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Linksys E2500 Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration 13
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 44
Appendix B: Specifications 58
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Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration
After setting up the Router with the setup software (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 in the Address field. Then press
Enter.
NOTE: You can also access the browser-based
utility on Windows computers by entering the device name in the Address field. Refer to Device Name under “Router Address” on page 4.
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 7 users will see a similar screen.) In the User name field, enter admin. Then enter the password created during the setup software. (If you did not run the setup software, then use the default password, admin. You can set a new password on the Administration > Management screen. Refer to “Administration > Management” on page 21.) Click OK to continue.
Windows 7 Login Screen
NOTE: You can also access the browser-based
utility through the Cisco Connect software. For more information, refer to “Router Settings” on page 10.
Setup > Basic Setup
Language
Select your language
one from 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
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
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• Static IP
• 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 (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) 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
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.
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.
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 > 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.
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.
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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.
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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
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.
L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
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.
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
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
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
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.
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 configures the IP settings for your local network.
Router Address
This presents the Router’s IP Address, the Subnet Mask, and the Device Name as seen by your network.
Router IP Address
IP Address This is the IP address of the router and is used
as the base for all of your local network settings.
Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask address for your
router. It offers a selection of addresses from a drop-down menu. Most users will not need to change this setting.
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 specific device on your network. This is helpful if you have a device you need to access at the same address all the time such as a media server or print server. You can reserve the IP address for the specific device by selecting it from the list of devices or by manually entering the MAC address of the device.
DHCP Reservation
You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address.
Device Name The default device name is Ciscoxxxxx.
xxxxx represents the last 5 digits of your serial number. This can be found on the bottom of the router. (The Device name is also the Router’s NetBIOS name.)
NOTE: If you used the setup software
for installation, then the device name is synchronized with the name of your wireless network (up to 15 characters).
DHCP Server Settings
The settings allow you to configure the Router’s 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 or device on your network.
NOTE: If you choose to enable the DHCP server
option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.
DHCP Reservation
• Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select
check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click Add Clients.
• Manually Add 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 and click Save Settings.
Clients Already Reserved
A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses are 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 The Start IP Address specifies the
starting IP address for the range of addresses assigned by your Router when it functions as a DHCP server. (The first IP address assigned by the Router will be randomly selected within the range you specify.)
DHCP Server Setting
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Because the Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but
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smaller than 192.168.1.254. The default Start IP Address 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 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
The Domain Name System (DNS) is how
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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 (File Transfer Protocol) 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. 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
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.
Time Settings
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.
Reboot
Reboot
Reboot Use this option to reboot your Router.
Setup > DDNS > DynDNS
Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Host Name The DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service
is displayed.
System Select the DynDNS service you use: Dynamic,
Static, or Custom. The default selection is Dynamic.
Mail Exchange (Optional) Enter the address of your mail
exchange server, so e-mails to your DynDNS address go to your mail server.
Backup MX This feature allows the Mail eXchange (MX)
server to be a backup. To disable this feature, keep the default, Disabled. To enable the feature, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.
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Wildcard This setting enables or disables wildcards
for your host. For example, if your DDNS address is
myplace.dyndns.org and you enable wildcards, then x.myplace.dyndns.org will work as well (x is the wildcard).
To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. To enable wildcards, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.
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.
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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 > MAC Address Clone
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.
Update To manually trigger an update, click Update.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Setup > MAC Address Clone
A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. 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.
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.
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 available.
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Dynamic Routing (RIP)
Dynamic routing uses the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). This option enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and exchange routing tables with other router(s). The Router determines the network packets’ route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination.
Enabled/Disabled When the NAT setting is enabled, the
Dynamic Routing option is automatically disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, this option is available. Select Enabled to use the Dynamic Routing option.
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 Entries 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.
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.
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 Internet (WAN).
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.
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” on page 9), 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” on page 10)
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.
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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.
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NOTE: Make sure each network uses a unique
Network Name (SSID).
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5 GHz Wireless Settings
Network Mode Select the wireless standards running on
your 5 GHz network.
• Mixed If you have both Wireless-A and Wireless-N
(5 GHz) devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed.
• Wireless-A Only If you have only Wireless-A devices,
select Wireless-A Only.
• Wireless-N Only If you have only Wireless-N (5 GHz)
devices, select Wireless-N Only.
