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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway WAG160N Model:...
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Page 2: Icon Descriptions
Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks 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... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Front Panel..........1 Back Panel . - Page 4 Product Usage Restrictions ........33 Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international ....33 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) .
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Product Overview
Product Overvew through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Internet port. Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N ADSL2+ Back Panel Gateway. The Gateway lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. -
Page 6: Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist
These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways •... -
Page 7: Chapter 3: Installation
(UK residents need to connect the microfilter to the wall phone jack with ADSL Linksys strongly recommends that you run the Setup CD- service and then connect one end of the provided ROM. If you have problems running the Setup CD-ROM, phone cable to the DSL port on it.) If you have... -
Page 8: Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Chapter 4: Setup > Basic Setup Advanced Confguraton The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Gateway’s general settings. After setting up the Gateway with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Gateway will be ready for use. - Page 9 Advanced Configuration Chapter4 QoS Type Select from the drop-down menu: CBR If your Internet connection has been terminated due to (Continuous Bit Rate) to specify fixed bandwidth for voice inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Gateway to or data traffic; UBR (Unspecified Bit Rate) for applications automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you that are not time-sensitive, such as e-mail;...
- Page 10 Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Connect on Demand - Max Idle Tme You can configure the Gateway 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 Gateway to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.
- Page 11 Unless you already identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see have one, Linksys recommends that you keep the default, if your broadband Internet service has been configured Enable. You can also use the Gateway in DHCP Relay with a host and domain name.
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Page 12: Setup > Ddns
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 DDNS IP address entered and cannot be greater than 253. The default is 0. DDNS Service Clent Lease Tme The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network device will be allowed connection to If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then the Gateway with its current dynamic IP address. -
Page 13: Setup > Mac Address Clone
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Click Save Settngs to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. -
Page 14: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
32 characters (use any of the characters Click Show Routng Table to view the static routes you on the keyboard). Linksys recommends that you change the have already set up. default, lnksys, to a unique name of your choice. -
Page 15: Wireless > Wireless Security
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Configure your wireless network by adding your Wi-Fi Encrypton The method is TKIP or AES. Protected Setup-supported devices one at a time, using Pre-Shared Key Enter a key of 8 to 63 characters. the appropriate method listed below: Key Renewal Enter how often the Gateway should The devce has a W-F Protected Setup button... - Page 16 Passphrase. It is case-sensitive and should not be longer than 32 alphanumeric characters. (This Passphrase function is compatible with Linksys wireless products only and cannot be used with Windows XP Zero Configuration. If you want to communicate with non-Linksys wireless...
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Page 17: Wireless > Wireless Mac Filter
Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate. NOTE: The WEP Passphrase is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. If you are use non- Linksys products, manually enter the appropriate WEP key on those devices. Key -4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually. -
Page 18: Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 use a WEP key for authentication. Select Shared Key to only use Shared Key authentication. Basc Rate The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the device can transmit. -
Page 19: Security > Firewall
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet Flter Cookes A cookie is data stored on your computer error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation and used by Internet sites when you interact with them. Threshold. -
Page 20: Access Restrictions > Internet Access Policy
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Access Restrictions > Internet Access Policy Status Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select its number from the drop-down menu, and select The Internet Access Policy screen allows you to block or Enable. allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as To create a policy, follow steps 1-10. -
Page 21: Applications And Gaming > Single Port Forwarding
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Applications and Gaming > Single Port Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Forwarding The Single Port Forwarding screen allows you to customize The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you to set up port services for common applications. public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. -
Page 22: Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Applications & Gaming > Port Range because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, Triggering exposing the computer to the Internet. The Port Range Triggering screen allows the Gateway to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. - Page 23 Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Wireless Network Click the Add button to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list. The Gateway features Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM™) Support. Add a New Application or Game The No Acknowledgement feature is available only when the WMM Support feature is enabled.
