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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
Support Sections
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
- WRT160N Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting to know WRT160N-HP (HP Bundle Support)
- How to find the model and 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
- 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
- Upgrading the Linksys router’s firmware
- 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
- 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
- WRT160N Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting to know WRT160N-HP (HP Bundle Support)
- How to find the model and 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
- 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
- Upgrading the Linksys router’s firmware
- 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
- 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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WRT610N v2 Not Broadcasting 5 Ghz
You can only listen on the 5 GHz band with a 5 GHz band radio. Both adapters don't have one. You won't see any network on...
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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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Xbox 360 NAT issues solved!!! (WRT160N v3)
Just do as the picture shows below and then assign that ip address to your xbox 360.
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Xbox 360 - open NAT on a WRT160Nv3 HELP!
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on your wired computer(desktop).In the address bar type - 192.168.1.1 and press Enter...Leave...
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Configure Linksys WRT160N WiFi Router with Arris TM502G Telephony...
After wasting my time with many attempts, I FINALLY have it working! It was so simple and quick. It took less than 5 minutes. Do...
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WRT160N: DHCP but manual DNS?
Just bought a WRT160N.Is it possible to set it up to use DHCP but to input manual DNS server info?I'd like to use OpenDNS...
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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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WRT160N / XBox 360 Internet connection solution
If you have been experienceing problems connection an XBox via the wireless, here si the fix for this problem. Log...
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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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what happens if i run out of dchp?
If all 254 IP addresses (192.168.1.1) are handed out on my network, will it stop handing out IPs -or- will it start to hand...
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WRT160N Problems
Normally a firmware downgrade should not crash the router, maybe you have WRT160N v1 or v3 and you tried downgrading the...
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WOL (Wake on LAN (over WAN)) with Linksys WRT610N
I have troubles getting magic packet UDP traffic getting through, due to broadcast incapability. Any one who have a work...
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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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WRT310Nv2 Sporadically pointing domains to different websites...
Just wanted to provide everyone with an update on this. A few months ago I switched my DNS from my ISP over to Google DNS....
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Re: Ports blocked
As your Internet Service Provider is DSL ,You have to convert the modem into the Bridge Mode.After converting the modem...
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Setting up a Static IP on a WRT160N
Well, these static IP settings don't make sense. You can't just set an IP address. WAN IP settings require IP address, subnet...
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Re: WRT160N usb storage connection and windows 7
Click on Start Go to Run and type 192.168.1.1 and hit enter, and it should prompt you for the Username and Password, in...
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Can a WRT160N V3 be used as a wireless access point.
Re 1. Yes, you can use your second WRT and set it up as second access point for your network. First, unplug the second WRT...
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WRT120N &; WRT160N
binky wrote:1: The WRT160N Router's Ethernet Ports are of 10/100Mbps speed, its not an Gigabit Router. If you need a Gigabit...
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laptop and wrt160n
I assume that when you close your laptop, the laptop goes into a "sleep", "suspend" , "hibernate"...
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WRT610N cannot detect harddisk, and no answer from Linksys
I have now had 4 chat sessions with Linksys support. Two times they have ended with a promise that they would get back within...
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Wireless firmware upgrade, fails to complete on router WRT610N
If by mistake I have attempted to upgrade the firmware my router "WRT610N" via my wireless laptop and...
- 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.
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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
07/12/2010
Ver.3.0.03 Build 3
Download
3.31 MB(Firmware)
Release Notes
XP, Vista Setup Wizard
09/10/2009
Ver.(Windows XP/Vista 32 & 64-bit)
Download
74.6 MB(Setup Wizard)
Mac Setup Wizard
09/10/2009
Ver.(MAC OS 10.4 or higher)
Download
3.70 MB(Setup Wizard)
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Download
(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
GPL Code Center
Guides and Information
Firmware
11/15/2010
Ver.2.0.03 Build 9
Download
3.25 MB(Firmware)
Release Notes
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Download
(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Mac Setup Wizard
05/14/2008
Ver.4.9.8101
Download
3.74 MB(Setup Wizard)
XP, Vista Setup Wizard
05/14/2008
Ver.4.9.8101
Download
4.56 MB(Setup Wizard)
GPL Code Center
Guides and Information
Firmware
11/08/2010
Ver.1.02.11
Download
3.15 MB(Firmware)
Release Notes
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
Download
(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Mac Setup Wizard
05/14/2008
Ver.4.9.8101
Download
3.74 MB(Setup Wizard)
XP, Vista Setup Wizard
05/14/2008
Ver.4.9.8101
Download
4.56 MB(Setup Wizard)
GPL Code Center
Guides and Information
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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...
-
WRT610N v2 Not Broadcasting 5 Ghz
You can only listen on the 5 GHz band with a 5 GHz band radio. Both adapters don't have one. You won't...
-
WAP54GX connection problems. Help!
On a modem setup, you'd normally connect a router instead of an access point (WAP54GX). If you're planning...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.