• Disabled If you do not have any Wireless-A and
Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your network, select Disabled.
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” on page 9.
Wireless Configuration (Manual)
Your Linksys E2500 can run two networks at the same time, one network using the 5 GHz radio frequency band and the other network using the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band. This allows you to isolate higher-priority traffic, such as video and voice applications, on the 5 GHz network, which is less prone to interference.
The computers and devices running your video and voice applications can use the 5 GHz network, while your guest access and computers that are only browsing the web can use the 2.4 GHz network.
Internet
Printer
Modem
Router
Blu-ray Player
5 GHz Wireless Network (Local Devices Only)
2.4 GHz Wireless Network (Local or Guest Devices)
If you set the Configuration View to Manual, the Basic Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields.
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Network Name (SSID) The Service Set Identifier (SSID)
is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters. The default is Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are the last five digits of the Router’s serial number, found on the product label on the left side of the Router’s bottom panel). The setup software that you use to install your Router and set up your wireless network changes the default Network Name to an easy-to-remember name.
NOTE: If you restore the Router’s factory default
settings (by pressing the Reset button or using the Administration > Factory Defaults screen), the Network Name will return to its default value, and all devices on your wireless network will need to be reconnected..
Channel Width 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.
Channel Select the channel from the drop-down list for
Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) networking. 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 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.
2.4 GHz Wireless Settings
Network Mode Select the wireless standards running on
your 2.4 GHz network.
• Mixed If you have both Wireless-B, Wireless-G and
Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed.
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• Wireless-B/G Only If you have both Wireless-B and
Wireless-G (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, select Wireless-B/G Only.
• Wireless-B Only If you have only Wireless-B devices,
select Wireless-B Only.
• Wireless-G Only If you have only Wireless-G devices,
select Wireless-G Only.
• Wireless-N Only If you have only Wireless-N (2.4 GHz)
devices, select Wireless-N Only.
• Disabled 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 Service Set Identifier (SSID)
is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters. The default is Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are the last five digits of the Router’s serial number, found on the product label on the left side of the Router’s bottom panel). The setup software that you use to install your Router and set up your wireless network changes the default Network Name to an easy-to-remember name.
NOTE: If you restore the Router’s factory default
settings (by pressing the Reset button or using the Administration > Factory Defaults screen), the Network Name will return to its default value, and all devices on your wireless network will need to be reconnected..
Channel Width 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 20 MHz, keep the default, 20MHz only.
Channel Select the channel from the drop-down list
for Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) networking. 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 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.
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.
1. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use this
method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
a. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on
the client device.
b. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the
Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup 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.
c. 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.
2. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Router Use
this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.
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a. Enter the PIN number from the client device in the
field on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.
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b. Click the Register button on the Router’s Wi-Fi
Protected Setup screen.
c. 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.
3. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client device Use
this method if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN number.
a. 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.)
b. 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 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.
Security Mode
Select the security method for each wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, select Disabled.
NOTE: If you are not using WPA2/WPA Mixed-
Mode then each device in your wireless network MUST use the same security mode and passphrase, or else the network will not function properly.
WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
NOTE: If you select WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode as
your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use the same passphrase.
Wireless > Wireless Security
The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network(s). The Router supports the following wireless security options: WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode (default), WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WEP, and RADIUS. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP stands for Wireless Equivalent Privacy. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.)
Personal Options
Security Option Strength
WPA2 Personal Strongest
WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
WPA Personal Strong
WEP Basic
Office Option
RADIUS is the security option offered for networks that use a RADIUS server for authentication.
5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless Security
WPA2: Strongest WPA: Strong
WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. The
default is password. The setup software that you use to install your Router and set up your wireless network changes the default passphrase.
WPA2 Personal
NOTE: If you select WPA2 Personal as your
Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2 Personal and the same passphrase.
Wireless security is strongly recommended, and WPA2 is the strongest method available. Use WPA2 if it is supported by all of your wireless devices.
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Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. The
default is password. The setup software that you use to install your Router and set up your wireless network changes the default passphrase.
WPA Personal
NOTE: If you select WPA Personal as your
Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA Personal and the same passphrase.
WEP
WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA.
IMPORTANT: If you select WEP as your Security
Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WEP and the same encryption and shared key.
