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Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router (WRT610N)
• Two bands of Wireless-N for high-performance entertainment
• Storage Link provides USB connectivity for hard drives
• Media Optimized Networking technology provides smoother streaming of high-definition video, music or gaming
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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 Wi-Fi and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- US-CERT - Buffer overflow in libUPnP
- WRT610N Frequently Asked Questions
- List of Compatible HD and USB disk for WRT610Nv2
- Finding the model and the serial number of your Linksys device
- Compatible USB storage file system for routers with Storage Link
- 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
- Checking the wireless connection speed of your computer
- 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
- Manually configuring the wireless network of your Linksys Dual-Band router
- Differentiating the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands
- Personalizing and connecting to the 5 GHz wireless band on a Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting your iPhone® to your wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Basic troubleshooting tips for iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity to 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 Linksys Wi-Fi Router’s wireless settings using an Android™ tablet
- Connecting your Android™ tablet to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Checking the Linksys router’s wireless settings
- 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
- Wirelessly connecting your PlayStation®3 to the Internet
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Setting up the Storage feature on a Linksys router with USB storage
- Encountering Difficulty Finding the Storage Link in Network Neighborhood
- Accessing a USB storage device connected to router with storage link
- 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 or Connecting a Linksys router to another router
- Setting up port range forwarding on Linksys wireless-N 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 Wi-Fi and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- US-CERT - Buffer overflow in libUPnP
- WRT610N Frequently Asked Questions
- Finding the model 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
- Checking the wireless connection speed of your computer
- 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
- Manually configuring the wireless network of your Linksys Dual-Band router
- Differentiating the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands
- Personalizing and connecting to the 5 GHz wireless band on a Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting your iPhone® to your wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Basic troubleshooting tips for iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity to 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 Linksys Wi-Fi Router’s wireless settings using an Android™ tablet
- Connecting your Android™ tablet to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Checking the Linksys router’s wireless settings
- 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
- Wirelessly connecting your PlayStation®3 to the Internet
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Setting up the Storage feature on a Linksys router with USB storage
- Encountering Difficulty Finding the Storage Link in Network Neighborhood
- Accessing a USB storage device connected to router with storage link
- 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 Mac® computer
- Encountering difficulties accessing the router's web-based setup page
- Cascading or Connecting a Linksys router to another router
- Setting up port range forwarding on Linksys wireless-N routers and gateways
- Resolving NAT type issues with gaming consoles through a Linksys router
- Forums
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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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WAP54GX connection problems. Help!
On a modem setup, you'd normally connect a router instead of an access point (WAP54GX). If you're planning on connecting...
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How to set beacon interval and dtim interval settings?
It actually depends. If you play online gaming using your PC/ console wired to your router, then tweaking the MTU settings...
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Connecting to Wireless Network
Hey, I've been having a ton of problems with fixing my connection with my wireless network. A few months ago, I lost...
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WRT160N v2 Xbox Live Strict Nat and Need Open Nat.
Uncheck all options under Port Triggering and try Port Range Forwarding... Port Range Forwarding - Application...
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WRT610N & WVC54G
Port forwarding is only required when you need to view the Camera from a remote place...If you just want to view your camera...
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Intermittent Connection After Upgrading
After every firmware upgrade you must hard reset the router and reconfigure it. Press and hold the reset button for...
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IIssue with Nat type 3 on PS3
*THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN SOLVED* I solved this issue after it seemed like I tryed everything but nothing worked....
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WRT610N Media server not serving up large, MKV files
it's probably a compatibility issue with running mkv files through the media server. try running small mkv files (like those...
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Arabian Time Zone
The time zone can handle +12 and -12 hours. Just set it to your GMT hours and forget the country.
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WRT610N and compatible usb drives
OK, I've finally got a working USB storage system with a hard drive that goes to sleep. Looks like there is...
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SPA2101 and WRT610N
Hi all, Before getting my VoIP all was working fine with my Linksys WRT610. I have NAT and port forwarding setup...
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WRT610N Wired to WRT54G Wireless to Wireless Bridge using 2nd...
But if you only use the stock firmware you can only cascade the routers wired because it doesn't have bridging capability....
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Disable SSID broadcast
The router always sends out a beacon, with or without SSID. Your AP is immediately located.The SSID is always sent unencrypted...
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2nd Wireless Router Security Settings
1. wireless MAC filtering is useless anyway. Don't set it up. It's only causing problems to you. (You would have to set...
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Linksys router blocked website?
I hope this is not redundant but I like a little more explanation for us newbies. So after it worked I decided to post the...
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WRT610N Storage Link Problem
I have 3 computers connected to my 610N router. I have version 1.0 of the hardware with the latest firmware. ...
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E3000 Bricked 3 Times in a Row!!!!- UNBRICKED E3000
Update. After looking through the internet and trying several different "tricks" to unbrick my E3000 I almost...
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Advantage of cloning the MAC Address
There is no "advantage" of cloning the MAC address. The only advantage would be to have internet or not.In many...
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Can the WRT610N handle G & N bands simultaneously?
I"ve got a WRT610N router, which is a duel band router. Can it handle 802.11g and 802.11n protocols simultaneously?...
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I Pushed The Reset Button
Connect your computer directly to the router. Follow the procedure below. For DSL connection, here's the procedure.For...
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Not Fully Loaded Configuration Screen of a WRT54G v5 WIFI Router
Download the Setup wizard from here also download the firmware for WRT54 v5. Follow these steps to upgrade the...
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WRH54G slow wireless file transfer
Fast ethernet has a theoretical maximum of 100 Mbps. In reality you'll usually see about 90 Mbps. If you can get 95 Mbps...
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No Wireless Internet Connection Via Laptop
When you Hardwired you computer to the Router are you able to going online? If yes, then i think you need to change the...
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WRT610N incompatible with Bonjour
It may interest some of you here to know that I had the same problem with a WRT610N Version 1.0 running 1.00.03.15. I...
- 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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Firmware
09/13/2010
Ver.2.00.01.15
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7.60 MB(Firmware)
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(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Mac Setup Wizard
10/13/2009
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3.82 MB(Setup Wizard)
XP, Vista Setup Wizard
10/13/2009
Download
88.2 MB(Setup Wizard)
Firmware
07/28/2009
Ver.1.00.03.15
Download
7.22 MB(Firmware)
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Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Download
(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Mac Setup Wizard
10/13/2009
Download
3.52 MB(Setup Wizard)
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Forums
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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...
-
WAP54GX connection problems. Help!
On a modem setup, you'd normally connect a router instead of an access point (WAP54GX). If you're planning...
-
How to set beacon interval and dtim interval settings?
It actually depends. If you play online gaming using your PC/ console wired to your router, then tweaking...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.





