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Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router (WRT160N)
• Great for larger homes with many users
• Fast Wireless-N connectivity frees you to do more around your home
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Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- List of common issues with Linksys wireless-N routers
- WRT160N Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting to know WRT160N-HP (HP Bundle Support)
- Finding the model number and the serial number of your Linksys device
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting up a Linksys router with Cable Internet service
- Setting up a Linksys router for DSL Internet connection
- Setting up a router with a Static IP account
- Changing the LAN IP of a Linksys router to Work with a DSL Modem
- Verifying the maximum wireless network connection speed
- Setting up WEP, WPA or WPA2 personal wireless security on a Linksys wireless router
- Changing the wireless network password of your Linksys router
- Resetting the router to factory defaults and changing the router’s password
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting your iPhone® to your Linksys wireless router
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting iPad® to a wireless network with the SSID broadcast disabled
- Troubleshooting iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity on a Linksys router
- Removing a network from the preferred network list on your iPad®
- Connecting your Android tablet to your wireless network
- Connecting your Android smartphone to your wireless network
- Checking the router's wireless settings using an Android tablet
- Connecting your Android tablet to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Checking the wireless settings on a Linksys router
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting devices to a Linksys router using an Ethernet cable
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys router
- Configuring PS3™ to connect wirelessly to a Linksys router
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Getting poor or no signal from a wireless router
- Top causes of dropping wireless connection on a Linksys router
- Troubleshooting tips in wirelessly connecting to a Linksys router
- Blinking Power or Diag LED on a router
- Upgrading the Linksys router’s firmware
- Accessing the router’s web-based setup page
- Encountering difficulties accessing the router's web-based setup page
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys router to another router
- Setting up Port Range Forwarding for routers and gateways
- Resolving NAT type issues with gaming consoles through a Linksys router
- Product Information
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- List of common issues with Linksys wireless-N routers
- WRT160N Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting to know WRT160N-HP (HP Bundle Support)
- Finding the model number and the serial number of your Linksys device
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting up a Linksys router with Cable Internet service
- Setting up a Linksys router for DSL Internet connection
- Setting up a router with a Static IP account
- Changing the LAN IP of a Linksys router to Work with a DSL Modem
- Verifying the maximum wireless network connection speed
- Setting up WEP, WPA or WPA2 personal wireless security on a Linksys wireless router
- Changing the wireless network password of your Linksys router
- Resetting the router to factory defaults and changing the router’s password
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting your iPhone® to your Linksys wireless router
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting iPad® to a wireless network with the SSID broadcast disabled
- Troubleshooting iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity on a Linksys router
- Removing a network from the preferred network list on your iPad®
- Connecting your Android tablet to your wireless network
- Connecting your Android smartphone to your wireless network
- Checking the router's wireless settings using an Android tablet
- Connecting your Android tablet to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Checking the wireless settings on a Linksys router
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting devices to a Linksys router using an Ethernet cable
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys router
- Configuring PS3™ to connect wirelessly to a Linksys router
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Getting poor or no signal from a wireless router
- Top causes of dropping wireless connection on a Linksys router
- Troubleshooting tips in wirelessly connecting to a Linksys router
- Blinking Power or Diag LED on a router
- Upgrading the Linksys router’s firmware
- Accessing the Router’s Web-Based Setup Page Using a Macintosh Computer
- Encountering difficulties accessing the router's web-based setup page
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys router to another router
- Setting up Port Range Forwarding for routers and gateways
- Resolving NAT type issues with gaming consoles through a Linksys router
- Forums
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WRT160N v3 slow when multiple users online
Technically, this is how it's supposed to be. Remember that the router is a device used to allow multiple computers to SHARE...
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WRT160N V3 Will not reboot after IP Address Change
Hi AdminDad and welcome to the forums! By default, the page won't return because you already disabled the DHCP server...
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NAT and DMZ Issue WRT160N
I have a v.1 router w/firmware 1.2.11. Just thought I'd share how I got my NAT opened. I was having the...
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NAT and DMZ Issue WRT160N
You can try the steps below: Access the page of your routerClick Admin Tab, disable UpNP. Click Applications and...
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WRT160N - Slow wireless connection
On your Router setup page, under the wireless tab below change the "Channel Width" and "Channel" to...
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Connecting and external hard drive to the WRT160N?
