Linksys WAG160N V2, WAG120N, WAG320N User Manual
USER GUIDE
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
Models: WAG120N, WAG160N v2, WAG320N
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1:
Product Overview 1
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Placement Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2:
Wireless Security Checklist 3
General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 3:
Advanced Conguration 4
How to Access the Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
List of Screens in the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wireless Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Storage Tab (WAG320N Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Security Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Access Restrictions Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Applications & Gaming Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Administration Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appendix A:
Troubleshooting 8
Appendix B:
Specications 9
WAG120N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
WAG160N v2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
WAG320N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Appendix C:
Regulatory Information 11
European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
United States of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Wireless ADSL2+ Modem
Router. This device lets you access the Internet via a
wireless connection or through one of its four switched
ports. You can also use it to share resources such as
computers, printers and files. A variety of security features,
such as WPA2™ security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
firewall and NAT technology, help to protect your data
and your privacy while online. Configuration is easy using
the provided browser-based utility.
Front Panel
Power (WAG120N: Green/Amber; WAG160Nv2
and WAG320N: Green/Red) The Power LED
is continuously lit green while the device is
powered on. The LED is lit amber (WAG120N)
or red (WAG160N v2 and WAG320N) if a POST
(Power On Self Test) failure or device malfunction
occurs.
Ethernet 1-4 (Green) These numbered LEDs,
one for each of the numbered ports on the
Modem Router’s back panel, serve two purposes.
If the LED is continuously lit, the Modem Router is
successfully connected to a device through that
port. It flashes to indicate network activity over
that port.
NOTE: The Ethernet 1 LED is lit amber
when the WAN link is established on that
port.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Button (WAG120N:
Green/Amber; WAG160N v2 and WAG320N:
Green) Press this button to have Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ search for your Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™-supported wireless device. The LED is
continuously lit green when a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ connection is successfully established.
The LED blinks slowly while Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ is setting up a connection, and is lit amber
(WAG120N) or blinks rapidly (WAG160Nv2 and
WAG320N) if an error occurs. The LED is off when
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is idle.
USB (WAG320N only) (Green) The USB LED
lights up when a USB device is connected to the
Modem Router through the USB port.
Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes
when the Modem Router is actively sending or
receiving data over the network.
DSL (Green) The DSL LED lights up whenever
there is a successful DSL connection. The LED
flashes green while the Modem Router is
establishing the ADSL connection.
Internet (Green/Red) The Internet LED lights up
green and stays on when a connection is made
through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate
network activity over the Internet port. The LED
is lit red when an authentication error occurs.
Back Panel
DSL The DSL port connects to the ADSL line.
Ethernet 4, 3, 2, 1 The Ethernet ports (4, 3, 2, 1)
connect the Modem Router to wired computers
and other Ethernet network devices.
NOTE: The Ethernet 1 port can
also be configured as the WAN
port. To do this, access the Webbased utility (refer to “Chapter 3:
Advanced Configuration” on page 4),
then select the Setup > Ethernet tab.
USB (WAG320N only) The USB port connects
the Modem Router to a hard drive or flashbased USB storage device.
Reset There are two ways to reset the Modem
Router’s factory defaults. Either press and
hold the Reset button for approximately five
seconds, or restore the defaults from the
Administration > Factory Defaults screen of the
Modem Router’s web-based utility.
Power The Power port is where you will connect
the power adapter.
On/Off Button Press the On/Off button to turn
power to the device on or off.
NOTE:
that makes it easy to configure your
wireless network and its security settings.
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Placement Positions
There are two ways to physically install the device. The
first way is to place the device horizontally on a surface.
The second way is to mount the device on a wall.
The best place for the device is usually at the center of
your wireless network, within range of all of your wireless
devices.
Horizontal Placement
The device has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place
the device on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
Wall-Mounting Placement
The device has two wall-mount slots on its bottom
panel. The distance between the slots is 152 mm
(6 inches).
Two screws are needed to mount the device.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
Follow these instructions:
1. Determine where you want to mount the device. 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
152 mm (6 inches) apart.
3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm
(0,12 inches) of its head exposed.
4. Maneuver the device so the wall-mount slots line up
with the two screws.
5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide
the device down until the screws fit snugly into the
wall-mount slots.
4-5 mm 1-1,5 mm
†Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not
true to scale.
NOTE: Cisco is not responsible for damages
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.
2,5-3,0 mm
152 mm
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Wall Mounting Template
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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 by Cisco 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, routers, and
modem routers, you will be asked for a password when
you want to change their settings. These devices have a
default password set by the factory. The default password
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.
4. Enable encryption
Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless
network. Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA™/WPA2™) and
Wired Equivalency 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 modem routers
away from exterior walls and windows.
• Turn wireless routers, access points, or modem routers
off when they are not being used (at night, during
vacations).
• Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters
in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using
standard words that can be found in the dictionary.
3. Enable MAC address filtering
Linksys by Cisco routers and modem routers give you
the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address
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
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Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
After you finish running the Setup Wizard on the Setup
CD-ROM, the device is ready for use. To change the device’s
advanced settings, access the Configuration Utility via a
web browser on a computer connected to the device.
NOTE FOR USERS IN NEW ZEALAND: Refer to
the Note in Setup > Basic Setup, page 5 for
setup instructions specific to your country.
How to Access the Utility
Launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the
device’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address
field. Then, press Enter.
A login screen appears. Use the default user name and
password, admin, unless you changed them when you
ran the Setup Wizard. (You can set a new user name and
password from the Administration tab’s Management
screen.) Click OK to continue.
List of Screens in the Utility
The screens are organized hierarchically as listed below.
(Some screens may not apply to all models.)
Setup Tab
Setup > Basic Setup
Setup > Ethernet
Setup > DDNS
Setup > MAC Address Clone
Setup > Advanced Routing
Wireless Tab
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless > Wireless Security
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings
Storage Tab (WAG320N Only)
Storage > Disk Management
Storage > Shared Folder
Storage > Administration
Storage > Media Server
Security Tab
Security > Firewall
Security > VPN Passthrough
Login
If you are unable to log in, press the Reset button on the
back panel for at least 5 seconds, then wait for the device
to reset and try again.
Using the Utility
Immediately after login, the Basic Setup screen appears.
Near the top of the screen is a bar with selectable tabs.
Use these tabs to navigate within the Utility. The primary
tabs indicate the Utility’s main configuration categories.
Each primary tab has one or more secondary tabs that
provide access to the primary tab’s configuration screens.
Primary Tabs
Access
Setup Wireless Storage Security
Basic Setup Ethernet DDNS MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing
Secondary Tabs
To access a screen, click the appropriate primary tab,
then click the appropriate secondary tab. The screen will
appear, with its primary and secondary tabs highlighted.
Restrictions
Navigation Tabs
Applications &
Gaming
Administration Status
Access Restrictions Tab
Access Restrictions > Internet Access Policy
Applications & Gaming Tab
Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forwarding
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering
Applications & Gaming > DMZ
Applications & Gaming > QoS
Administration Tab
Administration > Management
Administration > Reporting
Administration > Diagnostics
Administration > Back Up & Restore
Administration > Factory Defaults
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
Administration > Language
Status Tab
Status > Modem Router
Status > Local Network
Status > Wireless Network
Status > DSL Connection
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