WPA Personal
Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. The
default is password. The setup software that you use to install your Router and set up your wireless network changes the default passphrase.
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.
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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 select RADIUS as your
Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use RADIUS and the same WEP encryption and shared key.
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
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.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Wireless MAC Filter
Enabled/Disabled
addresses of their computers or devices, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.
Access Restriction
Prevent When the Wireless MAC Filter is enabled and this
option is selected, PCs listed in the MAC Address filter list will be prevented from accessing the wireless network.
Permit When the Wireless MAC Filter is enabled and this
option is selected, only PCs listed in the MAC Address filter list will be granted access to the wireless network.
MAC Address Filter List
Wireless Client List Click this to open the Wireless Client
List screen.
To filter wireless users by the MAC
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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 01-32 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.
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.
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings
5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Advanced Wireless
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 with each other. To use this function, select Enabled. AP Isolation is disabled by default.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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. This option is disabled by default.
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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. This option is disabled by default.
Filter IDENT (Port 113) The Filter IDENT (Identification)
option keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network. This option is enabled by default. Disable it to allow port 113 to be scanned.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Access Restrictions > Internet Access Policy
The Internet Access Policy screen allows you to deny or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, and websites during specific days and times.
Access Restrictions > Internet Access
Internet Access Policy
Access Policy Access can be managed by a policy. Use
the settings on this screen to establish an access policy (after Save Settings is clicked). Selecting a policy from the drop-down menu will display that policy’s settings. To delete a policy, select that policy’s number and click Delete This Policy. To view all the policies, click Summary.
Summary
The policies are listed with the following information: No., Policy Name, Access, Days, Time, and status (Enabled). To enable a policy, select Enabled. To delete a policy, click
Delete. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. To return to the Internet Access Policy screen, click Close.
Status Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy,
select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and select Enabled.
To create a policy, follow steps 1-11. Repeat these steps to create additional policies, one at a time.
1. Select a number from the Access Policy drop-down menu.
2. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided.
3. To enable this policy, select Enabled.
4. Click Edit List to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs 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, depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the computers listed on the List of PCs screen.
6. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours.
7. You can block websites with specific URL addresses. Enter each URL in a separate Website Blocking by URL Address field.
8. You can also block websites using specific keywords. Enter each keyword in a separate Website Blocking by Keyword field.
9. 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 Blocked List. To remove an application from the Blocked List, select it and click the << button.
10. If the application you want to block is not listed or you want to edit a service’s settings, enter the application’s name in the Application Name field. Enter its range in the Port Range fields. Select its protocol from the Protocol drop-down menu. Then click Add.
To modify a service, select it from the Application list. Change its name, port range, and/or protocol setting. Then click Modify.
To delete a service, select it from the Application list. Then click Delete.
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11. Click Save Settings to save the policy’s settings, or click Cancel Changes to clear the changes.
Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding
The Single Port Forwarding screen allows you to customize port services for common applications.
When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate servers (computers). Before using forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the designated servers (use the DHCP Reservation feature on the Basic Setup screen; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 4).
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. If you assigned a static IP address to the computer, then you can look up its static IP address; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 4.
Enabled For each application, select Enabled to enable
port forwarding.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding
The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you to set 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 Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate servers (computers). Before using forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the designated servers (use the DHCP Reservation feature on the Basic Setup screen; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 4).
Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding
Single Port Forwarding
Common applications are available for the first five entries.
Application Name Select the appropriate application.
To IP Address Enter the IP address of the server that
should receive these requests.
Enabled For each application, select Enabled to activate
port forwarding.
For additional applications, complete the following fields:
Application Name Enter the name you wish to give the
application. Each name can have up to 12 characters.
External Port Enter the external port number used by
the server or Internet application. Check with the Internet application documentation for more information.
Internal Port Enter the internal port number used by
the server or Internet application. Check with the Internet application documentation for more information.
If you need to forward all ports to one computer, click the DMZ tab.
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Port Range Forwarding
To forward a port, enter the information on each line for the criteria required.
Application Name In this field, enter the name you
wish to give the application. Each name can be up to 12 characters.
Start~End Port Enter the number or range of port(s)
used by the server or Internet application. Check with the Internet application documentation for more information.
Protocol Select the protocol(s) used for this application,
TCP, UDP, or Both.
