Linksys WRT150N Appendix D Windows Help, Shared Resources, Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

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Appendix D: Windows Help

Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate with the Router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.

Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.

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Contents GHz Wireless- N Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord 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 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 SettingsDhcp Server Setting Network SetupRouter IP Dhcp Reservation Time SettingDdns Service Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org 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 PassthroughInternet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyTo create a 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 UpgradeRouter Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Local Network Status Tab Local Network51 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab WirelessCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC 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 Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Home Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Firmware UpgradeShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork 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 Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Wireless-N Home Router Model Appendix G SpecificationsLEDs 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 Need to contact Linksys? Appendix J Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide