Linksys WRT610N Owner's Manual

USER GUIDE

Simultaneous Dual-N Band

Wireless Router

Model: WRT610N (EU)

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview 3

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

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 > MAC Address Clone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

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

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

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

Storage > Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Storage > Media Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Storage > FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Storage > Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Access Restrictions > Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Applications and Gaming > DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Applications and Gaming > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 33

Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 34

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

How to Install the USB Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

How to Access the USB Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Advanced Conﬁguration (Advanced Users Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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Appendix C: Specications 41

Appendix D: Warranty Information 42

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Appendix E: Regulatory Information 44

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans ﬁl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) . .46

Wireless Equipment (Wireless-N/G/A/B Products) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

CE Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

National Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Product Usage Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

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

Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Appendix F: Software License Agreement 53

Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. With the built-in storage link, you can easily 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. Configuring the Router is easy using the provided browser-based utility.

Front Panel

1, 2, 3, 4 (Green/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. The LED lights up Green when it is connected to 10/100 port and Blue when it is connected to a gigabit 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 Linksys Easy Link Advisor (LELA) , or refer to the “Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings” section of “Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration”.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) LED (Blue/

Amber) The LED flashes blue for two minutes during the WPS process and lights up blue when the WPS process is successful.

The LED lights up amber if there is an error during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Make sure the client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again.

The LED flashes when a Wi-Fi Protected Setup session is active. The Router supports one session at a time. Wait until the LED is solidly lit, or off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.

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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 (Green/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. The LED lights up Green when it is connected to 10/100 port and Blue when it is connected to a gigabit port.

USB (Blue) The USB LED lights up when a USB

device is attached. If the LED is flashing, the data is being sent or received through this device.

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

USB Port For use with an external hard drive.

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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Product Overview

Horizontal Placement

The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.

Wall-Mounting Placement

The Router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 175.56 mm (6.91 inches).

Two screws are needed to mount the Router.

Suggested Mounting Hardware

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.

175.56 mm (6.91 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.

4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm

Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not † true to scale.

NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages

incurred by unsecure wall-mounting hardware.

2.5-3.0 mm

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Chapter 2

Wireless Security Checklist

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

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

1. Change the default wireless network name or SSID

Wireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Linksys 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.

4. Enable encryption

Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless communication.

A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the highest level of encryption supported by your network equipment.

WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available on some older devices that do not support WPA.

General Network Security Guidelines

Wireless network security is useless if the underlying network is not secure.

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

Change passwords on a regular basis. •

Install anti-virus software and personal firewall • software.

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

Additional Security Tips

Keep wireless routers, access points, or 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.

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.

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WEB: For more information on wireless

security, visit www.linksys.com/security

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

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. If you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s webbased 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 you first install 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.

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

Setup > Basic Setup

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

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 or http://wrt610n.com 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 on the Administration > Management screen.) Click OK to continue.

Password Screen

Setup > Basic Setup

Language

the drop-down menu. The language of the web-based utility will change five seconds after you select another language.

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

To use a different language, select one from

Internet Setup

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

Internet Connection Type

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

Automatic Configuration - DHCP •

Static IP •

PPPoE •

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PPTP •

L2TP •

Telstra Cable •

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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.)

Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP

Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.

Internet Connection Type > Static IP

IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from

the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to enter here.

Service Name (optional) If provided by your ISP, enter

the Service Name.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option,

the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.

Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen

by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the

Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.

DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS

(Domain Name System) Server IP Address.

PPPoE

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.

Internet Connection Type > PPPoE

Internet Connection Type > PPTP

If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an

IP Address. Then configure the following:

Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, as

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

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.

User Name and Password Enter the User Name and

Password provided by your ISP.

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DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS

(Domain Name System) Server IP Address.

Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the

Server IP Address.

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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

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, 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.

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 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.

Internet Connection Type > L2TP

Server IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP

Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

User Name and Password Enter the User Name and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

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:

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DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: • 1500

PPPoE: • 1492

PPTP or L2TP: • 1460

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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 Address

This presents both the Router’s IP Address, 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://WRT610N.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 Router’s DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.

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.

DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation if you want

to assign a fixed local IP address to a MAC address.

The Domain Name System (DNS) is how

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 Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available).

Starting IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server

to start with when is Router’s 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.

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suing IP addresses. Because the

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.

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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.)

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.

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.

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.

TZO.com

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 > 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.

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

Setup > DDNS > DynDNS

User Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.

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Advanced Configuration

Setup > MAC Address Clone

Every computere hardware device, including the network adapter of your computer has a unique code called a MAC address. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) require you to register this address with them 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 enable MAC Address cloning,

select Enabled.

User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered

with your ISP here.

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.

Setup > Advanced Routing

Advanced Routing

NAT If this Router is hosting your network’s connection

to the Internet, select Enabled. 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.

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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.)

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.

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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.

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.

Network Mode (5 GHz) From this drop-down menu, you

can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only Wireless-A devices, select Wireless-A Only. If you have only Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only. If you do not have any Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your network, select Disabled.

Network Mode (2.4 GHz) From this drop-down menu,

you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only. If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only. If you have only Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only. If you do not have any Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices in your network, select Disabled.

