Appendix D Windows Help, Shared Resources | Linksys WRT150N specs

Wireless-N Home Router

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.

Appendix D: Windows Help

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

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 Help Router’s Front Panel Router’s Back Panel 26 Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access Policy Welcome Introduction What’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 Topology Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router Top Panel Front Panel Hardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-N Home Router Setup Configuring the Wireless-N Home RouterWireless Overview Administration Access RestrictionsSecurity Applications & Gaming Setup Tab Basic Setup How to Access the Web-based UtilityInternet Setup Status PPPoE Static IP Telstra Cable Pptp Packet a unit of data sent over a network Optional Settings Dhcp Server Setting Network SetupRouter IP Dhcp Reservation Time Setting Ddns Service Setup Tab DdnsDynDNS.org TZO.com 10 Setup Tab Ddns TZO.com MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingDynamic Routing Static Routing 13 Routing Table Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityPSK-Personal PSK2-Personal PSK2-Enterprise PSK-Enterprise Radius Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAccess Restrictions MAC Address Filter List Advanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-N Home Router Internet Filter Security Tab FirewallWeb Filter Firewall VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough Internet Access Policy Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access PolicyTo create a policy 28 List of PCs Single Port Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Triggering DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ Wireless QoS Quality of ServiceInternet Access Priority Applications and Gaming Tab QoS 35 QoS Applications Add a New Application 39 QoS Voice Device Summary Router Access Administration Tab ManagementWeb Access Remote Access UPnP Backup and Restore Log Administration Tab Log 43 Administration Tab Diagnostics Administration Tab Diagnostics Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory Defaults Upgrade Firmware Administration Tab Firmware Upgrade Router Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Local Network Status Tab Local Network 51 Status Tab Wireless Status Tab Wireless Common 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 Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Application Name Start and End Port Wireless-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 disconnecting Power 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 Upgrade Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Appendix 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 Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-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