Linksys WRT150N manual What’s in this User Guide?

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Wireless-N Home Router

What’s in this User Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N Home Router.

•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 Home Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.

•Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router

This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.

•Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router

This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-N Home Router.

•Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-N Home Router.

•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 GHz Wireless- N Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks 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 networkRouter IP Network SetupDhcp Server Setting Time Setting Dhcp ReservationDynDNS.org Setup Tab DdnsDdns Service 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 PassthroughTo create a policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyInternet Access 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 FirmwareInternet Connection Status Tab RouterRouter Information Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless 51 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 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?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-N Home Router Figure C-1 Firmware Upgrade Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources 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 LEDs Appendix G SpecificationsModel 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 Information section in this Guide Appendix J Contact InformationNeed to contact Linksys?