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Linksys WAG120N Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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USER GUIDE
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
Models:
WAG120N, WAG160N v2, WAG320N
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About This Guide
i
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
About This Guide
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Copyright and Trademarks
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rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
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Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
1
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Placement Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2:
Wireless Security Checklist
3
General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 3:
Advanced Configuration
4
How to Access the Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
List of Screens in the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wireless Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Storage Tab (WAG320N Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Security Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Access Restrictions Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Applications & Gaming Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Administration Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appendix A:
Troubleshooting
8
Appendix B:
Specifications
9
WAG120N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
WAG160N v2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
WAG320N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Appendix C:
Regulatory Information
11
European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
United States of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
1
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Wireless ADSL2+ Modem
Router. This device lets you access the Internet via a
wireless connection or through one of its four switched
ports. You can also use it to share resources such as
computers, printers and files. A variety of security features,
such as WPA2
™
security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
firewall and NAT technology, help to protect your data
and your privacy while online. Configuration is easy using
the provided browser-based utility.
Front Panel
Power
(WAG120N: Green/Amber; WAG160N  v2
and
WAG320N:
Green/Red) The
Power
LED
is continuously lit green while the device is
powered on. The LED is lit amber (WAG120N)
or red (WAG160N  v2 and WAG320N) if a POST
(Power On Self Test) failure or device malfunction
occurs.
Ethernet 1-4
(Green) These numbered LEDs,
one for each of the numbered ports on the
Modem Router’s back panel, serve two purposes.
If the LED is continuously lit, the Modem Router is
successfully connected to a device through that
port. It flashes to indicate network activity over
that port.
NOTE:
The Ethernet 1 LED is lit amber
when the WAN link is established on that
port.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Button
(WAG120N:
Green/Amber; WAG160N
v2
and WAG320N:
Green) Press this button to have Wi-Fi Protected
Setup
™
search
for
your
Wi-Fi
Protected
Setup™-supported wireless device. The LED is
continuously lit green when a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ connection is successfully established.
The LED blinks slowly while Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ is setting up a connection, and is lit amber
(WAG120N) or blinks rapidly (WAG160N v2 and
WAG320N) if an error occurs. The LED is off when
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is idle.
NOTE:
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a feature
that makes it easy to configure your
wireless network and its security settings.
USB (WAG320N only)
(Green) The USB LED
lights up when a USB device is connected to the
Modem Router through the USB port.
Wireless
(Green) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes
when the Modem Router is actively sending or
receiving data over the network.
DSL
(Green) The DSL LED lights up whenever
there is a successful DSL connection. The LED
flashes
green
while
the
Modem
Router
is
establishing the ADSL connection.
Internet
(Green/Red) The Internet LED lights up
green and stays on when a connection is made
through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate
network activity over the Internet port. The LED
is lit red when an authentication error occurs.
Back Panel
DSL
The DSL port connects to the ADSL line.
Ethernet 4, 3, 2, 1
The Ethernet ports (4, 3, 2, 1)
connect the Modem Router to wired computers
and other Ethernet network devices.
NOTE:
The
Ethernet
1
port
can
also
be
configured
as
the
WAN
port. To do this,
access the Web-
based utility (refer to
“Chapter 3:
Advanced Configuration” on page 4
),
then select the Setup > Ethernet tab.
USB (WAG320N only)
The USB port connects
the Modem Router to a hard drive or flash-
based USB storage device.
Reset
There are two ways to reset the Modem
Router’s
factory
defaults.
Either
press
and
hold the Reset button for approximately five
seconds, or restore the defaults from the
Administration > Factory Defaults
screen of the
Modem Router’s web-based utility.
Power
The Power port is where you will connect
the power adapter.
On/Off Button
Press the On/Off button to turn
power to the device on or off.
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
2
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
Follow these instructions:
1.
Determine where you want to mount the device. Make
sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and
sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of
an electrical outlet.
2.
Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are
152 mm (6 inches) apart.
3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm
(0,12 inches) of its head exposed.
4.
Maneuver the device so the wall-mount slots line up
with the two screws.
5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide
the device down until the screws fit snugly into the
wall-mount slots.
Placement Positions
There are two ways to physically install the device. The
first way is to place the device horizontally on a surface.
The second way is to mount the device on a wall.
The best place for the device is usually at the center of
your wireless network, within range of all of your wireless
devices.
Horizontal Placement
The device has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place
the device on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
Wall-Mounting Placement
The device has two wall-mount slots on its bottom
panel. The distance between the slots is 152 mm
(6 inches).
Two screws are needed to mount the device.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
2,5-3,0 mm
4-5 mm
1-1,5 mm
†
Note: Mounting hardware illustrations are not
true to scale.
NOTE:
Cisco is not responsible for damages
incurred by insecure wall-mounting hardware.
152 mm
Wall Mounting Template

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