WRT160NL Issue

WRT160NL doesn's seem to allow N-speed connections. My laptop with Intel 4569AGN only connects at 54Mbps at best. It recognizes the router as 802.11n and states that the connection quality is Excellent. I don't believe I could restrict that adapter to only connect at 802.11g speed (at least I have never configured it to do that). So what could be the problem?
The router's wireless configuration is set to Mixed, with everything else being Auto or Default. Security is WPA2-PSK/MAC filtering/SSID not broadcast.
Thanks!
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Found the solution. 4569AGN has a list of known issues (see under Release Notes) and here is one of them that made all the difference:
Operating in 802.11n Mode
Intel recommends using security with your wireless network. The Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN adapter can only achieve transfer rates greater than 54 Mbps on 802.11n connections when using AES security, or no security. You should only use no security when setting up or troubleshooting the network.
To enable AES for Personal Security, select WPA-Personal (AES-CCMP) or WPA2-Personal (AES-CCMP) in the Security Settings pulldown menu. To enable AES for Enterprise Security, select AES-CCMP in the Data Encryption pulldown menu.

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Are you facing the Low connectivity on your other computer also while accessing the internet on PC, Noteboot, IPOD? or you are just facing the problem with your XBOX. Have you tried to mapp the drive on your computer and check if its still working on your computer also? If it works perfectly fine on your PC's then i think you need to check the settings on Conceptronic C54APM access point.

Need help with email transfers of large files WRT160nl

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Wrt160nl Management via HTTPS

Hi ,
I have an issue with new Win8 & IE10.
When I try to access web management interface of my wrt160nl (Firmware Version: 1.00.01 B15) via HTTPS I'm receiving the foolowing message:
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If I click on it another error page appears:
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You can try these steps. I found a workaround that might help you with the issue you are having since users who tried it reported that it worked for them.
Try viewing https://192.168.1.1 in Compatibility View.
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Open IE.
Press ALT+T keys, to launch “Tools” drop down menu.
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WRT160NL - Connection drops, Reboots, USB performance

WRT160NL - Connection drops, Reboots, USB performance
After reading many posts dating back several months regarding internittent connectivty drops, usb performance issues and users having to reboot there routers frequently with the WRT160NL, I was fairly convinced this is a FIRMWARE issue and not a config or hardware problem. Nevertheless after adjusting settings as per Linksys support, replacing my DSL modem, and yes RMA'ing my WRT160NL, I am still having these issues with this device which points definetly is the direction of "FIRWARE".
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All,
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Follow this link to change the storage user password.
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Fixed:
It was NTFS. I upgraded the router with latest firmware today 1.0.03. Had the same issue. I change the HDD partitions on 2 and formatted the disk on FAT32 and everything is OK for now. All of 3TB is accessible and the files are copied and reproduced just fine. The speed of the network also has changed for the better 5Mb/second via WiFi before I had 1,5Mb/second. Had some problems with one of the Access point after the firmware upgrade but fixed later.
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I have a Linksys WRT160NL that is currently connected to 2 Apple AirPort Express 802.11n via WiFi.
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Thanks for the reply Scrooge. I have verified that the Apple Airport Express is 802.11n complaint:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB321LL/A/AirPort-Express-AirTunes?fnode=MTY1NDA0Mg&mco=MTA4NTc4MTE
I have also checked to make sure tha the router is set to Mixed mode:
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Network Name (SSID):     xxxxxxxxx
Channel Width:    Standard - 20MHz Channel
Wide Channel:    N/A
Standard Channel:    2
Security:    WPA2 Personal
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Restart WRT160NL from WebGUI

Is there any way yo restart the WRT160NL from the web interface? I've had several routers before this Linksys and all of them had this option. In the web GUI of the WRT I can't find the way to do it and I have no other solution of unplugging it and plugging again.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Vuela, vuela, V.O.M.I.T.O.N.!!!

I am looking for the same answer... If only we could access the command line... is it possible? I'd issue a 'reboot' command
Meanwhile I gave it a thought and THERE is a way to reboot the router (haven't tested it yet but I think it works): restoring a configuration makes the router reboot after the process is finished. I know it is a bit lame, but more lame is not having that option (smc has it).
You can always give it a try, but I really don't understand why Linksys is not implementing the reboot router option (at least i haven't found it anywhere!!)

WRT160NL Port Forwarding Bug?

I have 2 NAS drives with FTP servers built in. I want to set my WRT160NL to forward single ports to these servers.
In the single port forwarding page, I set:
External port 100, Internal port 21, Both, IP: 192.168.1.10
External port 200, Internal port 21, Both, IP: 192.168.1.20
This should be fine since there are 2 devices, each with their own IP address. But, I get an error message when I try and save "The port range already exists". If i reconfigure one of the devices to use a different internal port then I can save, but I should not have to.
Is this a known bug?

Thanks, I know there are workarounds (I mentioned I could reconfigure one of the NAS servers in my post). That is not what I am after.
As it turns out, if I use the preset "FTP" then I can also use Port 21, so I can set 2 devices, but this is still not the correct solution.
After more research, this appears to be a problem with many other models, why doesn't Cisco/Linksys fix this issue. Seems easy enough to me. This could even be just an issue with the javascript and there is no technical reason why it was blocked.
Message Edited by do on 10-07-2009 01:04 PM
Message Edited by do on 10-07-2009 01:05 PM

Better router than WRT160NL for wireless library?

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Try to upgrade/reflash your router's firmware and reconfigure it...
Go to website linksysbycisco.com/downloads.........insert model no of your router in serach tab......select proper version of your router........download the firmware file......save that file on desktop
Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware on the device : -
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on a computer hard wired to the router...
In the address bar type - 192.168.1.1...Leave the Username blank & in Password use admin in lower case...
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Wait for few seconds until it shows that "Upgrade is successful" After the firmware upgrade, click on "Reboot" and you will be returned back to the same page OR it will say "Page cannot be displayed".
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Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds...Release the reset button...Unplug the power cable from your router, wait for 30 seconds and re-connect the power cable...Now re-configure your router...
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