LINKSYS WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router User Manual Manual Part 1

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USER GUIDESimultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router Model: WRT610N
About This GuideiSimultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterAbout This GuideIcon DescriptionsWhile reading through the User Guide you may see various icons that call attention to specific items. Below is a description of these icons:NOTE: This check mark indicates that there is a note of interest and is something that you should pay special attention to while using the product. WARNING: This exclamation point indicates that there is a caution or warning and it is something that could damage your property or product.WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address.Online ResourcesWebsite addresses in this document are listed without http:// in front of the address because most current web browsers do not require it. If you use an older web browser, you may have to add http:// in front of the web address.Resource WebsiteLinksys www.linksys.comLinksys International www.linksys.com/internationalGlossary www.linksys.com/glossaryNetwork Security www.linksys.com/securityCopyright and TrademarksLinksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Table of ContentsiSimultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterChapter 1: Product Overview 3Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 5General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 6Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Setup > MAC Address Clone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Setup > Advanced Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Security > Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Security > VPN Passthrough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Storage > Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Storage > Media Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Storage > FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Storage > Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Access Restrictions > Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Applications and Gaming > DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Applications and Gaming > QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Administration > Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Status > Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Status > Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Appendix A: Troubleshooting 33Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 34Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34How to Install the USB Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34How to Access the USB Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Advanced Conguration (Advanced Users Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Table of ContentsiiSimultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterAppendix C: Specications 41Appendix D: Warranty Information 42Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Exclusions and Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Appendix E: Regulatory Information 44FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Appendix F: Software License Agreement 50Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Chapter 1 Product Overview3Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterChapter 1: Product OverviewThank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. With the built-in storage link, you can easily add gigabytes of storage space onto your network using USB 2.0 hard drives, or plug in a USB flash disk to access your portable data files. The built-in media server streams music, video and photos from the attached storage device to any UPnP-compatible media adapter. Configuring the Router is easy using the provided browser-based utility.Front Panel1, 2, 3, 4 (Green/Blue) These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port. The LED lights up Green when it is connected to 10/100 port and Blue when it is connected to a gigabit port. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network(s).To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, run the Linksys Easy Link Advisor (LELA) , or refer to the “Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings” section of “Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration”.Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) LED (Blue/Amber) The LED flashes blue for two minutes during the WPS process and lights up blue when the WPS 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 solidly lit, or off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up when the wireless feature is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.Internet (Green/Blue) The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the Internet port. The LED lights up Green when it is connected to 10/100 port and Blue when it is connected to a gigabit port. USB (Blue) The USB LED lights up when a USB device is attached. If the LED is flashing, the data is being sent or received through this device.Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit.Back PanelUSB Port For use with an external hard drive.Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your cable or DSL Internet connection. 1, 2, 3, 4 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to PCs on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices. Reset There are two ways to reset the Router’s factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset Button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from Administration > Factory Defaults in the Router’s web-based utility. Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Chapter 1 Product Overview4Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterHorizontal PlacementThe Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.Wall-Mounting PlacementThe Router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 175.56 mm (6.91 inches). Two screws are needed to mount the Router.Suggested Mounting Hardware2.5-3.0 mm4-5 mm 1-1.5 mmNote: Mounting hardware illustrations are not †true to scale.NOTE: Linksys is not responsible for damages incurred by unsecure wall-mounting hardware. Follow these instructions:Determine where you want to mount the Router. Make 1. sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 2. 175.56 mm (6.91 inches) apart.Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm 3. (0.12 inches) of its head exposed.Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up 4. with the two screws.Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide 5. the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.175.56 mm
