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Contents

Chapter 1: Advanced Conﬁguration 13

How to Access the Browser-Based Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Setup > DDNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setup > MAC Address Clone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Setup > Advanced Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Security > VPN Passthrough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Access Restrictions > Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Applications and Gaming > DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Applications and Gaming > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 39

Appendix B: Speciﬁcations 41

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Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration

After setting up the Router with the setup software

(located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use.

If you would like to change its advanced settings, use the

Router’s browser-based utility. This chapter describes each

web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You

can access the utility via a web browser on a computer

connected to the Router.

The browser-based utility has these main tabs: Setup,

Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications &

Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be

available after you click one of the main tabs.

How to Access the Browser-Based Utility

To access the browser-based utility, launch the web

browser on your computer, and enter the Router’s default

Internet Protocol (IP) address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address

field. Then press Enter.

NOTE: You can also access the browser-based

utility on Windows computers by entering the

device name in the Address field. Refer to Device

Name under “Router IP” on page 7.

A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows 7 users will

see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank.

Then enter the password you set up during the setup

software. (If you did not run the setup software, then use

the default password, admin. You can set a new password

on the Administration > Management screen. Refer to

“Administration > Management” on page 24.) Click OK

to continue.

NOTE: You can also access the browser-based

utility through Cisco Connect. For more

information, refer to “Router Settings” on page

10.

Setup > Basic Setup

The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This

allows you to change the Router’s general settings.

Setup > Basic Setup

Language

To use a different language, select one from

the drop-down menu. The language of the browser-based

utility will change five seconds after you select another

language.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your

Internet connection. Most of this information can be

obtained through your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Internet Connection Type

Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides

from the drop-down menu. The available types are:

• Automatic Configuration - DHCP

• Static IP

• PPPoE

• PPTP

• L2TP

• Telstra Cable

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Automatic Configuration - DHCP

The default Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic

Configuration - DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol). Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP

or if you connect using a dynamic IP address. (This option

usually applies to cable connections.)

Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP

Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address to

connect to the Internet, select Static IP.

Internet Connection Type > Static IP

Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when

seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the

IP address you need to enter here.

Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen

by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will

provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the

Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.

DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS

(Domain Name System) server IP address.

PPPoE

Some DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over

Ethernet (PPPoE) to establish Internet connections. If you

are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check

with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will

have to enable PPPoE.

Internet Connection Type > PPPoE

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Service Name (optional) If provided by your ISP, enter

the Service Name.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has

been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle

Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated

due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router

to automatically re-establish your connection as soon

as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this

option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time

field, enter the number of minutes you want to elapse

before your Internet connection terminates. The default is

5 minutes.

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the

Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If

you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically

re-establish your connection. To use this option, select

Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often

the Router should check the Internet connection. The

default is 30 seconds.

PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that

applies to connections in Europe only.

Internet Connection Type > PPTP

If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through

a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address

Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP

address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an

IP Address. Then configure the following:

Specify an IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, as

seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the

IP address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen

by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will

provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the

Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.

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DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS

(Domain Name System) Server IP address.

PPTP Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with

the IP address of the PPTP server.

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has

been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle

Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated

due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router

to automatically re-establish your connection as soon

as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this

option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time

field, enter the number of minutes you want to elapse

before your Internet connection terminates. The default is

5 minutes.

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the

Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If

you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically

re-establish your connection. To use this option, select

Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often

the Router should check the Internet connection. The

default is 30 seconds.

L2TP

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that applies

to connections in Israel only.

Internet Connection Type > L2TP

Server IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP

Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you

need to specify here.

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has

been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle

Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated

due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router

to automatically re-establish your connection as soon

as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this

option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time

field, enter the number of minutes you want to elapse

before your Internet connection terminates. The default is

5 minutes.

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the

Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If

you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically

re-establish your connection. To use this option, select

Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often

the Router should check the Internet connection. The

default is 30 seconds.

Telstra Cable

Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in

Australia only.

Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable

Server IP Address This is the IP address of the Telstra

Cable. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you

need to specify here.

Username and Password Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure

the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has

been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle

Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated

due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router

to automatically re-establish your connection as soon

as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this

option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time

field, enter the number of minutes you want to elapse

before your Internet connection terminates. The default is

5 minutes.

Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the

Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If

you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically

re-establish your connection. To use this option, select

Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often

the Router should check the Internet connection. The

default is 30 seconds.

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Optional Settings

Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify

with your ISP before making any changes.

Optional Settings

Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to

supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs,

usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification.

You may have to check with your ISP to see if your

broadband Internet service has been configured with a

host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields

blank will work.

MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies

the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission.

Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest

packet size that is transmitted. To have the Router select

the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the

default setting, Auto.

Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option

is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The

default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:

• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500

• PPPoE: 1492

• PPTP or L2TP: 1460

Network Setup

The Network Setup section configures the IP settings for

your local network.

Router IP

IP Address The Router’s IP address, as seen by your

network, is displayed. The default Router IP address is

192.168.1.1.

Subnet Mask The Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by your

network, is displayed.

Device name To access the browser-based utility, enter

the Router’s Device name or IP address. The default is

Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are the last five digits of the Router’s

serial number, found on the product label on the left side

of the Router’s bottom panel). If you want to change the

default, enter a new Device name. (The Device name is

also the Router’s NetBIOS name.)

Router IP

DHCP Server Settings

The settings allow you to configure the Router’s DHCP

server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server

for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an

IP address to each computer or device on your network.

NOTE: If you choose to enable the DHCP server

option, make sure there is no other DHCP server

on your network.

DHCP Server Settings

DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you

already have a DHCP server on your network, or you do

not want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other

DHCP features will be available).

DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation if you want

to assign a fixed local IP address to a specific device on

your network. This is helpful if you have a device you need

to access at the same address all the time, such as a media

server or print server. You can reserve the IP address for

the specific device by selecting it from the list of devices

or by manually entering the MAC address of the device.

DHCP Reservation

You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following

information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and

MAC Address.

DHCP Reservation

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• Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select

check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click

Add Clients.

• Manually Adding Client To manually assign an IP

address, enter the client’s name in the Enter Client

Name field. Enter the IP address you want it to have in

the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC address in the

To This MAC Address field. Then click Add.

Clients Already Reserved

A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses

is displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to

remove a client from this list, click Remove.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click

Cancel Changes to clear your changes. To update

the on-screen information, click Refresh. To exit this

screen, click Close.

Start IP Address The Start IP Address specifies the

starting IP address for the range of addresses assigned

by your Router when it functions as a DHCP server. (The

first IP address assigned by the Router will be randomly

selected within the range you specify.)

Because the Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1,

the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but

smaller than 192.168.1.254. The default Start IP Address is

192.168.1.100.

Maximum Number of Users Enter the maximum

number of computers that you want the DHCP server to

assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater

than 253. The default is 50.

IP Address Range The range of available IP addresses is

displayed.

Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount

of time a network user will be allowed connection to the

Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the

amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased”

this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will

be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address, or

the lease will be renewed. The default is 0 minutes, which

means one day.

Static DNS 1-3

The Domain Name System (DNS) is how

the Internet translates domain or website names into

Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at

least one DNS server IP address. If, however, you wish to use

a different DNS server, enter its IP address (you can enter up

to three DNS server IP addresses). These static DNS server(s)

will have higher priority than the ISP’s DNS servers. The

Router will assign these DNS servers to the computers and

other devices in your local network.

WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)

manages each computer’s interaction with the Internet. If

you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP address here.

Otherwise, leave this blank.

Time Settings

Time Setting

Time Zone Select the time zone in which your network

functions from this drop-down menu.

Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving

changes Select this option to have the Router

automatically adjust for daylight saving time.

Reboot

Reboot Click Reboot to restart the Router.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Setup > DDNS

The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS)

feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain

name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when

you are hosting your own website, File Transfer Protocol

(FTP) server, or other server behind the Router.

Before you can use this option, you need to sign

up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider,

www.dyndns.org or www.tzo.com. If you do not want to

use this option, keep the default, Disabled.

DDNS

DDNS Service

If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then

select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. If your

DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com.

The options available on the DDNS screen will vary,

depending on which DDNS service provider you use.

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DynDNS.org

Setup > DDNS > DynDNS

Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account.

Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.

Host Name The DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service

is displayed.

System Select the DynDNS service you use: Dynamic,

Static, or Custom. The default selection is Dynamic.

Mail Exchange (Optional) Enter the address of your mail

exchange server, so emails to your DynDNS address go to

your mail server.

Backup MX This option allows the Mail eXchange (MX)

server to be a backup. To disable this option, keep the

default, Disabled. To enable the option, select Enabled. If

you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default,

Disabled.

Wildcard This setting enables or disables wildcards

for your host. For example, if your DDNS address is

myplace.dyndns.org and you enable wildcards, then

x.myplace.dyndns.org will work as well (x is the wildcard).

To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. To

enable wildcards, select Enabled. If you are not sure

which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.

Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is

displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.

Status The status of the DDNS service connection is

displayed.

Update To manually trigger an update, click Update.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

TZO.com

Setup > DDNS > TZO

E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the

settings of the account you set up with TZO.

Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is

displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.

Status The status of the DDNS service connection is

displayed.

Update To manually trigger an update, click Update.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Setup > MAC Address Clone

A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a 12-digit code

assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification.

Some ISPs require you to register a MAC address in order

to access the Internet. If you have your computer’s MAC

address registered with your ISP and you do not wish

to re-register the MAC address, then you may assign

the registered MAC address to the Router with the MAC

Address Clone feature.

Setup > MAC Address Clone

MAC Address Clone

Enabled/Disabled To have the MAC address cloned,

select Enabled.

MAC Address Enter the MAC address registered with

your ISP here.

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Clone My PC’s MAC Click this option to clone the MAC

address of the computer you are using.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Setup > Advanced Routing

This screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced

functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the

type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing

automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network.

Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network

destination.

Setup > Advanced Routing

Advanced Routing

NAT

Enabled/Disabled If this Router is hosting your network’s

connection to the Internet, keep the default, Enabled. If

another router exists on your network, select Disabled.

When the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be

available.

Dynamic Routing (RIP)

Dynamic routing uses the Routing Information Protocol

(RIP). This option enables the Router to automatically

adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and

exchange routing tables with the other router(s). The

Router determines the network packets’ route based on

the fewest number of hops between the source and the

destination.

Enabled/Disabled When the NAT setting is enabled, the

Dynamic Routing option is automatically disabled. When

the NAT setting is disabled, this option is available. Select

Enabled to use the Dynamic Routing option.

Static Routing

A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network

information must travel to reach a specific host or

network. Enter the information described below to set up

a new static route.

Route Entries To set up a static route between the

Router and another network, select a number from the

drop-down list. Click Delete This Entry to delete a static

route.

Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here,

using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.

Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN (Local Area

Network) IP is the address of the remote network or host

to which you want to assign a static route.

Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which

portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network

portion, and which portion is the host portion.

Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that

allows for contact between the Router and the remote

network or host.

Interface This interface tells you whether the Destination

IP address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless

networks) or the Internet (WAN). (WAN stands for Wide

Area Network.)

Click Show Routing Table to view the static routes you

have already set up.

Advanced Routing > Routing Table

Routing Table

For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet

Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click

Refresh to update the information. Click Close to exit

this screen.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

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Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this

screen.

