Linksys WRT150N manual Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router, Back Panel

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Wireless-N Home Router

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router

The Back Panel

The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are located on the back panel.

INTERNETThe Internet port is where you will connect your broadband modem.

ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your wired PCs and other Ethernet network

	devices.
Reset Button	There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button,
	for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration - Factory
	Defaults tab of the Router's Web-based Utility.
Power	The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel

IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you want to retain these settings.

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Contents GHz Wireless- N How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition 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 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Home 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 Home Router Back PanelFront Panel Top PanelConnecting the Wireless-N Home Router Hardware InstallationConfiguring the Wireless-N Home Router SetupWireless OverviewAccess Restrictions AdministrationSecurity Applications & GamingHow to Access the Web-based Utility Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup StatusStatic IP PPPoEPptp Telstra CableOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Setup Dhcp Server SettingRouter IP Time Setting Dhcp ReservationSetup Tab Ddns Ddns ServiceDynDNS.org 10 Setup Tab Ddns 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 Home Router Security Tab Firewall Internet FilterWeb Filter FirewallSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Internet Access PolicyTo create a policy 28 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 QoS35 QoS Applications Add a New Application Summary 39 QoS Voice DeviceAdministration Tab Management Router AccessWeb Access Remote AccessBackup and Restore UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Diagnostics 43 Administration Tab DiagnosticsAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Upgrade FirmwareStatus Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless 51 Status Tab WirelessAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-N Home Router 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 Home 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?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Home Router Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork 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 Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Appendix G Specifications ModelLEDs Operating Temp Storage TempOperating Humidity Storage HumidityAppendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Appendix J Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide