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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 ...

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome 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, e...

2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’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: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guid...

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology 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 devic...

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe Back Panel Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The Back Panel The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are located on the back panel. INTERNET...

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe Front Panel Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The Front Panel 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. ...

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterHardware Installation Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Hardware Installation 1. Make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the broadband modem and PCs. 2. Connect...

9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterOverview 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 ...

10 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterOverview 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. • ...

11 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterHow to Access the Web-based Utility Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router • DIAGNOSTICS. If you want to run a ping or traceroute test, then use this screen. • FACTORY DEFAULTS. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use thi...

12 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP The BASIC SETUP screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility. An overview of the screens is presented here. Screen variat...

13 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Time Setting Automatically Adjust Time . You can choose to Enable or Disable the automatic time adjustment. If you select Enable, you will need to select the correct Time Zone f...

19 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - Telstra BigPond Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - BASIC SETUP - Telstra BigPond Telstra BigPond is a service used in Australia only. Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information. Int...

20 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe SETUP Tab - Dynamic DNS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - Dynamic DNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It...

21 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe SETUP Tab - MAC ADDRESS CLONE Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - MAC 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...

22 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe SETUP Tab - ADVANCED ROUTING Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SETUP Tab - ADVANCED ROUTING NAT If this Router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, select Enabled . If another Router exists on your network, select ...

23 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe WIRELESS Tab - BASIC WIRELESS SETTINGS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - BASIC WIRELESS SETTINGS Wireless Setting Network . From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network. If ...

24 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS SECURITY Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS SECURITY These settings configure the security of your wireless network. There are six wireless security modes supported by the Router: PSK-...

27 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS MAC FILTER Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - WIRELESS MAC FILTER Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. W...

28 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe WIRELESS Tab - ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - ADVANCED WIRELESS SETTINGS These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless perfo...

29 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe WIRELESS Tab - QoS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The WIRELESS Tab - QoS Wireless QoS allows the router to give priority to certain types of wireless network traffic. QoS To enable Wireless QoS, click Enable . If you do not wish to ...

30 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe WIRELESS Tab - QoS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Host Internal Port Range : Select the application port range that will apply the QoS rule. If the rule will only apply to one application port, enter the same port number in both the...

31 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe SECURITY Tab - FIREWALL Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SECURITY Tab - FIREWALL The FIREWALL screen offers a firewall and filters that block specific Internet data types. Firewall Firewall Protection . A firewall enhances network...

32 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe SECURITY Tab - VPN PASSTHROUGH Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The SECURITY Tab - VPN PASSTHROUGH The VPN PASSTHROUGH screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels usingPPPoE, IPSec, PPTP or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router. VPN Pa...

33 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe ACCESS RESTRICTIONS Tab - INTERNET ACCESS POLICY Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ACCESS RESTRICTIONS Tab - INTERNET ACCESS POLICY The INTERNET ACCESS POLICY screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and...

34 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe ACCESS RESTRICTIONS Tab - INTERNET ACCESS POLICY Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Blocked Applications Three applications can be blocked per Policy. Applications/Blocked List . You can filter access to various services accessed over t...

35 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - SINGLE PORT FORWARDING Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - SINGLE PORT FORWARDING When you click the APPLICATIONS & GAMING tab, you will see the SINGLE PORT FORWARDI...

36 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE FORWARDING Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE FORWARDING Port range forwarding sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp s...

37 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE TRIGGERING Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - PORT RANGE TRIGGERING This screen instructs the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP...

38 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - DMZ Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gami...

39 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS Quality of Service (QoS) allows the router to give priority to certain types of network traffic. QoS (Quality of Service) To ...

40 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe APPLICATIONS & GAMING Tab - QOS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Protocol: Select the protocols that will apply the QoS rule. You may choose from Any , TCP, UDP, Both (TCP and UDP), or ICMP . Local IP Range : Select the IP range o...

41 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe ADMINISTRATION Tab- MANAGEMENT Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab- MANAGEMENT When you click the Administration tab, you can select the MANAGEMENT screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’s access setti...

42 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe ADMINISTRATION Tab- MANAGEMENT Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Allow Users to Disable Internet Access . Select Enabled , if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet connections. Otherwise, keep the default setting, Disabl...

43 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe ADMINISTRATION Tab - LOG Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - LOG When you click the Administration tab, you can select the Log screen. It provides you with a log of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses ...

44 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe ADMINISTRATION Tab - DIAGNOSTICS Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - DIAGNOSTICS The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including the connection to ...

45 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe ADMINISTRATION Tab - FACTORY DEFAULT Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FACTORY DEFAULT The FACTORY DEFAULT screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaul...

46 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe ADMINISTRATION Tab - FIRMWARE UPGRADE Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The ADMINISTRATION Tab - FIRMWARE UPGRADE The FIRMWARE UPGRADE screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are exper...

47 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe STATUS Tab - ROUTER Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - ROUTER The ROUTER screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Ty...

48 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK The LOCAL NETWORK screen displays information about the local network. Local Network Status MAC Address . The MAC Address of the Router’s local...

49 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming RouterThe STATUS Tab - LOCAL NETWORK Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router The STATUS Tab - WIRELESS NETWORK The WIRELESS NETWORK screen displays the status information of your wireless network. Wireless Status MAC Address . The MAC Address of the R...

50 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the instal...

58 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Frequently Asked Questions What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support? The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses. Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Yes, it is a bu...

64 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require s...

67 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Router's firmware is upgraded through the Web-based Utility's ADMINISTRATION tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com . 2. Extract the firmw...

68 Appendix D: Windows 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 t...

69 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet...

70 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet AdapterFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router For the Router’s Web-based Utility WIRELESS MAC FILTER To filter wireless users by MAC Address, select the WIRELESS tab, then select WIRELESS MAC FILTER....

77 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix G: Specifications Model WRT330N Standards 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.3, 802.3u, draft 802.11n Ports Power, Internet, Ethernet Button Reset Cabling Type CAT 5e LEDs Power, Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Wireless, Security # of Antennas 3 R...

78 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Operating Temp. 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) Storage Temp. -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 Information Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under norm...

80 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonabl...

86 Appendix J: Contact Information 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 produc...