There are two ways to configure the Router’s wireless

network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set

up your wireless network. If you have client devices, such

as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup,

then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

Configuration View To manually configure your

wireless networks, select Manual. Proceed to the Manual

Setup section. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wi-Fi

Protected Setup. Proceed to “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on

page 12.

Manual Setup

If you set the Configuration View to Manual, the Basic

Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields.

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup)

Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can

select the wireless standards running on your network.

• Mixed If you have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and

Wireless-B devices in your network, keep the default,

Mixed.

• BG-Mixed If you have only Wireless-G and Wireless-B

devices in your network, select BG-Mixed.

• Wireless-N Only If you have only Wireless-N devices,

select Wireless-N Only.

• Wireless-G Only If you have only Wireless-G devices,

select Wireless-G Only.

• Wireless-B Only If you have only Wireless-B devices,

select Wireless-B Only.

• Disabled If you do not have any wireless devices in

your network, select Disabled.

NOTE: If you are not sure which mode to use,

keep the default, Mixed.

Network Name (SSID) The Service Set Identifier (SSID)

is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless

network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32

keyboard characters. The default is Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are

the last five digits of the Router’s serial number, found on

the product label on the left side of the Router’s bottom

panel). The setup software that you use to install your

Router and set up your wireless network changes the

default Network Name to an easy-to-remember name.

NOTE: If you restore the Router’s factory default

settings (by pressing the Reset button or using

the Administration > Factory Defaults screen),

the Network Name will return to its default

value, and all devices on your wireless network

will need to be reconnected.

Channel Width The default is 20 MHz Only. For best

performance, select Auto (20 MHz or 40 MHz) to have the

Router automatically select the Channel Width, 20 MHz or

40 MHz.

Channel Select the appropriate channel for your wireless

network. If you are not sure which channel to select, then

keep the default, Auto.

SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local

area for wireless networks to associate with, they will

detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the

Router’s SSID, keep the default, Enabled. If you do not

want to broadcast the Router’s SSID, then select Disabled.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup

There are three methods available. Use the method that

applies to the client device you are configuring.

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one

client device at a time. Repeat the instructions

for each client device that supports Wi-Fi

Protected Setup.

• Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use this method if

your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.

a. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on

the client device.

b. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the

Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes blue for two

minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process

and lights up blue when the Wi-Fi Protected Setup

process is successful.

The LED lights up amber if there is an error during

the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Make sure the

client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wait

until the LED is off, and then try again.

The LED flashes when a Wi-Fi Protected Setup

session is active. The Router supports one session

at a time. Wait until the LED is continuously lit, or

off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup

session.

c. After the client device has been configured,

click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup

screen. Then refer back to your client device or its

documentation for further instructions.

• Enter Client Device PIN on Router Use this method

if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN

(Personal Identification Number).

a. Enter the PIN from the client device in the field on

the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.

b. Click the Register button on the Router’s Wi-Fi

Protected Setup screen.

c. After the client device has been configured,

click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup

screen. Then refer back to your client device or its

documentation for further instructions.

• Enter Router PIN on Client Device Use this method

if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN.

a. On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the

Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (It is also

listed on the label on the bottom of the Router.)

b. After the client device has been configured,

click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup

screen. Then refer back to your client device or its

documentation for further instructions.

The Network Name (SSID), Security, and Passphrase are

displayed at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: If you have client devices that do not

support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless

settings, and then manually configure those

client devices.

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Wireless > Wireless Security

The wireless security settings configure the security of your

wireless network(s). The Router supports the following

wireless security options: WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2

Personal, WPA Personal, WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed

Mode, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA Enterprise, WEP, and RADIUS.

(WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP stands for

Wireless Equivalent Privacy. RADIUS stands for Remote

Authentication Dial-In User Service.)

Personal Options

Security Option Strength

WPA2 Personal Strongest

WPA2/WPA mixed mode WPA2: Strongest

WPA: Strong

WPA Personal Strong

WEP Basic

Office Options

The office options are available for networks that use

a RADIUS server for authentication. The office options

are stronger than the personal options because WPA2

or WPA provides encryption while RADIUS provides

authentication.

Security Option Strength

WPA2 Enterprise Strongest

WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed

Mode

WPA2: Strongest

WPA: Strong

WPA Enterprise Strong

RADIUS Basic

Security Mode

Select the security method for your wireless network.

WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode

NOTE: If you select WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode

as your Security Mode, each device in your

wireless network MUST use WPA2/WPA and the

same passphrase.

Wireless Security > WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode

Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. The

default is password.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

WPA2 Personal

NOTE: If you select WPA2 Personal as your

Security Mode, each device in your wireless

network MUST use WPA2 Personal and the

same passphrase.

Wireless Security > WPA2 Personal

Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. The

default is password.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

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WPA Personal

NOTE: If you select WPA Personal as your

Security Mode, each device in your wireless

network MUST use WPA Personal and the same

passphrase.

Wireless Security > WPA Personal

Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. The

default is password.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode

This option features WPA2/WPA used in coordination with

a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS

server is connected to the Router.)

NOTE: If you select WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed

Mode as your Security Mode, each device in

your wireless network MUST use WPA2/WPA

Enterprise and the same shared key.

WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode

RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default is 1812.

Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

WPA2 Enterprise

This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a

RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS

server is connected to the Router.)

NOTE: If you select WPA2 Enterprise as your

Security Mode, each device in your wireless

network MUST use WPA2 Enterprise and the

same shared key.

WPA2 Enterprise

RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default is 1812.

Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

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WPA Enterprise

This option features WPA used in coordination with a

RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS

server is connected to the Router.)

NOTE: If you select WPA Enterprise as your

Security Mode, each device in your wireless

network MUST use WPA Enterprise and the

same shared key.

WPA Enterprise

RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default is 1812.

Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

WEP

WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure

as WPA.

