Linksys WRT150N manual Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?, What is DMZ Hosting?

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more current version of Router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet connection, and may disrupt your current connection stability.

Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?

Yes, but the Router’s setup pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher for Macintosh.

I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Router. What can I do?

You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g., Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Or remove the dial-up settings on your browser. Check with your browser documentation, and make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and then the Connection tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection. For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet.

What is DMZ Hosting?

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting. To get the LAN IP address, see “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.”

If DMZ Hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router?

No.

Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?

The Router allows PPTP packets to pass through.

Is the Router cross-platform compatible?

Any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with the Router.

How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?

Theoretically, the Router can establish 520 sessions at the same time, but it can only forward 10 ranges of ports.

What are the advanced features of the Router?

The Router’s advanced features include advanced wireless settings, filters, access restriction policies, port forwarding, advanced routing, and DDNS.

How do I get mIRC to work with the Router?

Under the Port Forwarding tab, set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Contents GHz Wireless- N Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks 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 Front Panel Router’s Back Panel26 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Home Router Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkSsid service set identifier your wireless network’s name Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home RouterTop Panel Front PanelHardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-N Home RouterSetup Configuring the Wireless-N Home RouterWireless OverviewAdministration Access RestrictionsSecurity Applications & GamingSetup Tab Basic Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilityInternet Setup StatusPPPoE Static IPTelstra Cable PptpPacket a unit of data sent over a network Optional SettingsRouter IP Network SetupDhcp Server Setting Dhcp Reservation Time SettingDynDNS.org Setup Tab DdnsDdns Service TZO.com 10 Setup Tab Ddns 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 Home Router Internet Filter Security Tab FirewallWeb Filter FirewallVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughTo create a policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyInternet Access Policy 28 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 QoS35 QoS Applications Add a New Application 39 QoS Voice Device SummaryRouter Access Administration Tab ManagementWeb Access Remote AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab Log43 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab DiagnosticsFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsUpgrade Firmware Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeInternet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Local Network Status Tab Local Network51 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab WirelessNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Home Router 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 Home Router 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?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Home Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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 Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router LEDs Appendix G SpecificationsModel Storage Temp Operating TempOperating Humidity Storage HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-G Home Router Information section in this Guide Appendix J Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?
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