Linksys WRT330N manual

Model No . Gigabit Gaming Router Wir eless- N WR T330N User Guide WIRELESS GH z 2.4[...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Copyright and T r ademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . L inksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countries. Co pyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trad[...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 The Top Panel 7[...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS 37 The ADMINISTRATION Tab- MANAGE MENT 39 The ADMINISTRATION Tab - LOG 41 The ADMINISTRATION Tab - DIAGNOSTICS 42 The ADMINISTRATION Ta b - FACTORY DEFAULT 43 The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FIRMWARE UPGRADE 44 The STATUS Tab - ROUTER 45 The STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK 46 Appendix A: [...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7 Figure 3-3: The Router’s Top Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem 8 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 8 Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 8 Figure 5-1: Router Login 11 Figure 5-2: SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP Static IP 12 Figure 5-3: S[...]

Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Figure 5-26: SECURITY Tab - VPN PASSTHROUGH 31 Figure 5-27: ACCESS RESTRICTION Ta b - INTERNET ACCESS POLICY 32 Figure 5-28: APPLICATIONS & GAMING Ta b - SINGLE PORT FORWARDING 33 Figure 5-29: APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE FORWARDING 34 Figure 5-30: APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE TRIGGER[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o m e Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router . The Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever , sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely and with a greater ran[...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router What’ s in this User Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Planning Y our W i[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this User Guide? Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router . • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router . • Appendix I: Regulatory Infor mation This appendix suppl[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLA[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router desktop computers, and USB adapters for your USB connectivity needs. The Rou ter can also communicate with other devices, such as wireless print servers and bridges. When you wish to connect your wireless network to your wired network, you can use the Router[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The Back Panel Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The Back P anel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are located on the back panel. INTERNET The Internet port is wh ere you will conn[...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The Front Panel Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The Front P anel The Router’ s LEDs are located on the front panel. POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 Green/Orange . The numbered LEDs, correspond with the numb[...]

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wire less-N Gigabit Gaming Ro uter Hardware Installation Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Hardw are Installation 1. Make sure that all of your hardware is po wered off , including the broadband modem and PCs. 2. Connect your broadband modem’ s Ethernet cable to[...]

9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router Overview Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router . If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-b[...]

10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router Overview Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router WIRELESS • BASIC WIRELESS SETTINGS . Enter the basic settings for your wireless network on this screen. • WIRELESS SECURITY . Enable and configure the security settings for your wireless network. • WIRELESS MAC FIL TER. Wireless access ca[...]

11 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router • DIAGNOSTICS. If you w ant to run a ping or traceroute test, then use this screen. • F ACT ORY DEF AUL TS. If you want to r estore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen. • FIRMW ARE UPGRADE. Cli[...]

12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP T ab - BASIC SETUP The BASIC SETUP screen is the first scr een you see when you access the Web-based Utility . An overview of the screens is presented here . Screen variations ar e described in detail under each Int[...]

13 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Time Setting Automatica lly Ad ju st Time . Y ou can choose to Ena ble or Disable the automatic time adjustment. If you select Enable , you will need to select the correct Time Zone for your Router . Tim e Zo n e . Select the[...]

14 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - Stat ic IP Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP T ab - BASIC SETUP - Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Stat ic IP . Internet Connection T ype Internet IP Address . This is the IP address that the Router has when[...]

15 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - PPPoE Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP T ab - BASIC SETUP - PPP o E Internet Connection T ype Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Poin t-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Inter net connections for end-users. If you use a DSL line , check w[...]

16 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - PPPoE Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router this dynamic IP address. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day . IP Address Range . T he IP Address R[...]

17 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - PPTP Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP T ab - BASIC SETUP - PPTP Point-to-Point T unnelin g Protocol (PPTP) is a ser vice that applies to connections in Europ e and Israel only . Internet Connection T ype Internet IP Address . This is the IP addre[...]

18 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - PPTP Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router this dynamic IP address. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day . IP Addr ess Range . The IP Address Ra[...]

19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - Tel stra BigPond Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP T ab - BASIC SETUP - T elstra BigP ond T elstra BigPond is a ser vice used in Australia only . Check with your ISP for the nece ssary setu p information. Internet Connection T ype User Name and Pa[...]

20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - Dynamic DNS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP T ab - Dynamic DNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDN S) 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 webs[...]

21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - MAC ADDRESS CLONE Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP T ab - MA C ADDRESS CLONE A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number . Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in ord[...]

22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - ADVANCED ROUTING Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP T ab - AD V ANCED ROUTING NA T If this Router is hosting your ne twork’s connection to the Inter net, select Enabled . If another R outer exists on your network, select Disabled . When the NA T setting is dis[...]

23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - BASIC WIRELESS SETTINGS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS T ab - BASIC WIRELESS SETTINGS Wireless Setting Network . From this drop-down menu, you can select t he wireless standards running on you r network. If you have Wireless-N , Wireless-G, and Wireles[...]

24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS SECURITY Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS T ab - WIRELESS SECURITY These settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security modes supported by the Router: PSK-Personal, PSK2-Personal, PSK-E n te rprise , PS[...]