NOTE: If you select WEP as your Security Mode,

each device in your wireless network MUST use

WEP and the same encryption and shared key.

Wireless Security > WEP

Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits

(10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The

default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits).

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate

WEP keys. Then click Generate.

Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP

key manually.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

RADIUS

This option features WEP used in coordination with a

RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS

server is connected to the Router.)

NOTE: If you select RADIUS as your Security

Mode, each device in your wireless network

MUST use RADIUS and the same encryption

and shared key.

RADIUS

RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.

RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS

server. The default is 1812.

Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Router

and the server.

Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits

(10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The

default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits).

Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate

WEP keys. Then click Generate.

Key 2 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP

key manually.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

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Disabled

If you choose to disable wireless security, you will be

informed that wireless security is disabled when you first

attempt to access the Internet. You will given the option to

enable wireless security, or confirm that you understand

the risks but still wish to proceed without wireless security.

NOTE: When wireless security is disabled,

anyone can access your wireless network at any

time.

Disabled

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless access can be filtered (restricted) by specifying

the MAC addresses of the devices in your wireless network.

Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless MAC Filter

Enabled/Disabled

To filter wireless users by the MAC

addresses of their computers or devices, select Enabled.

Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled

Access Restriction

Prevent PCs listed below from accessing the wireless

network When the Wireless Mac Filter is enabled and this

option is selected, computers listed in the MAC Address

filter list will be prevented from accessing the wireless

network. This option is enabled by default.

Permit PCs listed below access to the wireless

network When the Wireless Mac Filter is enabled and

this option is selected, only computers listed in the MAC

Address filter list will be granted access to the wireless

network. This option is disabled by default.

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MAC Address Filter List

Wireless Client List Click this option to open the Wireless

Client List screen.

Wireless Client List

This screen shows computers and other devices on

the wireless network. The list can be sorted by Client

Name, Interface, IP Address, MAC Address, and Status.

Select Save to MAC Address Filter List for any device

you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List. Then

click Add.

To update the on-screen information, click Refresh.

To exit this screen and return to the Wireless MAC Filter

screen, click Close.

MAC 01-50 Enter the MAC addresses of the devices

whose wireless access you want to control.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Security > Firewall

The Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can

filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s

local network.

Security > Firewall

Firewall

SPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection,

keep the default selection, Enabled. To turn off firewall

protection, select Disabled.

Internet Filters

Filter Anonymous Internet Requests This option makes

it more difficult for outside users to work their way into

your network. This option is enabled by default. Disable it

to allow anonymous Internet requests

Filter Multicast The multicasting feature allows for

multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the

same time. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router

will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the

appropriate computers. Select this option to enable the

filter. This option is disabled by default.

Filter Internet NAT Redirection This option is used to

prevent a local computer from using a URL or Internet

address to access the local server. Select this option to

enable the filter. This option is disabled by default.

Filter IDENT (Port 113) The Filter IDENT (Identification)

option keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices

outside of your local network. This option is enabled by

default. Disable it to allow port 113 to be scanned.

Web Filters

Proxy Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise the

Gateway’s security. Denying Proxy will disable access to

any WAN proxy servers. Select this option to enable proxy

filtering. Deselect the option to allow proxy access.

Java Java is a programming language for websites. If you

deny Java, you run the risk of not having access to Internet

sites created using this programming language. Select

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this option to enable Java filtering. Deselect the option to

allow Java usage.

ActiveX ActiveX is a programming language for websites.

If you deny ActiveX, you run the risk of not having access to

Internet sites created using this programming language.

Select this option to enable ActiveX filtering. Deselect the

option to allow ActiveX usage.

Cookies A cookie is data stored on your computer and

used by Internet sites when you interact with them. Select

this option to filter cookies. Deselect the option to allow

cookie usage.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Security > VPN Passthrough

The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable Virtual

Private Network (VPN) tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP

protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.

Security > VPN Passthrough

VPN Passthrough

IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is

a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange

of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass

through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol

(PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be

tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to

pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is

the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the

Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass

through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Access Restrictions > Internet Access

The Internet Access screen allows you to deny or allow

specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet

access, designated services, and websites during specific

days and times.

Access Restrictions > Internet Access

Internet Access Policy

Access Policy Access can be managed by a policy. Use

the settings on this screen to establish an access policy

(after Save Settings is clicked). Selecting a policy from

the drop-down menu will display that policy’s settings.

To delete a policy, select that policy’s number and click

Delete This Policy. To view all the policies, click Summary.

Summary

The policies are listed with the following information: No.,

Policy Name, Access, Days, Time, and status (Enabled). To

enable a policy, select Enabled. To delete a policy, click

Delete. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click

Cancel Changes to clear your changes. To return to the

Internet Access Policy screen, click Close.

Summary

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Status Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy,

select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and

select Enabled.

To create a policy, follow steps 1-11. Repeat these steps to

create additional policies, one at a time.

1. Select a number from the Access Policy drop-down

menu.

2. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided.

3. To enable this policy, select Enabled.

4. Click Edit List to select which computers will be affected

by the policy. The List of PCs screen appears. You can

select a computer by MAC address or IP address. You

can also enter a range of IP addresses if you want this

policy to affect a group of computers. After making your

changes, click Save Settings to apply your changes, or

click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Then click

Close.

List of PCs

5. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow,

depending on whether you want to block or allow

Internet access for the computers you listed on the List

of PCs screen.

6. Decide which days and what times you want this

policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during

which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday.

Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which

the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours.

7. You can block websites with specific URL addresses.

Enter each URL in a separate Website Blocking by URL

Address field.

8. You can also block websites using specific keywords.

Enter each keyword in a separate Website Blocking by

Keyword field.

