Cisco WRT610N User Manual

USER GUIDE

Simultaneous Dual-Band

Wireless-N Gigabit Router

Model: WRT610N

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Chapter 1: Product Overview 3

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 5

General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 6

Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setup > MAC Address Clone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setup > Advanced Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Security > VPN Passthrough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Storage > Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 35

Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 37

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Install the USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Access the USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Create a Shortcut to a Shared Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Advanced Conﬁguration (Advanced Users Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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Appendix C: Specications 43

Appendix D: Warranty Information 44

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Appendix E: Regulatory Information 46

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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 Agreement 52

Cisco Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Product Overview

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. With the built-in storage link, you can easily add gigabytes of storage space onto your network using USB 2.0 hard drives, or plug in a USB flash disk to access your portable data files. The built-in media server streams music, video and photos from the attached storage device to any UPnP-compatible media adapter. Configuring the Router is easy using the provided browser-based utility.

For more wireless bandwidth, the Router can create two simultaneous yet separate Wireless-N networks, one using the 5 GHz band and one using the 2.4 GHz band. For example, use the Wireless-N 2.4 GHz network to surf, e-mail, and print while keeping the less crowded, Wireless-N 5 GHz network free for time-sensitive traffic like music, gaming, and high-definition video. For more information, refer to Simultaneous Networks, page 12.

Front Panel

Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED (Blue/Amber) The

LED flashes blue for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process and lights up blue when the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process is successful.

The LED lights up amber if there is an error during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Make sure the client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again.

The LED flashes when a Wi-Fi Protected Setup session is active. The Router supports one session at a time. Wait until the LED is solidly lit, or off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.

Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up

when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes when the Router sends or receives data over the network.

Internet (Green/Blue) The Internet LED lights

up when there is a connection made through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Internet port. The LED lights up green when the port is connected to a gigabit port or blue when the port is connected to a 10/100 port.

USB (Blue) The USB LED lights up when a USB

device is attached. It flashes when data is being sent to or received from this device.

1, 2, 3, 4 (Green/Blue) These numbered LEDs,

corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. The LED is continuously lit when the Router is connected to a device through that port. It flashes to indicate network activity over that port. The LED lights up green when the port is connected to a gigabit port or blue when the port is connected to a 10/100 port.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have

client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can 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.

Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when

the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, the LED flashes. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED is continuously lit.

Back Panel

USB Port The USB port connects to a USB

storage device.

Internet The Internet port is where you

connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.

1, 2, 3, 4 Using network cables, these Ethernet

ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to computers on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices.

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Reset There are two ways to reset the

Router’s factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset Button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen in the Router’s browser-based utility (refer to

Administration > Factory Defaults, page 32).

Power Switch Press I the end to power on the

Router. Press the O end to power off the Router.

Power The Power port is where you connect

the power adapter.

Horizontal Placement

The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.

Wall-Mounting Placement

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 sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.

2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are

175.56 mm (6.91 inches) apart.

3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm (0.12 inches) of its head exposed.

4. Position the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.

5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.

The Router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 175.56 mm (6.91 inches).

Two screws are needed to mount the Router.

175.56 mm

Print this page at 100% size.

Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.

(6.91 in)

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Wall-Mounting Template

Chapter 2

Wireless Security Checklist

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since you 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

Wireless 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 wireless products use linksys as the default wireless network name. You should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from other wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not use personal information (such as your Social Security number) because this information may be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.

2. Change the default password

For wireless products such as access points and 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 Linksys default password is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them to access your wireless device and change your network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.

3. Enable MAC address filtering

4. Enable encryption

Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless communication.

A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/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 network equipment.

WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available on some older devices that do not support WPA.

General Network Security Guidelines

Wireless network security is useless if the underlying network is not secure.

• Password protect all computers on the network and

individually 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

may open file sharing without your consent and/or knowledge.

Additional Security Tips

• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away

from exterior walls and windows.

• Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways

off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations).

• Use strong passphrases that are at least eight

characters in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that can be found in the dictionary.

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 only those computers can access your wireless network.

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WEB: For more information on wireless security,

visit www.linksysbycisco.com/security

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. If you would like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s browser-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Router.

