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USER GUIDE

Wireless-G 

Broadband Router 

with 2 Phone Ports

Model No:

 WRP400

Summary of Contents for WRP400-G1 - Wireless Router

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Wireless G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Model No WRP400 ...

Page 2: ... noteworthy website address or e mail address Online Resources Website addresses 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 linksys com Linksys International www linksys com international Glossary www linksys com...

Page 3: ... Wireless Advanced Wireless Settings 17 Security Firewall 18 Security VPN Passthrough 19 Access Restrictions Internet Access 19 Applications and Gaming Single Port Forwarding 20 Applications and Gaming Port Range Forward 21 Applications Gaming Port Range Triggering 22 Applications and Gaming DMZ 22 Applications and Gaming QoS 23 Administration Management 24 Administration Log 26 Administration Dia...

Page 4: ...fety Notices and Information 40 Industry Canada Statement 40 Avis d Industrie Canada 41 Wireless Disclaimer 41 Avis de non responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 41 Telepermit Statement 41 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive 42 CE Marking 43 National Restrictions 43 Product Usage Restrictions 44 Technical Documents on www linksys com internatio...

Page 5: ...tic mode during every boot up the LED will flash When the diagnostic is complete it will be solidly lit green If the LED lights up red make sure the correct power adapter is used If the LED remains red contact your Internet Service Provider ISP or Internet Telephony Service Provider ITSP for support Phone 1 2 Green The Phone 1 or 2 LED lights up and stays on when an active line is registered to th...

Page 6: ...ally on a surface The third way is to mount the Router on a wall Horizontal Placement The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet Vertical Placement The Router has a stand on the panel opposite to the antenna Rotate the stand 90 degrees and place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet Wall Mounting Placement The...

Page 7: ...exposed Maneuver the Router so two of the wall mount slots line up with the two screws Place the wall mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall mount slots 60 mm Wall Mounting Template 3 4 5 Print this page at 100 size Cut along the dotted line and place on the wall to drill precise spacing ...

Page 8: ...ering 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 computer in your home so that o...

Page 9: ...ess Enter NOTE If you place the Router behind a primary router with the IP address of 192 168 15 1 then the Router will automatically assume a new default IP address 192 168 16 1 A login screen appears The first time you open the web based utility use the default user name and password admin You can set a new password from the Administration tab s Management screen Click OK to continue Login Scree...

Page 10: ...minutes Keep Alive Redial Period If you select this option the Router will periodically check your Internet connection If you are disconnected then the Router will automatically re establish your connection To use this option select Keep Alive In the Redial Period field you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection The default Redial Period is 30 seconds PPTP Point to ...

Page 11: ...e 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 have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates The default Max Idle Time is 5...

Page 12: ...s list click Remove Click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes To view the most up to date information click Refresh To exit this screen click Close Starting IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses Because the Router s default IP address is 192 168 15 1 the Starting IP Address must be 192 168 15 2 or greater...

Page 13: ...om the drop down menu If your DDNS service is provided by TZO then select TZO com The features available on the DDNS screen will vary depending on which DDNS service provider you use DynDNS org Setup DDNS DynDNS User Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service System Select the DynDNS se...

Page 14: ...C address of the computer you are using 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 Static Routing sets up a fixed route...

Page 15: ... or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Wireless BasicWireless Settings The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen Wireless Basic Wireless Settings There are two ways to configure the Router s wireless network s manualandWi FiProtectedSetup Tomanually configure the wireless settings use the Basic Wireless Settings screen If you have client devices such as wireless ad...

Page 16: ...for Wi Fi Protected Access which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy These options are briefly discussed here For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router refer to Chapter 2 Wireless Security NOTE If you used Wi Fi Protected Setup to configure your wireless network s then wireless security has already been set up ...

Page 17: ...instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys The default is 3600 seconds WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server It should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router Security Mode WPA2 Enterprise WPA Algorithms WPA2 supports two encryption methods TKIP and AES with dynamic encryption keys Select the type of algori...

Page 18: ...is button is selected by default Permit Select this to allow wireless access by MAC address This button is not selected by default MAC Address Filter List Wireless Client List Click this to open the Wireless Client List screen Wireless Client List Wireless Client List This screen shows the online and offline devices of the wireless network s The device information includes Client Name IP Address M...

Page 19: ... the broadcast and multicast messages The default value is 1 RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow only minor reduction of the default value 2347 is recommended If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will not be enabled The Router sends Request to Send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a d...

Page 20: ...d through an IP network To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router keep the default Enabled L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point to Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router keep the default Enabled Click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Acce...

Page 21: ... addresses Enter each URL in a separate URL field You can also block websites using specific keywords Enter each keyword in a separate Keyword field You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet such as FTP or telnet You can block up to three applications per policy From the Applications list select the application you want to block Then click the button to move it to the Bl...

Page 22: ...t up public services on your network such as web servers ftp servers e mail servers or other specialized Internet applications Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions 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 Interne...

Page 23: ...r videoconferencing DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC The Port Range Forwarding feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer exposing the computer to the Internet Applications and Gaming DMZ DMZ Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and shou...

Page 24: ...ed Otherwise select Disabled Upstream Bandwidth To allow the Router to control the maximum bandwidth for upstream data transmissions keep the default Auto To manually set the maximum select Manual and enter the appropriate number in the field provided Category There are four categories available Select one of the following Application Online Games MAC Address or Ethernet Port Proceed to the instru...

Page 25: ...st MAC Address QoS MAC Address Enter a Name Enter a name for your device MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your device Priority Select the appropriate priority High Medium Recommend Normal or Low Click Add to save your changes Your new entry will appear in the Summary list Ethernet Port QoS Ethernet Port Ethernet Select the appropriate Ethernet port Priority Select the appropriate priority High...

Page 26: ... the Remote Management feature enabled as well Otherwise keep the default Disabled Allowed Remote IP Address If you want to be able to access the Router from any external IP address select Any IP Address If you want to specify an external IP address or range of IP addresses then select the second option and complete the fields provided Remote Management Port Enter the port number that will be open...

Page 27: ...ck Cancel Changes to cancel your changes Administration Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection Administration Log Log Log To disable the Log function keep the default Disabled To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet select Enabled With logging enabled you can choose to view temporary logs View Log To view the logs click View Log Log View Log Log Ty...

Page 28: ...ck Close to return to the Diagnostics screen Diagnostics Traceroute Administration Factory Defaults The Administration Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router s configuration to its Router and or voice factory default settings Administration Factory Defaults NOTE Restoring factory defaults deletes custom settings Note your custom settings before restoring the factory defaults Fact...

Page 29: ... the Administration Config Management section for more information Firmware Upgrade Before upgrading the firmware download the Router s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website www linksys com Then extract the file Administration Firmware Upgrade Please select a file to upgrade Click Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file Start to Upgrade After you have selected the appropriat...

Page 30: ...about the local wired network Status Local Network Local Network Local MAC Address The MAC address of the Router s local wired interface is displayed Router IP Address The Router s IP address as it appears on your local network is displayed Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Router is displayed DHCP Server DHCP Server The status of the Router s DHCP server function is displayed Start IP Address Fo...

Page 31: ...isplayed SSID Broadcast The status of the SSID Broadcast feature is displayed Access to theVoice Screens There are two level of access user and Admin Login When you click the Voice tab the Info screen is automatically displayed If you set a User Password on the System screen then you will be asked to enter it before the Info screen is displayed The Admin Login allows access to more advanced settin...

Page 32: ...registration is displayed Message Waiting This indicates whether you have new voicemail waiting Call Back Active This indicates whether a call back request is in progress Last Called Number The last number called is displayed Last Caller Number The number of the last caller is displayed Mapped SIP Port The port number of the NAT mapped SIP port is displayed Calls 1 and 2 have the same status infor...

Page 33: ...d Settings Enter the call forwarding numbers you want to use Cfwd All Dest Enter the number for the Call Forward All Service feature when you want to forward all calls Cfwd Busy Dest Enter the number for the Call Forward Busy feature when the line is busy Cfwd No Ans Dest Enter the number for the Call Forward No Answer feature when the line is not answered Cfwd No Ans Delay Enter the number of sec...

Page 34: ...ng Settings Ring1 8 Caller Enter the caller number pattern to play Distinctive Ring Call Waiting Tone 1 8 Ring Settings Default Ring Select the default ringing pattern for all callers The default is 1 DefaultCWT SelectthedefaultCWTpatternforallcallers The default is 1 Hold Reminder Ring Select the ring pattern that will remind you of a call on hold when the phone is on hook The default is 8 Call B...

