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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router User Guide WIRELESS WRT330N Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this User Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The Back Panel The Front Panel The Top Panel...
  • Page 4 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS The ADMINISTRATION Tab- MANAGEMENT The ADMINISTRATION Tab - LOG The ADMINISTRATION Tab - DIAGNOSTICS The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FACTORY DEFAULT The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FIRMWARE UPGRADE The STATUS Tab - ROUTER The STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions...
  • Page 5 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel Figure 3-3: The Router’s Top Panel Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Router Login Figure 5-2: SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP Static IP Figure 5-3: Static IP: Internet Connection Type...
  • Page 6 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Figure 5-26: SECURITY Tab - VPN PASSTHROUGH Figure 5-27: ACCESS RESTRICTION Tab - INTERNET ACCESS POLICY Figure 5-28: APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - SINGLE PORT FORWARDING Figure 5-29: APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE FORWARDING Figure 5-30: APPLICATIONS &...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome

    Linksys recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Router and configure it.

  • Page 8: What's In This User Guide

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router What’s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
  • Page 9 • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this User Guide?

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Infrastructure mode. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router, which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network. The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters, which can roam within a certain radial range of the Router.
  • Page 11 Ethernet ports. To add more ports, connect one of the Router's local ports to any Linksys switch. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The Back Panel Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are located on the back panel. INTERNET The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband modem.

  • Page 13: The Front Panel

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The Front Panel Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel. POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 Green/Orange. The numbered LEDs, correspond with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel and light up when the Router is connected to a device through the corresponding port.

  • Page 14: Chapter 4: Connecting The Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Hardware Installation 1. Make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the broadband modem and PCs. 2. Connect your broadband modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port. 3.

  • Page 15: Chapter 5: Configuring The Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

    Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.
  • Page 16 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router WIRELESS • BASIC WIRELESS SETTINGS. Enter the basic settings for your wireless network on this screen. • WIRELESS SECURITY. Enable and configure the security settings for your wireless network. • WIRELESS MAC FILTER. Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius.

  • Page 17: How To Access The Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router • DIAGNOSTICS. If you want to run a ping or traceroute test, then use this screen. • FACTORY DEFAULTS. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen. • FIRMWARE UPGRADE. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router’s firmware. STATUS •...

  • Page 18: The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

    Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Router Name. You can customize the Router’s name. The default is WRT330N. Host Name and Domain Name. Some 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.
  • Page 19 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Time Setting Automatically Adjust Time. You can choose to Enable or Disable the automatic time adjustment. If you select Enable, you will need to select the correct Time Zone for your Router. Time Zone. Select the time zone in which your network functions. If you want the Router to automatically adjust the clock for daylight savings, then select the checkbox.

  • Page 20: Figure 5-3: Static Ip: Internet Connection Type

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP. Internet Connection Type Internet IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

  • Page 21: Figure 5-5: Ppoe: Internet Connection Type

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - PPPoE Internet Connection Type Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for end-users. If you use a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable User Name and Password.
  • Page 22 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router this dynamic IP address. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day. IP Address Range. The IP Address Range is Static and cannot be changed. Static DNS 1-3.

  • Page 23: Figure 5-7: Pptp: Internet Connection Type

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only. Internet Connection Type Internet IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

  • Page 24: Figure 5-9: Telstra Cable: Internet Connection Type

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router this dynamic IP address. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day. IP Address Range. The IP Address Range is Static and cannot be changed. Static DNS 1-3.
  • Page 25 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - Telstra BigPond Telstra BigPond is a service used in Australia only. Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information. Internet Connection Type User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP Heart Beat Server: Enter the Heart Beat Server information.

  • Page 26: The Setup Tab - Dynamic Dns

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - Dynamic DNS 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.

  • Page 27: The Setup Tab - Mac Address Clone

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - MAC ADDRESS CLONE A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number. 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.

  • Page 28: The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - ADVANCED ROUTING If this Router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, select Enabled. If another Router exists on your network, select Disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled. Dynamic Routing 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).

  • Page 29: The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings

    (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID (linksys) to a unique name. Radio Band. For best performance in a network using Wireless-N, Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices, keep the default, Wide - 40MHz Channel.

  • Page 30: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS SECURITY These settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security modes supported by the Router: PSK-Personal, PSK2-Personal, PSK-Enterprise, PSK-2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. PSK (Pre- Shared Key), is a security standard stronger than WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) For details on configuring wireless security for the Router, turn to “Appendix B: Wireless Security.”...