To IP Address For each application, enter the IP address
of the computer running the specific application. If you assigned a static IP address to the computer, then you can look up its static IP address; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 4.
Enabled Select Enabled to enable port forwarding.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering
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 network computer to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or 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.
The Port Range Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.
Applications and Gaming > Port Range Triggering
Port Range Triggering
Application Name Enter the application name of the
trigger.
Applications and Gaming > DMZ
DMZ
Any computer whose port is being forwarded should have its DHCP client function disabled and have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function.
Enabled/Disabled To disable DMZ hosting, select
Disabled. To expose one PC, select Enabled. Then
configure the following settings:
Source IP Address If you want any IP address to be the
source, select Any IP Address. If you want to specify an IP address or range of IP addresses as the designated source, select and complete the IP address range fields.
Destination If you want to specify the DMZ host by IP
address, select IP Address and enter the IP address in the field provided. If you want to specify the DMZ host by MAC address, select MAC Address and enter the MAC address in the field provided. To retrieve this information, click DHCP Client Table.
Triggered Range For each application, enter the starting
and ending port numbers of the triggered port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed.
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No Acknowledgement If you want to disable the
Router’s Acknowledgement feature, so the Router will not re-send data if an error occurs, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.
Internet Access Priority
In this section, you can set the bandwidth priority for a variety of applications and devices. There are four levels
DHCP Client Table
The DHCP Client Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router. The list can be sorted by Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address. To select a DHCP client, click Select. To update the on-screen information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the DMZ screen, click Close.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Applications and Gaming > QoS
Quality of Service (QoS) is a method that assigns priority to specific types of network traffic, which often are demanding, real-time applications, such as gaming, videoconferencing, video streaming, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony. QoS helps to ensure optimal performance for these types of uses.
of priority; High, Medium, Normal, or Low. When you set priority, do not set all applications to High, because this will defeat the purpose of allocating the available bandwidth. If you want to select below normal bandwidth, select Low. Depending on the application, a few attempts may be needed to set the appropriate bandwidth priority.
Enabled/Disabled To use the QoS policies you set, select
Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.
Upstream Bandwidth
Upstream Bandwidth This option sets the maximum
outgoing bandwidth that applications can use. To allow the Router to set the maximum, keep the default, Auto. To specify the maximum, select Manual. Then enter the appropriate value and select Kbps or Mbps.
Category
Select one of the following categories: Applications, Online Games, MAC Address, or Voice Device. Proceed to the instructions for your selection.
Applications and Gaming > QoS
QoS (Quality of Service)
Wireless
WMM Support Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a wireless
Quality of Service feature that improves quality for audio, video, and voice applications by prioritizing wireless traffic. To use this feature, the wireless client devices in your network must support Wireless WMM. If you would like to disable this feature, select Disabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Enabled.
Summary
This lists the QoS entries you have created for your applications and devices. Refer to “Summary” on page 21 for more information.
Applications
Applications Select the appropriate application. If you
select Add a New Application, follow the instructions in the Add a New Application section.
Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium
(Recommended), Normal, or Low.
Click Apply to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.
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Add a New Application
Add a New Application
Enter a Name Enter a name for this application.
Port Range Enter the port range that the application will
be using. For example, if you want to allocate bandwidth for FTP, you can enter 21-21. If you need services for an application that uses from 1000 to 1250, you enter 1000­1250 as your settings. 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.
Click Apply to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.
Add a New Game
Enter a Name Enter any name to indicate the name of
the entry.
Port Range Enter 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 entry will appear in the Summary list.
MAC Address
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 entry will appear in the Summary list.
Online Games
Online Games
Online Games
MAC Address
The MAC address of the computer you are using is displayed.
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
(Recommended), Normal, or Low.
Click Apply to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.
Games Select the appropriate game. If you select Add a
New Game, follow the instructions in the Add a New Game section.
Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium
(Recommended), Normal, or Low.
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Voice Device
Voice Device
Enter a Name Enter a name for your voice device.
MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your voice
device.
Priority Select the appropriate priority: High
(Recommended), Medium, Normal, or Low.
Click Apply to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.
Administration > Management
The Management screen allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security.
Administration > Management
Summary
This lists the QoS entries you have created for your applications and devices.
Priority This column displays the bandwidth priority of
High, Medium, Normal, or Low.