Wireless 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 keyboard characters. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID to a unique name.

Radio Band (5 GHz) For best performance in a network

using Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, keep the default, Auto.

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

Wireless Configuration

Wireless Configuration Keep the default selection, Wi-

Fi Protected Setup to configure your network using Wi-

Fi Protected Setup. Select Manual to set up your wireless network your wireless network manually.

Manual

If you set the Wireless Configuration to Manual, the Basic Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields.

Radio Band (2.4 GHz) For best performance in a network

using Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices, select Auto. The default is Standard - 20MHz

Channel.

Wide Channel (5 GHz) If you selected Wide - 40MHz

Channel for the Radio Band setting, then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless-N (5GHz) channel. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default,

Auto (DFS).

Wide Channel (2.4 GHz) If you selected Wide - 40MHz

Channel for the Radio Band setting, then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless-N (2.4GHz) channel. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.

Standard Channel (5 GHz) Select the channel for

Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) networking. If you selected Wide – 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N (5GHz). If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto (DFS).

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Standard Channel (2.4 GHz) Select the channel for

Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) networking. If you selected Wide – 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N (2.4GHz). If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.

SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local

area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router’s SSID, keep the default 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.

Method #1

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

Click or press the1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device.

Click the 2. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen.

After the client device has been configured, click the 3. OK button. 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 from the client device in the1. field on this screen.

Click the 2. Register button. After the client device has been configured, click the 3.

OK button. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

Method #3

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

NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one

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

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 1. listed on the label on the bottom of the Router.)

After the client device has been configured, click the 2. OK button. 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.

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Wireless > Wireless Security

The Wireless Security settings configure 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 for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These six are briefly discussed here. For detailed information on setting up wireless security networks, 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 or WPA2, each

device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA or WPA2 method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly.

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.)

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.

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 Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default value is 1812.

Shared Key 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 Personal

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Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods

with dynamic encryption keys; AES or WPA-TKIP/WPA2AES. You must select WPA-TKIP or WPA2-AES to connect to the Router.

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 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.)

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.)

WPA2 Enterprise

Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods

with dynamic encryption keys; AES or WPA-TKIP/WPA2AES. You must select WPA-TKIP or WPA2-AES to connect to the Router.

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 Key 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 time out period is 3600 seconds.

RADIUS

IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption,

always 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 Key Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption,

64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10 hex digits.

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate

WEP keys. Then click Generate.

Key 1-4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP

key(s) manually.

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Tx Key Select a key from the drop-down menu.

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WEP

WEP is a basic encryption method that is not as secure as WPA.

WEP

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

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

Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10

hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10 hex digits.

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate

WEP keys. Then click Generate.

Key 1-4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP

key(s) manually.

Tx Key Select a key from the drop-down menu.

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

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless MAC Filter

Access Restriction

Wireless MAC Filter

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

Prevent PCs listed below from accessing the wireless network Select this to block wireless access by MAC

Address. This option is selected by default.

Permit PCs listed below to the wireless network Select

this to allow wireless access by MAC Address. This option is not selected by default.

MAC Address Filter List

Click the Wireless Client List button to display the Wireless Client List. It shows computers and other devices on the wireless network. Click the Save to MAC Address Filter List checkbox for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List. Then click the Add button. To retrieve the most up-to-date information, click the Refresh button. To exit this screen and return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click the Close button.

To filter wireless users by MAC Address,

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MAC XX Enter the MAC addresses of the devices whose

wireless access you want to control.

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

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

This Wireless > 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.

Advanced Configuration

Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your

network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products. To use the Frame Burst option, select Enabled. The default is 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.

Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is not one, but a series

of rates at which the Router can transmit. (The Basic Rate is not the actual rate of data transmission. If you want to specify the Router’s rate of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate setting.) The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your network, so they know which rates will be used. The Router will also advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission. The default setting is Default, when the Router can transmit at all standard wireless rates..

Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should

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

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

Advanced Wireless

AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless

devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Router but not with each other. To use this function, select Enabled. AP Isolation is disabled by default.

CTS Protection Mode CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection

Mode should remain disabled unless you are having severe problems with your wireless products not being able to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy latency wireless traffic. This function boosts the Router’s ability to catch all wireless transmissions but will severely decrease performance. The default value is Auto.

Beacon Interval A beacon is a packet broadcast by the

Router to synchronize the wireless network. Enter a value between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon.The default value is 100.

DTIM Interval This value, between 3 and 255, indicates

the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 3.

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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 Security > Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network.

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. It is selected by default. Deselect this feature to disable it.

Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature is used to

prevent a local computer from using a URL or Internet address to access the local server. Select Filter Internet NAT Redirection 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. It is selected by default. Deselect this feature to disable it.

Web Filters

Filters Select to filter Proxy, Java, ActiveX, and Cookies.

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

Security > VPN Passthrough

The Security > VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.

Security > Firewall

Firewall

SPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection,

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

Internet Filters

Filter Anonymous Internet Requests This feature

makes it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network. This feature is selected by default. Deselect the feature to allow anonymous Internet requests

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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.

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