The browser-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.

How to 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 or WRT610N in the Address field. Then press Enter.

Setup > Basic Setup

The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router’s general settings.

A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows 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

Language

the drop-down menu. The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds after you select another language.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

To use a different language, select one from

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Internet Connection Type

Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. The available types are:

• Automatic Configuration - DHCP

• Static IP

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• PPPoE

• PPTP

• L2TP

• Telstra Cable

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Automatic Configuration - DHCP

The default Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP. Keep the default only if your

ISP supports DHCP or if you connect using a dynamic IP Address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)

Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP

Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.

Internet Connection Type > Static IP

IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen

from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to enter here.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to elapse before your Internet connection terminates. The default is

5 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, specify how often the Router should check the Internet connection. The default is 30 seconds.

PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.

Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen

by 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

Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.

DNS 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-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.

Internet Connection Type > PPPoE

User Name and Password Enter the User Name and

Password provided by your ISP.

Service Name (optional) If provided by your ISP, enter

the Service Name.

Internet Connection Type > PPTP

If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an

IP Address. Then configure the following:

Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, as

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 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

Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.

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DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS

(Domain Name System) Server IP address.

Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the

Server IP Address.

User Name and Password Enter the User Name and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

5 minutes.

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the

Telstra Cable

Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only.

Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable

Server IP Address This is the IP address of the Telstra

Cable. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

User Name and Password Enter the User Name and

Password provided by your ISP.

Optional Settings

L2TP

L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.

Internet Connection Type > L2TP

Server IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP

Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

User Name and Password Enter the User Name and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.

Optional Settings

Host Name/Domain Name These fields allow you to

supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.

MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies

the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is transmitted. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto.

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Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option

is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:

• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500

• PPPoE: 1492

• PPTP or L2TP: 1460

Network Setup

The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports. Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab (refer to Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings, page 12).

Router Address

This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, as seen by your network. The default Router IP address is 192.168.1.1.

Advanced Configuration

DHCP Reservation

• Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select

check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click Add Clients.

Router IP Address

DHCP Server Settings

The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.

Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)

DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you

already have a DHCP server on your network, or you do not want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available).

DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation if you want

to assign a fixed local IP address to a MAC address.

DHCP Reservation

You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address.

• 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. Enter its MAC address in the To This MAC Address field. Then click Add.

Clients Already Reserved

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 a client from this list, click Remove.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. To update the on-screen information, click Refresh. To exit this screen, click Close.

Start IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to

start with when is default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253. The default is 192.168.1.100

Maximum Number of Users Enter the maximum

number of computers that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50.

IP Address Range The range of available IP addresses is

displayed.

Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount

of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased” this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address, or

suing IP addresses. Because the Router’s

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the lease will be renewed. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.

Static DNS (1-3)

the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers

WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)

manages each computer’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.

The Domain Name System (DNS) is how

Time Setting

Time Zone Select the time zone in which your network

functions from this drop-down menu.

Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes Select this option to have the Router

automatically adjust for daylight saving time.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Setup > DDNS

The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router.

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 DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service

is displayed.

WildCard Select Enabled to enable this feature or

Disabled to disable it.

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.

Update To manually trigger an update, click Update.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

TZO.com

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. 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.

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Setup > DDNS > TZO

E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with

TZO.

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.

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Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Setup > MAC Address Clone

Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you can use the MAC Address Clone feature to assign the currently registered MAC address to the Router.

Advanced Configuration

Setup > Advanced Routing

Advanced Routing

NAT

Enabled/Disabled If this Router is hosting your network’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.

Setup > MAC Address Clone

MAC Address Clone

Enabled/Disabled To have the MAC address cloned,

select Enabled.

MAC Address Enter the MAC address registered with

your ISP here.

Clone My PC’s MAC Click this button to clone the MAC

address of the computer you are using.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear 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 to another network destination.

Dynamic Routing (RIP)

Enabled/Disabled This feature enables the Router to

automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and exchange routing tables with the other router(s). The Router determines the network packets’ route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. When the NAT setting is enabled, the Dynamic Routing feature is automatically disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, this feature is available. Select Enabled to use the Dynamic Routing feature.

