the s...

Page 19: ... Client List This screen shows computers and other devices on the wireless network The list can be sorted by Client Name Interface IP Address MAC Address and Status Select Save to MAC Address Filter List for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List Then click Add To update the on screen information click Refresh To exit this screen and return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen clic...

Page 20: ...smission Power Select the appropriate level of transmission power High Medium or Low In most cases keep the default High CTS Protection Mode The Router automatically uses CTS Clear To Send Protection Mode when your Wireless N andWireless G devices are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to the Router in an environmentwithheavy802 11btraffic Thisoptionboosts the Router s abili...

Page 21: ...ramming language for websites If you deny Java you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language Select this option 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 S...

Page 22: ...red Folder Shared Disk IP Address The IP address of the disk is displayed Summary To view a list of shared folders click this option For each shared folder the Display Name Partition and Shared Folder location are displayed Edit To change the access settings of a shared folder click this option and the Shared Folder screen appears Proceed to Create or Edit a Shared Folder page 20 Delete To delete ...

Page 23: ...ou have UPnP AV enabled or DLNA certified devices in your home then you can use the Router as a media server Examples of UPnP AV enabled devices include a digital media adapter a gaming console with a built in media player or a digital picture frame For example if you have a digital media adapter that sends content to your entertainment system then the digital media adapter can locate the Router u...

Page 24: ...Storage FTP Server The storage options are available when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port of the Router The FTP Server tab creates an FTP server that can be accessed from the Internet or your local network Storage FTP Server Setup Server Name The default server name of the Router is WRT610N FTP Server Select Enabled to use the Router as an FTP server Otherwise select Disabled An ...

Page 25: ...on Access Specify which user groups have read and write or read only access to the folder To create user groups refer to Create or Edit a Group Account page 24 Available Groups To allow a group access to the folder select it and then click the button Groups with Access To block a group from accessing the folder select it and then click the button Click Save Settings to apply your changes or click ...

Page 26: ...eed to Create or Edit a Group Account page 24 Delete To delete a group click this button Create or Edit a User Account User Account User Account User Name Create a name for the user Full Name Enter the actual name of the user Description Enter keywords to describe the user Password Enter the password that the user will use for login Confirm Password Enter the password again to confirm Group Member...

Page 27: ...which PCs will be affected by the policy The ListofPCs screen appears You can select a PC by MAC address or IP address You can also enter a range of IP addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs After making your changes click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes Then click Close List of PCs 5 Select the appropriate option Deny or Allow ...

Page 28: ...th 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 s used for this application TCP UDP or Both To IP Address For each application enter the IP address of the computer that should receive the requests ...

Page 29: ...mber s needed Forwarded Range For each application enter the starting and ending port numbers of the forwarded port number range Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number s needed Enabled Select Enabled to enable port triggering Click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes Applications and Gaming DMZ The DMZ feature allows one ...

Page 30: ...normal bandwidth select Low Depending on the application a few attempts may be needed to set the appropriate bandwidth priority Enabled Disabled To use the QoS policies you set select Enabled Otherwise select Disabled Category Select one of the following categories Applications Online Games MAC Address Ethernet Port or Voice Device Proceed to the instructions for your selection Summary This lists ...

Page 31: ...r the port range that the game will be using You can have up to three ranges to define for this bandwidth allocation Port numbers can range from 1 to 65535 Check your application s documentation for details on the service ports used Select the protocol TCP or UDP or select Both Priority Select the appropriate priority High Medium Recommended Normal or Low Click Apply to save your changes Your new ...

Page 32: ...nt screen allows the network s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security Administration Management Router Password Router Access To ensure the Router s security you will be asked for your password when you access the Router s browser based utility The default is admin Router Password Enter a new password for the Router Re enter to confirm Enter the password again to...

Page 33: ...nt to be able to make manual changes to the Router while using the UPnP feature Otherwise select 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 Disabled Backup and Restore Backup Configurations To back up the Router s configuration settings click this button and follow the on screen instr...

Page 34: ...ute Administration Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router s configuration to its factory default settings Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults To reset the Router s settings to the default values select Restore Factory Defaults Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored Administration Factory Defaults NOTE Donotrestor...

Page 35: ...ntered on the Setup Basic Setup screen Internet Connection This section shows the current network information stored in the Router The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup Basic Setup screen For a DHCP connection select Release IP Address or Renew IP Address as appropriate to release or renew a DHCP lease For a PPPoE or similar connection select Connec...

