LINKSYS WRT160NV3 User Manual

USER GUIDE

Wireless-N Broadband Router

Model: WRT160N

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3

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

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

Placement Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 5

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

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

Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 6

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

Setup > DDNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

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

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

Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Security > VPN Passthrough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Access Restrictions > Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Applications and Gaming > DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Applications and Gaming > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29

Appendix B: Specications 3

Appendix C: Warranty Information 3

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Exclusions and Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Appendix D: Regulatory Information 33

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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Product Overview

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband 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 online. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. Configuring the Router is easy using the provided browserbased utility.

Front Panel

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

corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s 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(s).

To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, run the Setup Wizard, or refer to the “Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings” section of “Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration”.

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

lights up blue when wireless security is enabled. The LED 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 amber when a Wi-Fi Protected Setup session is active, and a second session begins. The Router supports one session at a time. Wait until the LED is 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 actively sending or receiving data over the network.

Internet (Blue) The Internet LED lights up

when there is a connection made through the Internet port. A flashing LED indicates 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.

1, 2, 3, 4 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect

the Router to PCs on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices.

Reset There are two ways to reset the Router’s

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

Power The Power port is where you will

connect the power adapter.

Placement Positions

There are two ways to physically install the Router. The first way is to place the Router horizontally on a surface. The second way is to mount the Router on a wall.

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

4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm

Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not

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true to scale.

NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages

incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.

2.5-3.0 mm

Follow these instructions:

Determine where you want to mount the Router. Make

1. sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.

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

2. 152 mm (6 inches) apart.

Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm

3. (0.12 inches) of its head exposed.

Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up

4. with the two screws.

Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide

5. the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.

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152 mm

Print this page at 100% size.

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

Wall Mounting Template

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Wireless Security Checklist

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to keep your network secure.

1. Change the default wireless network name or SSID

Wireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products use linksys as the default wireless network name. You should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from other wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not use personal information (such as your Social Security number) because this information may be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.

2. Change the default password

For wireless products such as access points and routers, you will be asked for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them to access your wireless device and change your network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.

3. Enable MAC address filtering

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 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.

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Password protect all computers on the network and individually password protect sensitive files.

Change passwords on a regular basis.

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Install anti-virus software and personal firewall software.

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Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications may open file sharing without your consent and/or knowledge.

Additional Security Tips

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Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from exterior walls and windows.

Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways

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

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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.linksys.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’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-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 web-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 web-based utility.

Advanced Configuration

Setup > Basic Setup

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

To access the web-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.

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 Web-based utility, use the default password admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration tab’s Management screen.) Click OK to continue.

Internet Setup

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

Internet Connection Type

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

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Automatic Configuration - DHCP

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Static IP

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PPPoE

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PPTP

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L2TP

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Telstra Cable

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

By default, the Router’s 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.)

Setup > Basic Setup

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

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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 Router’s 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 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 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.

before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 15 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.

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 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

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:

Specify an IP Address This is the Router’s IP address,

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as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

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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.

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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

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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

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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 15 minutes.

Keep Alive: Redial Period

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.

If you select this option, the

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

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option,

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

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option,

Optional Settings

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

Optional Settings

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

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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.

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:

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DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500

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PPPoE: 1492

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PPTP or L2TP: 1460

Network Setup

The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports. Wireless setup is performed through the Wireless tab.

Router IP

This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network.

Router IP

DHCP Server Setting

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

DHCP Server Setting

DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you

already have a DHCP server on your network, or you don’t 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.

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DHCP Reservation

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

DHCP Reservation

Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select

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

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Manually Adding Client To manually assign an IP

address, enter the client’s name in the Enter Client Name field. Enter the IP address you want it to have in the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC address in the To This MAC Address field. Then click Add.

Clients Already Reserved

A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove a client from this list, click Remove.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. To view the most up-to-date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen, click Close.

Start IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to

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

Maximum Number of Users Enter the maximum

number of PCs 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 Displayed here is the range of available

IP addresses.

suing IP addresses. Because the Router’s

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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. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.

Static DNS 1-3

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

WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)

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

The Domain Name System (DNS) is how

Time Setting

Time Zone Select the time zone in which your network

functions from this drop-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight saving time.)

Time Setting

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

Setup > DDNS

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

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 setting, 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

Setup > DDNS > DynDNS

Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account.

Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS

service.

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 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.

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 here.

Update To manually trigger an update, click this button.

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

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TZO.com

Setup > DDNS > TZO

E-mail Address, TZO Key, 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 here.

Update To manually trigger an update, click this button.

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

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 cancel your changes.

Setup > Advanced Routing

This screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination.

Setup > MAC Address Clone

A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will 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 may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature.

Setup > MAC Address Clone

MAC Address Clone

Enabled/Disabled To have the MAC Address cloned,

select Enabled.

MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered with

your ISP here.

Setup > Advanced Routing

Advanced Routing

NAT

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

connection to the Internet, keep the default, Enabled. If another router exists on your network, select Disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled.

Dynamic Routing (RIP)

Enabled/Disabled This feature enables the Router to

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

Static Routing

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

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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 WAN (Internet).

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

Advanced Routing > Routing Table

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 cancel your changes.

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Proceed to the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” section.

Basic Wireless Settings

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup)

Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can

select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices in your network, select BG-Mixed. If you have only Wireless-N devices, select Wireless-N Only. If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only. If you have only WirelessB devices, select Wireless-B Only. If you do not have any wireless devices in your network, select Disabled.

Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the network name

shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name.

Radio Band For best performance in a network using

Wireless-N, Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices, keep the default, Wide - 40MHz Channel. For Wireless-G and Wireless-B networking only, select Standard - 20MHz Channel. If you are not sure which radio band to select, keep the default, Auto.

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.

Wireless Configuration To manually configure your

wireless network, select Manual. Proceed to the “Basic Wireless Settings” section. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup,

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NOTE: If you select Wide - 40MHz Channel for

the Radio Band setting, then Wireless-N can use two channels: a primary one (Wide Channel) and a secondary one (Standard Channel). This will enhance Wireless-N performance.

Wide Channel If you selected Wide - 40MHz Channel for

the Radio Band setting, then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless-N channel. Select any channel from the drop-down menu. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.

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Standard Channel If you selected Wide - 40MHz Channel

or Standard - 20MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then this setting will be available. Select the channel for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B networking. If you selected Wide – 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N.

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 setting, 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 cancel your changes.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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

NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one

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

Method #1

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.

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

Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen.

After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

Method #2

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.

Enter the PIN number in the field on this screen.

Click Register.

After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

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

Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Congratulations

Method #3

Use this method if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN number.

Enter the PIN number listed on this screen. (It is also listed on the label on the bottom of the Router.)

After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Network Name (SSID), Security, Encryption, 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.

Wireless > Wireless Security

The Wireless Security screen configures the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands

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for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These six are briefly discussed here. For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, refer to “Chapter 2: Wireless Security.”

Wireless Security

Security Mode

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

WPA Personal

NOTE: If you are using WPA, always remember

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

Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods,

TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES or TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP

or AES.

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs

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

WPA Enterprise

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

Security Mode > WPA Personal

Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP

and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP.

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.

Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs

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

WPA2 Personal

Security Mode > WPA Enterprise

Encryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP

and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP.

RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS

server.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default value is 1812.

Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs

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

WPA2 Enterprise

This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.)

Security Mode > WPA2 Personal

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Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods,

TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, AES or TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP

or AES.

RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS

server.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default value is 1812.

Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs

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

Advanced Configuration

IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption,

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

RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS

server.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default value is 1812.

Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption,

40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The default is 40/64 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 which TX (Transmit) Key to use. The default

is 1.

WEP

WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA.

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.)

Security Mode > RADIUS

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Security Mode > WEP

Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption,

40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The default is 40/64 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 which TX (Transmit) Key to use. The default

is 1.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to cancel your changes.

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Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius.

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless MAC Filter

Enabled/Disabled

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

To filter wireless users by MAC Address,

Advanced Configuration

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 retrieve the most up-to-date information, click

Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click Close.

MAC 01-50 Enter the MAC addresses of the devices

whose wireless access you want to block or allow.

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

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

This Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance.

Access Restriction

Prevent Select this to block wireless access by MAC

Address. This button is selected by default.

Permit Select this to allow wireless access by MAC

Address. This button is not selected by default.

MAC Address Filter List

Wireless Client List Click this to open the Wireless Client

List screen.