Static Routing

A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Enter the information described below to set up a new static route.

Route Entry To set up a static route between the Router

and another network, select a number from the dropdown list. Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.

Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here,

using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.

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Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the address

of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route.

Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which

portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.

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Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that

allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host.

Interface This interface tells you whether the Destination

IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet).

Click Show Routing Table to view the static routes you have already set up.

Routing Table

For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click Refresh to update the information. Click Close to exit this screen.

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 GHz network. Wireless-A devices support only the 5 GHz band, so they should join the 5 GHz network.

For the 5 GHz network, configure all computers and other wireless devices with the same 5 GHz Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings. For the 2.4 GHz network, configure all computers and other wireless devices with the same 2.4 GHz Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings.

NOTE: Make sure each network uses a unique

Network Name (SSID).

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.

There are two ways to configure the Router’s wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

Simultaneous Networks

For more wireless bandwidth, the Router can create two simultaneous yet separate Wireless-N networks, one using the Wireless-N 5 GHz band and one using the Wireless-N

2.4 GHz band. You can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to easily configure and connect to both networks (refer to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 13), or you can manually configure the Router.

If you use manual configuration, then set up each network with the following:

• Unique Network Name (SSID)

• Wireless security settings (refer to

5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless Security, page 14)

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

Configuration View To manually configure your

wireless networks, select Manual. Proceed to the Wireless Configuration (Manual) section. To use Wi-Fi Protected

Setup, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Proceed to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 13.

Wireless Configuration (Manual)

If you set the Configuration View to Manual, the Basic Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields.

5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless Settings

The same settings are available for the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz radio bands. The 5 GHz Wireless settings set up a network using the 5 GHz band, and the 2.4 GHz Wireless settings set up a network using the 2.4 GHz band.

Network Mode (5 GHz) Select the wireless standards

running on your 5 GHz network. If you have both Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5 GHz) devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed. If you have only Wireless-A devices, select

Wireless-A Only. If you have only Wireless-N (5 GHz)

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devices, select Wireless-N Only. If you do not have any Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your network, select Disabled.

Network Mode (2.4 GHz) Select the wireless standards

running on your 2.4 GHz network. If you have both Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed. If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only. If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only. If you have only Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only. If you do not have any Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, select

Disabled.

Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the network

name shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters. For added security, you should change the default network name to a unique name.

Channel Width (5 GHz) For best performance in a

network using Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5 GHz) devices, keep the default, Auto (20MHz or 40MHz). For a channel width of 40 MHz, select 40MHz only. For a channel width of 20 MHz, select 20MHz only.

detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router’s SSID, keep the default, Enabled. If you do not want to broadcast the Router’s SSID, then select Disabled.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

There are three methods available. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring.

Channel Width (2.4 GHz) For best performance in a

network using Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select Auto (20MHz or 40MHz). For a channel width of 40 MHz, select 40MHz only. For a channel width of 20 MHz, keep the default, 20MHz only.

Wide Channel (5 GHz) If you selected 40MHz only or Auto

(20MHz or 40MHz) for the Channel Width setting, then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless-N (5GHz) channel. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.

Wide Channel (2.4 GHz) If you selected 40MHz only or

Auto (20MHz or 40MHz) for the Channel Width setting, then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) channel. If you are not sure which channel 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 Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) 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 (2.4 GHz). If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.

SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local

area for wireless networks to associate with, they will

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one

client device at a time. Repeat the instructions for each client device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

Method #1 Use this method if your client device has a

Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.

1. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device.

2. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.

3. After the client device has been configured, click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

Method #2 Use this method if your client device has a

Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.

1. Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.

2. Click the Register button on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.

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3. After the client device has been configured, click OK

on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

Method #3 Use this method if your client device asks for

the Router’s PIN number.

1. On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (It is also listed on the label on the bottom of the Router.)

2. After the client device has been configured, click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Network Name (SSID), Security, and Passphrase are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: If you have client devices that do not

support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure those client devices.

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WPA2 Personal

Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods

with dynamic encryption keys, AES or WPA-TKIP/ WPA2-AES. The default is AES.

Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs

the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.