25 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS SECURITY Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router PSK Enterprise This option features PSK used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router .) Encryption . Select the algorithm(s) you want to use ,[...]

26 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS SECURITY Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router WEP WEP is a basic encr yption method offering two levels of encr yption; 128-bit is stronger than 40/64-bit encr yption. Encryption . Select the appropriate level of encryption, 40/64-bit (10 hex digits) or 128 -b i[...]

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS MAC FILTER Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS T ab - WIRELESS MA C FIL TER Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’ s radius. Wireless MAC Filter T o filter wireless use[...]

28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS T ab - AD V ANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Advanced Wireless Setting T ransmissi[...]

29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - QoS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS T ab - QoS Wireless QoS allows the router to give priority to certain types of wireless network traffic . QoS T o enable Wireless QoS, clic k Enable . If you do not wish to use W ireless QoS , select Disabled . Priori[...]

30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - QoS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Host Internal Port Range : Select the application port range that will ap ply the QoS rule . If the rule will only apply to one application port, enter the same port number in bo th the From and the To field. Host External IP Rang[...]

31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SECURITY Tab - FIREWA LL Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SECURITY T ab - FIREW ALL The FIREW ALL screen offers a firewall and filters that block specific Internet data types. Fire wal l Firewall Protection . A firew all enhances network security and uses Stateful Packet Inspec[...]

32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The SECURITY Tab - VPN PASSTHROUGH Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SECURITY T ab - VPN P ASSTHROUGH The VPN P ASSTHROUGH screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels usingPPPoE, IPSec , PPTP or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router . VPN Passthrough PPP o E P assthrough . PPPoe (Poi[...]

33 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The ACCESS RESTRICTIONS Tab - INTERNET ACCESS POLICY Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The A CCESS RESTRICTIONS T ab - INTERNET A C CESS POLICY The INTERNET ACCESS POLICY screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic , such as Internet access, designat[...]

34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The ACCESS RESTRICTIONS Tab - INTERNET ACCESS POLICY Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Blocked Applications Three applications can be blocked per Policy . Applications/Blocked List . Y ou can filter access to various services accessed over the Internet, such as FTP or telnet. From the A[...]

35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - SINGLE POR T FORWARDING Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICA TIONS & GAMING T ab - SINGLE POR T FORW ARDING When you click the APPLICA TIONS & GAMING tab, you will see the SINGLE PORT FORW AR DING screen. Y ou can customize port ser v[...]

36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE FORWARDING Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICA TIONS & GAMING T ab - POR T RANGE FORW ARDING Port range forwarding sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp ser vers, e-mail ser vers, or other specializ[...]

37 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE TRIGGERIN G Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICA TIONS & GAMING T ab - POR T RANGE TRIGGERING This screen instructs the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. T he IP address of the computer that sends the mat[...]

38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - DMZ Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICA TIONS & GAMING T ab - DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-pu rpose service such as Internet gaming and videoco nferencing. DMZ hosting forwar[...]

39 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICA TIONS & GAMING T ab - QOS Quality of Service ( QoS) allows the router to give priority to certain types of network traffic . QoS (Quality of Service) T o enable QoS, click En able . If you do not w[...]

40 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Protocol: Select the protocols that will apply the QoS rule . Y ou may choose from Any , TC P , UDP , Both (TCP an d UDP), or ICMP . Local IP Range : Select the IP range of the devices this rule will apply to. If [...]

41 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - MANAGEMENT Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRA TION T ab- MANAGEMENT When you click the Administration tab , you can sele ct the MANAGEMENT screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’ s access settings and configure the UPnP (Universal Pl[...]

42 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - MANAGEMENT Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Allow Users to Disable Internet Access . Select En abled , if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Inter net connections. Otherwise , keep the default setting, Disabled . Allow Users to m odify Virtual Server M[...]

43 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - LOG Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRA TION T ab - LOG When you click the Administration tab , you can sele ct the Log screen. It provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection. Log Options Vi[...]

44 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - DIAGNOSTICS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRA TION T ab - DIAG NOSTICS The diagnostic tests (Ping and T raceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including the connection to the Internet. Ping T est The Ping test will [...]

45 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FACTORY DEFAULT Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRA TION T ab - F ACT OR Y DEF AUL T The F A CT ORY DEF AUL T screen allows you to restore the Router’ s configuration to its factory de fault settings. Factory Defaults T o clear all of the Route r [...]

46 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FIRMWARE UPGRADE Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRA TION T a b - FIRMW ARE UPGRADE The FIRMWARE UPGRADE screen allows you to upgrade the Router’ s firmware . Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or t he[...]

47 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - ROUTER Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ST A TUS T ab - ROUTER The ROUTER screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection T ype selected on the SETUP screen. Router Stat[...]

48 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - LOC AL NETWORK Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ST A TUS T ab - LOCAL NETWORK The LOCAL NETWORK screen displays infor mation about the loca l network. Local Network Status MAC Address . The MAC Address of the Router’ s local interface is displayed here . IP Addre[...]

