Linksys WRT330N manual Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

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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.In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option.

4.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.

5.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

6.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

7.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.

8.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

9.Restart the computer if asked.

For Windows XP:

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

1.Click Start and Control Panel.

2.Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon.

3.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

4.In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button.

5.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.

6.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

7.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

8.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.

9.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

3.I want to test my Internet connection. A Check your TCP/IP settings.

For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP:

Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents GHz Wireless- N How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Front Panel Router’s Back Panel26 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterTop Panel Front PanelHardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterOverview Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterWireless Status How to Access the Web-based UtilityOptional Settings Required by some ISPs Setup Tab Basic SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Internet Connection TypePacket a unit of data sent over a network Time SettingSetup Basic Setup Static IP Setup Tab Basic Setup Static IPSeup Basic Setup PPoE Settings Setup Tab Basic Setup PPPoEWireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Setup Basic Setuppptp Setup Tab Basic Setup PptpWireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Setupbasic Setup Telstra BigPond Setup Tab Basic Setup Telstra BigPondDynamic DNS Setup Tab Dynamic DNSMac Cloning Setup Tab MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing Dynamic RoutingStatic Routing Wireless Setting Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityPSK Enterprise WEP Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restrictions Advanced Wireless Setting Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsAdd/Edit Wireless QoS Rules Wireless Tab QoSQoS Priority ClassifiersWireless QoS Rule List Security Tab Firewall FirewallBlock WAN Request VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughInternet Access Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyApply Policy ScheduleThree applications can be blocked per Policy Blocked ApplicationsSingle Port Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Single Port ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingPort Range Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range TriggeringDMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZQoS Quality of Service Applications & Gaming Tab QOSAdd QoS Rule QoS Rule List Local Router Access Administration Tab- ManagementHttps Web Access Remote Router AccessMulticast RebootAdministration Tab LOG Log OptionsLog Details Administration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultFirmware Upgrade Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeStatus Tab Router Router StatusInternet Connections Local Network Status Status Tab Local NetworkWireless Status Status Tab Wireless NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me TCP Protocol To IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Where is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is infrastructure mode?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is a MAC Address? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless MAC FilterFigure 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 Appendix G Specifications ModelStandards Storage Temp Operating TempOperating Humidity Storage HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-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