1. Home
    2. /
  2. Manuals
    3. /
  3. Linksys
    4. /
  4. WAP610N

Linksys WAP610N Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of Linksys WAP610N router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

Product user manuals come handy in case you want to know all functionalities of your device, troubleshooting, fist time configuration & setup and in many other situations.

Page 1 / 41
USER GUIDE
Wireless-N Access Point
with Dual-Band
Model:
WAP610N
Downloaded from
www.Manualslib.com
manuals search engine
Page 2 / 41
About This Guide
i
Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band
About This Guide
Icon Descriptions
While 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 Resources
Website 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
Website
Linksys
www.linksysbycisco.com
Linksys
International
www.linksysbycisco.com/international
Glossary
www.linksysbycisco.com/glossary
Network
Security
www.linksysbycisco.com/security
Copyright and Trademarks
Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in
the U.S. and certain other countries. Other
brands and product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. Copyright © 2009 Cisco Systems,
Inc. All rights reserved.
Downloaded from
www.Manualslib.com
manuals search engine
Page 3 / 41
Table of Contents
ii
Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band
Chapter 1: Product Overview
1
LEDs Panel .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
1
Ports Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist
2
General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
3
How to Access the Browser-based Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wireless > WMM® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Administration > Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Administration > Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Administration > Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Status > Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Status > Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Status > About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
14
Appendix B: Specifications
15
Appendix C: Warranty Information
16
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Appendix D: Regulatory Information
18
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Restrictions dans la bande 5 GHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement
25
Cisco Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Downloaded from
www.Manualslib.com
manuals search engine
Page 4 / 41
Chapter 1
Product Overview
1
Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank
you
for
choosing
the
Linksys
by
Cisco
Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band.
The Wireless-N
Access Point with Dual-Band adds wireless capability to
your existing wired network, or upgrades older wireless
networks
to
Wireless-N
performance.
For
first-time
installation, run the Setup
Wizard on the enclosed CD.
To configure advanced settings, use the convenient,
browser-based utility.
LEDs Panel
Wireless
(Blue) The Wireless LED lights up
when there is a wireless connection. The LED
flashes when the Access Point is actively sending
or receiving data over the wireless network.
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. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, run
the Setup Wizard, or refer to
“Wireless > Basic
Wireless Settings” on page 4
.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ LED
(Blue/Amber)
The LED flashes blue for two minutes during
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™. It lights up blue when
wireless security is enabled. If there is an error
during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ process,
then the LED lights up amber. Make sure the
client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.
Wait until the LED is off, and then try again.
Ethernet
(Blue) The Ethernet LED lights up
when there is a wired connection. The LED
flashes when the Access Point is actively sending
or receiving data over the Ethernet port.
Power
(Blue) The Power LED lights up when
the Access Point is powered on.
Ports Panel
Ethernet
The
Ethernet
port
connects
the
Access Point to a router.
Reset
There are two ways to reset the Access
Point’s
factory
defaults.
Either
press
and
hold the Reset button for approximately five
seconds, or restore the defaults from the
Administration
>
Factory Defaults
screen in the
Access Point’s browser-based utility.
Power
The Power port connects the Access
Point to the included power adapter.
Downloaded from
www.Manualslib.com
manuals search engine
Page 5 / 41
Chapter 2
Wireless Security Checklist
2
Wireless-N Access Point with Dual-Band
Chapter 2:
Wireless Security Checklist
Wireless 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 SSID
Wireless 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 password
For 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 filtering
Linksys routers and access points 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 encryption
Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless
network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired
Equivalent 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 Guidelines
Wireless 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 Tips
•
Keep wireless routers, access points, or modem routers
away from exterior walls and windows.
•
Turn wireless routers, access points, or modem routers
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.linksysbycisco.com/security
Downloaded from
www.Manualslib.com
manuals search engine

Rate

3.5 / 5 based on 2 votes.

Popular Linksys Models

Famous Router IPs
Famous Router Companies
Bookmark Our Site

Press Ctrl + D to add this site to your favorites!

Share
Top