Chapter 2 Wireless Security Checklist5Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterChapter 2: Wireless Security ChecklistWireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting to your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to keep your network secure. 1. Change the default wireless network name or SSIDWireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products use linksys as the default wireless network name. You should change the wireless network name to something unique to distinguish your wireless network from other wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not use personal information (such as your Social Security number) because this information may be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks. 2. Change the default passwordFor 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 to access your wireless device and change your network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes, customize the device’s password so it will be hard to guess.3. Enable MAC address filteringLinksys routers give you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned to every networking device. With MAC address filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. For example, you can specify the MAC address of each computer in your home so that only those computers can access your wireless network. 4. Enable encryptionEncryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless communication.A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the highest level of encryption supported by your network equipment. WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the only option available on some older devices that do not support WPA.General Network Security GuidelinesWireless network security is useless if the underlying network is not secure. Password protect all computers on the network and •individually password protect sensitive files.Change passwords on a regular basis. •Install anti-virus software and personal firewall •software.Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications •may open file sharing without your consent and/or knowledge.Additional Security TipsKeep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away •from exterior walls and windows.Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways •off when they are not being used (at night, during vacations).Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters •in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using standard words that can be found in the dictionary. WEB: For more information on wireless security, visit www.linksys.com/security
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration6Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterChapter 3: Advanced ConfigurationAfter setting up the Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. If you’d like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s web-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 web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.NOTE: When you first install the Router, you should use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings, use this chapter to learn about the web-based utility.How to Access the Web-Based UtilityTo access the web-based utility, launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1 or http://wrt160n.com in the Address field. Then, press Enter.A password request screen will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. The first time you open the web-based utility, use the default password admin. (You can set a new password on the Administration > Management screen.) Click OK to continue.Password ScreenSetup > Basic SetupThe first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router’s general settings. Setup > Basic SetupLanguageLanguage To use a different language, select one from the drop-down menu. The language of the web-based utility will change five seconds after you select another language.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Internet SetupThe 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 TypeSelect 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 •
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration7Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterAutomatic Configuration - DHCPBy default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCPStatic IPIf you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.Internet Connection Type > Static IPIP 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 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.PPPoESome DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) 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 > PPPoEUser Name and Password Enter the User Name 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 have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time 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, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.PPTPPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.Internet Connection Type > PPTPIf 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:Internet 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.DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the Server IP Address.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration8Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterUser Name and Password Enter the User Name 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 have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time 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 you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default value is 30 seconds.L2TPL2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.Internet Connection Type > L2TPServer 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.User Name and Password Enter the User Name 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 have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutesKeep 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, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.Telstra CableTelstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only.Internet Connection Type > Telstra CableServer 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.User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.Optional SettingsSome of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.Optional SettingsHost Name/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: •1500PPPoE: •1492PPTP or L2TP: •1460
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration9Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterNetwork SetupThe Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports. Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab.Router AddressThis presents both the Router’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and URL Address as seen by your network. The default Router IP address is 192.168.1.1 and URL address is http://WRT610N.com.Router IP AddressNetwork Address Server Settings (DHCP)The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (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 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. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or you don’t want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available).Starting IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100.Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50.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. 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 you wish to use another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation if you want to assign a fixed local IP address to a MAC address. DHCP ReservationYou will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address. Click the Select checkbox to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click Add Clients.If you want 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.Make sure the IP address is between the starting DHCP server’s IP address and maximum number of DHCP users range. Enter its MAC Address in the To This MAC Address field. Click Add.A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove a client from this list, click Remove.