How do i do it. Can't quite figure it out. When i go to the routers page under storage its there, but what do i need to...
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Re: Connecting USB Hub with Multiple Hard Drives to Wireless ...
No, On Linksys WRT610N you can use only one USB drive and one hard drive...However on NAS200 you can use two USB drive and...
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wrt160n v2 failed firmware upgrade
I had the exact same issue with mine. I do not know if it was because I tried updating the firmware wirelessly or not. But...
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Fatal Security Flaw in WRT54GS?
It's not security flaw. It's an old router beginning to loose it's memory. If some parts of the configuration get corrupted...
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How to change internet providers
If you are changing the internet service provider from DSL to Cable then in that case you need to uninstall the existing...
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Relocated wireless wrt54gs from uk to australia
Again: it's not the WRT fault. The MAC address is the hardware address of the wireless in the WRT. That's not wrong. That's...
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WRT32ON Wireless - and iPad WiFi setup
Check SSID and and the encryption key from the Router setup page.... Then follow the following steps to connect the iPad2...Turn...
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E4200 causing DynDNS Abuse
Well after spending a good half hour arguing with a first level tech and then holding for another 20-30 min, I finally got...
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Setting up Wireless Security/access for a WRT54GL?
Hello. Yes, it's under that tab. Basically, you just need to set up your own WPA/WPA2 personal key. Go to Wireless >...
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Suggestion for Configuring a Tightly Secured Router including Wireless...
1. Disabling the SSID broadcast is useless. Any driveby will still immediately detect the access point because it has to...
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Extending same network in 2 different rooms using 2 wireless linksys...
Wire a computer to the WRT120N. Open the web interface at http://192.168.1.1/ 1. On the main Setup page change the LAN...
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The site says: level_15_access
Please verify the computer is connected to the router only and you are using 192.168.1.1 ( not 198.162.1.1) for the IP....
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Nintendo DS, Wii and WRT160N v2
I did all of the above and it did not help. I called Nintendo Technical support and this was the solution: It...
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Rotuer Security Question
Hello. Click here to see the differences between security modes. WPA2 Personal + wireless MAC filter should be good ...
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How to block facebook on WRT610N ?
Try using Website Blocking by URL Address or Website Blocking by Keyword under access restriction tab.
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Can't connect to NOAA.gov, but OK on every other site...WRT54Gv6
Faulty COMCAST DNS server.... COMCAST got it fixed!!! I could not get an intelligent tech support person to escalate NOAA’s...
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WRT160N OPEN NAT for PS3 and 360--Problem Solved
I had major issues when I did a full PC recovery in trying to get the OPEN NAT type that I had previously back on my...
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Firefox cannot access WRT120N setup, but IE can?
Huzzah! A workaround has been found! I think the devs who made NoScript are also going to include it in the next update,...
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Problem Setting-up Port Forwarding with Two Routers.
If you set it up like I have suggested you only have a single LAN which will use in your case 192.168.15.* addresses. Thus...
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WRT54G2 v1 router bricked
Sorry! Totally my fault! Wrong buffer pasted... ;-(. I apologize.... Let's try this again. http://www.lanc...
- 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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11/15/2010
Ver.2.0.03 Build 9
Download 3.25 MB
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Firmware Upgrade Instructions
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Mac Setup Wizard
05/14/2008
Ver.4.9.8101
Download 3.74 MB
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XP, Vista Setup Wizard
05/14/2008
Ver.4.9.8101
Download 4.56 MB
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Firmware
11/08/2010
Ver.1.02.11
Download 3.15 MB
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Firmware Upgrade Instructions
(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Mac Setup Wizard
05/14/2008
Ver.4.9.8101
Download 3.74 MB
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XP, Vista Setup Wizard
05/14/2008
Ver.4.9.8101
Download 4.56 MB
(Setup Wizard)
GPL Code Center
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WRT160N v3 slow when multiple users online
Technically, this is how it's supposed to be. Remember that the router is a device used to allow multiple...
-
WRT160N V3 Will not reboot after IP Address Change
Hi AdminDad and welcome to the forums! By default, the page won't return because you already disabled...
-
NAT and DMZ Issue WRT160N
I have a v.1 router w/firmware 1.2.11. Just thought I'd share how I got my NAT opened. ...
-
NAT and DMZ Issue WRT160N
You can try the steps below: Access the page of your routerClick Admin Tab, disable UpNP. Click...
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