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Wireless-N ADSL2+ Gateway (WAG160N)
• Built-in modem, router and 4-port switch
• Easy to set up and use
• Industrial-strength security protection
• Fast Wireless-N connectivity frees you to do more around your home
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- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Finding the model number and the serial number of your Linksys device
- WAG160N Frequently Asked Questions
- Checking the Annex and Model Number of a Linksys ADSL gateway
- List of Internet Service Provider (ISP) Settings
- Setting up your gateway
- Setting Up an ADSL Gateway with ADSL Internet
- Configuring a gateway with PPPoE or PPPoA connection
- Setting Up an ADSL Gateway with a Static IP Account
- Setting-Up a VPN Tunnel on a ADSL Gateway
- Setting-up DDNS Service on the Linksys ADSL Gateway
- Enabling Remote Access on an ADSL Gateway
- Downloading the latest drivers or firmware from Linksys support site
- Setting-Up WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security on an ADSL Gateway
- Configuring Wireless Settings on an ADSL Gateway
- Checking the computer’s connection to the Internet
- Adding computers and devices
- Connecting devices on a Linksys ADSL gateway
- Setting-Up an Xbox™ on a Linksys ADSL Gateway
- Setting-Up PlayStation2 with a Linksys ADSL Gateway
- Connecting a Wireless Windows XP Computer to go Online on a Linksys ADSL Gateway
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Accessing the ADSL Gateway’s web-based setup page
- Encountering difficulties accessing the gateway’s web-based setup page
- Changing the Linksys ADSL gateway’s password
- Resetting the Linksys ADSL gateway to factory default
- Upgrading the ADSL gateway's firmware
- Resolving Intermittent Wireless Connection Using an ADSL Gateway
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys ADSL Gateway to a Linksys Router
- Configuring Advanced Routing Feature on a Router/Gateway
- Differences between Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- Setting up Port Range Forwarding for routers and gateways
- DSL light blinking or not lit on an ADSL gateway
- Blinking Power LED on a Linksys gateway
- Setting up wireless MAC Filtering to permit users to connect to the wireless network on your Linksys ADSL Gateway
- Resolving Network Adapter Association to ADSL Gateway
- Product Information
- Finding the model number and the serial number of your Linksys device
- WAG160N Frequently Asked Questions
- Checking the Annex and Model Number of a Linksys ADSL gateway
- List of Internet Service Provider (ISP) Settings
- Setting up your gateway
- Setting Up an ADSL Gateway with ADSL Internet
- Configuring a gateway with PPPoE or PPPoA connection
- Setting Up an ADSL Gateway with a Static IP Account
- Setting-Up a VPN Tunnel on a ADSL Gateway
- Setting-up DDNS Service on the Linksys ADSL Gateway
- Enabling Remote Access on an ADSL Gateway
- Downloading the latest drivers or firmware from Linksys support site
- Setting-Up WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security on an ADSL Gateway
- Configuring Wireless Settings on an ADSL Gateway
- Checking the computer’s connection to the Internet
- Configuring TCP/IP settings to install a Linksys ADSL Gateway Using MAC OS X
- Adding computers and devices
- Connecting devices on a Linksys ADSL gateway
- Setting-Up an Xbox™ on a Linksys ADSL Gateway
- Setting-Up PlayStation2 with a Linksys ADSL Gateway
- Connecting a Wireless Windows XP Computer to go Online on a Linksys ADSL Gateway
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Accessing the ADSL Gateway’s web-based setup page using Mac
- Encountering difficulties accessing the gateway’s web-based setup page
- Changing the Linksys ADSL gateway’s password
- Resetting the Linksys ADSL gateway to factory default
- Upgrading the ADSL gateway's firmware
- Resolving Intermittent Wireless Connection Using an ADSL Gateway
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys ADSL Gateway to a Linksys Router
- Configuring Advanced Routing Feature on a Router/Gateway
- Differences between Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- Setting up Port Range Forwarding for routers and gateways
- DSL light blinking or not lit on an ADSL gateway
- Blinking Power LED on a Linksys gateway
- Setting up wireless MAC Filtering to permit users to connect to the wireless network on your Linksys ADSL Gateway
- Resolving Network Adapter Association to ADSL Gateway
- Forums
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Letting Application Through WAG160Nv2 Firewall
I want to control my homes X10 Devices (lights on/off, close garage door, etc) using an iPhone application.This technolgy...
