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Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router (WRT160N-HP)
Get Connected--to the Internet and each other. Surf, store, stream and share. A Linksys by Cisco device is an essential part of your home network.
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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
- Getting to know WRT160N-HP (HP Bundle Support)
- WRT160N v.3-HP (HP Bundle Support) Quick Setup
- Setting-Up a Linksys by Cisco Router with Cable Internet Service
- Setting-Up a Router with DSL Internet Service
- Setting-Up a Router with a Static IP Account
- Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Linksys by Cisco Router
- Checking the Router’s IP Address when Using Windows Vista
- Checking the Computer's Connection to the Internet when Using Windows Vista
- Checking the Computer's Connection with the Router when Using Windows Vista
- Connecting a Wireless Computer to go Online Using a Router on Windows Vista
- Getting Poor Signal or No Signal
- Connecting to a Wireless Network with SSID Broadcast Disabled when Using Windows Vista & Windows 7
- Disabling the Computer's Firewall Using Windows Vista
- Renewing a Computer's IP Address Using Windows Vista
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys Router to Another Linksys Router
- Getting to know WRT160N-HP (HP Bundle Support)
- WRT160N v.3-HP (HP Bundle Support) Quick Setup
- Setting-Up a Linksys by Cisco Router with Cable Internet Service
- Setting-Up a Router with DSL Internet Service
- Setting-Up a Router with a Static IP Account
- Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Linksys by Cisco Router
- Checking the Computer's Connection to the Internet
- Checking the Computer's Connection with the Router
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys Router to Another Linksys Router
- Getting Poor Signal or No Signal
- Setup Port Range Forwarding for Routers and Gateways
- Checking the Wireless Settings on a Linksys Router
- Connecting to a Linksys Router with SSID Broadcast Disabled
- Changing the Linksys Router's Password
- Encountering Difficulties Accessing Some Websites when Connected to a Router
- Getting to know WRT160N-HP (HP Bundle Support)
- WRT160N v.3-HP (HP Bundle Support) Quick Setup
- Setting-Up a Router with a Static IP Account
- Setting-Up a Linksys by Cisco Router with Cable Internet Service
- Setting-Up a Router with DSL Internet Service
- Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Linksys by Cisco Router
- Checking the Computer's Connection to the Internet
- Checking the Computer's Connection with the Router
- Assigning a Static IP Address on a Wireless Mac
- Getting Poor Signal or No Signal
- Disabling Mac's Built-in Firewall
- Resetting the Linksys Router to Factory Default
- Accessing the Router’s Web-Based Setup Page Using Mac
- Checking the Mac's Connection to the Router
- Checking the Mac OS version
- 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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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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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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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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WRT54GS, ADSL2MUE and PPPOE
Hi all. Apologies if this has been answered before, but I've searched around and couldn't find any solution. Even the Linksys...
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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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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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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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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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WPA2 security vs. WPA2/WPA mixed mode
WPA2 is the next generation of Wi-Fi security. It is the Wi-Fi Alliance's interoperable implementation of the ratified IEEE...
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wpa2 security vs. wpa2/wpa mixed mode
What's the advantage of using the "wpa2/wpa mixed mode" security setting vs. wpa2? Is the mixed mode setting as...
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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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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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WRT110 is blocking one website
Thanks for the reply, sabretooth, but I actually found a solution - I cloned my MAC address in the router setup, then unplugged...
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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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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,...
- 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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Downloads
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Firmware
03/31/2009
Ver.3.0.00 (build 012)
Download
3.01 MB(Firmware)
GPL Code Center
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Forums
-
E4200 causing DynDNS Abuse
Well after spending a good half hour arguing with a first level tech and then holding for another 20-30...
-
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...
-
Connecting to Wireless Network
Hey, I've been having a ton of problems with fixing my connection with my wireless network. A few...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.
FAQs
- Getting to know WRT160N-HP (HP Bundle Support)
- WRT160N v.3-HP (HP Bundle Support) Quick Setup
- Setting-Up a Linksys by Cisco Router with Cable Internet Service
- Setting-Up a Router with DSL Internet Service
- Setting-Up a Router with a Static IP Account
- Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Linksys by Cisco Router
- Checking the Router’s IP Address when Using Windows Vista
- Checking the Computer's Connection to the Internet when Using Windows Vista
- Getting to know WRT160N-HP (HP Bundle Support)
- WRT160N v.3-HP (HP Bundle Support) Quick Setup
- Setting-Up a Linksys by Cisco Router with Cable Internet Service
- Setting-Up a Router with DSL Internet Service
- Setting-Up a Router with a Static IP Account
- Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Linksys by Cisco Router
- Checking the Computer's Connection to the Internet
- Checking the Computer's Connection with the Router
- Getting to know WRT160N-HP (HP Bundle Support)
- WRT160N v.3-HP (HP Bundle Support) Quick Setup
- Setting-Up a Router with a Static IP Account
- Setting-Up a Linksys by Cisco Router with Cable Internet Service
- Setting-Up a Router with DSL Internet Service
- Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Linksys by Cisco Router
- Checking the Computer's Connection to the Internet
- Checking the Computer's Connection with the Router