Page 36: ... mode used by the network is displayed NetworkName SSID Thenameofthewirelessnetwork which is also called the SSID is displayed Radio Band The Radio Band setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen is displayed Wide Channel The Wide Channel setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen is displayed Standard Channel The Standard Channel setting selected on the Basic Wireless Sett...

Page 37: ...lowing steps these steps are specific to Internet Explorer but are similar for other browsers 1 Select Tools Internet Options 2 Click the Connections tab 3 Select Never dial a connection 4 Click OK The Router does not have a coaxial port for the cable connection The Router does not replace your modem You still need your cable modem in order to use the Router Connect your cable connection to the ca...

Page 38: ... the workgroup name of your computer 5 Click Save Settings In Windows XP you do not see the Router in the My Network Places screen In the Network Tasks section click Show icons for networked UPnP devices If the Router does not appear follow these instructions 1 Go to Start Control Panel Firewall 2 Click the Exceptions tab 3 Select UPnP Framework 4 Click OK In Windows XP you do not see your USB sto...

Page 39: ...T610N the server name of the Router Enter Server Name of Router NOTE Another option is to use the IP address of the Router In the Address field enter the local IP address of the Router xxx xxx xxx xxx The default is 192 168 1 1 You can change this IP address on the Setup Basic Setup screen refer to Setup Basic Setup page 6 3 On the login screen enter your account user name and password For the adm...

Page 40: ...On your desktop double click the Network icon Network Icon NOTE If the My Computer icon is not displayed then go to Start All Programs Accessories Windows Explorer 2 In the Address field enter WRT610N the server name of the Router Enter Server Name of Router NOTE Another option is to use the IP address of the Router In the Address field enter the local IP address of the Router xxx xxx xxx xxx The ...

Page 41: ...e Address field enter WRT610N the server name of the Router Enter Server Name of Router NOTE Another option is to use the IP address of the Router In the Address field enter the local IP address of the Router xxx xxx xxx xxx The default is 192 168 1 1 You can change this IP address on the Setup Basic Setup screen refer to Setup Basic Setup page 6 3 A login screen may appear If prompted enter your ...

Page 42: ...ed Users Only To manage access to the USB storage device you can create shared folders user groups and user accounts Access the Browser Based Utility To access the browser based utility launch the web browser on your computer and enter the Router s default IP address 192 168 1 1 in the Address field Then press Enter A login screen will appear Non Windows XP users will see a similar screen Leave th...

Page 43: ...Groups column and then click the button NOTE Specify which user groups have read and write or read only access to the shared folders 9 To block a group from accessing the shared folder select it from the Groups with Access column and then click the button 10 Click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes Click Close to exit the screen and return to the Disk...

Page 44: ...er 5 In the Full Name field enter the actual name of the user 6 In the Description field enter keywords to describe the user 7 In the Password and Confirm Password fields enter the password that the user will use for login 8 From the Group Member drop down menu select the appropriate user group NOTE To temporarily disable an account select Account Disabled 9 Click Save Settings to apply your chang...

Page 45: ...reless N 40 MHz Max 12 0 dBm All Rates UNII 3 5725 5850 GHz 802 11a Max 17 5 dBm High Rates 802 11a Max 20 0 dBm Low Rates Wireless N 20 MHz Max 17 5 dBm High Rates Wireless N 20 MHz Max 20 0 dBm Low Rates Wireless N 40 MHz Max 17 5 dBm High Rates Wireless N 40 MHz Max 21 0 dBm Low Rates Receive Sensitivity 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps 87 dBm Typical 54 Mbps 77 dBm Typical MCS15 20 MHz 71 dBm Typical MCS15 40 ...

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Page 48: ...es with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Safety Notices WARNING Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimm...

Page 49: ...une antenne ayant un gain maximal de 4 dBi à 2 4 GHz et de 3 5 dBi à 5 GHz Les antennes ayant un gain plus élevé sont strictement interdites par Industrie Canada L impédance d antenne requise est de 50 ohms Du fait que les radars haute puissance ont la priorité dans les bandes 5 250 5 350 MHz et 5 650 5 850 MHz ils pourraient causer des interférences ou endommager les périphériques réseau sans fil...

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