Name This column displays the application, game,
device, or port name.
Information This column displays the port range or
MAC address entered for your entry. If a pre-configured application or game was selected, there will be no valid entry shown in this section.
Remove Click this button to remove an entry.
Edit Click this button to make changes.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
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 confirm.
Local Management Access
Access via HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the
communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select HTTP or HTTPS. The default is HTTP.
Access via Wireless If you are using the Router in a public
domain where you are giving wireless access to your guests, you can disable wireless access to the Router’s web-based utility. You will only be able to access the utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting. Keep the default, Enabled, to allow wireless access to the utility, or select Disabled to block wireless access to the utility.
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Remote Management To permit remote access of the
Router from the Internet (outside the local network), select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.
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Access via HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the
communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select HTTP or HTTPS. HTTP is the default.
Remote Upgrade If you want to be able to upgrade
the Router from the Internet (outside the local network), select Enabled. (You must have 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 to outside access. To access the Router, you will need to enter the Router’s password.
NOTE: When you are in a remote location
and wish to manage the Router, enter
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyy or https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyy, depending
on whether you use HTTP or HTTPS. Enter the Router’s specific Internet IP address in place of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, and enter the Remote Management Port number in place of yyyy.
Allow Users to Configure Keep the default, Enabled,
if you want 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 instructions.
Restore Configurations To restore the Router’s
configuration settings, click this button and follow the on­screen instructions. (You must have previously backed up the Router’s configuration settings.)
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Administration > Log
The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection.
Advanced Features
SIP ALG The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application
Layer Gateway (ALG) feature allows SIP packets, which are used for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), to traverse the NAT firewall. For more information, contact your VoIP service provider.
To use the SIP ALG feature for VoIP service, select Enabled. If you are not using VoIP service, then keep the default, Disabled.
If your VoIP service provider uses other NAT traversal solutions such as Session Traversal Utilities for NAT (STUN), Traversal Using Relay NAT (TURN), or Interactive Connectivity Establishment (ICE), then keep the default, Disabled.
UPnP
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows the appropriate Windows operating system to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing.
UPnP If you want to use UPnP, keep the default, Enabled.
Otherwise, select Disabled.
Administration > Log
Log
Log To disable the Log function, select Disabled. To
monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, keep the default, Enabled. With logging enabled, you can choose to view temporary logs.
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Logviewer IP Address If your computer uses Logviewer
software, you can enter the fixed IP address of the computer running the software. The Router will now send updated logs to that computer.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to clear your changes.
View Log When you wish to view the logs, click this
option.
Log > View Log
Log
• Type Select Incoming Log, Outgoing Log, Security
Log, or DHCP Client Log.
• <Type> Log The Incoming Log displays a temporary
log of the source IP addresses and destination port numbers for the incoming Internet traffic. The Outgoing Log displays a temporary log of the local IP addresses, destination URLs/IP addresses, and service/port numbers for the outgoing Internet traffic. The Security log displays the login information for the browser-based utility. The DHCP Client Log displays the local DHCP server status information.
Click Save the Log to save this information to a file on your computer’s hard drive. Click Refresh to update the log. Click Clear to clear all the information that is displayed.
Diagnostics
Ping Test
Ping checks the status of a connection.
IP or URL Address Enter the address of the PC whose
connection you wish to test.
Packet Size Enter the packet size you want to use. The
default is 32 bytes.
Number to Ping Enter the number of times you wish to
test the connection. The default is 5.
Start Test To run the test, click this button. The Ping
screen shows if the test is successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to stop the test.
Ping
Traceroute Test
Traceroute checks the performance of a connection.
IP or URL Address Enter the address of the PC whose
connection you wish to test.
Start Test Click to run the test. The Traceroute screen
shows if the test is successful. Click Close to return to the
Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to stop the test.
Administration > Diagnostics
The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including connection to the Internet.
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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: Do not restore the factory defaults unless
you are having difficulties with the Router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.
Firmware Upgrade
Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from our website at
www.linksys.com/support.
Please Select a File to Upgrade Click Browse and select
the firmware upgrade file.
Start Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate
file, click this button, and f
WARNING: Do not interrupt the upgrade
process. You should not turn off the power or press the Reset button during the upgrade process. Doing so may disable the Router.
ollow the on-screen instructions.
