Linksys WRT330N manual Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router, Hardware Installation

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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.Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the Router. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch.

Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.

4.Power on the broadband modem.

5.Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED on the front panel will light up when the adapter is connected properly.

6.Power on your PC(s).

7.Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your wireless devices.

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router”.

Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem

Figure 4-2: Connect a PC

Figure 4-3: Connect the Power

IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the Router. Use of a different power adapter could damage the Router.

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Contents GHz Wireless- N Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Back Panel Router’s Front Panel26 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Back PanelFront Panel Top PanelConnecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Hardware InstallationConfiguring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router OverviewWireless How to Access the Web-based Utility StatusNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Setup Tab Basic SetupOptional Settings Required by some ISPs Internet Connection TypeTime Setting Packet a unit of data sent over a networkSetup Tab Basic Setup Static IP Setup Basic Setup Static IPSetup Tab Basic Setup PPPoE Seup Basic Setup PPoE SettingsWireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Setup Tab Basic Setup Pptp Setup Basic SetuppptpWireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Setup Tab Basic Setup Telstra BigPond Setupbasic Setup Telstra BigPondSetup Tab Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNSSetup Tab MAC Address Clone Mac CloningStatic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingDynamic Routing Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless SettingWireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless SecurityPSK Enterprise WEP Access Restrictions Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless SettingQoS Wireless Tab QoSAdd/Edit Wireless QoS Rules Priority ClassifiersWireless QoS Rule List Block WAN Request Security Tab FirewallFirewall Security Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughApply Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyInternet Access ScheduleBlocked Applications Three applications can be blocked per PolicyApplications & Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding Single Port ForwardingApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range ForwardingApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering Port Range TriggeringApplications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZAdd QoS Rule QoS Quality of ServiceApplications & Gaming Tab QOS QoS Rule List Https Web Access Administration Tab- ManagementLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessReboot MulticastLog Details Administration Tab LOGLog Options Traceroute Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Administration Tab Factory Default Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Firmware UpgradeInternet Connections Status Tab RouterRouter Status Status Tab Local Network Local Network StatusStatus Tab Wireless Network Wireless StatusNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Protocol To IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ISM band? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is Spread Spectrum?How do I reset the Router? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is a MAC Address? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Wireless MAC Filter For the Router’s Web-based UtilityFigure E-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Appendix F Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Standards Appendix G SpecificationsModel Operating Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp Storage HumidityAppendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix J Contact Information