Linksys WRT350N manual Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me

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BOpen a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me:

• Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP:

• Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.

• If you do NOT get a reply, please check the cable, and make sure Obtain an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP/IP settings for your Ethernet adapter.

CIn the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet or WAN IP address and press the Enter key. The Internet or WAN IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Router’s web-based utility. For example, if your Internet or WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router.

• If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

DIn the command prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

•If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection. Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

4.I am not getting an IP address on the Internet with my Internet connection.

•Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that you have connectivity.

•If you need to register the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter with your ISP, please see “Appendix E: Finding the MAC address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” If you need to clone the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter onto the Router, see the System section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link” for details.

•Make sure you are using the right Internet connection settings. Contact your ISP to see if your Internet connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (commonly used by DSL consumers). Please refer to the Setup section of “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link” for details on Internet connection settings.

•Make sure you have the right cable. Check to see if the Internet column has a solidly lit Link/Act LED.

•Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DSL modem is connected to the Router’s Internet port. Verify that the Status page of the Router’s web-based utility shows a valid IP address from your ISP.

•Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Wait 30 seconds, and then turn on the Router, cable/DSL modem, and computer. Check the Status tab of the Router’s web-based utility to see if you get an IP address.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents Wireless- N Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpList of Figures Router’s Back Panel25 VPN Passthrough 59 Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Planning Your Wireless Network Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure ModeSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Back Panel InternetFront Panel Top PanelConnecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Hardware InstallationSetup Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage LinkOverview Wireless Access RestrictionsSecurity StorageHow to Access the Web-based Utility Setup Tab Basic SetupAdministration StatusInternet Setup Automatic Configuration DhcpInternet Connection Type Static IPPptp Telstra Cable Optional SettingsPacket a unit of data sent over a network Dhcp Server Setting Network SetupRouter IP Time Setting Dhcp ReservationDdns Service Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org 10 Setup Tab TZO.com TZO.comSetup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing Advanced RoutingDynamic Routing Static Routing13 Routing Table Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless SecurityPSK-Personal PSK2-PersonalPSK-Enterprise PSK2-EnterpriseRadius Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restrictions MAC Address Filter ListWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Security Tab Firewall Internet FilterWeb Filter FirewallSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughStorage Tab Disk Disk ManagementDisk Detail Erase DiskStorage Tab Share Share ManagementShares Create ShareStorage Tab Administration BasicUser Management Group Management33 User Properties Setup Storage Tab Media ServerUPnP Media Server DatabaseFTP Server AccessShare Internet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyTo create a policy 40 List of PCs Applications & 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 DMZQoS Quality of Service WirelessInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoS47 QoS Applications Add a New Application Summary 51 QoS Voice DeviceAdministration Tab Management Router AccessWeb Access Remote AccessBackup and Restore UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics 55 Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Upgrade FirmwareRouter Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless 63 Status Tab Wireless NetworkCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed 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 Protocol To IP Address Enabled Application NameApplication Name Start and End Port Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link 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 Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix 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 Appendix G Specifications ModelOperating Temp Storage TempOperating Humidity Storage HumidityAppendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-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 Need to contact Linksys? Appendix J Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide
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