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Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router WRT160N User Manual

Dual-band wireless-n gigabit router with storage link
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Dual-Band Wireless-N
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WRT160N
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link WRT160N Model No:...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    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

    Chapter 1: Product Overview Front Panel..........3 Back Panel .
  • Page 4 Appendix C: Specifications Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty ..........39 Exclusions and Limitations.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Product OvervEw

    Chapter1 Chapter 1: Product Overvew Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. 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.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: WReless SecurTy ChecklSt

    . Enable MAC address flterng 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.

  • Page 7: How To Access The Web-Based Utility

    Chapter3 Chapter : Advanced Confguraton 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 Chapter3 Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Statc 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 specify here.

  • Page 9: Network Setup

    Chapter3 L2TP L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only. Internet Connection Type > L2TP Internet IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

  • Page 10: Setup > Ddns

    Chapter3 Router’s DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or you don’t want a DHCP server, then select Dsable (no other DHCP features will be available).

  • Page 11: Setup > Mac Address Clone

    Chapter3 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. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com.

  • Page 12: Setup > Advanced Routing

    Chapter3 User Defned Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here. Clone Your PC’s MAC Clicking this button will clone the MAC address of the computer you are using. Click Save Settngs to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

  • Page 13: Wireless Network

    Chapter3 Wireless Network Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mxed. If you have only Wireless-A devices, select Wreless-A Only. If you have only Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, select Wreless-N Only.
  • Page 14 Chapter3 Encrypton WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP. Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

  • Page 15: Wireless > Wireless Mac Filter

    Chapter3 RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.

  • Page 16: Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

    Chapter3 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Access Restriction Wreless MAC Flter To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, keep the default setting, Dsabled.

  • Page 17: Security > Firewall

    Chapter3 Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products. To use the Frame Burst option, select Enable. The default is Dsable. Authentcaton Type The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used.

  • Page 18: Security > Vpn Passthrough

    Chapter3 Flter Multcast Multicasting allows transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. This feature is selected by default. Deselect this feature to disable it. Flter Internet NAT Redrecton This feature uses port forwarding to block access to local servers from...

  • Page 19: Storage > Media Server

    Chapter3 Shared Folder Screen Shared Folder Screen To create a shared folder: Enter a display name that will appear in the Shared Folder table of the Disk screen. Select a folder name to share. To see a sub-folder, click Enter nto Folder. To return to the previous folder, click Return to Upper Folder.

  • Page 20: Storage > Ftp Server

    Chapter3 Auto-scan Select Auto-scan to automatically scan the folders in the Database table, then select the scan period from the drop-down menu. Click the Scan button to scan a specific folder or Delete to delete a folder from the Database table. Click Save Settngs to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.

  • Page 21: Storage > Administration

    Chapter3 Storage > Administration The Administration screen allows you to manage the users and groups of users that can access the shares. Storage > Administration Information Server Name Enter a name that will be used for the FTP and Media servers. Punctuation, spaces, and other special characters (e.g., * / | \) cannot be used in the name.

  • Page 22: Access Restrictions > Internet Access

    Chapter3 Group Account Group Account Screen To add a new group: Enter a name for the new group. Enter a description for the new group. Select read and wrte or read only access. Click Save Settngs to save the new changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel the changes.

  • Page 23: Applications And Gaming > Single Port Forwarding

    Chapter3 List of PCs Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced.

  • Page 24: Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering

    Chapter3 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. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.) Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on each line for the criteria required.

  • Page 25: Applications And Gaming > Qos

    Chapter3 Applications and Gaming > DMZ Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function. To allow PCs on the Internet to access a local PC, select Enabled.
  • Page 26 Chapter3 Add a New Application Add a New Application Enter a Name Enter any name to indicate the name of the entry. Port Range Enter the port range that the application will be using. For example, if you want to allocate bandwidth for FTP, you can enter 21-21.
  • Page 27 Chapter3 MAC Address MAC Address Enter a Name Enter a name for your device. MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your device. Prorty Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low. Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.

  • Page 28: Administration > Management

    Chapter3 Administration > Management The Administration > Management screen allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security. Administration > Management Router Password Router Access Router Password Enter a new Password for the Router. Re-enter to confrm Enter the Password again to confirm.