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration10Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterWhen you finish your changes, click Save Settings to save your changes. Click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. To view the most up-to-date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen, click Close.Time SettingSelect the time zone in which your network functions from this drop-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight saving time.)Time SettingClick Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Setup > DDNSThe 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, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Before you can use this feature, 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 feature, keep the default setting, Disabled.DDNSDDNS ServiceIf 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 features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use. DynDNS.orgSetup > DDNS > DynDNSUser Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service.WildCard Select Enabled to enable this feature or Disabled to disable it.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 here.Update To manually trigger an update, click Update.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.TZO.comSetup > DDNS > TZOE-mail Address, TZO Password, 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 here.Update To manually trigger an update, click Update.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration11Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterSetup > MAC Address CloneEvery computere hardware device, including the network adapter of your computer has a unique code called a MAC address. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) require you to register this address with them in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature.Setup > MAC Address CloneMAC Address CloneEnabled/Disabled To enable MAC Address cloning, select Enabled.User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here.Clone Your PC’s MAC Clicking this button will clone the MAC address of the computer you are using.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Setup > Advanced RoutingThis 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 RoutingAdvanced RoutingNAT If this Router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, select Enabled. When NAT is disabled, Dynamic Routing (RIP) will be available as an option.Dynamic Routing (RIP) This feature 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. This feature is Disabled by default. Static RoutingSelect Route Entry number To set up a static route between the Router and another network, select a number from the drop-down list. (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. (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 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.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration12Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterGateway 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 WAN (Internet).Click Show Routing Table to view the Static Routes you have already set up.Routing TableClick Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Wireless > Basic Wireless SettingsThe basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.Wireless > Basic Wireless SettingsWireless ConfigurationWireless Configuration Keep the default selection, Wi-Fi Protected Setup to configure your network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Select Manual to set up your wireless network your wireless network manually. ManualIf you set the Wireless Configuration to Manual, the Basic Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields.Network Mode (5 GHz) From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only Wireless-A devices, select Wireless-A Only. If you have only Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only. If you do not have any Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices in your network, select Disabled. Network Mode (2.4 GHz) From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If you have both Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices in your network, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only. If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only. If you have only Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only. If you do not have any Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices in your network, select Disabled.Wireless Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the network name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. For added security, you should change the default SSID to a unique name.Radio Band (5 GHz) For best performance in a network using Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) devices, keep the default, Auto. Radio Band (2.4 GHz) For best performance in a network using Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices, select Auto. The default is Standard - 20MHz Channel.Wide Channel (5 GHz) If you selected Wide - 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless-N (5GHz) channel. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto (DFS).Wide Channel (2.4 GHz) If you selected Wide - 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then this setting will be available for your primary Wireless-N (2.4GHz) channel. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.Standard Channel (5 GHz) Select the channel for Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5GHz) networking. If you selected Wide – 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N (5GHz). If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto (DFS).
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration13Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterStandard Channel (2.4 GHz) Select the channel for Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) networking. If you selected Wide – 40MHz Channel for the Radio Band setting, then the Standard Channel will be a secondary channel for Wireless-N (2.4GHz). If you are not sure which channel to select, 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 setting, 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 cancel your changes.Wi-Fi Protected SetupThere 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.Method #1Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.Click or press the1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device.Click the 2. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this screen.After the client device has been configured, click the 3. OK button. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.Method #2Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.Enter the PIN number from the client device in the1. field on this screen.Click the 2. Register button.After the client device has been configured, click the 3. OK button. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.Method #3Use this method if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN number. Enter the PIN number listed on this screen. (It is also 1. listed on the label on the bottom of the Router.)After the client device has been configured, click the 2. OK button. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Network Name (SSID), Security, Encryption, 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.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration14Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterWireless > Wireless SecurityThe Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security mode options supported by the Router: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, RADIUS, and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access, which is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy, while RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.) These six are briefly discussed here. For detailed information on setting up wireless security networks, refer to “Chapter 2: Wireless Security.”Wireless SecuritySecurity ModeSelect the security method for your wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled.WPA PersonalNOTE: If you are using WPA or WPA2, each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA or WPA2 method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly. WPA PersonalEncryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP.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 Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds.WPA EnterpriseThis option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA EnterpriseEncryption WPA supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP.RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812.Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server.Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds.WPA2 PersonalWPA2 Personal
