Linksys WRT300N - Wireless-N Broadband Router... User manual

Wireless
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Model No.
Wireless
Quick Installation Guide
Model No.
WRT300N (EU/LA/UK)
Wireless-N
Package Contents
• Wireless-N Broadband Router
• Setup CD-ROM with Norton Internet Security
•UserGuideonCD-ROM
• Ethernet Network Cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Installation
24
,GHz
Broadband Router

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AMake sure that all of your
hardware is powered off,
including the broadband
modem and PCs.
BConnect your broadband
modem’s Ethernet cable to
the Router’s Internet port.
CConnect one end of an
Ethernet network cable to one
of the numbered ports on the
back of the Router. Connect
the other end to an Ethernet
port on a network device, e.g.,
a PC, print server, or switch.
Repeat this step to connect
more PCs or other network
devices to the Router.
DPower on the broadband
modem.
B
C
1Connect the Router
There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following:
• Run the Setup CD-ROM - Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive, and follow the on-screen instructions.
•Use this Quick Installation Guide - If you wish, you can use the Router’s
Web-based Utility. Proceed to Step 1 of this Quick Installation.

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EConnect the included power
adapter to the Router’s Power
port, and then plug the power
adapter into an electrical
outlet. The Power LED on the
front panel will light up when
the adapter is connected
properly.
FPower on your PC(s).
GLocate an optimum location
for the Router. The best place
for the Router is usually at the
center of your wireless network,
with line of sight to all of your
wireless devices.
Proceed to Step 2.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you
use the power adapter that is
supplied with the Router. Use of
a different power adapter could
damage the Router.
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AOpen your web browser. Enter
http://192.168.1.1 in its
Address field. Press the Enter
key.
BA password request screen will
appear. Leave the User name
field blank, and enter the
default password, admin, in
the Password field. (For added
security, you should later set a
new password, using the
Administration tab’s
Management screen of the
Web-based Utility). Then click
the OK button.
CThe Web-based Utility will
appear with the Setup tab
selected. If requested by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP),
complete the Host Name and
Domain Name fields. (These
are usually requested by cable
ISPs.) Otherwise, leave them
blank.
C
Configure the Router
NOTE: Make sure your PC’s Ethernet
adapter is set to obtain an IP address
automatically. For more information,
refer to Windows Help.
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DFor the Internet Connection
Type setting, six connection
types are offered through the
drop-down men. Each Setup
screen and available features
will differ depending on which
connection type you select.
Internet Configuration Type
Automatic Configuration - DHCP:
If you are connecting through
DHCP or a dynamic IP address
from your ISP, keep this default
setting.
Static IP: If your ISP assigns you a
static IP address, select Static IP
from the drop-down menu.
Complete the Internet IP Address,
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway,
and DNS fields. You need to enter
at least one DNS address.
PPPoE: If you are connecting
through PPPoE, select PPPoE from
the drop-down menu. Complete
the User Name and Password
fields.
Select Keep Alive if you always
want to be connected to your ISP,
or select Connect on Demand if
you are charged for the time that
you are connected to your ISP.
DHCP
Static IP
PPPoE

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PPTP: PPTP is a service used in
Europe only.
Complete the Server IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway fields.
Complete the User Name and
Password fields.
Select Keep Alive if you always
want to be connected to your ISP,
or select Connect on Demand if
you are charged for the time that
you are connected to your ISP.
Telstra Cable: Telstra is a service
used in Australia and New Zealand
only. If you are using an HBS
connection, check with your ISP for
setup information.
L2TP: L2TP is a service used in Israel
only. If you are using an L2TP
connection, check with your ISP for
setup information.
EWhen you have finished
entering your Internet
connection settings, click the
Save Settings button to save
your changes.
FTo configure the Router for your
wireless network, select the
Wireless Tab’s Basic Wireless
Settings screen.
PPTP
Telstra Cable
L2TP

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G
GSelect the Network Mode.
Mixed: If your network has
Wireless-N, -G, and -B devices,
then keep the default setting,
Mixed.
Disable: To disable wireless
networking, select Disable.
HNetwork Name (SSID). The SSID
is the network name shared by
all devices in a wireless
network. It is case-sensitive and
must not have more than 32
characters (use any keyboard
character). For added security,
change the default SSID
(linksys) to a unique name.
IRadio Band. For best
performance in a network
using Wireless-N, -G and -B
devices, keep the default,
Wide - 40MHz Channel. For
Wireless-G and Wireless-B
networking only, select
Standard - 20MHz Channel.
IMPORTANT: If you select Wide -
40MHz Channel for the Radio
Band setting, then Wireless-N
can use two channels: a primary
one (Wide Channel) and a
secondary one (Standard
Channel). This will enhance
Wireless-N performance.

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JWide Channel. If you selected
Wide - 40MHz Channel for the
Radio Band setting, then this
setting will be available for your
primary Wireless-N channel.
Select any channel from the
drop-down menu.
KStandard Channel. Select the
channel for Wireless-N, -G, and
-B networking. If you selected
Wide – 40MHz Channel for the
Radio Band setting, then the
Standard Channel will be a
secondary channel for
Wireless-N. If you are not sure
which channel to select, keep
the default, Auto.
LWireless 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,
Enabled. If you do not want to
broadcast the Router's SSID,
then select Disabled.
MChange these settings as
described here and click the
Save Settings button to apply
your changes.
NPower your broadband
modem off and back on
again.

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ORestart or power on your PCs so
they can obtain the Router’s
new settings.
PTo test the Router’s settings,
open your web browser from
any computer. In the browser’s
Address field, enter
www.linksys.com/registration
and press the Enter key.
Congratulations! The installation of
the Wireless-N Broadband Router
is complete.

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AOpen the Router’s Web Utility
as shown in Step 2, and click
the Wireless tab.
BClick the Wireless Security tab.
CSelect the security method you
want to use: PSK/PSK2
Personal, WEP, PSK/PSK2
Enterprise, or RADIUS.
For PSK/PSK2 Personal and WEP,
proceed to the appropriate
instructions.
For PSK/PSK2 Enterprise or
RADIUS, refer to the User Guide
(English only) on the CD-ROM.
PSK/PSK2 Personal
Select the option you want,
PSK or PSK2 Personal. Then
configure the following:
Encryption - Select the
method you want to use, TKIP
or AES.
Pre-shared Key - Enter a key of
8-63 characters.
Key Renewal - Enter a Key
Renewal period, which instructs
the Router how often it should
change the encryption keys. In
most cases, you can keep the
default, 3600 seconds.
Configure Wireless Security
PSK-Personal
Security Settings

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WEP
Encryption - Select the level of
encryption you want to use,
40/64 bit (10 hex digits) or
128 bit (26 hex digits).
Passphrase - To automatically
generate WEP keys, enter a
passphrase and then click
Generate.
Key 1-4 - To manually enter
WEP keys, complete these
fields. For 64-bit encryption, a
WEP key should have exactly
10 hexadecimal characters.
For 128-bit encryption, a WEP
key should have exactly
26 hexadecimal characters.
Valid hexadecimal characters
are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.
TX Key - Select a default TX
(transmit) Key to use. In most
cases, you can keep the
default, 1.
DClick the Save Settings button.
Congratulations! Wireless security is
now configured on the Router.
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of
Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.
and certain other countries. Copyright © 2006
Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
For additional information or troubleshooting
help, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM
or the Technical Support Insert. You can also
e-mail for further support.
Website
http://www.linksys.com/international
Product Registration
http://www.linksys.com/registration
WEP Security Settings
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