Linksys WRT350N manual What’s in this User Guide?

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Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

What’s in this User Guide?

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

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 Router with Storage Link This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.

Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

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

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 Router with Storage Link.

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 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 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 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork 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 Access Restrictions WirelessSecurity StorageSetup Tab Basic Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilityAdministration StatusAutomatic Configuration Dhcp Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Static IPPptp 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 CloneAdvanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingDynamic Routing Static Routing13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityPSK-Personal PSK2-PersonalPSK2-Enterprise PSK-EnterpriseRadius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restrictions MAC Address Filter ListAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link Internet Filter Security Tab FirewallWeb Filter FirewallVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughDisk Management Storage Tab DiskDisk Detail Erase DiskShare Management Storage Tab ShareShares Create ShareBasic Storage Tab AdministrationUser Management Group Management33 User Properties Storage Tab Media Server SetupUPnP Media Server DatabaseAccess 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 DMZWireless QoS Quality of ServiceInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoS47 QoS Applications Add a New Application 51 QoS Voice Device SummaryRouter Access Administration Tab ManagementWeb Access Remote 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 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 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 Temp Operating TempOperating Humidity Storage 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