Page 35: ...e the Router will time out To re enter the menu press 1 2 3 Action Command Choices Description Enter IVR Menu Use this command to enter the IVR Menu Ignore Special Information Tones SITs or other tones until you hear Configuration menu Please enter the option followed by the pound key or hang up to exit Check DHCP 100 The IVR announces whether DHCP is enabled or disabled Check IP Address 110 The I...

Page 36: ...en you are on an Internet phone call words are dropped intermittently Follow these instructions until your problem is solved If you are using the Router s wireless function and a cordless phone they may be using the same frequency and may interfere with each other Move the cordless phone farther away from the Router Theremaybeheavynetworkactivity particularlyifyou are running a server or using a f...

Page 37: ...twork Make sure the wireless network name or SSID is the same on both the computer and the Router If you have enabled wireless security then make sure the same security method and key are used by both the computer and the Router You need to modify the settings on the Router To access the web based utility follow these instructions Launch the web browser on your computer and enter the Router s defa...

Page 38: ...1349 QoS Packet Prioritization by Type Router or Bridge Mode of Operation MAC Address Cloning Port Forwarding IP Multicast IGMP v1 v2 v3 IGMP Proxy Voice Features Voice Algorithms G 711 a law and µ law G 726 16 24 32 40 kbps G 729 AB G 723 1 6 3 kbps 5 3 kbps Call Forwarding No Answer Busy Unconditional Support for Two Simultaneous Calls SIP TLS Transport Layer Security Call Transfer Call Waiting ...

Page 39: ...tic DC Input Voltage 5 VDC at 2 0 A Max Power Consumption 7 9 watts Average Power Adapter 100 240V 50 60Hz 26 34VA AC Input 1 8 m Cord Indicator Lights LEDs Power Ethernet Wireless Phone 1 Phone 2 Internet WPS Documentation Quick Installation and User Guide are Downloaded from www linksys com Linksys SPA ATA Administration Guide Service Providers Only Linksys Provisioning Guide Service Providers O...

Page 40: ...ESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS 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 Produc...

Page 41: ...or and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter IEEE 802 11b or 802 11g operation of this product in the USA is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 Safety Notices and Information Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Do not use this product near water for example i...

Page 42: ...ctionner avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur Wireless Disclaimer The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual performance can vary including lower wireless network capacity data throughput rate range and coverage Performance depends on many factors conditions and variables including distance from the access point volume of network traffic ...

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Page 44: ...sto prodotto è utilizzabile in tutte i paesi EU ed in tutti gli altri paesi che seguono le direttive EU 1999 5 EC senza nessuna limitazione eccetto per i paesii menzionati di seguito DasProduktkanninallenEUStaatenohneEinschränkungen eingesetzt werden sowie in anderen Staaten die der EU Direktive 1999 5 CE folgen mit Außnahme der folgenden aufgeführten Staaten In the majority of the EU and other Eu...

Page 45: ...for maximum output power are specified in EIRP The EIRP level of a device can be calculated by adding the gain of the antenna used specified in dBi to the output power available at the connector specified in dBm 1 2 Product Usage Restrictions This product is designed for indoor usage only Outdoor usage is not recommended unless otherwise noted 2 4 GHz Restrictions This product is designed for use ...

Page 46: ...ropská směrnice 2002 96 ES zakazuje aby zařízení označené tímto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidováno s netříděným komunálním odpadem Tento symbol udává že daný produkt musí být likvidován odděleně od běžného komunálního odpadu Odpovídáte za likvidaci tohoto produktu a dalších elektrických a elektronických zařízení prostřednictvím určených sběrných míst stanovených vládou nebo místn...

Page 47: ...από το οποίο αγοράσατε το προϊόν Français French Informations environnementales pour les clients de l Union européenne La directive européenne 2002 96 CE exige que l équipement sur lequel est apposé ce symbole sur le produit et ou son emballage ne soit pas jeté avec les autres ordures ménagères Ce symbole indique que le produit doit être éliminé dans un circuit distinct de celui pour les déchets d...

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Page 49: ... Portuguese Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia A Directiva Europeia 2002 96 CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares É da sua responsabilidade eliminar este e qualquer outro...

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