Linksys WRT120N User Manual

USER GUIDE
Wireless-N Home Router
Model: WRT120N
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Resource Website
Linksys www.linksysbycisco.com
Linksys International
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Glossary www.linksysbycisco.com/glossary
Network Security www.linksysbycisco.com/security
Copyright and Trademarks
Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 3
General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 4
Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup > DDNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setup > MAC Address Clone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup > Advanced Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Security > VPN Passthrough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Access Restrictions > Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Applications and Gaming > DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Applications and Gaming > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 28
Appendix B: Specications 30
Appendix E:
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Warranty Information 31
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Exclusions and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 33
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) . .35
Wireless Equipment (Wireless-N/G/A/B Products) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
CE Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
National Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Product Usage Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Technical Documents on
www.linksysbycisco.com/international . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 42
Cisco Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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Chapter 1: Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Home Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while you are online. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, and NAT technology. Configuring the Router is easy using the provided browser–based utility.
Front Panel
1, 2, 3, 4 (Blue) These numbered LEDs,
corresponding with the numbered ports on the Routers back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have
client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.
To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, run the Setup Wizard, or refer to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page
11.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED (Blue/
Amber) The LED lights up blue when wireless security is enabled. It flashes blue for two minutes during Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
The LED lights up amber if there is an error during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Make sure the client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again.
The LED flashes when a Wi-Fi Protected Setup session is active. The Router supports one session at a time. Wait until the LED is solidly lit, or off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.
Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the network.
Internet (Blue) The Internet LED lights up
when there is a connection made through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Internet port.
Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up and will
stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit.
Back Panel
Internet The Internet port is where you will
connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.
4, 3, 2, 1 These Ethernet ports (4, 3, 2, 1)
connect the Router to computers on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices.
Reset The Reset button is located on the
right side of the product label. There are two ways to reset the Router to its 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 Routers browser-based utility.
Power The Power port connects to the included
power adapter.
Horizontal Placement
The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
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Wall-Mounting Placement
The Router 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 Router.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
2.5-3.0 mm
4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm
Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not
true to scale.
NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.
Follow these instructions:
1. Determine where you want to mount the Router. Make sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.
2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 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 Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.
5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.
152 mm
Wall-Mounting Template
Print this page at 100% size.
Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.
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Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist
Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to keep your network secure.
1. Change the default wireless network name or SSID
Wireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products use linksys as the default wireless network name. You should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from other wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not use personal information (such as your Social Security number) because this information may be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.
2. Change the default password
For wireless products such as access points and routers, you will be asked for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them to access your wireless device and change your network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the devices password so it will be hard to guess.
3. Enable MAC address filtering
Linksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. For example, you can specify the MAC address of each computer in your home so that only those computers can access your wireless network.
4. Enable encryption
Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless communication.
A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the highest level of encryption supported by your network equipment.
WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available on some older devices that do not support WPA.
General Network Security Guidelines
Wireless network security is useless if the underlying network is not secure.
s Password protect all computers on the network and
individually password protect sensitive files.
s Change passwords on a regular basis.
s Install anti-virus software and personal firewall
software.
s Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications
may open file sharing without your consent and/or knowledge.
Additional Security Tips
s Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away
from exterior walls and windows.
s Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways
off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations).
s 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.
WEB: For more information on wireless security,
visit www.linksysbycisco.com/security
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Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you want to change its advanced settings, use the Routers browser-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each pages 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, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.
NOTE: When first installing the Router, you
should use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the browser-based utility.
Access the Browser-Based Utility
To access the browser-based utility, launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the Routers default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.
A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. The first time you open the browser-based utility, use the default password admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration > Management screen.) Click OK to continue.
Login Screen
Setup > Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Routers general settings.
Setup > Basic Setup
Language
Select your language
To use a different language, select 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.
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. These are the available types:
s Automatic Configuration - DHCP
s Static IP
s PPPoE
s PPTP
s L2TP
s Telstra Cable
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Automatic Configuration - DHCP
By default, the Routers Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through 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
Internet IP Address This is the Routers IP address, when
seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Routers 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 IP
address of the ISP server.
DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) server IP address.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.
Internet Connection Type > PPPoE
Username and Password Enter the Username and
Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name (Optional) If provided by your ISP, enter
the Service Name.
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 have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time 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, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.
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:
s Specify an IP Address This is the Routers IP address,
as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
s Subnet Mask This is the Routers Subnet Mask, as
seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
s Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the
IP address of the ISP server.
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s DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one
DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address.
PPTP Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with
the IP address of the PPTP server.
Username and Password Enter the Username 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 have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time 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, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default value is 30 seconds.
L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
Server IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP
Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Username and Password Enter the Username 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 have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time 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, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period 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 Heartbeat
Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Username and Password Enter the Username 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 have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time 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, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Optional Settings
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Host Name and 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, Auto.
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:
s DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500
s PPPoE: 1492
s PPTP or L2TP: 1460
Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the settings of the local network. Wireless setup is performed through the Wireless tab.
Router IP
This presents both the Routers Local IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network.
Router IP
DHCP Server Setting
The settings allow you to configure the Routers Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Routers DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.
DHCP Server 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 this button if you want to assign
a fixed local IP address to a MAC address.
DHCP Reservation
You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address.
DHCP Reservation
s Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select
check box to reserve a clients IP address. Then click Add Clients.
s Manually Adding Client To manually assign an IP
address, enter the clients name in the Enter Client Name field. Enter the IP address you want it to have in the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC address in the To This MAC Address field. Then click Add.
Clients Already Reserved
A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove a client from this list, click Remove.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. To update the on-screen information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Basic Setup screen, click Close.
Start IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to
start with when is
suing IP addresses. Because the Routers default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253. The default is 192.168.1.100
.
Maximum Number of Users Enter the maximum number
of computers that you want the DHCP server to assign IP
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