Linksys WRT350N - Wireless-N Gigabit Router User Manual

USER GUIDE
Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link
Model No: WRT350N
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Network Security www.linksys.com/security
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Product Overview
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link, which is four devices in one: a wireless access point, which lets you connect to a wireless network; a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together; a router function that lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection; and a Storage Link that easily lets you add gigabytes of storage space onto your network using USB 2.0 hard drives, or plug in a USB flash disk to access your portable data files. The built-in media server streams music, video, and photos from the attached storage device to any UPnP compatible media adapter. And you can get to your files from anywhere in the world through the Internet. You also get Wireless-N technology, which can highly increase your range and speed.
Front Panel
Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up
when there is a wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network.
Security (Green) The Security LED indicates
when wireless security is enabled.
Back Panel
Power (Green) The Power LED lights up and
will stay on while the Router is powered on.
Ethernet (Green) (Orange) The Ethernet LED
lights up green when the Router is connected to a device through the Ethernet port. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over that port. The Ethernet LED lights up orange when it is connected to Gigabit and green when it is connected to 10/100.
Internet (Green) (Orange) The Internet LED
lights up green when there is a connection made through the Internet port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the Internet port. The Ethernet LED lights up orange when it is connected to Gigabit and green when it is connected to 10/100.
USB (Green) The USB LED indicates when an
external USB hard drive or USB flash disk is connected to the Router.
USB The USB port connects your Router to a
USB storage device.
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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2
General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 3
Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setup > DDNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setup > MAC Address Clone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setup > Advanced Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Security > VPN Passthrough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Storage > Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Storage > Share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Storage > Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Storage > Media Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Storage > FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Access Restrictions > Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Applications and Gaming > DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Applications and Gaming > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 26
Appendix B: Specications 27
Appendix C: Warranty Information 28
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 29
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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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.
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. Currently, devices that are Wi-Fi certified are required to support WPA2, but are not required to support WEP.
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.
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.
Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications may open file sharing without your consent and/or knowledge.
Additional Security Tips
Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from exterior walls and windows.
Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations).
Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that can be found in the dictionary.
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, Storage, 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
Internet 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 password request 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.
Password Screen
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. The available types are:
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
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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Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP
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Advanced Configuration
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet Connection Type > Static IP
IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from
the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen
by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the
Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.
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
Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, as
seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen
by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the
Server IP[ Address.
Internet Connection Type > PPPoE
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name (optional) If provided by your ISP, enter
the Service Name.
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.
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User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 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
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L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
Internet IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP
Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to 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
Host Name/Domain Name These fields allow you to
supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies
the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is transmitted. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto.
Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option
is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:
DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500
PPPoE: 1492
PPTP or L2TP: 1460
Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports. Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab.
Telstra Cable
Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only.
Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable
Internet IP Address This is the IP address of the Telstra
Cable. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
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Router Address
This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, and URL Address as seen by your network. The default Router IP address is 192.168.1.1 and URL address is http://WRT350N.com.
Router IP Address
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
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
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Router’s DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you
already have a DHCP server on your network, or you don’t want a DHCP server, then select Disable (no other DHCP features will be available).
Starting IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to
start with when is default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting 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 DHCP 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.
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.
suing IP addresses. Because the Router’s
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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. Click the Select checkbox to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click Add Clients.
If you want 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. Make sure the IP address is between the starting DHCP server’s IP address and maximum number of DHCP users range. Enter its MAC Address in the To This MAC Address field. Click Add.
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.
When you finish your changes, click Save Settings to save your changes. Click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. To view the most up-to-date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen, click Close.
Time Setting
Select the time zone in which your network functions from this drop-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight saving time.)
DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation if you want
to assign a fixed local IP address to a MAC address.
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Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
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Setup > DDNS
The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP 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, Disable.
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
TZO.com
Setup > DDNS > TZO
E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with
TZO.
Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is
displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.
Status The status of the DDNS service connection is
displayed here.
Update To manually trigger an update, click Update.
Setup > DDNS > DynDNS
User Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.
Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS
service.
WildCard Select Enabled to enable this feature or
Disabled to disable it.
Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is
displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Setup > MAC Address Clone
A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs 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
Status The status of the DDNS service connection is
displayed here.
Update To manually trigger an update, click Update.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
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MAC Address Clone
Enable/Disable To have the MAC Address cloned, select
Enable.
User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered
with your ISP here.
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Clone Your PC’s MAC Clicking this button will 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.
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.
Setup > Advanced Routing
Advanced Routing
NAT If this Router is hosting your network’s connection
to the Internet, select Enable. If another Router exists on your network, select Disable. When NAT is disabled, Dynamic Routing (RIP) will be available as an option.
Dynamic Routing
RIP 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. This feature is Disabled by default.
Static Routing
Select Route Entry number To set up a static route
between the Router and another network, select a number from the drop-down list. (A static route is a pre­determined 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. (Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.)
Routing Table
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless Network
Network Mode If you have wireless devices in your
network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you do not have any wireless devices in your network, select
Disable.
Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here,
using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.
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