49 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gig abit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - LOC AL NETWORK Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ST A TUS T ab - WIRELESS NETWORK The WIRELESS NETWORK screen displays the status infor mation of your wireless network. Wireless Status MAC Address . The MAC Address of the Router’ s wireless interface is displayed [...]

50 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation of the Router .[...]

51 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router • For Windows 2000: 1. Click Start , Settings , and Control P anel . Double-click Network and Dia l-Up Connections . 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with th e Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.[...]

52 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me: • Click Start and Ru n . In the Open field, type command . Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP: • Click Star t and Run . In the Open field, type cmd . Press the Enter k[...]

53 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 5. I am not able to access the Se tup page of the Router’ s web-based utility . • Refer to “Problem #3, I want to test my Internet c onnection” to ve rify that your computer is properly connected to the Router . • Refer to “ Appendix E: Findi[...]

54 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 7. I need to set up online game hostin g or use other Internet applicat ions. If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting . There may be cases when you want to host an onl[...]

55 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting: 1. Access the Router’ s web-based utility by going to http ://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router . Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab . 2. Disable or remove the entries yo[...]

56 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 11. T o sta rt over , I need to set the Router to factory defa ults. Hold the Reset button for five seconds and then release it. This will return the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factor y default settings . In other words[...]

57 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 15. I can’t access my e-mail, web or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum T ransmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492[...]

58 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Frequently Ask ed Questions What is the maximum number of IP ad dresses that the Router will support? The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses. Is IPSec P ass-Through su pported by the Router? Y es, it is a built-in feature that the Router automaticall[...]

59 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router I set up an Unr eal T ournament Server , but other s on the LAN cannot join. Wh at do I need to do? If you have a dedicated Unreal T our nament ser ver running, you need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports 7777, 7778, 7779, [...]

60 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router more current version of Router firmware will not enhanc e the quality or speed of your Internet con nection, and may disrupt your current connection stability . Will the Rout er function in a Macintosh environment? Y es, but the Router’s setup pages are ac[...]

61 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Can the Router act as my DHCP server? Y es. The Router has DHCP serve r software built-in. Can I run an ap plication from a remote computer over the wireless network ? This will depend on whether or not the application is des igned to be used over a network.[...]

62 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router What is infrastructure mode? When a wireless network is set to infrastructure mode , the wireless network is configured to communicate with a wired network through a wireless access point. What is r oaming? Roaming is the ability of a portable computer to co[...]

63 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Frequency-Hopping Spread-Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver . Properly synch ronized, the net effect is to m[...]

64 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation[...]

65 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. Thi[...]

66 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router PSK. If you do not have a RADIUS server , Select the type o f algorithm, TKIP or AES , and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters. RADIUS . WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS ser ver . (This should only be used when [...]

67 Appendix C: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Router's firmware is upgraded through the W eb-based Utility's ADMINISTRA TION tab . Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www .linksys.com . 2. Extract the firmware file on your computer . 3.[...]

68 Appendi x D: Window s Help Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier . These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this a[...]

69 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Y our Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and[...]

70 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router For the Router’ s Web-based Utility WIRELESS MAC FIL TER T o filter wireless users by MAC Address, select the WI RELESS tab, then select WIRELESS MAC FIL TER. Use this screen to Enable or Disable t[...]

71 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethe rnet Adapter For the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Mac Cloning T o clone a PC’s MAC Address, select the SETUP thab , then click on MAC ADDRESS CLONE. Y ou can Ena ble or Disable MAC Cloning and enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP to clon[...]

72 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix F: Glossar y This glossary contains som e basic networking terms you may come across when u s ing this product. Fo r more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www .linksys.com/glossary . Access P oint - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other[...]

73 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router DMZ ( D e m ilitarized Z one) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet. DNS ( D omain N ame S erver) - The IP address of your ISP's ser ver , which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific n[...]

74 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec ( I nter net P rotocol Sec urity) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the I[...]

75 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router RJ-45 ( R egistered J ack -45 ) - An Ethernet connecto r tha t holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together . Server -[...]

76 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encr yption keys for each packet transmitted. T opology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - T ransmission Rate . Upgrade - T o replace existing software or firmware with a newer versio[...]

77 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT330N Standards 802.11b , 802.11g, 802.3, 802.3u, draft 802.11n Ports Power , Inter net, Ethernet Button Reset Cabling T ype CA T 5e LEDs Power , Inter net, Ethernet (1-4), Wireless, Security # of Antennas 3 RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 14 Antenna Gain in dBi[...]

78 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Operating T emp . 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) Storage T emp . -20° C to 75° C (-4° F to 167° F) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing[...]

79 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix H: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a p eriod of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substan tially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive remedy and Links[...]

80 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix I: Regulator y Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications fo r a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe rence in [...]

81 Appendix I: Regulatory Informa tion Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains importa nt information for u sers with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to [...]

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86 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can’t find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to [...]