Linksys WRT300N FAQs

What is the Linksys WRT300N?
Is it a 4-Port Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) Broadband Router. It has 3 antennas for wireless connectivity of up to 4X the range and 12X the speed over Wireless-G (802.11G) wireless networks.

What is the IP Address, Username and Password to log in to the WRT300N?
IP Address: 192.168.1.1
Username: none
Password: admin

How can I reset the Linksys WRT300N to factory defaults?
Hold the Reset button on the Linksys WRT300N for about 30 seconds.

What is the Warranty period length of the Linksys WRT300N?
3 year limited warranty

What Antenna Connector type can be attached to the Linksys WRT300N?
The three antennas cannot be replaced. They are fixed to the unit.

What is the Reserved button for on top of the router?
Currently, the Reserved button has no functionality. It may be used for future expansion.

The 802.11n specification is still a DRAFT — do I have to replace my Linksys WRT300N when the standard is final?

There are no guarantees at this time. The Linksys WRT300N may or may not be upgradeable to the final 802.11n specs.

What is DHCP Reservation?

DHCP Reservation is a feature that remember a client’s MAC address and always assigns the same IP address to that client. This is known as “Static DHCP” in other Linksys routers.

What levels and types of wireless security does the Linksys WRT300N support?
The Linksys WRT300N supports 64 and 128Bit WEP, WPA, WPA2. The router also supports wireless MAC filtering.

The 802.11n spec (version 1.0) calls for the use of AES encryption ONLY. So does that mean I can’t use WEP or WPA-TKIP encryption when I connect my Linksys WPC300N to my Linksys WRT300N?

You can use WEP or WPA-TKIP, but the Linksys WPC300N will only communicate with the Linksys WRT300N at regular 802.11g speeds. If you want to use wireless security, you can only use WPA-AES or WPA2-AES to get the full 802.11n (version 1.0) speeds.

What LEDs does the Linksys WRT300N have?

Power, Ethernet 1-4, Wireless, Internet, and Security.

What color are the LEDs and what do the colors mean?
Power - Green: Lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on.
Ethernet 1-4 - Green: Lights up when the Router is connected to a device through the corresponding port. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over that port.
Internet - Green: Lights up when there is a connection through the Internet port.
Wireless - Green: Lights up when there is a wireless connection. If flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network.
Security - Green: Lights up when wireless security is enabled.

Are you able to Backup and Restore settings on the Linksys WRT300N?
Yes

How do I upgrade the Firmware on the Linksys WRT300N?

192.168.1.1 -> Administration tab -> Firmware Upgrade sub-tab. Click “Browse” and browse to the firmware upgrade file on your computer. Click “Start to Upgrade”. Do not reset or power cycle unit while it is upgrading.

What internet connection types does the Linksys WRT300N support?

Automatic IP Configuration - DHCP, PPPoE, Static IP, Telstra Cable, L2TP, and PPTP.

What kind of speed would I get with the Linksys WRT300N and a wireless adapter that supports SRX technology?
An SRX wireless adapter will ONLY operate at regular 802.11g speeds.

What is Radio Band, Standard and Wide?

The Radio Band has you 2 options:

1. Standard - 20MHz channel = used by all B/G/N devices.

2. Wide - 40MHz channel = Wireless-N can use two channels: a primary (Wide Channel) and a secondary(Standard Channel). This will improve Wireless-N performance.

Is the Linksys WRT300N SES capable?

No, the router has no hardware or software SES push button.

What DDNS providers does the Linksys WRT300N support?
DynDNS.org and TZO.com

Linksys WPC300N FAQs

What advantage do I get from using Wireless-N over using Wireless-G?
4X the range and 12X the speed over Wireless-G (802.11G) wireless networks.

What is the Warranty period length of the Linksys WPC300N?
The warranty period is 3 years.

What OS does the Linksys WPC300N work with?
Windows 2000 or Windows XP w/ SP1 & above.

What LEDs does the Linksys WPC300N have?
Power - Green: Lights up when the adapter is powered on.
Link/Act - Green: Lights up when the adapter has an active connection.

What types of security does the Linksys WPC300N support?
64/128 WEP, WPA, WPA2, PSK+RADIUS, PSK2+RADIUS, and RADIUS

Will the Linksys WPC300N work with SRX Access Points/Routers?
Yes, but it will ONLY operate at standard 802.11g speed (54 Mbps)

Will the WPC300N work with Wireless-N routers from other vendors (D-Link, Belkin, etc.)?
There is no guarantee that the Linksys WPC300N will operate at Wireless-N speeds with other manufacturer routers.

The 802.11n spec (version 1.0) only calls for the use of AES encryption. So does that mean I can’t use WEP or WPA-TKIP encryption when I connect my Linksys WPC300N to my Linksys WRT300N?
You can use WEP or WPA-TKIP, but the Linksys WPC300N will only communicate with the Linksys WRT300N at regular 802.11g speeds. If you want to use wireless security, you can only use WPA-AES or WPA2-AES to get the full 802.11n (version 1.0) speeds.

Do I have to use the WLAN to get the full speed?
No, you can use XP’s built-in Wireless Zero Config utility.

Where is the Site Survey tab in the WLAN monitor?
It is now called the “Connect” tab.

What is Radio Band, Standard and Wide?
The Radio Band has you 2 options:
1. Standard - 20MHz channel = used by all B/G/N devices.
2. Wide - 40MHz channel = Wireless-N can use two channels: a primary (Wide Channel) and a secondary(Standard Channel). This will improve Wireless-N performance.

I use to have a WPC54G and upgraded to the WPC300N. I installed the latest software for the Linksys WPC300N, but the Wireless Network Monitor is saying the card is inactive even though the drivers are installed. What could be the problem?

Make sure you uninstall the Linksys monitor software for the Linksys WPC54G and also Funk Odyssey software.