  • Page 31: Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security - Psk Enterprise

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router PSK Enterprise This option features PSK used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Encryption. Select the algorithm(s) you want to use, TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than TKIP.) RADIUS Server.

  • Page 32: Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security - Wep

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router WEP is a basic encryption method offering two levels of encryption; 128-bit is stronger than 40/64-bit encryption. Encryption. Select the appropriate level of encryption, 40/64-bit (10 hex digits) or 128-bit (26 hex digits). Passphrase. To automatically generate keys, enter your passphrase. Then click the Generate button. Key 1-4.

  • Page 33: The Wireless Tab - Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS MAC FILTER Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enable. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, select Disable.

  • Page 34: The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Advanced Wireless Setting Transmission Rate. The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network.

  • Page 35: The Wireless Tab - Wish

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - QoS Wireless QoS allows the router to give priority to certain types of wireless network traffic. To enable Wireless QoS, click Enable. If you do not wish to use Wireless QoS, select Disabled. Priority Classifiers HTTP: Allows the router to recognize HTTP traffic that contains common audio and video types.

  • Page 36: Figure 5-25: Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Host Internal Port Range: Select the application port range that will apply the QoS rule. If the rule will only apply to one application port, enter the same port number in both the From and the To field. Host External IP Range: Enter the IP address range of the device that will receive traffic on the remote end of the connection.

  • Page 37: The Security Tab - Firewall

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SECURITY Tab - FIREWALL The FIREWALL screen offers a firewall and filters that block specific Internet data types. Firewall Firewall Protection. A firewall enhances network security and uses Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) for more detailed review of data packets entering your network. Select Enable to use a firewall, or Disable to disable it. Block WAN Request Block WAN Requests.

  • Page 38: The Security Tab - Vpn Passthrough

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SECURITY Tab - VPN PASSTHROUGH The VPN PASSTHROUGH screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels usingPPPoE, IPSec, PPTP or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router. VPN Passthrough PPPoE Passthrough. PPPoe (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) allows a PPP session to be initiated on a simple bridging Ethernet connected client.

  • Page 39: The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Accesss Policy

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ACCESS RESTRICTIONS Tab - INTERNET ACCESS POLICY The INTERNET ACCESS POLICY screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times. Internet Access Access Policy.

  • Page 40: Figure 5-29: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Blocked Applications Three applications can be blocked per Policy. Applications/Blocked List. You can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet. From the Applications list, select the application you want to block. Then click the >> button to move it to the Blocked List.

  • Page 41: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Single Port Forwarding

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - SINGLE PORT FORWARDING When you click the APPLICATIONS & GAMING tab, you will see the SINGLE PORT FORWARDING screen. You can customize port services for common applications on this screen. When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate servers (computers).

  • Page 42: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE FORWARDING Port range forwarding sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming.

  • Page 43: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Triggering

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE TRIGGERING This screen instructs the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is sent to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.

  • Page 44: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Dmz

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Range Forwarding is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet.

  • Page 45: The Applications & Gaming Tab - Qos

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS Quality of Service (QoS) allows the router to give priority to certain types of network traffic. QoS (Quality of Service) To enable QoS, click Enable. If you do not wish to use QoS, select Disabled. Automatic Classification: The router can automatically classify the types of traffic on your network.
  • Page 46 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Protocol: Select the protocols that will apply the QoS rule. You may choose from Any, TCP, UDP, Both (TCP and UDP), or ICMP. Local IP Range: Select the IP range of the devices this rule will apply to. If the rule only applies to one device, enter the same IP for both the From and To field.

  • Page 47: The Administration Tab- Management

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab- MANAGEMENT When you click the Administration tab, you can select the MANAGEMENT screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings and configure the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features. You can also back up and restore the Router’s configuration file.

  • Page 48: Figure 5-35: Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Allow Users to Disable Internet Access. Select Enabled, if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet connections. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disabled. Allow Users to modify Virtual Server Mappings. Select Enabled, if you want to allow manual changes to the Router while using the UPnP feature.

  • Page 49: The Administration Tab - Log

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - LOG When you click the Administration tab, you can select the Log screen. It provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection. Log Options View.