9. You can filter access to various services accessed over

the Internet, such as FTP or telnet. (You can block up to

three applications per policy.)

From the Applications list, select the application you

want to block. Then click the >> button to move it to

the Blocked List. To remove an application from the

Blocked List, select it and click the << button.

10. If the application you want to block is not listed or you

want to edit a service’s settings, enter the application’s

name in the Application Name field. Enter its range

in the Port Range fields. Select its protocol from the

Protocol drop-down menu. Then click Add.

To modify a service, select it from the Applications

list. Change its Application Name, Port Range, and/or

Protocol setting. Then click Modify.

To delete a service, select it from the Applications list.

Then click Delete.

11. Click Save Settings to save the policy’s settings, or

click Cancel Changes to clear the changes.

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Applications and Gaming > Single Port

Forwarding

The Single Port Forwarding screen allows you to customize

port services for various applications.

When users send these types of requests to your network

via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to

the appropriate computers (also called servers). Before using

forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the

designated computers (use the DHCP Reservation option on

the Basic Setup screen; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page

7).

Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding

Single Port Forwarding

Preset applications are available for the first five entries.

For each entry, complete the following:

Application Name Select the appropriate application.

To IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer that

should receive the requests. If you assigned a static IP

address to the computer, then you can look up its static IP

address; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 7.

Enabled Select Enabled to enable port forwarding.

You can customize entries for additional applications. For

each entry, complete the following:

Application Name Enter the name you wish to give the

application. Each name can be up to 12 characters.

External Port Enter the external port number used by

the computer or Internet application. Check with the

Internet application documentation for more information.

Internal Port Enter the internal port number used by the

computer or Internet application. Check with the Internet

application documentation for more information.

Protocol Select the protocol(s) used for this application,

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), UDP (User Datagram

Protocol),or Both.

To IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer that

should receive the requests. If you assigned a static IP

address to the computer, then you can look up its static IP

address; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 7.

Enabled Select Enabled to enable port forwarding.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Applications and Gaming > Port Range

Forwarding

The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you to set up

public services on your network, such as web servers,

FTP servers, email servers, or other specialized Internet

applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any

applications that use Internet access to perform functions

such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet

applications may not require any forwarding.)

When users send these types of requests to your network

via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to

the appropriate computers (also called servers). Before using

forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the

designated computers (use the DHCP Reservation option on

the Basic Setup screen; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page

7).

If you need to forward all ports to one computer, click the

DMZ tab.

Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding

Port Range Forwarding

For each entry, complete the following:

Application Name Enter the name you wish to give the

application. Each name can be up to 12 characters.

Start~End Port Enter the number or range of port(s)

used by the server or Internet application. Check with the

Internet application documentation for more information.

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Protocol Select the protocol(s) used for this application,

TCP, UDP, or Both.

To IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer

running the specific application. If you assigned a static IP

address to the computer, then you can look up its static IP

address; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 7.

Enabled Select Enabled to enable port forwarding.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Applications & Gaming > Port Range

Triggering

The Port Range Triggering screen allows the Router to

watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP

address of the computer that sends the matching data is

remembered by the Router, so that when the requested

data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back

to the proper computer by way of IP address and port

mapping rules.

Applications and Gaming > Port Range Triggering

Port Range Triggering

For each entry, complete the following:

Application Name Enter the application name of the

trigger.

Triggered Range Enter the starting and ending port

numbers of the triggered port number range. Check

with the Internet application documentation for the port

number(s) needed.

Forwarded Range Enter the starting and ending port

numbers of the forwarded port number range. Check

with the Internet application documentation for the port

number(s) needed.

Enabled Select Enabled to enable port triggering.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Applications and Gaming > DMZ

The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature allows one

network computer to be exposed to the Internet for use

of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or

videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports

at the same time to one computer. The Port Range

Forwarding feature is more secure because it only opens

the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting

opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the

computer to the Internet.

Applications and Gaming > DMZ

DMZ

Any computer whose port is being forwarded should have

its DHCP client function disabled and have a new static IP

address assigned to it because its IP address may change

when using the DHCP function.

Enabled/Disabled To disable DMZ hosting, select

Disabled. To expose one computer, select Enabled. Then

configure the following settings:

Source IP Address If you want any IP address to be the

source, select Any IP Address. If you want to specify an IP

address or range of IP addresses as the designated source,

select and complete the IP address range fields.

Destination If you want to specify the DMZ host by IP

address, select IP Address and enter the IP address in

the field provided. If you want to specify the DMZ host

by MAC address, select MAC Address and enter the MAC

address in the field provided. To retrieve this information,

click DHCP Client Table.

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DMZ > DHCP Client Table

DHCP Client Table

The DHCP Client Table lists computers and other

devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the

Router. The list can be sorted by Client Name, Interface,

IP Address, and MAC Address. To select a DHCP client,

click Select. To update the on-screen information,

click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the DMZ

screen, click Close.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Applications and Gaming > QoS

Quality of Service (QoS) is a method that assigns priority

to specific types of network traffic, which often are

demanding, real-time applications, such as gaming,

videoconferencing, video streaming, and Voice over

Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony. QoS helps to ensure

optimal performance for these types of uses.

Applications and Gaming > QoS

QoS (Quality of Service)

Wireless

WMM Support Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is a wireless

Quality of Service feature that improves quality for audio,

video, and voice applications by prioritizing wireless

traffic. To use this feature, the wireless client devices in

your network must support Wireless WMM. To disable

this option, select Disabled. Otherwise, keep the default,

Enabled.

No Acknowledgement If you want to disable the

Router’s Acknowledgement option, so the Router will

not re-send data if an error occurs, then select Enabled.

Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.