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration15Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterEncryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods with dynamic encryption keys; AES or WPA-TKIP/WPA2-AES. You must select WPA-TKIP or WPA2-AES to connect to the Router. 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 Key Renewal period is 3600 seconds.WPA2 EnterpriseThis option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) WPA2 EnterpriseEncryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods with dynamic encryption keys; AES or WPA-TKIP/WPA2-AES. You must select WPA-TKIP or WPA2-AES to connect to the Router. RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812.Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server.Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. The default Key Renewal time out period is 3600 seconds.RADIUSThis option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) RADIUSIMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, always each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly.RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default value is 1812.Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router and the server.Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10 hex digits.Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate.Key 1-4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually.Tx Key Select a key from the drop-down menu.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration16Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterWEPWEP is a basic encryption method that is not as secure as WPA. WEPEncryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10 hex digits.Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate.Key 1-4 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually.Tx Key Select a key from the drop-down menu.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Wireless > Wireless MAC FilterWireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless > Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC FilterAccess RestrictionWireless MAC Filter To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, keep the default setting, Disabled.Prevent PCs listed below from accessing the wireless network Select this to block wireless access by MAC Address. This option is selected by default.Permit PCs listed below to the wireless network Select this to allow wireless access by MAC Address. This option is not selected by default. MAC Address Filter ListClick the Wireless Client List button to display the Wireless Client List. It shows computers and other devices on the wireless network. Click the Save to MAC Address Filter List checkbox for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List. Then click the Add button. To retrieve the most up-to-date information, click the Refresh button. To exit this screen and return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click the Close button.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration17Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterWireless Client ListMAC XX 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 cancel your changes.Wireless > Advanced Wireless SettingsThis Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance.Wireless > Advanced Wireless SettingsAdvanced WirelessAP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Router but not with each other. To use this function, select Enabled. AP Isolation is disabled by default. Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products. To use the Frame Burst option, select Enabled. The default is Disabled.Authentication Type The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used. With Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is not one, but a series of rates at which the Router can transmit. (The Basic Rate is not the actual rate of data transmission. If you want to specify the Router’s rate of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate setting.) The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your network, so they know which rates will be used. The Router will also advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission. The default setting is Default, when the Router can transmit at all standard wireless rates..Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select 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. The default value is Auto.CTS Protection Mode CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode should remain disabled unless you are having severe problems with your wireless products not being able to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy latency wireless traffic. This function boosts the Router’s ability to catch all wireless transmissions but will severely decrease performance. The default value is Auto.Beacon Interval A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network. Enter a value between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon.The default value is 100. DTIM Interval This value, between 3 and 255, indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 3.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration18Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterFragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Security > FirewallThe Security > Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network. Security > FirewallFirewallSPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection, keep the default selection, Enabled. To turn off firewall protection, select Disabled.Internet FiltersFilter Anonymous Internet Requests This feature makes it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network. This feature is selected by default. Deselect the feature to allow anonymous Internet requests.Filter Multicast Multicasting 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. It is selected by default. Deselect this feature to disable it.Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature is used to prevent a local computer from using a URL or Internet address to access the local server. Select Filter Internet NAT Redirection to filter Internet NAT redirection. It is not selected by default.Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network. It is selected by default. Deselect this feature to disable it.Web FiltersFilters Select to filter Proxy, Java, ActiveX, and Cookies.