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Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

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

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

Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your

network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products. To use this option, keep the default, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.

Authentication Type The default is set to 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. Select Shared Key to only use Shared Key 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 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, when the Router can transmit at all standard wireless rates (1-2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps, 18Mbps, and 24Mbps). Other options are 1-2Mbps, for use with older wireless technology, and All, when the Router can transmit at all wireless rates. 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.

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 is Auto.

N Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission

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

CTS Protection Mode The Router will automatically

use CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode when your Wireless-N and Wireless-G products are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. This function boosts the Router’s ability to catch all WirelessN and Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance. The default is Auto.

Beacon Interval Enter a value between 1 and 65,535

milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet

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broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100.

DTIM Interval This value, between 1 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 1.

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 cancel 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.

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Firewall

SPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection,

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

Internet Filter

Filter Anonymous Internet Requests This feature

makes it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network. This feature is selected by default. Deselect the feature 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 feature to filter multicasting. This feature is not selected by default.

Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port

forwarding to block access to local servers from local networked computers. Select this feature to filter Internet NAT redirection. It is not selected by default.

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

being scanned by devices outside of your local network. This feature is selected by default. Deselect this feature to disable it.

Web Filter

Proxy Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise the

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

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 feature 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 feature 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 feature to filter cookies. Deselect the feature to allow cookie usage

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

Security > VPN Passthrough

The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP 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.

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.

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.

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

Access Restrictions > Internet Access

The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, and websites during specific days and times.

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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.

Select a number from the Access Policy drop-down menu.

Enter a Policy Name in the field provided.

To enable this policy, select Enabled.

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 cancel your changes. Then click Close.

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 dropdown 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 cancel your changes. To return to the

Internet Access Policy screen, click Close.

List of PCs

Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow,

5. depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen.

Decide which days and what times you want this policy

6. 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.

You can block websites with specific URL addresses.

7. Enter each URL in a separate URL field.

You can also block websites using specific keywords.

8. Enter each keyword in a separate Keyword field.

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You can filter access to various services accessed

9. 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.

If the application you want to block is not listed

10. 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.

Click Save Settings to save the policy’s settings. To

11. cancel the policy’s settings, click Cancel Changes.

Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding

The Single Port Forwarding screen allows you to customize port services for common applications on this screen.

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).

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Single Port Forwarding

Common applications are available for the first five entries. Select the appropriate application. Then enter the IP address of the server that should receive these requests. Select Enabled to activate this entry.

For additional applications, complete the following fields:

Application Name Enter the name you wish to give the

application. Each name can be 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.

Protocol Select the protocol used for this application,

either TCP or UDP, or Both.

To IP Address For each application, enter the IP address

of the PC that should receive the requests. If you assigned a static IP address to the PC, then you can click DHCP Reservation on the Basic Setup screen to look up its static IP address.

Enabled For each application, select Enabled to enable

port forwarding.

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

If you need to forward all ports to one computer, click the DMZ tab.

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Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding

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 applications. Check with the Internet application documentation for more information.

Protocol Select the protocol used for this application,

either TCP or UDP, or Both.

To IP Address For each application, enter the IP address

of the PC running the specific application. If you assigned a static IP address to the PC, then you can click DHCP Reservation on the Basic Setup screen to look up its static IP address.

Enabled Select Enabled to enable port forwarding for

the applications you have defined.

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

Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering

Applications and Gaming > Port Range Triggering

Port Range Triggering

Application Name Enter the application name of the

trigger.

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.

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 for the

applications you have defined.

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

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DMZ

Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should 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.

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date 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 cancel your changes.

Applications and Gaming > QoS

Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing.

Applications and Gaming > QoS

QoS (Quality of Service)

Wireless

You can configure the support and No Acknowledgement settings in this section.

WMM Support If you have other devices that support Wi-

Fi Multimedia (WMM) on your network, keep the default,

Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.

No Acknowledgement If you want to disable the Router’s

Acknowledgement feature, so the Router will not re-send data if an error occurs, then select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.

DMZ > 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 Client Name, Interface, IP Address, MAC Address, and Expired Time (how much time is left for the current IP address). To select a DHCP client, click Select. To retrieve the most up-to-

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In this section, you can set the bandwidth priority for a variety of applications and devices. There are four levels 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 have set,

keep the default, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.

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