Internet Access Priority

In this section, you can set the bandwidth priority for a

variety of applications and devices. There are four levels

of priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low. When you

set priority, do not set all applications to High, because

this will defeat the purpose of allocating the available

bandwidth. If you want to select below normal bandwidth,

select Low. Depending on the application, a few attempts

may be needed to set the appropriate bandwidth priority.

Enabled/Disabled To use the QoS policies you set, select

Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.

Upstream Bandwidth

Upstream Bandwidth This option sets the maximum

outgoing bandwidth that applications can use. To allow

the Router to set the maximum, keep the default, Auto.

To specify the maximum, select Manual. Then enter the

appropriate value and select Kbps or Mbps.

Category

You can define the Internet access priority level for as

many categories as you want. The Summary section will

display all of the priority selections that you enter. Select

from the following categories:

• Applications Allows you to assign a priority level for a

pre-defined application or one that you add.

• Online Games Allows you to assign a priority level for

a pre-defined game or one that you add.

• MAC Address This option lets you prioritize network

traffic based on the device that is accessing the

network. For example, if you want your gaming

console to have higher priority accessing the Internet

than your computer, you can assign their priority levels

using their respective MAC addresses.

• Voice Device Voice devices require a higher priority

level. You can assign a higher priority level to voice

devices using their respective MAC addresses.

Summary

This lists the QoS entries you have created for your

applications and devices. Refer to “Summary” on page 24

for more information.

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Applications

Applications Select the appropriate application. If you

select Add a New Application, follow the instructions in

the Add a New Application section.

Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium

(Recommend), Normal, or Low.

Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear

in the Summary list.

Add a New Application

QoS > Add a New Application

Enter a Name Enter a name for this application.

Port Range Enter the port range that the application will

be using. For example, if you want to allocate bandwidth

for FTP, you can enter 21-21. If you need services for an

application that uses from 1000 to 1250, you enter 1000-

1250 as your settings. You can have up to three ranges

to define for this bandwidth allocation. Port numbers

can range from 1 to 65535. Check your application’s

documentation for details on the service ports used.

Select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select Both.

Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium

(Recommend), Normal, or Low.

Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear

in the Summary list.

Online Games

QoS > Online Games

Game Select the appropriate game. If you select Add a

New Game, follow the instructions in the Add a New Game

section.

Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium

(Recommend), Normal, or Low.

Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear

in the Summary list.

Add a New Game

QoS > Add a New Game

Enter a Name Enter any name to indicate the name of

the entry.

Port Range Enter the port range that the game will be

using. You can have up to three ranges to define for this

bandwidth allocation. Port numbers can range from 1 to

65535. Check your application’s documentation for details

on the service ports used.

Select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select Both.

Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium

(Recommend), Normal, or Low.

Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear

in the Summary list.

MAC Address

QoS > MAC Address

The MAC address of the computer you are using is

displayed.

Enter a Name Enter a name for your device.

MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your device.

Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium

(Recommend), Normal, or Low.

Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear

in the Summary list.

Voice Device

QoS > Voice Device

Enter a Name Enter a name for your voice device.

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MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your voice

device.

Priority Select the appropriate priority: High

(Recommend), Medium, Normal, or Low.

Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear

in the Summary list.

Summary

This lists the QoS entries you have created for your

applications and devices.

Priority This column displays the bandwidth priority of

High, Medium, Normal, or Low.

Name This column displays the application, game,

device, or port name.

Information This column displays the port range or

MAC address entered for your entry. If a pre-configured

application or game was selected, there will be no valid

entry shown in this section.

Remove Click this option to remove an entry.

Edit Click this option to make changes.

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Administration > Management

The Management screen allows the network’s

administrator to manage specific Router functions for

access and security.

Administration > Management

Management

To ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your

password when you access the Router’s browser-based

utility. The default is admin.

Router Password Enter a new password for the Router.

Re-enter to confirm Enter the password again to confirm.

Web Access

Web Utility Access HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol)

is the communications protocol used to connect to servers

on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secure Socket

Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security.

Select HTTP or HTTPS. The default is HTTP.

Web Utility Access via Wireless If you are using the

Router in a public domain where you are giving wireless

access to your guests, you can disable wireless access to

the Router’s browser-based utility. You will only be able

to access the utility via a wired connection if you disable

the setting. Keep the default, Enabled, to allow wireless

access to the utility, or select Disabled to block wireless

access to the utility.

Remote Access

Remote Management To permit remote access of the

Router from the Internet (outside the local network),

select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.

Web Utility Access HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol)

is the communications protocol used to connect to servers

on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secure Socket

Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security.

Select HTTP or HTTPS. HTTP is the default.

Remote Upgrade If you want to be able to upgrade

the Router from the Internet (outside the local network),

select Enabled. (You must have the Remote Management

option enabled as well.) Otherwise, keep the default,

Disabled.

Allowed Remote IP Address If you want to be able to

access the Router from any external IP address, select Any

IP Address. If you want to specify an external IP address or

range of IP addresses, then select the second option and

complete the fields provided.

Remote Management Port Enter the port number that

will be open to outside access. (To access the Router, you

will need to enter the Router’s password.)

NOTE: When you are in a remote location

and wish to manage the Router, enter

http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyy or

https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyy, depending

on whether you use HTTP or HTTPS. Enter the

Router’s specific Internet IP address in place

of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, and enter the Remote

Management Port number in place of yyyy.

UPnP

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows the appropriate

Windows operating system to automatically configure the

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Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming

and videoconferencing.

UPnP If you want to use UPnP, keep the default, Enabled.

Otherwise, select Disabled.

Allow Users to Configure Keep the default, Enabled,

if you want to be able to make manual changes to the

Router while using the UPnP feature. Otherwise, select

Disabled.

Allow Users to Disable Internet Access Select Enabled,

if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet

connections. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.

