Linksys WRT350N Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link, 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 USB cable tot he Router’s USB port.

3.Connect your broadband modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.

4.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.

5.Power on the broadband modem.

6.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.

7.Power on your PC(s).

8.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 Router with Storage Link”.

Figure 4-1: Connect the USB cable

Figure 4-2: Connect the internet

Figure 4-3: Connect the ethernet

 

 

Figure 4-4: 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 Wireless- N How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsRouter’s Back Panel List of Figures25 VPN Passthrough 59 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid service set identifier your wireless network’s nameNetwork Layout Internet Back PanelTop Panel Front PanelHardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage LinkConfiguring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link SetupOverview Storage WirelessAccess Restrictions SecurityStatus How to Access the Web-based UtilitySetup Tab Basic Setup AdministrationStatic IP Internet SetupAutomatic Configuration Dhcp Internet Connection TypePptp Optional Settings Telstra CablePacket a unit of data sent over a network Network Setup Dhcp Server SettingRouter IP Dhcp Reservation Time SettingSetup Tab Ddns Ddns ServiceDynDNS.org TZO.com 10 Setup Tab TZO.comMAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneStatic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsPSK2-Personal Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityWireless Security PSK-PersonalPSK2-Enterprise PSK-EnterpriseRadius MAC Address Filter List Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC Filter Access RestrictionsAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Firewall Security Tab FirewallInternet Filter Web FilterVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughErase Disk Storage Tab DiskDisk Management Disk DetailCreate Share Storage Tab ShareShare Management SharesGroup Management Storage Tab AdministrationBasic User Management33 User Properties Database SetupStorage Tab Media Server UPnP Media ServerAccess FTP ServerShare Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Internet Access PolicyTo create a policy 40 List of PCs Single 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 DMZApplications and Gaming Tab QoS QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Internet Access Priority47 QoS Applications Add a New Application 51 QoS Voice Device SummaryRemote Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Access Web AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab Log55 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsUpgrade Firmware Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeStatus Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Local Network Status Tab Local Network63 Status Tab Wireless Network Status Tab WirelessAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Name Protocol To IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Application Name Start and End PortWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultsNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashingPower LED keeps flashing Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is Spread Spectrum? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is a MAC Address? How do I reset the Router?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix F Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Model Appendix G SpecificationsStorage Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp Operating HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Appendix J Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide