Linksys WRT150N Network Router User Manual


 
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-N Home Router
Overview
Wireless-N Home Router
Wireless MAC Filter. Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices
transmitting within your network’s radius.
Advanced Wireless Settings. For advanced users, you can alter data transmission settings on this screen.
Security
Firewall. You can enable or disable the Router’s firewall, as well as various filters.
VPN Passthrough. To enable or disable IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this screen.
Access Restrictions
Internet Access Policy. Create policies to control Internet access for your local network users.
Applications & Gaming
Single Port Forwarding. This allows you to do port mapping and forwarding for a single service port.
Port Range Forwarding. Set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network.
Port Range Triggering. Configure the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers.
DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services.
QoS. Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic.
Administration
Management. On this screen, alter the Router’s password, access privileges, and UPnP settings. You can also
use this screen to back up and restore the Router’s configuration file.
Log. If you want to view activity logs, click this tab.
Diagnostics. If you want to run a ping or traceroute test, then use this screen.
Factory Defaults. If you want to restore the Router’s factory defaults, then use this screen.
Firmware Upgrade. Click this tab if you want to upgrade the Router’s firmware.