Website addresses in this document are listed without
http:// in front of the address because most current web
browsers do not require it. If you use an older web browser,
you may have to add http:// in front of the web address.
Thank you for choosing the Wireless ADSL2+ Modem
Router. This device lets you access the Internet via a
wireless connection or through one of its four switched
ports. You can also use it to share resources such as
computers, printers and files. A variety of security features,
such as WPA2™ security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
firewall and NAT technology, help to protect your data
and your privacy while online. Configuration is easy using
the provided browser-based utility.
Front Panel
Power The Power LED is continuously lit green
while the device is powered on. The LED is lit
amber if a POST (Power On Self Test) failure or
device malfunction occurs.
Ethernet 1-3 (Green) These numbered LEDs,
one for each of the numbered ports on the
Modem Router’s back panel, serve two purposes.
If the LED is continuously lit, the Modem Router is
successfully connected to a device through that
port. It flashes to indicate network activity over
that port.
DSL (Green) The DSL LED lights up whenever
there is a successful DSL connection. The LED
flashes green while the Modem Router is
establishing the ADSL connection.
Internet (Green/Red) The Internet LED lights up
green and stays on when a connection is made
through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate
network activity over the Internet port. The LED
is lit red when an authentication error occurs.
Back Panel
DSL The DSL port connects to the ADSL line.
Ethernet 3, 2, 1 The Ethernet ports (3, 2, 1)
connect the Modem Router to wired computers
and other Ethernet network devices.
NOTE: The Ethernet 1 port can
also be configured as the WAN
port. To do this, access the Webbased utility (refer to “Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration” on page 4),
then select the Setup > Ethernet tab.
NOTE: The Ethernet 1 LED is lit amber
when the WAN link is established on that
port.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Button Press this
button to have Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ search for
your Wi-Fi Protected Setup™-supported wireless
device. The LED is continuously lit green when a
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ connection is successfully
established. The LED blinks slowly while Wi-Fi
Protected Setup™ is setting up a connection, and
is lit amber if an error occurs. The LED is off when
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is idle.
NOTE:
that makes it easy to configure your
wireless network and its security settings.
Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes
when the Modem Router is actively sending or
receiving data over the network.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a feature
Reset There are two ways to reset the Modem
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 of the
Modem Router’s web-based utility.
Power The Power port is where you will connect
the power adapter.
On/Off Button Press the On/Off button to turn
power to the device on or off.
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Placement Positions
There are two ways to physically install the device. The
first way is to place the device horizontally on a surface.
The second way is to mount the device on a wall.
The best place for the device is usually at the center of
your wireless network, within range of all of your wireless
devices.
Horizontal Placement
The device has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place
the device on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
Wall-Mounting Placement
The device has two wall-mount slots on its bottom
panel. The distance between the slots is 152 mm
(6 inches).
Two screws are needed to mount the device.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
Follow these instructions:
1. Determine where you want to mount the device. Make
sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and
sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of
an electrical outlet.
2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are
152 mm (6 inches) apart.
3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm
(0,12 inches) of its head exposed.
4. Maneuver the device so the wall-mount slots line up
with the two screws.
5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide
the device down until the screws fit snugly into the
wall-mount slots.
4-5 mm1-1,5 mm
†Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not
true to scale.
NOTE: Cisco is not responsible for damages
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.
2,5-3,0 mm
152 mm
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
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 by Cisco 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, routers, and
modem 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 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 modem routers
away from exterior walls and windows.
•Turn wireless routers, access points, or modem routers
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 by Cisco routers and modem 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.
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
WEB: For more information on wireless security,
visit www.linksysbycisco.com/security
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Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
Chapter 3:
Advanced Configuration
After you finish running the Setup Wizard on the Setup
CD-ROM, the device is ready for use. To change the device’s
advanced settings, access the Configuration Utility via a
web browser on a computer connected to the device.
NOTE FOR USERS IN NEW ZEALAND: Refer to
the Note in Setup > Basic Setup, page 5 for
setup instructions specific to your country.
How to Access the Utility
Launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the
device’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address
field. Then, press Enter.
A login screen appears. Use the default user name and
password, admin, unless you changed them when you
ran the Setup Wizard. (You can set a new user name and
password from the Administration tab’s Management
screen.) Click OK to continue.