Wireless > Wireless Security

The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network(s). The Router supports the following wireless security options: WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is 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 GHz Wireless Security

Wireless security is strongly recommended, and WPA2 is the strongest method available. Use WPA2 if it is supported by all of your wireless devices.

Security Mode

Select the security method for each wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled.

WPA2 Personal

NOTE: If you are using WPA2 or WPA, each

device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly.

WPA Personal

NOTE: If you are using WPA2 or WPA, each

device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly.

WPA Personal

Encryption WPA uses TKIP, an encryption method with

dynamic encryption keys.

Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs

the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default period is 3600 seconds.

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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.)

WPA2 Enterprise

Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods

with dynamic encryption keys, AES or WPA-TKIP/ WPA2-AES. The default is AES.

RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default is 1812.

Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs

the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default 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 encryption keys.

RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default is 1812.

Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs

the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds.

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RADIUS

This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.)

IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption,

each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly.

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 same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly.

RADIUS

RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default is 1812.

Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits

10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10 hex digits.

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

Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits

10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10 hex digits.

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.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

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Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless access can be filtered (restricted) by specifying the MAC addresses of the devices in your wireless network.

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless 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, click Close.

MAC XX Enter the MAC addresses of the devices whose

wireless access you want to control.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

The Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an advanced user because incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. In most cases, keep the default settings.

Wireless MAC Filter

Enabled/Disabled

either permitting or blocking access, click Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC address, keep the default setting, Disabled

Access Restriction

Prevent PCs listed below from accessing the wireless network Select this to block wireless access by MAC

address. This option is enabled by default.

Permit PCs listed below access to the wireless network Select this to allow wireless access by MAC

address. This option is disabled by default.

MAC Address Filter List

Wireless Client List Click this to open the Wireless Client

List screen.

To filter wireless users by MAC address,

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

Wireless Client List

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AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless

devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Router but not

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with each other. To use this function, select Enabled. AP Isolation is disabled by default.

Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your

network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products. To use the Frame Burst option, keep the default, Enabled.

Authentication Type The default is Auto, which allows

either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used. With Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.

Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate

of transmission but a series of rates at which the Router can transmit. (The Basic Rate is not the actual rate of data transmission. If you want to specify the Router’s rate of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate setting.) The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your network, so they know which rates will be used. The Router will also advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission. The default setting is Default, for transmission at all standard wireless rates (1-2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 18 Mbps, and 24 Mbps).

Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should

be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Router automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. The default value is Auto.

N Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission

should be set depending on the speed of your Wireless-N networking. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Router automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. The default is Auto.

Beacon Interval A beacon is a packet broadcast by the

Router to synchronize the wireless network. Enter a value between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. The default value is 100.

DTIM Interval This value, between 3 and 255, indicates

the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 3.

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 most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.

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 data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of

2347.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Transmission 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 and Wireless-G devices are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. This option boosts the Router’s ability to catch all Wireless-N and Wireless-G transmissions but severely decreases performance. To use this option, keep the default, Auto. To disable this option, select Disabled.

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Security > Firewall

The Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network.

Security > Firewall

Firewall

SPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection,

keep the default selection, Enabled. To turn off firewall protection, select Disabled.

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. Select this option to enable ActiveX filtering. Deselect the feature to allow ActiveX usage.

Cookies A cookie is data stored on your computer and

used by Internet sites when you interact with them. Select this option to filter cookies. Deselect the feature to allow cookie usage.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Security > VPN Passthrough

The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, L2TP, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.

Internet Filters

Filter Anonymous Internet Requests This feature

makes it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network. This option is enabled by default. Disable it to allow anonymous Internet requests

Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for multiple

transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. Select this option to enable the filter.

Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature is used to

prevent a local computer from using a URL or Internet address to access the local server. Select this option to enable the filter.

Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from

being scanned by devices outside of your local network. Select this option to enable the filter.

Web Filters

Proxy Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise the

Gateway’s security. Denying Proxy will disable access to any WAN proxy servers. Select this option to enable proxy filtering. Deselect the feature to allow proxy access.

Security > VPN Passthrough

VPN Passthrough

IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is

a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec 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.

PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol

(PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Java Java is a programming 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.

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