Linksys WRT160N manual Chapter Product Overview, Front Panel, Back Panel

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Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1:

Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. With the built-in storage link, you can easily add gigabytes of storage space onto your network using USB 2.0 hard drives, or plug in a USB flash disk to access your portable data files. The built-in media server streams music, video, and photos from the attached storage device to any UPnP-compatible media adapter. Configuring the Router is easy using the provided browser- based utility.

Front Panel

Power  (Green)  The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on.

Ethernet  (Green/Orange) The Ethernet LED

lights up green when the Router is connected to a device through the Ethernet port. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over that port. The LED lights up orange when it is connected to Gigabit and green when it is connected to 10/100.

Internet  (Green/Orange) The Internet LED

lights up green when there is a connection made through the Internet port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the Internet port. The LED lights up orange when it is connected to Gigabit and lights up green when it is connected to 10/100.

USB  (Green) The USB LED indicates when an external USB hard drive or USB flash disk is

connected to the Router.

Wireless  (Green) The Wireless LED lights up

when there is a wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network.

Security  (Green) The Security LED indicates when wireless security is enabled.

Back Panel

USB  The USB port is where you can connect an external USB hard drive or flash disk.

Internet  The Internet port is where you will connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.

1, 2, 3, 4  These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to computers on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices.

Reset  There are two ways to reset the Router’s factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset Button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from Administration > Factory Defaults in the Router’s web-based utility.

Power  The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

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Contents User Guide Icon Descriptions About This GuideOnline Resources Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix E Regulatory Information Appendix C Specifications Appendix C Warranty InformationBack Panel Chapter Product OverviewFront Panel Additional Security Tips Chapter Wireless Security ChecklistGeneral Network Security Guidelines How to Access the Web-Based Utility Chapter Advanced ConfigurationSetup Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Static IPOptional Settings Network SetupNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Router AddressTime Setting Setup DdnsDdns Service Setup MAC Address CloneMAC Address Clone DynDNS.orgWireless Basic Wireless Settings Setup Advanced RoutingAdvanced Routing Dynamic RoutingWireless Network Wireless Wireless SecurityWireless Security Security ModeWPA2 Enterprise WPA EnterpriseWPA2 Personal Radius Wireless Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restriction MAC Address Filter ListInternet Filters Security FirewallFirewall Storage Disk Security VPN PassthroughWeb Filters VPN PassthroughStorage Media Server SetupShared Folder Format DiskFTP Folder Screen AccessStorage FTP Server Information Storage AdministrationUser Management Group ManagementTo create an Internet Access Policy Internet AccessSelect read and write or read only access Group Account ScreenApplications and Gaming Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Single Port ForwardingSingle Port Forwarding Blocked ApplicationsPort Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming DMZApplications & Gaming Port Triggering Port TriggeringInternet Access Priority QoS Quality of ServiceApplications and Gaming QoS CategoryAdd a New Application Online GamesGames MAC Address SummaryEthernet Port Voice DeviceAdministration Log Administration ManagementRouter Password LogAdministration Firmware Upgrade Administration DiagnosticsAdministration Factory Defaults Status Local Network Status Router5GHz/2.4GHz Wireless Network Status Wireless NetworkSelect Never dial a connection Appendix a TroubleshootingSelect Tools Internet Options How to Access the USB Storage How to Install the USB StorageOverview Instructions for Windows XPName column, double-click wrt600n Click Turn on network discovery and file sharing Instructions for Windows VistaDouble-click WRT600N listed in the Computer Category Not How to Create a Shared Folder Advanced Configuration Advanced Users OnlyHow to Access the Web-Based Utility Click the Administration tab How to Create a User GroupHow to Create a User Account Password and Confirm Password fields, enter a password WRT600N Appendix C SpecificationsExclusions and Limitations Limited WarrantyObtaining Warranty Service Technical Support Wireless Disclaimer Safety NoticesFCC Statement FCC Radiation Exposure StatementDansk Danish Miljøinformation for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Norsk Norwegian Miljøinformasjon for kunder i EU Regulatory Information
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