Status > Router
The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings.
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use.
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
NOTE: The Router may lose the settings
you have customized. Before you upgrade its firmware, write down all of your custom settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.
Status > Router
Router Information
Firmware Version The version number of the Router’s
current firmware is displayed.
Firmware Verification The unique identifier of the
firmware is displayed.
Current Time The time set on the Router is displayed.
Internet MAC Address The Router’s MAC Address, as
seen by your ISP, is displayed.
Server Name The Server Name is the name used for the
USB network storage, FTP, and media server functions of the Router. The default, Ciscoxxxxx, is displayed. XXXXX represents the last 5 digits of your serial number. This can be found on the bottom of the router.
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NOTE: If you used the setup software for
installation, then the name of your wireless network (up to 15 characters) is the server name of the Router.
Host Name The Host Name of the Router is displayed (if it
was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen).
Domain Name The Domain Name of the Router is
displayed (if it was entered 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 Connect or Disconnect as appropriate to connect to or disconnect from the Internet.
Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.
Status > Local Network
The Local Network screen displays information about the local network.
Start IP Address For the range of IP addresses that can
be used by devices on your local network, the starting IP address is displayed.
End IP Address For the range of IP addresses that can
be used by devices on your local network, the ending IP address is displayed.
DHCP Client Table Click this option to view a list of
computers or other devices that are using the Router as a DHCP server.
DHCP Client Table
DHCP Client Table
The DHCP Client Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router. The list can be sorted by IP Address, MAC Address, Interface, and Client Name. To remove a DHCP client, click Delete. To update the on-screen information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Local Network screen, click Close.
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.
Status > Wireless Network
The Wireless Network screen displays the status information of your 5 GHz and/or 2.4 GHz wireless network(s).
Status > Wireless Network
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5GHz/2.4GHz Wireless Network
MAC Address The MAC address of the Router’s local,
wireless interface is displayed.
Mode The wireless mode used by the network is
displayed.
Network Name (SSID) The name of the wireless network,
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 Settings screen is displayed.
Security The wireless security method used by the
Router is displayed.
SSID Broadcast The status of the SSID Broadcast feature
is displayed.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz and 5.47~ 5.725GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Caution:
(i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i. e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
Avertissement:
(i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
(ii) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu'ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Your computer cannot connect to the Internet.
Follow these instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet:
• Verify that the power adapter is connected to the
Router and to a power outlet. If connected to a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on.
• Make sure that the Power LED, Internet LED, and
Wireless LED are on. If you have any wired computers connected to the Router, make sure the appropriate port LED is lit.
NOTE: The Power LED flashes after the power
adapter is plugged in to the Router. If the light remains flashing for more than 30 seconds, it may indicate the Router is not working properly. For assistance, use a computer or device with Internet access to refer to our Linksys E2500 support section on the web at
www.linksys.com/support
• Make sure that your DSL or cable modem is connected
to your Router’s Internet port using an Ethernet cable.
• Reset all of the devices on your network:
1. Turn off all of your network computers and devices, and then unplug the power adapter from your Router.
2. Unplug your modem’s power cord (and coaxial cable if you have a cable modem), and wait two minutes.
3. Reconnect your modem’s power cord (and coaxial cable) and wait two more minutes.
4. Reconnect the power adapter to the Router, and then power on all of your network computers and devices.
The modem does not have an Ethernet port.
The DSL telephone line does not fit into the Router’s Internet port.
The Router does not replace your modem. You still need your DSL modem in order to use the Router. Connect the telephone line to the DSL modem, and then insert the setup CD into your computer. Click Set up your Linksys Router and follow the on-screen instructions.
When you double-click the web browser, you are prompted for a username and password. If you want to get rid of the prompt, follow these instructions.
Launch the web browser and perform the following 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 cable modem, and then insert the setup CD into your computer. Click Set up your Linksys Router and follow the on-screen instructions.
The computer cannot connect wirelessly to the network.
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.
Router settings can be modified using the Cisco Connect software, refer to “How to Access Cisco Connect” on page 12. To modify the advanced settings, go to Advanced Settings. Refer to “Advanced Settings” on page 12.
The modem is a dial-up modem for traditional dial-up service. To use the Router, you need a cable/DSL modem and high-speed Internet connection.
