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    USER GUIDE Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Model: WRT160NL
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    of the web address. Resource Website Linksys Linksys International Glossary www. Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link About This Guide
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    > Factory Defaults 28 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 29 Status > Router 29 Status > Local Network 30 Status > Wireless Network 30 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 31 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 33 Overview 33 Install the USB Storage Device 33 Access the USB Storage
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    for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 44 Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 48 Cisco Products 48 Software Licenses 48 Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link iii
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    Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link. 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. The Router's USB port connects to a USB
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    -mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots. 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 Broadband Router with Storage Link 2
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    . 2. Change 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
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    Service Provider (ISP). Internet Connection Type Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. These are the available types: •• Automatic Configuration - DHCP •• Static IP •• PPPoE •• PPTP •• L2TP •• Telstra Cable Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link
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    have to enable PPPoE. Internet Connection Type > PPPoE Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. Service Name If provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time
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    To use Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds. Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that
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    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). Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation Click this
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    it is dynamic, it will change. Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Update To manually trigger an update, click this button. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 8
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    ISP here. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this button 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
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    10. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Proceed to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 11. Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can
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    your wireless network. If you are not sure which channel to select, then keep the default, Auto a time. Repeat the instructions for each client device that supports Wi-Fi Protected instructions. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link
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    , AES or TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP or AES. Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters. Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default is 3600 seconds. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 12
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    of algorithm, AES or TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP or AES. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the server. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the server. The default is 1812. Shared Secret Enter the key shared between
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    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 to open the Wireless Client List screen. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link
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    to communicate with the Router but not Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration with each other. To use this function, select Enabled. AP Isolation is disabled by default. Authentication Type The Authentication Type setting is available if the Security Mode is RADIUS or
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    out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router's local network. Security > Firewall Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Firewall SPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection, keep the default selection, Enabled. To turn off firewall protection, select
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    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. Storage > Disk The storage options are available when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port of the Router. If the
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    the on-screen information. Create or Edit a Shared Folder Use this screen to add a shared folder. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Shared Folder Display Name Create a name for the shared folder. Partition The name of the partition is displayed. Share enter Partition Select this option
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    . The folders you specify can then be accessed and played by the digital media adapter. Setup Server Name The default server name of the Router is WRT160NL. You can change this name on the Storage > Administration screen; refer to Storage > Administration, page 20. UPnP Media Server To use the
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    20. Delete To delete a group, click this button. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Group Account Group Account Group Name Create a name for the group. Description Enter keywords to describe the group. Access Select the appropriate level of access, read and write or read only. Click
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    keywords to describe the user. Password Enter the password that the user will use for login Confirm Password Enter the password again to confirm. Group Member clear your changes. To return to the Internet Access Policy screen, click Close. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Summary 21
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    >> button to move it to Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding Single Port Forwarding Common applications are available for the first five entries. Select the appropriate application. Then enter the IP address of the server that should receive
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    is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules. Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Applications and Gaming > Port Range Triggering Port Range Triggering Application Name Enter the application name of the
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    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 Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Applications and Gaming > QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless You can
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    21. If you need services for an application that uses from 1000 to 1250, you enter 1000- Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration 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
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    Low. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Administration > Management Management Router Access To ensure the Router's security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Router's web-based utility. The default is admin. Router Password Enter a new password for the Router. Re
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    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. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Advanced Configuration Allow Users to Disable Internet Access Select Enabled, if you
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    Stop to stop the test. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Administration > Factory Defaults 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
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    varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic Setup screen. Select Release IP Address or Renew IP Address as appropriate to release or renew a DHCP lease. Click Refresh to update the on-screen information. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 29
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    IP address is displayed. DHCP Clients Table Click this button to view a list of computers or other devices that are using the Router as a DHCP server. DHCP Clients Table Status > Wireless Wireless Network MAC Address The MAC address of the Router's local, wireless interface is displayed. Mode
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    a connection. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Troubleshooting 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
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    tab. 3. Click the Administration tab. 4. In the Workgroup field, enter the workgroup name of your computer. 5. Click Save Settings. WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksysbycisco.com Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Troubleshooting 32
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    enter the local IP address of the Router: \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The default is 192.168.1.1. You can change this IP address on the Setup > Basic Setup screen; refer to Setup > Basic Setup, page 4. 3. On the login screen, enter your account user name and password. (For the admin account, admin is both the
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    168.1.1. You can change this IP address on the Setup > Basic Setup screen; refer to Setup > Basic Setup, page 4. 3. Right-click the folder you want to share, and click Map Network Drive. (The default shared folder is named Public.) Map Network Drive Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 34
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    refer to Setup > Basic Setup, page 4. 3. A login screen may appear. If prompted, enter your account user name and password. (For the admin account, admin is both the default user name and password.) Double-Click Mapped Drive Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Enter Account User Name and
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    admin. (You can set a new password from the Administration > Management screen.) Click OK to continue. My Computer Icon NOTE: If the My Computer icon is not displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. Login Screen Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link
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    Access USB Storage 6. Select the appropriate folder. To display sub-folders, click Enter into Folder. To return to the previous folder, click Return to Upper Folder. 7. To allow a group access want to share. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Storage > Administration 3. In the Group
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    return to the Administration screen. Storage > Administration 3. In the User Management section, click Create New User. User Account 4. In the Name field, create a name for the user. 5. In the Full Name field, enter the actual name of the user. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 38
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    Specifications Model WRT160NL Standards 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b, 802.11g, Draft 802.11n Ports Internet, Ethernet [1-4], USB, Power Buttons Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Reset LEDs LAN [1-4], Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wireless, Internet, Power Cabling Type CAT 5e # of Antennas 2 Connector Type
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    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 Broadband Router with Storage Link Warranty Information not
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    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 Broadband Router with Storage Link 41
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    according to the instructions, may cause harmful antenna •• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices •• Connect antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the USA is firmware antenna or transmitter. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 42
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    wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access de la transmission de données, de la portée et de la couverture. Les performances dé Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 43
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    regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with your old equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product. Bulgarian . Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 44
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    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 dienestā, kā arī veikalā, kur iegādājāties šo izstrādājumu. Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 45
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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 Broadband Router with Storage Link 46
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    Cisco with respect to such sites or third party software products. Your correspondence or Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 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 identified email address. (c)
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    are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on Each licensee is addressed as "you Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link 52
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    a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link Software End User License Agreement c. Accompany it with or 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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USER GUIDE
Wireless-N Broadband Router
with Storage Link
Model:
WRT160NL