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USER GUIDE
RangePlus Wireless
Router
WRT100
Model No:

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE RangePlus Wireless Router WRT100 Model No:...

  • Page 2: Online Resources

    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 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About This Guide Icon Descriptions..........i Online Resources.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix B: Specifications Appendix C: Warranty Information Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement ..........28 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Product Overview Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Back Panel Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys RangePlus Wireless Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

    Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: 4. Enable encryption Wireless Security Checklist Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them for wireless communication.

  • Page 7: Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions.
  • Page 8 Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 before your Internet connection terminates. The default Static IP Max Idle Time is 15 minutes. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, connect to the Internet, select Static IP. the Router will periodically check your Internet connection.
  • Page 9 Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure L2TP the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only. 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...
  • Page 10 Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Router IP This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network. Router IP DHCP Server Setting 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.

  • Page 11: Setup > Ddns

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The DynDNS.org default is 0 minutes, which means one day. Static DNS 1-3 The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs.

  • Page 12: Setup > Mac Address Clone

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 E-mail Address, TZO Key, 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.

  • Page 13: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that devices, select Wireless-G Only. If you have only Wireless- allows for contact between the Router and the remote B devices, select Wireless-B Only. If you do not have any network or host.
  • Page 14 Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 on configuring wireless security for the Router, refer to type of algorithm, AES or AES or TKIP. The default is AES “Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist. ” or TKIP. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters. Wireless Security Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs...
  • Page 15 Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, always remember that 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.

  • Page 16: Wireless > Wireless Mac Filter

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless Client List Wireless Client List This screen shows computers and other devices on...

  • Page 17: Security > Firewall

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Advanced Wireless N and Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance. The default is Auto. AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless Beacon Interval Enter a value between 20 and 999 devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices milliseconds.

  • Page 18: Security > Vpn Passthrough

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Internet sites created using this programming language. Select this feature to enable ActiveX filtering. Deselect the feature to allow ActiveX usage. Cookies A cookie is data stored on your computer and used by Internet sites when you interact with them. Select this feature to filter cookies.
  • Page 19 Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Summary Status Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and select Enabled. To create a policy, follow steps 1-11. Repeat these steps to create additional policies, one at a time. Select a number from the Access Policy drop-down menu.

  • Page 20: Applications And Gaming > Single Port Forwarding

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours.

  • Page 21: Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet Applications & Gaming > Port Range applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any Triggering applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet The Port Range Triggering screen allows the Router to applications may not require any forwarding.) watch outgoing data for specific port numbers.

  • Page 22: Applications And Gaming > Qos

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Applications and Gaming > QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing.
  • Page 23 Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium Category (Recommend), Normal, or Low. There are four categories available. Select one of the Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear following: Applications, Online Games, MAC Address, in the Summary list.

  • Page 24: Administration > Management

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Summary Web Access This lists the QoS entries you have created for your Web Utility Access HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) applications and devices. is the communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket Priority This column displays the bandwidth priority of Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security.

  • Page 25: Administration > Log

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows Me and XP to automatically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. UPnP If you want to use UPnP, keep the default setting, Enabled.

  • Page 26: Administration > Factory Defaults

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Diagnostics Administration > Factory Defaults The Administration > Factory Defaults screen allows you Ping Test to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default The Ping test checks the status of a connection. settings. IP or URL Address Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test.

  • Page 27: Status > Router

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Internet Connection NOTE: The Router may lose the settings you have customized. Before you upgrade its This section shows the current network information firmware, write down all of your custom settings. stored in the Router. The information varies depending on After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to the Internet connection type selected on the Basic Setup re-enter all of your configuration settings.

  • Page 28: Status > Wireless Network

    Advanced Configuration Chapter 3 Standard Channel Shown here is the Standard Mode setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen. Security Displayed here is the wireless security method used by the Router. SSID Broadcast Displayed here is the status of the SSID Broadcast feature.

  • Page 29: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Appendix A Appendix A: When you double-click the web browser, you are prompted for a username and password. If you want to get rid of the prompt, follow these instructions. Troubleshooting Launch the web browser and perform the following steps (these steps are specific to Internet Explorer but are similar Your computer cannot connect to the Internet.

  • Page 30: Appendix B: Specifications

    Specifications Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model WRT100 Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u Ports Internet: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port Ethernet: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Ports One Power Port Buttons One Reset Button LEDs Power, Ethernet (1-4), Internet, Wireless, Security Cabling Type CAT 5e...

  • Page 31: Appendix C: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Appendix C Appendix C: TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, Warranty Information INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING Limited Warranty OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO...

  • Page 32: Appendix D: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Appendix D Appendix D: Safety Notices Regulatory Information Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG • or larger telecommunication line cord. Do not use this product near water, for example, in a • FCC Statement wet basement or near a swimming pool.

  • Page 33: Avis D'industrie Canada

    Regulatory Information Appendix D Avis d’Industrie Canada Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 d’Industrie Canada. Les performances maximales pour les réseaux sans fil L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux sont tirées des spécifications de la norme IEEE 802.11.

  • Page 34: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    Regulatory Information Appendix D Ceština (Czech) - Informace o ochraně životního User Information for Consumer Products prostředí pro zákazníky v zemích Evropské unie Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Evropská směrnice 2002/96/ES zakazuje, aby zařízení označené tímto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidováno Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment s netříděným komunálním odpadem.
  • Page 35 Regulatory Information Appendix D Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Français (French) - Informations environnementales Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol sur lequel est apposé...
  • Page 36 Regulatory Information Appendix D Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die kurios pakuotė...
  • Page 37 Regulatory Information Appendix D Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke clientes da União Europeia v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento Evropska direktiva 2002/96/EC prepoveduje odlaganje opreme, que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem označene s tem simbolom –...

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