  • Page 50: The Administration Tab - Diagnostics

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - DIAGNOSTICS The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including the connection to the Internet. Ping Test The Ping test will check the status of a connection. Enter the IP address or Domain Name of the PC whose connection you wish to test, the packet size (default is 32 bytes), and how many times you wish to test it.

  • Page 51: The Administration Tab - Factory Default

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FACTORY DEFAULT The FACTORY DEFAULT screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaults To clear all of the Router’s settings and reset them to its factory defaults, click the Restore Factory Defaults button.

  • Page 52: The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade

    The FIRMWARE UPGRADE screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file.

  • Page 53: The Status Tab - Router

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - ROUTER The ROUTER screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the SETUP screen. Router Status Firmware Version. This is the version number of the Router’s current firmware. NAT.

  • Page 54: The Status Tab - Local Network

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK The LOCAL NETWORK screen displays information about the local network. Local Network Status MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s local interface is displayed here. IP Address. This shows the Router’s IP address, as it appears on your local network. Subnet Mask.
  • Page 55 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - WIRELESS NETWORK The WIRELESS NETWORK screen displays the status information of your wireless network. Wireless Status MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s wireless interface is displayed here. Mode. Displayed here is the wireless mode (Mixed, Wireless-N Only, Wireless-G Only, Wireless-B Only, or Disabled) used by the network.

  • Page 56: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 57 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option. 3.
  • Page 58 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: • Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.
  • Page 59 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 5. I am not able to access the Setup page of the Router’s web-based utility. • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that your computer is properly connected to the Router. •...
  • Page 60 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 7. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet application.
  • Page 61 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. 2. Disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding. Keep this information in case you want to use it at a later time.
  • Page 62 Router to the factory default settings. In other words, the Router will revert to its original factory configuration. 12. I need to upgrade the firmware. In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com. Follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 63 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492. •...

  • Page 64: Frequently Asked Questions

    Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, or Windows XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems. Does the Router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu ->...
  • Page 65 How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com, where they can be downloaded for free. To upgrade the Router’s firmware, use the Administration - Firmware Upgrade tab of the Router’s web-based utility.
  • Page 66 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router more current version of Router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet connection, and may disrupt your current connection stability. Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the Router’s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher for Macintosh.
  • Page 67 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Can the Router act as my DHCP server? Yes. The Router has DHCP server software built-in. Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s documentation to determine if it supports operation over a network.
  • Page 68 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode, the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point. What is roaming? Roaming is the ability of a portable computer to communicate continuously while the user and computer are moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point.
  • Page 69 There are eleven available channels, ranging from 1 to 11, in North America. There may be additional channels available in other regions, subject to the regulations of your region and/or country. If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Appendix A: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 70: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
  • Page 71 This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
  • Page 72 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...

  • Page 73: Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

    The Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's ADMINISTRATION tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer. 3. Open the Router’s Web-based Utility, and click the ADMINISTRATION tab.

  • Page 74: Appendix D: Windows Help

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 75: Appendix E: Finding The Mac Address And Ip Address For Your Ethernet Adapter

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 76: Figure E-2: Mac Address/Adapter Address

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router For the Router’s Web-based Utility WIRELESS MAC FILTER To filter wireless users by MAC Address, select the WIRELESS tab, then select WIRELESS MAC FILTER. Use this screen to Enable or Disable the Wireless MAC Filter, Prevent or Permit access to the wireless network, view the MAC Address Filter List and access the Wireless Client List.

  • Page 77: Figure E-3: Mac Address/Physical Address

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Mac Cloning To clone a PC’s MAC Address, select the SETUP thab, then click on MAC ADDRESS CLONE. You can Enable or Disable MAC Cloning and enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP to clone. For more information, refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router.”...

  • Page 78: Appendix F: Glossary

    This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 79 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 80 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 81 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
  • Page 82 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

  • Page 83: Appendix G: Specifications

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT330N Standards 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.3, 802.3u, draft 802.11n Ports Power, Internet, Ethernet Button Reset Cabling Type CAT 5e LEDs Power, Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Wireless, Security # of Antennas RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm Antenna Gain in dBi 1.5 dBi...
  • Page 84 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Operating Temp. 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) Storage Temp. -20° C to 75° C (-4° F to 167° F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing Appendix G: Specifications...

  • Page 85: Appendix H: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 86: Appendix I: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 87 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:...
  • Page 88 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 89 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 90 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 91 Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix I: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 92: Appendix J: Contact Information

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