Linksys WRT330N manual What’s in this User Guide?

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Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

What’s in this User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router.

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide.

Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router.

Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Router should you need to do so.

Appendix D: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.

Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter

This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router.

Appendix F: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Contents GHz Wireless- N Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions 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 Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name 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 StatusSetup Tab Basic Setup Optional Settings Required by some ISPsNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp 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 SettingWireless Tab QoS Add/Edit Wireless QoS RulesQoS Priority ClassifiersWireless QoS Rule List Block WAN Request Security Tab FirewallFirewall Security Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Internet AccessApply Policy 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 Administration Tab- Management Local Router AccessHttps Web 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 To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaults Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingPower LED keeps flashing Frequently Asked Questions Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? 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 Temp Storage TempOperating Humidity 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