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Security > VPN PassthroughThe Security > VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.Security > VPN PassthroughVPN PassthroughIPSec 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 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 cancel your changes.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration19Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterStorage > DiskAn external USB hard drive or USB disk must be connected to the USB Port of the Router to use the storage feature. The Disk screen describes the disk currently attached to the Router. Using this screen, you can format a blank disk, safely remove a disk, or erase a disk.Storage > DiskDisk DetailIf a formatted disk is attached to the Router, you can view the Partition, File System, Capacity, and Free Space information for each partition of the disk. Click Create Share to create a shared folder. Safely Remove Disk Before physically disconnecting a disk from the Router, click Safely Remove first. This prevents the possible loss of data, if the disk is removed while data is transferring to or from the disk.If you click Create Share, the Shared Folder screen appears. Shared Folder ScreenShared Folder ScreenUse this screen to add a Shared folder.Display Name Enter a display name that will appear in the Shared Folder table of the Disk screen. Partion The name of the Partion to share, that you selected in the Shared Folder will appear here.Location The location of the shared folder is displayed.New Folder To create a new folder, enter a name for the folder and click Create.Share entire Partion To share the entire partition, click the check box for Share entire Partion. If you don’t want to share the entire partition, you can specify the folder you do want to share. Select a folder name to share. To see a sub-folder, click Enter into Folder. To return to the previous folder, click Return to Upper Folder. To create a new folder, enter a name in the New Folder field, then click Create.Access Select the right Access arrows to allow access to a group or the left arrows to remove access to a group. You can allow Read and Write or Read Only access. To add more groups, go to the Storage > Administration sClick Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Close to exit the screen.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration20Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterShared FolderEach Display Name you created on the Shared Folder screen will be listed with its partition and shared folder, which you can edit or delete. Select Edit to edit an item or Delete to delete the item.If you click the Edit, the Shared Folder screen appears. Refer to the “Shared Folder Screen” section above.Format DiskSelect the disk you want to format, then click Format Disk to format the disk and create a new partition. If your hard drive is formatted with multiple partitions, it will delete them and create a single partition. Enter the name of the partition you want to format. Select Format to start the formatting or Cancel to cancel it before it begins. Format DiskStorage > Media ServerAn external USB hard drive or USB disk must be connected to the USB Port of the Router to use the storage feature. Storage > Media ServerSetupServer Name The name of the router’s media server is displayed here. It can be changed on the Storage > Administration screen.UPnP Media Server To use the Router’s media server function, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.DatabaseThis section lets you select content to add to the database of the Router’s media server. Click Specify Folder to Scan to add a media folder to the Database table. If you click Specify Folder to Scan, the Media Folder screen appears. Media Folder ScreenUse this screen to add a Media folder.Media Folder Display Name Enter a display name that will appear in the Database table of the Media Server screen. Partion The name of the Partion to share, that you selected in the Shared Folder will appear here.Location The location of the shared folder is displayed.New Folder To create a new folder, enter a name for the folder and click Create.Share entire Partion To share the entire partition, click the check box for Share entire Partion. If you don’t want to share the entire partition, you can specify the folder you do want to share. Select a folder name to share. To see a sub-folder, click Enter into Folder. To return to the previous folder, click Return to Upper Folder. To create a new folder, enter a name in the New Folder field, then click Create.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. For more information, click Help.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration21Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterStorage > FTP ServerAn external USB hard drive or USB disk must be connected to the USB Port of the Router to use the storage feature. The FTP Server tab creates an FTP Server that can be accessed from the Internet or your local network.Storage> FTP Server SetupServer Name The name of the Router’s FTP server is displayed here. It can be changed on the Storage > Administration screen.FTP Server Select Enabled to set this Router as an FTP Server. Otherwise, select Disabled to turn the service off. An external USB hard drive or USB disk must be connected to the USB Port to use this service.Internet Access Select Enabled to allow access of the FTP Server from the Internet. Otherwise, select Disabled to only allow local network access.FTP Port Enter the FTP Port number to use. The default port is 21. AccessThis section lets you add FTP folders that can be accessed through the FTP client. Click Specify Folder to Access to add a FTP folder to the Access table. If you click Specify Folder to Access, the FTP Folder screen appears. FTP Folder ScreenUse this screen to add an FTP folder.FTP Folder ScreenDisplay Name Enter a display name that will appear in the Access table of the FTP Server screen. Partion The name of the Partion to share, that you selected in the Shared Folder will appear here.Location The location of the shared folder is displayed.New Folder To create a new folder, enter a name for the folder and click Create.Share entire Partion To share the entire partition, click the check box for Share entire Partion. If you don’t want to share the entire partition, you can specify the folder you do want to share. Select a folder name to share. To see a sub-folder, click Enter into Folder. To return to the previous folder, click Return to Upper Folder. To create a new folder, enter a name in the New Folder field, then click Create.Access Select the right Access arrows to allow access to a group or the left arrows to remove access to a group. You can allow Read and Write or Read Only access. To add more groups, go to the Storage > Administration screen. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Close to close the screen.Each Display Name you created on the FTP Folder screen will be listed with its partition and folder, which you can edit or delete. Select Edit to edit an item or Delete to delete the item.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration22Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterIf you click Edit, the FTP Folder screen appears. Refer to the “FTP Folder Screen” section above.