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    USER GUIDE Wireless-N Home Router Model: WRT120N
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    trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Wireless-N Home Router About This Guide i
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    > Factory Defaults 25 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 25 Status > Router 26 Status > Local Network 26 Status > Wireless Network 27 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 28 Appendix B: Specifications 29 Appendix C: Warranty Information 30 Limited Warranty 30 Wireless-N Home Router ii
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    32 Safety Notices 32 Industry Canada Statement 32 Avis d'Industrie Canada 33 Wireless Disclaimer 33 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 33 34 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 38 Cisco Products 38 Software Licenses 38 Wireless-N Home Router iii
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    Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Home Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files.
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    the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots. Product Overview 152 mm Print this page at 100% size. Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing. Wall-Mounting Template Wireless-N Home Router 2
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    the default password For wireless products such as access points and routers, you will be asked for a password when you want to change their settings. These devices have a default password set by the factory. The Linksys default password is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to use them
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    , use the default password admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration > Management screen.) Click OK to continue. Login Screen Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router's general settings. Wireless-N Home Router
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    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. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration Service Name (Optional) If provided by your ISP
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    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 have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes. Wireless-N Home Router
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    assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router's DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network. DHCP Server Setting Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you
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    , then select TZO.com. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration The features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use. DynDNS.org Setup > DDNS > DynDNS Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password Enter the Password for your DDNS
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    the MAC address of the computer you are using. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration 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
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    , such Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Configuration View To manually configure your wireless network, select Manual. Proceed to Basic Wireless Settings (Manual), page 10. To use Wi-Fi
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    the appropriate channel for your wireless network. If you are not sure which channel to select, then keep the default, Auto. If 40MHz only is instructions. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wireless-N Home Router Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Congratulations Method #2 Use
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    For detailed instructions on configuring wireless security for the Router, refer to Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist, page 3. Wireless Security Security Mode Select the security method for your wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled. Advanced
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    only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP, then each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and key, or else the network will not function properly. Security Mode > RADIUS RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the
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    access by MAC Address. This button is selected by default. Permit Select this option to allow wireless access by MAC Address. This button is not selected by default. MAC Address Filter List Wireless Client List Click this button to open the Wireless Client List screen. Wireless-N Home Router
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    range of transmission speeds, or keep the default, Auto, to have the Router automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto‑Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. CTS Protection Mode The Router
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    that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router's local network. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration Security > Firewall Firewall SPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection, keep the default selection, Enabled. To turn off firewall protection, select Disabled
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    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. Wireless-N Home Router Access Restrictions
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    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. Wireless-N Home Router Internet Access
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    with the Internet application documentation for more information. Protocol Select the protocol(s) used for this application, TCP, UDP, or Both. Wireless-N Home Router Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on each line for the
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    the port number(s) needed. Wireless-N Home Router Applications and Gaming > DMZ DMZ Any computer whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function. Enabled
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    appears in the Summary list. Add a New Application Applications and Gaming > QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless You can configure the support and No Acknowledgement settings in this section. Wireless-N Home Router QoS > Add a New Application Enter a Name Enter any name to indicate the name of
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    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 appears in the Summary list. Wireless-N Home Router QoS > Voice Device My
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    The default is admin. Router Password Enter a new password for the Router. Re-enter to confirm Enter the password again to confirm. Wireless-N Home Router Advanced Configuration Local Management Access Access via HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect
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    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
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    . Factory Defaults Restore All Settings To reset the Router's settings to the defaults, click this button and then follow the on‑screen instructions. Any custom settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. Administration > Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen
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    is displayed (if it was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen). Wireless-N Home Router 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
