Cisco Systems RAN201 User Manual

USER GUIDE

Wireless-N Home ADSL2 + Modem Router

Models: RAN201

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview 1

Front Panel.................................................. 1

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Placement Positions............................................ 2

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 3

General Network Security Guidelines ................................. 3

Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 4

How to Access the Utility......................................... 4

Using the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

List of Screens in the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Wireless Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Storage Tab (WAG320N Only) ...................................... 5

Security Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Access Restrictions Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Applications & Gaming Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Administration Tab............................................. 6

Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 8

Appendix B: Specications 9R

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Appendix C: Regulatory Information 11

European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

United States of America.........................................18

Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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Product Overview

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hank you for choosing the Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router. This device lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched

orts. You can also use it to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features, such as WPA2

irewall and NAT technology, help to protect your data

nd your privacy while online. Configuration is easy using

the provided browser-based utility

Front Panel

Power

s continuously lit gn while the device i

or red (WAG160N v2 and WAG320N) if a POST

Power On Self Test) failure or device malfunction

Ethernet 1-4

Modem Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Modem Router is successfully connected to a device through that

that port.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Button

Green/Amber; WAG160N v2 and WAG320N Green) Press this button to have Wi-Fi Protecte

continuously lit green when a Wi-Fi Protecte

security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)

: Green/Amber; WAG160Nv2

nd WAG320N: Green/Re

owered on. The LED is lit amber

Green)These numbered LEDs,

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ort. It flashes to indicate network activity over

NOTE: The Ethernet 1 LED is lit amber

en the WAN link is established on that

port

etu etup™-supported wireless device. The LED is

etup™ connection is successfully established. he LED blinks slowly while Wi-Fi Protected etup™ is setting up a connection, and is lit amber

AG320N) if an error occurs. The LED is off when i-Fi Protected Setup™ is idle

search for your Wi-Fi Protected

N20) or blinks rapidly (WAG160Nv2 and

e Power LED

ports on the

USB (WAG320N only)

lights up when a USB device is Modem Router through the USB port

Wireless

when the wirel when the Modem Router is actively sending or

eceiving data over the networ

DSL

here is lashes green while the Modem Router is

establishing the ADSL connection

Internet The Internet LED lights up

en and stays on when a connection is made

through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate

etwork activity over the Internet port. The LED

s lit red when an authentication error occurs

Back Pane

DSLThe DSL port connects to the ADSL line.

Ethernet 4, 3, 2, 1 The Ethernet ports (4, 3, 2, 1)

nd other Ethernet network devi

USB (WAG320N only) The USB port connects

he M

ased USB storage device

ResetThere are two ways to reset the Modem

Router’s factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the

Administrati

Modem Router’s web-based utility

PowerThe Power port is where you will connect

e power adapter

On/Off Button Press the On/Off button to turn

ower to the device on or o

Green

Green)The Wireless LED lights up

re is enabl

Green)The DSL LED lights up whenever

l DSL conn

t the Modem Router to wired computers

NOTE: The Ethernet 1 port can

lso be configured as the WAN port. To do this, access the We based utility (refer to

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rive or flash

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that makes it easy to configure your wireless network and its security settings.

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Product Overview

Placement Positions

ere are two ways to physica

irst way is to place the device horizontally on a surface.

he second way is to mount the device on a wall

he best place for the device is usually at the center of our wireless network, within range of all of your wireless

devices

Horizontal Placement

he device has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place

the device on a level surface near an electrical outlet

Wall-Mounting Placement

evice has two wall-mount slots on its bottom

anel. The distance between the slots is 152 mm

(6 inches).

wo screws are needed to mount the device

Suggested Mounting Hardware

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Determine where you sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of

n electrical outlet.

Drill two holes int the wall. Make sure the holes are

52 mm (6 inches) apart

Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm (0,12 inches) of its head exposed

Maneuver the device so the wall-mount slots line u with the two screws

Pl the device down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.