  • Page 29: Administration > Diagnostics

    Chapter3 Click Save Settngs to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Administration > Diagnostics The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network components. Administration > Diagnostics Ping Test Png The Ping test checks the status of a connection.

  • Page 30: Status > Router

    Chapter3 Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then extract the file. Upgrade Firmware Please select a fle to upgrade Click Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file. Then click Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 31: Status > Wireless Network

    Advanced Configuration Chapter3 Status > Wireless Network The Wireless Network screen displays the status information of your 5GHz and 2.4GHz wireless networks. Status > Wireless Network 5GHz/2.4GHz Wireless Network 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, Wireless-...

  • Page 32: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    (the default IP address is 192.168.1.1). When prompted, enter the password to the Router (the default is admn). Click the appropriate tab to change the settings. WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.lnksys.com...

  • Page 33: Appendix B: How To Install And Access Usb Storage

    AppendixB Appendx B: How to Install and Access USB Storage Overview This appendix explains how to connect and access an external USB storage device. How to Install the USB Storage Make sure your computer has a wired or wireless connection to the Router. Connect an external USB hard drive or USB flash disk to the USB port of the Router.
  • Page 34 AppendixB In the Name column, double-click wrt600n. Double-Click WRT600N In the User name and Password fields, enter admn. Click OK. Login Screen The Default shared folder of your USB storage appears. To access your USB storage, double-click Default. Double-click Default Dual-Band Wreless-N Ggabt Router wth Storage Lnk How to Install and Access USB Storage To map the Default shared folder to your computer,...
  • Page 35 AppendixB On your desktop, double-click My Computer. The Default shared folder of your USB storage is listed under Network Drives. Network Drive To access your USB storage, double-click the Default shared folder. You can use the Default shared folder as another drive on your network.
  • Page 36 AppendixB Double-click WRT600N listed in the Computer category double-click listed in the Network Infrastructure category). If you do not see the WRT600N listed in the Computer category, then enter WRT600N in the Search field, and press the Enter key. Double-Click WRT600N (Computer Category) In the User name and Password fields, enter admn.

  • Page 37: Advanced Configuration (Advanced Users Only)

    AppendixB On your desktop, double-click My Computer. The Default shared folder of your USB storage is listed under Network Location. Network Drive To access your USB storage, double-click the Default shared folder. You can use the Default shared folder as another drive on your network.
  • Page 38 AppendixB In the Display Name field, enter a display name that will appear in the Shared Folder table of the Disk screen. Shared Folder Screen Select a folder name to share. To see a sub- folder, click Enter nto Folder. previous folder, click Return to Upper Folder.
  • Page 39 AppendixB The User Account screen appears. In the User Name field, enter a name for the new user. User Account In the Full Name field, enter the full name of the new user. In the Description field, enter a description for the new user.

  • Page 40: Appendix C: Specifications

    AppendixC Appendx C: Specfcatons Model WRT600N Standards Draft 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u Ports Power, Internet, Ethernet, USB Button Reset LEDs Power, Ethernet (1-4), Internet, USB 5 GHz: Wireless, Security 2.4 GHz: Wireless, Security # of Antennas 3 Antennas for 2.4 GHz Wireless-N 3 Antennas for 5 GHz Wireless-N Modulations 802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK...

  • Page 41: Appendix C: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys’ entire liability under this limited warranty will be for Linksys, at its option, to (a) repair the product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished Linksys product, or (c) refund the purchase price of the product less any rebates.

  • Page 42: Technical Support

    This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. RangePlus Wreless Network USB Adapter...

  • Page 43: Appendix E: Regulatory Information

    AppendixE Appendx E: Regulatory Informaton FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 44: User Information For Consumer Products Covered By Eu Directive 2002/96/Ec On Waste Electric And Electronic Equipment (Weee)

    (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: Englsh - Envronmental Informaton for Customers n...
  • Page 45 AppendixE Eest (Estonan) - Keskkonnaalane nformatsoon Euroopa Ldus asuvatele klentdele Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest. Olete kohustatud kõrvaldama käesoleva ja ka muud elektri- ja elektroonikaseadmed riigi või kohalike ametiasutuste poolt ette nähtud kogumispunktide kaudu.
  • Page 46 AppendixE Letuvška (Lthuanan) - Aplnkosaugos nformacja, skrta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių...
  • Page 47 AppendixE Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambental para clentes da Unão Europea A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.

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