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. For more information, click Help.Storage > AdministrationThe Administration screen allows you to manage the users and groups of users that can access the shares.Storage > Administration InformationServer Name Enter a name that will be used for the network storage FTP and Media server. Punctuation, spaces, and other special characters (e.g., * / | \) cannot be used in the name.Workgroup Name Enter the Workgroup Name of your Router in the local network.The (FTP and Media) Server LAN IP Address and the (FTP) Server Internet IP Address are displayed here.User ManagementThe available users are listed in the User Management table. The two default users, Admin (read and write access) and Guest (read-only access) cannot be deleted. Click Create New User to create a new user. If you click Create New User, the User Account screen appears.Each user you created on the User Account screen will be listed with its group, which you can edit or delete. Select Edit to edit a user or Delete to delete the user. If you click Edit, the User Account screen appears. Refer to the “User Account Screen” section.User AccountUser Account ScreenUsers can be added, edited or deleted through the User Account screen:Enter a user name for the user.1. Enter the full name and description for the user. 2. Enter a password and enter it again in the 3. Confirm Password field. Select 4. Admin or Guest from the Group Member drop-down menu. You can create a new group in the Group Management section.Click 5. Save Settings to save the new changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel the changes. Click Close to close the screen.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration23Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterGroup ManagementThe groups are listed in the Group Management table. There are two default groups, Admin and Guest; these cannot be deleted. Click Create New Group to create a new group. If you click Create New Group, the Group Account screen appears.Each group you created on the Group Account screen will be listed with its access rights, which you can edit or delete. Select Edit to edit a user or Delete to delete the user. If you click Edit, the Group Account screen appears. Refer to the “Group Account Screen” section.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. For more information, click Help.Group AccountGroup Account ScreenGroups can be added, edited or deleted:Enter a name for the group.1. Enter a description for the group. 2. Select3. read and write or read only access.Click 4. Save Settings to save the new changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel the changes. Click Close to close the screen.Access Restrictions > Internet AccessThe Access Restrictions > 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 AccessInternet AccessInternet Access Policy Internet 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. To view all the policies, click Summary.Deny or Allow If you select Deny, the PC on the Edit List will be denied Internet Access by the dates and times selected. PCs not on the list will still have Internet access. If you select Allow, the PCs on the Edit List will have Internet access by the dates and times selected. The PCs not on the Edit List will be denied Internet access. If there is a conflict with a policy, the lower numbered policy will have priority over a higher numbered policy.To create an Internet Access Policy:Select a number from the 1. Internet Access Policy drop-down menu.Enter a Policy Name in the field. 2. To enable this policy, select 3. Enabled.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration24Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterClick 4. Edit List of PCs to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen appears. You can select a PC 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 PCs. After making your changes, click Save Settings to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Then click Close. List of PCsSelect the appropriate option, 5. Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen.Decide which days and what times you want this policy 6. 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.Enter a URL address or Keyword for Website Blocking 7. or select any Blocked Applications you wish to use. Using these features can slow down your Internet speed.Click 8. Save Settings to save the policy’s settings, or click Cancel Changes to cancel the policy’s settings.Blocked ApplicationsYou can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet, by selecting applications from the Applications List. To add an application, 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 an application, select it from the Application List. Change the application name, port range, or protocol setting. Then click Modify.To delete an application, select it from the Application List. Then click Delete.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Applications and Gaming > Single Port ForwardingThe Single Port Forwarding screen allows you to customize port services for common applications.When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate servers (computers). Before using forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the designated servers.Applications and Gaming > Single Port ForwardingSingle Port ForwardingTo forward a port, enter the information on each line for the criteria required.Application Select a pre-configured application, or enter the name you wish to give the application. Each name can have up to 12 characters.External and Internal Port Enter the external and internal port numbers.Protocol Select the protocol used for this application, either TCP or UDP.IP Address For each application, enter the IP address of the computer that should receive the requests.Enabled For each application, select Enabled to enable port forwarding.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration25Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterApplications and Gaming > Port Range ForwardingThe Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forwarding screen allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail 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.)Applications and Gaming > Port Range ForwardingPort Range ForwardingTo forward a port, enter the information on each line for the criteria required.Application In this field, enter the name you wish to give the application. Each name can be up to 12 characters.Start/End This is the port range. Enter the number that starts the port range in the Start column and the number that ends the range in the End column.Protocol Select the protocol used for this application, either TCP or UDP, or Both.IP Address For each application, enter the IP Address of the PC running the specific application.Enabled Select Enabled to enable port forwarding for the relevant application.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Applications & Gaming > Port TriggeringThe Applications & Gaming > Port 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 TriggeringPort TriggeringApplication Enter the application name of the trigger.Triggered RangeFor each application, list the triggered port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed.Start Port Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range.End Port Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range.Forwarded RangeFor each application, list the forwarded port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed.Start Port Enter the starting port number of the Forwarded Range.End Port Enter the ending port number of the Forwarded Range.Enabled Select Enabled to enable port triggering for the applicable application.