List of Screens in the Utility
The screens are organized hierarchically as listed below.
(Some screens may not apply to all models.)
Storage > Disk Management
Storage > Shared Folder
Storage > Administration
Storage > Media Server
Security Tab
Security > Firewall
Security > VPN Passthrough
Login
If you are unable to log in, press the Reset button on the
back panel for at least 5 seconds, then wait for the device
to reset and try again.
Using the Utility
Immediately after login, the Basic Setup screen appears.
Near the top of the screen is a bar with selectable tabs.
Use these tabs to navigate within the Utility. The primary tabs indicate the Utility’s main configuration categories.
Each primary tab has one or more secondary tabs that
provide access to the primary tab’s configuration screens.
Primary Tabs
Access
Setup Wireless Storage Security
Basic Setup Ethernet DDNS MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing
Secondary Tabs
To access a screen, click the appropriate primary tab,
then click the appropriate secondary tab. The screen will
appear, with its primary and secondary tabs highlighted.
Restrictions
Navigation Tabs
Applications &
Gaming
Administration Status
Access Restrictions Tab
Access Restrictions > Internet Access Policy
Applications & Gaming Tab
Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forwarding
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering
Applications & Gaming > DMZ
Applications & Gaming > QoS
Administration Tab
Administration > Management
Administration > Reporting
Administration > Diagnostics
Administration > Back Up & Restore
Administration > Factory Defaults
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
Administration > Language
Status Tab
Status > Modem Router
Status > Local Network
Status > Wireless Network
Status > DSL Connection
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Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
Setup Tab
The Setup tab provides the device’s basic setup functions.
For detailed information on the Setup tab, refer to the
Utility’s online help pages.
Setup > Basic Setup
The Basic Setup screen allows you to change the device’s
general settings. The following connection types
(encapsulations) are available:
•RFC 2364 PPPoA
•RFC 2516 PPPoE
•RFC 2684 Routed
•IPoA
•RFC 2684 Bridged - Dynamic IP Address
•RFC 2684 Bridged - Static IP Address
•Bridge Mode Only
NOTE FOR USERS IN NEW ZEALAND: To set up
the device, follow these instructions:
1. Access the Setup > Basic Setup screen.
2. Select RFC 2364 PPPoAfrom the
Encapsulation drop-down menu.
3. For the Virtual Circuit ID, enter 0 for the VPI
and 100 for the VCI.
4. Select VC for Multiplexing.
5. Select Multimode from the DSL Modulation
drop-down menu.
6. Enter your User Name and Password details
from your ISP.
7. Click Save Settings.
Setup > Advanced Routing
The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the
device’s advanced routing functions, such as operating
mode, dynamic mode, and static routing.
Wireless Tab
The Wireless tab allows you to configure the device’s
wireless functions.
For detailed information on the Wireless tab, refer to the
Utility’s online help pages.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
The Basic Wireless Settings screen allows you to set up a
network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, change the radio
band, select the network mode, change the wireless
network name (SSID), change the wireless channel and
disable the SSID broadcast.
Note to US model owner: To comply with US FCC
regulation, the country selection function has been
completely removed from all US models. The above
function is for non-US models only.
Wireless > Wireless Security
The Wireless Security screen allows you to configure the
security of your wireless network(s). It allows you to select
from a number of security modes, such as WPA2.
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter
The Wireless MAC Filter screen allows you to control (block
or allow) Internet access by individual devices on your
wireless network by specifying their MAC addresses.
Setup > Ethernet
The Ethernet screen allows you to configure the device’s
Ethernet settings. It also allows you to set up the first
Ethernet port as a WAN port.
Setup > DDNS
The DDNS screen allows you to assign a fixed host and
domain name to a network computer that has been
assigned a dynamic Internet IP address. This is useful
when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or
other server behind the device.
Setup > MAC Address Clone
Some service providers require you to register a MAC
address in order to access the Internet. The MAC Address Clone screen lets you use the MAC address of a device that
has already been registered with your service provider, by
copying that MAC address to the device.
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Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen allows you to
configure the device’s advanced wireless functions.
Security Tab
The Security tab allows you to enhance the security of
your network.
For detailed information on the Security tab, refer to the
Utility’s online help pages.
Security > Firewall
The Firewall screen allows you to configure a firewall that
can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the
device’s local network.
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