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Page 24: Administration > Management
Name, admn. Click the Add button to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list. Gateway Password Linksys recommends that you change the default Gateway Password, admn, to one of Summary your choice. This lists the QoS entries you have created for your... -
Page 25: Administration > Reporting
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Remote Access Remote Management To permit remote access to the Gateway from outside the local network, select Enable. Otherwise, keep the default, Dsable. Management Port Enter the port number that will be open to outside access. NOTE: To manage the Gateway remotely, enter h t t p s : / / <... -
Page 26: Administration > Diagnostics
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Administration > Diagnostics Administration > Back Up & Restore The ping test allows you to check the connections of your The Back Up & Restore screen allows you to back up or network devices, including connection to the Internet. restore the Gateway’s settings using a configuration file. -
Page 27: Administration > Firmware Upgrade
The time set on the Gateway is displayed. Internet Connection Before upgrading the firmware, download the Gateway’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, This section shows the current network information www.linksys.com/international. Then extract the file. stored in the Gateway. The information varies depending... -
Page 28: Status > Wireless Network
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Local Network ARP/RARP Table An ARP request is a request sent by the Gateway MAC Address The MAC address of the Gateway’s local, asking local network devices with IP addresses for wired interface is displayed. their MAC addresses, so the Gateway can map IP IP Address The Gateway’s IP address, as it appears on addresses to MAC addresses. -
Page 29: Status > Dsl Connection
Advanced Configuration Chapter4 Status > DSL Connection Enable The number of Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVC) is displayed. The DSL screen displays information about your DSL PVC Status The status of the PVC is displayed. connection. Status > DSL Connection DSL Connection Status The status of the DSL connection is displayed. -
Page 30: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Then power on each device in the following order: WEB: If your questions are not addressed Gateway here, refer Linksys website, www.lnksys.com/nternatonal Computer Check the LEDs on the front panel of the Gateway. • Make sure the Power, DSL, and at least one of the numbered LEDs are lit. -
Page 31: Appendix B: Specifications
Specifications AppendixB Appendx B: Specfcatons Model Number WAG160N Standards Draft 802.11N, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u, g.992.1 (g.dmt), g.992.2 (g.lite), g.992.3, g.992.5, T1.413i2 Issue 2, U-R2 for Annex B Ports Power, DSL, Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup Cabling Type CAT5 UTP, RJ-45, RJ-11 LEDs... -
Page 32: Appendix C: Warranty Information
INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of two years OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be... -
Page 33: Appendix D: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information AppendixD Appendx D: Industry Canada Statement Regulatory Informaton This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: FCC Statement This device may not cause interference and This product has been tested and complies with the This device must accept any interference, including specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part interference that may cause undesired operation of... -
Page 34: Wireless Disclaimer
Regulatory Information AppendixD Wireless Disclaimer The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used,... -
Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To Eu Directive 1999/5/Ec (R&Tte Directive)
Then select your product. [Latvian]: saistītajiem noteikumiem. If you need any other technical documentation, see the “Technical Documents on www.linksys.com/international” Šis įrenginys tenkina 1999/5/EB Direktyvos Lietuvių section, as shown later in this appendix. esminius reikalavimus ir kitas šios direktyvos [Lithuanian]: nuostatas. -
Page 36: Ce Marking
2,4- and 5-GHz bands have been made available for the use of wireless local area networks (LANs). The For the Linksys Wireless-N, -G, -B, and/or -A products, table labeled “Overview of Regulatory Requirements for the following CE mark, notified body number (where Wireless LANs”... -
Page 37: Product Usage Restrictions
The use of software or firmware not supported/provided Allocation Table for Italy. Unless this 2,4-GHz wireless LAN by Linksys may result that the equipment is no longer product is operating within the boundaries of the owner’s compliant with the regulatory requirements. -
Page 38: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)
úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá předcházet Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské this notice for all electronic products bearing the following zdraví. - Page 39 Regulatory Information AppendixD Eest (Estonan) - Keskkonnaalane nformatsoon Franças (French) - Informatons envronnementales Euroopa Ldus asuvatele klentdele pour les clents de l’Unon 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 40 Regulatory Information AppendixD Letuvška (Lthuanan) - Aplnkosaugos nformacja, Nederlands (Dutch) - Mleu-nformate voor klanten skrta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams n de Europese Une Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), is voorzien van dit symbool op het product of de verpakking, negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis...
- Page 41 Regulatory Information AppendixD Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambental para Slovenčna (Slovene) - Okoljske nformacje za stranke clentes da Unão Europea v Evropsk unj 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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