LINKSYS WRT610NV2 Users Manual
USER GUIDE
Simultaneous Dual-Band
Wireless-N Gigabit Router
Model: WRT610N
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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 Conguration 6
Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setup > MAC Address Clone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setup > Advanced Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Security > VPN Passthrough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Storage > Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Storage > Media Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Storage > FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Storage > Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Access Restrictions > Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Applications and Gaming > DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Applications and Gaming > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 35
Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 37
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Install the USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Access the USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Create a Shortcut to a Shared Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Advanced Configuration (Advanced Users Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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Appendix C: Specications 43
Appendix D: Warranty Information 44
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Appendix E: Regulatory Information 46
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Restrictions dans la bande 5 GHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 52
Cisco Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Simultaneous Dual-Band
Wireless-N Gigabit Router. 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.
For more wireless bandwidth, the Router can create two
simultaneous yet separate Wireless-N networks, one
using the 5 GHz band and one using the 2.4 GHz band.
For example, use the Wireless-N 2.4 GHz network to
surf, e-mail, and print while keeping the less crowded,
Wireless-N 5 GHz network free for time-sensitive traffic
like music, gaming, and high-definition video. For more
information, refer to Simultaneous Networks, page 12.
Front Panel
Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED (Blue/Amber) The
LED flashes blue for two minutes during the Wi-Fi
Protected Setup process and lights up blue when
the Wi-Fi Protected Setup 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.
Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes
when the Router sends or receives data over
the network.
Internet (Green/Blue) The Internet LED lights
up when there is a connection made through
the Internet port. It flashes to indicate network
activity over the Internet port. The LED lights up
green when the port is connected to a gigabit
port or blue when the port is connected to a
10/100 port.
USB (Blue) The USB LED lights up when a USB
device is attached. It flashes when data is being
sent to or received from this device.
1, 2, 3, 4 (Green/Blue) These numbered LEDs,
corresponding with the numbered ports on
the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes.
The LED is continuously lit when the Router
is connected to a device through that port. It
flashes to indicate network activity over that
port. The LED lights up green when the port is
connected to a gigabit port or blue when the
port is connected to a 10/100 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 the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button to
automatically configure wireless security for
your wireless network(s).
To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, run the Setup
Wizard, or refer to Wi-Fi Protected Setup,
page 13.
Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when
the Router is powered on. When the Router goes
through its self-diagnostic mode during every
boot-up, the LED flashes. When the diagnostic
is complete, the LED is continuously lit.
Back Panel
USB Port The USB port connects to a USB
storage device.
Internet The Internet port is where you
connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.
1, 2, 3, 4 Using network cables, these Ethernet
ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to computers
on your wired network and other Ethernet
network devices.
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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 the
Administration > Factory Defaults screen in
the Router’s browser-based utility (refer to
Administration > Factory Defaults, page 32).
Power Switch Press I the end to power on the
Router. Press the O end to power off the Router.
Power The Power port is where you connect
the power adapter.
Horizontal Placement
The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place
the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
Wall-Mounting Placement
Suggested Mounting Hardware
2.5-3.0 mm
4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm
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Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not true
to scale.
NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages
incurred by unsecured wall-mounting
hardware.
Follow these instructions:
1. Determine where you want to mount the Router. Make
sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and
sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of
an electrical outlet.
2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are
175.56 mm (6.91 inches) apart.
3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm
(0.12 inches) of its head exposed.
4. Position the Router so the wall-mount slots line up
with the two screws.
5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide
the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the
wall-mount slots.
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.
175.56 mm
Print this page at 100% size.
Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.
(6.91 in)
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Wall-Mounting Template
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Chapter 2
Wireless Security Checklist
Chapter 2:
Wireless Security Checklist
Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so
homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them
at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by
sending information over radio waves, it can be more
vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network.
Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals
from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since
you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting
to your wireless network, you need to take some additional
steps to keep your network secure.
1. Change the default wireless
network name or SSID
Wireless devices have a default wireless network name
or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This
is the name of your wireless network, and can be up
to 32 characters in length. Linksys 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
4. Enable encryption
Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless
network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security
for wireless communication.
A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure
than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2
uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information
as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the
highest level of encryption supported by your network
equipment.
WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the
only option available on some older devices that do not
support WPA.
General Network Security Guidelines
Wireless network security is useless if the underlying
network is not secure.
• 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.
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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visit www.linksysbycisco.com/security
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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
would like to change its advanced settings, use the
Router’s browser-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 browser-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.
How to Access the Browser-Based Utility
To access the browser-based utility, launch the web
browser on your computer, and enter the Router’s default
IP address, 192.168.1.1 or WRT610N in the Address field.
Then press Enter.
Setup > Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This
allows you to change the Router’s general settings.
A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will
see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank.
Then enter the password you set up during the Setup
Wizard. (If you did not run the Setup Wizard, then use the
default password, admin. You can set a new password
on the Administration > Management screen. Refer to
Administration > Management, page 30.) Click OK to
continue.
Password Screen
Setup > Basic Setup
Language
Language
the drop-down menu. The language of the browser-based
utility will change five seconds after you select another
language.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to clear your changes.
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
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• PPTP
• L2TP
• Telstra Cable
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Advanced Configuration
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
The default Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic
Configuration - DHCP. Keep the default only if your
ISP supports DHCP or if you connect using 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.
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 elapse
before your Internet connection terminates. The default 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, specify how often
the Router should check the Internet connection. The
default 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
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.
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.
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