Backup and Restore

Backup Configurations To back up the Router’s

configuration settings, click this option and follow the

on-screen instructions.

Restore Configurations To restore the Router’s

configuration settings, click this option and follow the

on-screen instructions. (You must have previously backed

up the Router’s configuration settings.)

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your changes.

Administration > Log

The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet

connection.

Administration > Log

Log

Log To disable the Log function, keep the default,

Disabled. To monitor traffic between the network and the

Internet, select Enabled. With logging enabled, you can

choose to view temporary logs.

Click Save Settings to apply your change, or click Cancel

Changes to clear your change.

View Log When you wish to view the logs, click this

option.

Log > View Log

Log

• Type Select Incoming Log, Outgoing Log, Security

Log, or DHCP Client Log.

• <Type> Log The Incoming Log displays a temporary

log of the source IP addresses and destination

port numbers for the incoming Internet traffic. The

Outgoing Log displays a temporary log of the local

IP addresses, destination URLs/IP addresses, and

service/port numbers for the outgoing Internet traffic.

The Security log displays the login information for the

browser-based utility. The DHCP Client Log displays

the local DHCP server status information.

Click Save the Log to save this information to a file on

your computer’s hard drive. Click Refresh to update

the log. Click Clear to clear all the information that is

displayed.

Administration > Diagnostics

The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to

check the connections of your network devices, including

connection to the Internet.

Administration > Diagnostics

Diagnostics

Ping Test

Ping checks the status of a connection.

IP or URL Address Enter the address of the computer,

device, or website whose connection you wish to test.

Packet Size Enter the packet size you want to use. The

default is 32 bytes.

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Times to Ping Enter the number of times you wish to test

the connection. The default is 5.

Start to Ping To run the test, click this option. The Ping

screen shows if the test is successful. Click Close to return

to the Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to stop the test.

Diagnostics > Ping

Traceroute Test

Traceroute checks the performance of a connection.

IP or URL Address Enter the address of the computer,

device, or website whose connection you wish to test.

Start to Traceroute To run the test, click this option.

The Traceroute screen shows if the test is successful. Click

Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to

stop the test.

Diagnostics > Traceroute

Administration > Factory Defaults

The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the

Router’s configuration to its factory default settings.

NOTE: Do not restore the factory defaults unless

you are having difficulties with the Router and

have exhausted all other troubleshooting

measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have

to re-enter all of your configuration settings.

Administration > Factory Defaults

Factory Defaults

Restore All Settings To reset the Router’s settings to the

defaults, click this option and then follow the on-screen

instructions. Any settings you have saved will be lost when

the default settings are restored.

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Administration > Firmware Upgrade

The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the

Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless

you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new

firmware has a feature you want to use.

Administration > Firmware Upgrade

NOTE: The Router may lose the settings

you have customized. Before you upgrade

its firmware, write down all of your custom

settings. After you upgrade its firmware, you

will have to re-enter all of your configuration

settings.

Firmware Upgrade

Before upgrading the firmware, download the

Router’s firmware upgrade file from the website,

www.linksys.com/support.

Please select a file to upgrade the firmware Click

Browse and select the firmware upgrade file.

Start to Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate

file, click this option, and f

ollow the on-screen instructions.

WARNING: Do not interrupt the upgrade

process. You should not turn off the power or

press the Reset button during the upgrade

process. Doing so may disable the Router.

Status > Router

The Router screen displays information about the Router

and its current settings.

Status > Router

Router Information

Firmware Version The version number of the Router’s

current firmware is displayed.

Firmware Verification The unique identifier of the

firmware is displayed.

Current Time The time set on the Router is displayed.

Internet MAC Address The Router’s MAC address, as

seen by your ISP, is displayed.

Host Name The Host Name of the Router is displayed (if it

was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen).

Domain Name The Domain Name of the Router is

displayed (if it was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup

screen).

Internet Connection

This section shows the current network information

stored in the Router. The information varies depending on

the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic

Setup screen.

For a DHCP connection, select Release IP Address or

Renew IP Address as appropriate to release or renew

a DHCP lease. For a PPPoE or similar connection, select

Connect or Disconnect as appropriate to connect to or

disconnect from the Internet.

Click Refresh to update the on-screen information.

Status > Local Network

The Local Network screen displays information about the

local network.

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Status > Local Network

Local Network

Local MAC Address The MAC address of the Router’s

local, wired interface is displayed.

Router IP Address The Router’s IP address, as it appears

on your local network, is displayed.

Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Router is displayed.

DHCP Server

DHCP Server The status of the Router’s DHCP server

function is displayed.

Start IP Address For the range of IP addresses that can

be used by devices on your local network, the starting IP

address is displayed.

End IP Address For the range of IP addresses that can

be used by devices on your local network, the ending IP

address is displayed.

DHCP Client Table Click this option to view a list of

computers or other devices that are using the Router as

a DHCP server.

DHCP Client Table

The DHCP Client Table lists computers and other

devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the

Router. The list can be sorted by IP Address, MAC

Address, Interface, and Client Name. To remove a

DHCP client, click Delete. To update the on-screen

information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and

return to the Local Network screen, click Close.

Status > Wireless Network

The Wireless Network screen displays information about

your wireless network.

Status > Wireless Network

Wireless Network

MAC Address The MAC address of the Router’s local,

wireless interface is displayed.

Mode The wireless mode is displayed.

Network Name (SSID) The name of the wireless network,

which is also called the SSID, is displayed.

Channel Width The Channel Width setting (selected on

the Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings screen) is displayed.

Channel The Channel setting selected on the Basic

Wireless Settings screen is displayed.

Security The wireless security method used by the

Router is displayed.

SSID Broadcast The status of the SSID Broadcast option

is displayed.