You cannot use the DSL service to connect manually to the Internet.
After you have installed the Router, it will automatically connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), so you no longer need to connect manually.
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To enter the browser-based utility from Cisco Connect, follow these steps:
1. Open Cisco Connect.
2. On the Main Menu, click Router Settings.
3. Click Advanced Settings.
4. Write down the username and password that are displayed. (To help protect your password, you can copy it to the Clipboard by clicking Copy Password.)
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6. Your web browser automatically opens. Enter the username and password, and then click OK. (If you copied the password to the Clipboard in step 4, press Ctrl-V to paste it into the Password field.)
When you try to log into the browser-based utility, your password does not work.
Your wireless security password also serves as the browser­based utility’s login password. To see this password:
1. Open Cisco Connect.
2. On the Main Menu, click Router Settings.
3. The Password is displayed on the left side of the screen.
The Router does not recognize your USB storage device.
Make sure the USB storage device uses the NTFS or FAT format. To check its format, follow these instructions:
1. Connect the USB storage device directly to your computer.
2. On your desktop, double-click Computer or My Computer icon.
3. Right-click the USB storage device, and click Properties.
4. The format is listed in the File system description. If the format is not NTFS or FAT, then back up the data on the USB storage device.
After you have backed up the data on the USB storage drive, you can format it. Right-click the USB storage device, and click Format. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more information, refer to Windows Help.
If the Router still does not recognize the USB storage device, then remove the power adapter from the Router’s Power port. Wait five seconds, and then re-connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port.
In Windows Vista, you do not see the USB storage device in the Network screen.
4. In the Workgroup Name field, enter 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 storage device in the View workgroup computers screen.
Make sure the Router and your computer use the same workgroup name. (The default workgroup name of the Router is workgroup. In Windows XP, go to Start > Control Panel > System. Click the Computer Name tab. The workgroup name is displayed.) If they differ, then change the workgroup name of the Router. Follow these instructions:
1. Access the web-based utility of the Router. (Refer to “How to Access the Browser-Based Utility” on page
1.)
2. Click the Storage tab.
3. Click the Administration tab.
4. In the Workgroup Name field, enter the workgroup name of your computer.
5. Click Save Settings.
WEB: If your questions are not addressed here,
refer to our E2500 support section on the web,
www.linksys.com/support/E2500
Make sure the Router and your computer use the same workgroup name. (The default workgroup name of the Router is workgroup. In Windows Vista, right-click the
Computer icon and select Properties. Click Advanced system settings. Click the Computer Name tab. The
workgroup name is displayed.) If they differ, then change the workgroup name of the Router. Follow these instructions:
1. Access the web-based utility of the Router. (Refer to “How to Access the Browser-Based Utility” on page
1.)
2. Click the Storage tab.
3. Click the Administration tab.
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Appendix B: Specifications
Model Name Linksys E2500
Description Advanced Dual-Band N Router
Model Number E2500
# of Antennas 4 total, 2 internal antennas per
each 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz radio band
Detachable (y/n) No
Modulation 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK
802.11g: OFDM
802.11a: OFDM
802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Receive Sensitivity 2.4 GHz (Typical) 802.11b: -87 dBm @ 11Mbps
802.11g: -70 dBm @ 54Mbps
802.11n 20MHz: -70 dBm @ MCS15
802.11n 40MHz: -66 dBm @ MCS15
5GHz
802.11a: -70 dBm @ 54Mbps
802.11n 20MHz: -66 dBm @ MCS23
802.11n 40MHz: -62 dBm @ MCS23
Antenna Gain in dBi 2.4GHz:
Antenna 1 (right rear): ≤2.94 dBi Antenna 2 (front right): ≤3.78 dBi
5GHz: Antenna 1 (right front): ≤5.86 dBi Antenna 2 (front left): ≤4.88 dBi
UPnP Supported
Security features WEP, WPA, WPA2
Security key bits Up to 128-bit encryption
2.5
4.0
4.0
5.0
Environmental
Dimensions 8.86" x 1.38" x 7.09"
(225 x 35 x 180 mm)
Unit Weight 15.94 oz (452 g)
Power 12V, 1A
Certifications FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N
Operating Temp. 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Operating Humidity 10 to 80%, Relative Humidity and
Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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