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WAG160Nv2 wireless speed is pathetic!!
So, after I had my WAG160N router since 2 years now.. I finally had a problem with it and I just tried everything and didn't...
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Computers on network
I fixed it. It was a problem with the AP Isolation switch. was set to disabled but needed to be turned on and off
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WAG325N bridging?
You need a wireless bridge. The WAG is a wireless router with integrated modem. Not a bridge.
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WAG320N - LAN cleints cannot ping WLAN clients.
As you are not able to ping the wireless clients from wired clients . Enable the AP Isolation .See if that helps you .
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WAG160N WiFi dropping connections
For a few weeks now, my router has been dropping WiFi connections, seemingly at random. When trying to watch BBC iPlayer...
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WAG160N Bridged Mode Only.
Yes.Did you configure PPPoE on the main setup page or on the Ethernet page (where you configure the WAN port). This...
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WAG160N - Slow Internet Speed and Occasional Drop-Outs.
A few weeks ago my internet speed suddenly became slow. Not so slow you can?t do anything without having to wait half an...
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Linksys Wireless N ADSL 2 + Modem Router WAG160N
Your ISP must've provided you a modem with built-in VoIP functionality, which the WAG160N doesn't have built-in to it. You...
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WAG160N Wrong system time and no internet connection DSL prob...
I think you can try these settings: Encapsulation : RFC 1483 PPPoE Multiplexing: LLC Autodetect: Disable Virtual Circuit...
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WAG160n ADSL2+ slow WiFi download speed
Hi I had exactly the sam problem with WAG160Nv2 firmware 2.00.20 My ISP provides 6MB but I had only 1.2-1.6MB...
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WAG160N and WRP400 wireless help
Possibly it caused a problem. If you assign an IP address inside the DHCP pool then the DHCP server may assign the same...
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WAG160Nv2 problems (find firmware, mac adres protection does not...
Wireless MAC address filter is not a good way to protect your wireless network.You can enable WPA/WPA2 wireless security...
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Precompiled 1.00.14 (Annex A) FW for wag160n
Oat found me in my regular forums, and asked for the 1.00.14 FW I uploaded there. I didn't realize that so many people were...
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WAG160N and an Apple Airport extreme
You cannot disable NAT on the WAG unless you switch it to bridge mode, i.e. turn it into a simple modem. You cannot use...
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Utilising dual band on WAG 320N
1. Dual-band does not mean dual-radio. Dual-band only means you can use the WAG320N either on 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. It does...
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WAG320N - Automaticaly opens and close a UDP port (3658)
Yes. Exactly. Your PS3 opens that port through UPnP.
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WAG160N Without ADSL Use
Depends on the router model and firmware version. The WAG160Nv2 should have the "LAN 1 as WAN Port" function:...
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Is WRE54G Compatible With WAG160N?
It is not recommended to us e WRE54G wireless adapter to use with wireless N router.Try changing the wireless channel on...
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WAG160N WRP400 Wireless Help Static Routing
Re 1. Correct. Set LAN IP address 192.168.15.2, outside the DHCP pool. Remember to leave the internet connection type on...
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Internet connection problem
I have Linksys Easy Link Advisor and also connected through Internet. Since some period about 3 months there was no problem...
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Advance Setting on MAC Filtering
When MAC filtering is enabled , the computers which are not brought under the list cant access the router.... Once this...
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WAG160N Access from Internet
Just in case anyone is following this thread, I've sorted myself out. The problem was that I was trying to reach my router...
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ADSL Line Measurement
Not as detailed as some other routers but this page has some line stats:http://192.168.1.1/setup.cgi?next_file=adsl_driver.htmYou...
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IP Mapping on WAG160N
Yes, this could be done... Open an Internet Explorer browser page on your wired computer(desktop).In the address bar...
- Downloads
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1.
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USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Forums
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Letting Application Through WAG160Nv2 Firewall
I want to control my homes X10 Devices (lights on/off, close garage door, etc) using an iPhone application.This...
-
WAG160Nv2 wireless speed is pathetic!!
So, after I had my WAG160N router since 2 years now.. I finally had a problem with it and I just tried...
-
Computers on network
I fixed it. It was a problem with the AP Isolation switch. was set to disabled but needed to be turned...
-
WAG325N bridging?
You need a wireless bridge. The WAG is a wireless router with integrated modem. Not a bridge.
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