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Linksys E1550

FCC statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one of the following

measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that

to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits

set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment

should be installed and operated with minimum distance

20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie

Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son

fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le

dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce

dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un

brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement

indésirable.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be

installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the

radiator & your body.

NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation de dispositifs mobiles)

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux

rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20

cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

rtissements comme indiqué dans ce manuel.

Linksys E1550 Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Your computer cannot connect to the Internet.

Follow these instructions until your computer can connect

to the Internet:

• Verify that the power adapter is connected to the

Router and to a power outlet. If connected to a power

strip, make sure the power strip is turned on.

• Make sure that the Power LED, Internet LED, and

Wireless LED are on. If you have any wired computers

connected to the Router, make sure the appropriate

port LED is lit.

NOTE: The Power LED flashes after the power

adapter is plugged in to the Router. If the light

remains flashing for more than 30 seconds,

it may indicate the Router is not working

properly. For assistance, use a computer or

device with Internet access to refer to our

Linksys E1550 support section on the web at

www.linksys.com/support

• Make sure that your DSL or cable modem is connected

to your Router’s Internet port using an Ethernet cable.

• Reset all of the devices on your network:

1. Turn off all of your network computers and

devices, and then unplug the power adapter

from your Router.

2. Unplug your modem’s power cord (and coaxial

cable if you have a cable modem), and wait two

minutes.

3. Reconnect your modem’s power cord (and

coaxial cable) and wait two more minutes.

4. Reconnect the power adapter to the Router, and

then power on all of your network computers

and devices.

The modem does not have an Ethernet port.

The modem is a dial-up modem for traditional dial-up

service. To use the Router, you need a cable/DSL modem

and high-speed Internet connection.

You cannot use the DSL service to connect manually to

the Internet.

After you have installed the Router, it will automatically

connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), so you no

longer need to connect manually.

The DSL telephone line does not fit into the Router’s

Internet port.

The Router does not replace your modem. You still need

your DSL modem in order to use the Router. Connect the

telephone line to the DSL modem, and then insert the

setup CD into your computer. Click Set up your Linksys

Router and follow the on-screen instructions.

When you double-click the web browser, you are

prompted for a username and password. If you want to

get rid of the prompt, follow these instructions.

Launch the web browser and perform the following steps

(these steps are specific to Internet Explorer but are similar

for other browsers):

1. Select Tools > Internet Options.

2. Click the Connections tab.

3. Select Never dial a connection.

4. Click OK.

The Router does not have a coaxial port for the cable

connection.

The Router does not replace your modem. You still need

your cable modem in order to use the Router. Connect

your cable connection to the cable modem, and then

insert the setup CD into your computer. Click Set up your

Linksys Router and follow the on-screen instructions.

The computer cannot connect wirelessly to the network.

Make sure the wireless network name or SSID is the same

on both the computer and the Router. If you have enabled

wireless security, then make sure the same security

method and key are used by both the computer and the

Router.

You need to modify the settings on the Router.

Router settings can be modified using the Cisco Connect

software; refer to “How to Access Cisco Connect” on

page 12. To modify the advanced settings, go to Advanced

settings. Refer to “Advanced Settings” on page 12.

You want to access the browser-based utility from Cisco

Connect.

To enter the browser-based utility from Cisco Connect,

follow these steps:

1. Open Cisco Connect.

2. On the main menu, click Router settings.

3. Click Advanced settings.

4. Write down the username and password that are

displayed. (To help protect your password, you can

copy it to the Clipboard by clicking Copy password.)

5. Click OK.

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6. Your web browser automatically opens. Enter the

username and password, and then click OK. (If you

copied the password to the Clipboard in step 4, press

Ctrl-V to paste it into the Password field.)

When you try to log into the browser-based utility, your

password does not work.

Your wireless security password also serves as the

browser-based utility’s login password. To see this

password:

1. Open Cisco Connect.

2. On the main menu, click Router settings.

3. The Password is displayed on the left side of the screen.

WEB: If your questions are not addressed

here, refer to our E1550 section on the web at

www.linksys.com/support

Linksys E1550 Appendix B: Specifications

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Appendix B: Specifications

Model Name Linksys E1550

Description Wireless-N Router

Model Number E1550

Standards 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b,

802.3, 802.3u

Ports Power, Internet, USB, and

Ethernet (1-4)

Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup

LEDs Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi Protected

Setup, Internet, Power

Cabling Type CAT 5e

Transmitted Power 802.11b: 16.5 ± 1.5 dBm

802.11g: 14.5 ± 1.5 dBm

802.11n (20 MHz): 15.0 ± 1.5 dBm

@Ch. 6, MCS0, 8

802.11n (20 MHz): 13.5 ± 1.5 dBm

@Ch. 6, MCS7, 15

802.11n (40 MHz): 13.5 ± 1.5 dBm

@Ch. 6, MCS0, 7, 8, 15

Antenna Gain Antenna 1 ≤ 2.5 dBi

Antenna 2 ≤ 3 dBi

Antenna 3 ≤ 4 dBi

Receive Sensitivity 802.11b: -87 dBm @ 11 Mbps (Typ.)

802.11g: -71 dBm @ 54 Mbps (Typ.)

802.11n (20 MHz): -69 dBm

@ MCS15 (Typ.)

802.11n (40 MHz): -66 dBm

@ MCS15 (Typ.)

UPnP able/cert Able

Security Features WEP, WPA, WPA2

Security Key Bits Up to 128-Bit Encryption

Environmental

Dimensions 7.95" x 1.34" x 6.3"

(202 x 34 x 160 mm)

Unit Weight 9.81 oz (280 g)

Power 12V, 1.5A

Certiﬁcations FCC, CE, IC-03, Wi-Fi, Windows 7

Operating Temp. 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Storage Temp. -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)

Operating Humidity 10 to 80% Noncondensing

Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

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