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    Security The wireless security method used by the Router is displayed. SSID Broadcast The status of the SSID Broadcast feature is displayed. DHCP Clients Table DHCP Client Table The DHCP Client Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router. The list
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    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 Setup 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
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    -003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g), WPA2™, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Operating Temp. 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Wireless-N Home Router Specifications Operating Humidity 10 to 80%, Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications
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    LAW, ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON MEDIA ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Without limiting the foregoing, Linksys does Wireless-N Home Router Warranty Information not warrant that
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    for support services) can be found at www.linksysbycisco.com/support. This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. Warranty Information Wireless-N Home Router
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    uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions the equipment or devices •• Connect the equipment to an outlet firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. Regulatory Information Safety Notices WARNING: Do not use Wireless-N Home Router 32
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    , data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse
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    proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to symbol: English - Environmental Information for Customers in the European Union European Directive please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the Wireless-N Home Router 34
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    é publique. Pour plus d'informations sur le mode d'élimination de votre ancien équipement, veuillez prendre contact avec les pouvoirs publics locaux, le service de traitement des déchets, ou l'endroit savākšanas dienestā, kā arī veikalā, kur iegādājāties šo izstrādājumu. Wireless-N Home Router 35
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    . W celu uzyskania szczegółowych informacji o usuwaniu starego sprzętu, prosimy zwrócić się do lokalnych władz, służb oczyszczania miasta lub sklepu, w którym produkt został nabyty. Wireless-N Home Router 36
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    ţii de mediu pentru clienţii din Uniunea Europeană Directiva europeană 2002/96/CE impune ca echipamentele care prezintă acest simbol pe produs şi/sau pe ambalajul acestuia să nu fie casate produkten. WEB: For additional information, please visit www.linksysbycisco.com Wireless-N Home Router 37
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    " BUTTON AND DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE. YOU MAY RETURN UNUSED SOFTWARE (OR, IF THE SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED AS PART OF ANOTHER PRODUCT, THE UNUSED PRODUCT) FOR A FULL REFUND UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SUBJECT TO Wireless-N Home Router Software End User License Agreement
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    iv) modify the Software or create derivative works based upon the Software; (v) if service. Cisco makes no representations as to the quality, Wireless-N Home Router Cisco product and/or the Software and/or your use of either in order (i) to enable Cisco to offer you Upgrades; (ii) to provide support
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    Internet browser software, including the default settings for search provider and source of DNS error pages and may direct erroneous URLs to an error landing page hosted by Cisco. You may opt out of these settings by not accepting them as Wireless-N Home Router Software End User License Agreement
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    agreement between the parties with respect to the Software and Wireless-N Home Router Software End User License Agreement supersedes any conflicting or additional terms contained in any purchase order or elsewhere. Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo and other trademarks contained in the Software and
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    Service related email messages, you may cancel the Service by providing written notice via www. networkmagic.com/support to Cisco of such cancellation and uninstalling the Software and discontinuing your use of the Service . Wireless-N Home Router Software that any problems introduced by others work
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    running for such interactive use in the most ordinary Wireless-N Home Router Software End User License Agreement distribution of derivative or collective works based on the Program. In addition, mere aggregation of another work access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access
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    or its derivative works. These actions are range of software distributed through that system in reliance Wireless-N Home Router the distribution and/or use of the Program differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each decision will be guided by the two SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 44
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    Cisco Wireless-N Home Router Software End User License Agreement When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom of use, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service problems
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    "this License"). Each licensee is addressed as "you". A "library" work under copyright law: that is to say, a work containing the Library or a portion of it, Wireless-N Home Router of data to be supplied by an application program that uses the facility, other than as an argument passed when the
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    of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange. Wireless-N Home Router Software End User License Agreement If distribution of object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the
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    access to copy the above specified materials from the same place. e) Verify that the user has already received a copy of these materials or that you have already sent this user a copy. For an executable, the required form of the "work that uses parties with this License. Wireless-N Home Router 48
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    the wide range of software the distribution and/or use of the Library is differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version specify a Wireless-N Home Router Software End Our decision will be guided by the two goals THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 16.
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    Wireless-N Home Router Software End User License Agreement 6. Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment:"This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
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    CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY License.] END OF SCHEDULE 3-C Software End User License Agreement Wireless-N Home Router 9042810NC-JL 51
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USER GUIDE
Wireless-N Home Router
Model:
WRT120N