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration26Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterApplications and Gaming > DMZThe DMZ 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 PC. The Port Forward 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 > DMZDMZAny PC 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.To allow PCs on the Internet to access a local PC, select Enabled. Then, select Any IP Address or manually enter a specific source IP address of the computer you want to allow access from the Internet. Then, enter your local PC’s IP address or MAC address that you want to allow access to. This feature is disabled by default.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Applications and Gaming > QoSQuality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing. Applications and Gaming > QoS QoS (Quality of Service)WirelessWireless WMM (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, your wireless client devices in your network must support Wireless WMM. If you would like to disable this feature, select Disabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Enabled.No Acknowledgement If you want to disable the Router’s Acknowledgement feature, so the Router will not re-send data if an error occurs, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.Internet Access PriorityIn 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, select Disabled.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration27Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterCategoryThere are four categories available. Select one of the following: Applications, Online Games, MAC Address, Ethernet Port, or Voice Device. Proceed to the instructions for your selection.ApplicationsApplications 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, Normal, or Low.Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.Add a New ApplicationAdd a New ApplicationEnter 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, Normal, or Low.Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.Online GamesOnline GamesGamesGames 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, Normal, or Low.Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.Add a New GameEnter a Name Enter any name to indicate the name of the entry.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, Normal, or Low.Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration28Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterMAC AddressMAC AddressEnter a Name Enter a name for your device.MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your device.Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low.Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.Ethernet PortEthernet PortEthernet Select the Ethernet port that you want to use.Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low.Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.Voice DeviceVoice DeviceEnter a Name Enter a name for your voice device.MAC Address. Enter the MAC address of your voice device.Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low.Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.SummaryThis lists the QoS entries you have created for your applications and devices.Priority This displays the bandwidth priority of High, Medium, Normal, or Low.Name This displays the application, device, or port name.Information This 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 button to remove an entry.Edit Click this button to make changes.When you finish making changes to this screen, click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo your changes. For more information, click Help.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration29Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterAdministration > ManagementThe Administration > Management screen allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security.Administration > ManagementRouter PasswordRouter AccessRouter Password Enter a new Password for the Router.Re-enter to confirm Enter the Password again to confirm.Local Management AccessAccess via HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select the HTTP or HTTPS check box. The default selection is HTTP.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 web-based utility. You will only be able to access the web-based utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting. Keep the default, Enabled, to enable wireless access to the Router’s web-based utility, or select Disabled to disable wireless access to the utility.Remote Management AccessRemote Management To access the Router remotely from the Internet, select Enabled. Access via Select HTTP or HTTPS communications protocols for remote access from the Internet.Remote Upgrade Select Enabled to be able to upgrade the firmware remotely from the Internet.Allowed Remote IP Address Select Any IP Address or manually enter an Internet IP address to allow remote access to the web-based utility from the Internet.Remote Management Port Enter the port number that will provide outside access to the Router’s web-based utility. You will need to enter the Router’s password when accessing the Router this way, as usual.UPnPUPnP Keep the default, Enabled, to enable the UPnP feature; otherwise, select Disabled.Allow Users to Configure To use the Allow Users to Configure UPnP options from the Windows operating system, select Enabled.Allow Users to Disabled Internet Access To use the Allow Users to Disabled Internet Access options from the Windows operating system, click Disabled.Backup and RestoreBackup Configurations To back up the Router’s configuration file, click this button. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.Restore Configurations To restore the Router’s configuration file, click this button. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Administration > LogThe Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection.Administration > LogLogLog To disable the Log function, keep the default setting, Disabled. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enabled.Logviewer IP Address If your computer uses Logviewer software you can enter enter the fixed IP address of the PC running the software in the Logviewer IP Address field.s The Router will now send updated logs to that PC.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration30Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless RouterWhen you wish to view the logs, click View Log.Click Save the Log to save your log, click Refresh to refresh the screen, or click Clear to clear the screen.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Administration > DiagnosticsThe diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your Internet network.Administration > DiagnosticsPing TestPing The Ping test checks the status of a connection. Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and how many times you wish to test it. Then, click Start to Ping. The Ping Test screen will show if the test was successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen.Ping TestTraceroute TestTraceroute To test the performance of a connection, click Traceroute to open the Traceroute Test screen. Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test and click Traceroute. The Traceroute Test screen will show if the test was successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen.Traceroute TestAdministration > Factory DefaultsThe Administration > Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory DefaultsRestore Factory Defaults To reset the Router’s settings to the default values, select Restore Factory Defaults. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.Administration > Factory DefaultsAdministration > Firmware UpgradeThe Administration > 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.

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