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Wireless Security Checklist

apter 2:

Wireless Security Checklis

ireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so

homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them

t a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intr Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals

rom your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since

ou cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to keep your network secure.

1. Change the default wireless network name or SSID

ireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Linksys by Cisco wireless products

inksys as the default wireless network name. You

should change the wireless network name to somethin

nique to distinguish your wireless network from other

wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not

se personal information (such as your Social Securit umber) because this information may be available for

nyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.

2. Change the default password

For wireless products such as access points, routers, an

odem routers, you will be asked for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default password set by the factory. The default password

min. Hackers know these defaults and may try to

se them to access your wireless device and change your

etwork settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.

l wired network

4. Enable encryption

Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless

work. Wi-Fi Pr

ired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of

security for wireless communication

network encrypted with WP

secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because

WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the highest level of encryption supported by your

etwork equipment.

EP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available on some older devices that do not support WP

(WP

WPA2

WPA2 is more

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General Network Security Guideline

ireless network security is useless if the underlying

etwork is not secure.

Password protect all computers on the network and

ndividually password protect sensitive files

Change passwords on a regular basis

Install anti-virus software and personal firewall software.

Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications

ay open file sharing without your consent and/or

knowledge.

Additional Security Tip

Keep wireless routers, access points, or modem routers

way from exterior walls and windows.

urn wireless routers, access points, or modem routers off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations)

Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters

n length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid usin

standard words that can be found in the dictionary.

3. Enable MAC address filtering

Linksys by Cisco routers and modem routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address

iltering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers

nd letters assigned to every networking device. With

MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access

s provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC

ddresses. For example, you can specify the MAC address of each computer in your home so that only those computers can access your wireless network.

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Advanced Configuration

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Advanced Configuration

ter you finish running the Setup Wizard on the Setup

CD-ROM, the device is ready for use. To change the device’s

dvanced settings, access the Configuration Utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the device

NOTE FOR USERS IN NEW ZEALAND: R

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setup instructions specific to your country

How to Access the Utilit

Launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the device’s default IP address,92.168.1.1 in the

ield. Then, press

an the Setup Wizard. (You can set a new user name and

assword from the Administration tab’s

screen.) Click

min, unless you changed them when you

to continue.

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List of Screens in the Utility

e screens are organized hierarchica

(Some screens may not apply to all models.

Setup Ta

etup > Basic Setu etup > Etherne etup > DDNS etup > MAC Address Clone etup > Advanced Routin

ireless T

ireless > Basic Wireless Setting ireless > Wireless Securit irel

> Wirel

ireless > Advanced Wireless Setting

Storage Tab (WAG320N On

torage > Disk Management torage > Shared Folde torage > Administratio torage > Media Serve

Security Ta

ecurity > Firewa ecurity > VPN Passthroug

MAC Fil

as listed below.

ogin

If you are unable to log in, press the Reset button on the

ack panel for at least 5 seconds, then wait for the device

to reset and try again.

Using the Utility

Immediately after login, the Basic Setup screen appears. Near the top of the screen is a bar with selectable tabs. Use these tabs to navigate within the Utility. The

indicate the Utility’s main configuration categories.

Each primary tab has one or more secondary tabs that

rovide access to the primary tab’s configuration screens

rimary Tabs

Access

Setup Wireless Storage Security

Basic Setup Ethernet DDNS MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing

Secondary Tabs

o access a screen, click the appropriate primary tab,

then click the appropriate secondary tab. The screen will

ppear, with its primary and secondary tabs highlighted

Restrictions

Navigation Tabs

Applications &

Gaming

Administration Status

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Access Restrictions Ta

ccess Restrictions > Internet Access Polic

Applications & Gaming Ta

pplications & Gaming > Single Port Forwardin pplications & Gaming > Port Range Forwardin pplications & Gaming > Port Range Triggerin pplications & Gaming > DM pplications & Gaming > Qo

Administration T

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