Linksys E-Series Routers
User Guide
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Product overview
Features
Product overview
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802 11n wireless technology, your router offers maximum
speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home
theater performance Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game
consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates
for an unrivaled experience
E1200/E1500
SpeedBoost
Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater
distances throughout your home (E1500 only; not on E1200)
State-of-the-art security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption
An SPI firewall helps keep your network protected
Benefits of Fast Ethernet
Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between
computers and servers
Home network ready
Connect computers, printers, and more to your wireless network and the
Internet QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and
performance so you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable gaming
Package contents
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
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Network (Ethernet) cable
Easy to manage
AC power adapter
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
Separate guest network
Create a separate, secure, password-protected network for guests
Parental controls
Limit access time and websites with parental controls
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Port activity indicator
Back view
Green network activity indicator
Power port
Network and Internet port
Ethernet ports
Internet port
Power indicator
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Green activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, stays on when a cable
connects the port to another Ethernet port On the Internet port, stays
on while connected to a modem On both port types, it flashes while
transferring data
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
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Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network
Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem
Bottom view
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
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Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection Flashes slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error
Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router
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Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility For
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Product overview
Features
E2500
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802 11n wireless technology, your router offers maximum
speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home
theater performance Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game
consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates
for an unrivaled experience
The power of dual band
Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2 4 and 5
GHz) The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize
throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and
wireless gaming
State-of-the-art security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption
An SPI firewall helps keep your network protected
Benefits of Fast Ethernet
Package contents
Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between
computers and servers
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
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Network (Ethernet) cable
Network ready
AC power adapter
Connect computers, printers, scanners, and more to your wireless network and
the Internet QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and
performance so you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable VoIP
Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
Easy to manage
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Create a separate, secure, password-protected network for guests
Parental controls
Limit access time and websites with parental controls
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Product overview
Port activity indicator
Back view
Green network activity indicator
Power port
Network and Internet port
Internet port
Power indicator
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Green activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, stays on when a cable
connects the port to another Ethernet port On the Internet port, stays
on while connected to a modem On both port types, it flashes while
transferring data
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
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Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network
Bottom view
Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
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Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection Flashes slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error
Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router
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Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility For
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Product overview
The power of dual band
E3200
Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2 4 and 5
GHz) The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize
throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and
wireless gaming
SpeedBoost
Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater
distances throughout your home
State-of-the-art security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption
An SPI firewall helps keep your network protected
Benefits of gigabit
Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing (up to
10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Gigabit-enabled devices like
computers and servers
Built-in USB port
Package contents
The USB storage port lets you add an external USB drive to your network and
share files at home or over the Internet
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
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Network (Ethernet) cable
Home theater ready
AC power adapter
Bring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting
computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to
your wireless network and the Internet Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS
traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so
you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable
gaming and VoIP
Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
Features
Wireless-N technology
Easy to manage
Built with leading 802 11n wireless technology, your router offers maximum
speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home
theater performance Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game
consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Parental controls
Create a separate, secure, password-protected network for guests
Limit access time and websites with parental controls
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Product overview
Port activity indicators
Back view
Yellow network
activity indicator
Green network
activity indicator
Network or Internet port
Power port
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•
Green network activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a
cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port On the Internet
port, turns on while connected to a modem
USB port
Internet port
Power indicator
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Yellow activity indicator—Flashes to indicate network activity over
that port
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USB port—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port For more information,
Bottom view
Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network
Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
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•
Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection Flashes slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error
Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port
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Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
CAUTION
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility For
Use only the adapter that came with your router
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Product overview
The power of dual band
E4200
Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2 4 and 5
GHz) The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize
throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and
wireless gaming
SpeedBoost
Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater
distances throughout your home
State-of-the-art security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption
An SPI firewall helps keep your network protected
Benefits of gigabit
Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing (up to
10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Gigabit-enabled devices like
computers and servers
Built-in USB port and UPnP media server
Package contents
The USB storage port lets you add an external USB drive to your network and
share files at home or over the Internet It also features a built-in UPnP AV
media server for seamless streaming of your video and media files to an Xbox
360, PS3, or other UPnP-compatible device
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
•
•
•
Network (Ethernet) cable
AC power adapter
Home theater ready
Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
Bring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting
computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to
your wireless network and the Internet Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS
traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so
you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable
gaming and VoIP
Features
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802 11n wireless technology, your router offers maximum
speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home
theater performance Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game
consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates
for an unrivaled experience
Quick to install
Cisco Connect software helps you easily set up your router
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Easy to manage
Back view
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Create a separate, secure, password-protected network for guests.
Parental controls
Ethernet ports
Internet port
Power port
Limit access time and websites with parental controls.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Reset button
USB port
Top view
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Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network.
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Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup”on page 37.
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USB port—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. For more information,
Indicator light
Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For
•
Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Pulses slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
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Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CaUtIon
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
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Port activity indicators
Yellow network
activity indicator
Green network
activity indicator
Network or Internet port
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•
Green network activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a
cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port On the Internet
port, turns on while connected to a modem
Yellow network activity indicator—Flashes to indicate network activity
over that port
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Setting Up: Basics
Setting Up: Basics
2. Make sure that your modem is working Your ISP can help you set up your
How to create a home network
modem and verify that it’s working correctly
4. To connect a computer or other network device to the network, see
What is a network?
A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each other A
home network can also include Internet access, which requires a router like
this one
Where to find more help
A typical home network may include multiple computers, a printer, a modem,
and a router A large home network may also have a switch, additional routers,
access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game
consoles, and web cameras
In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations:
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Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical
support, live chat, forums)
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Modem—Connects a computer or a router to your ISP (Internet Service
Provider)
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Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices)
Cisco Connect help (run Cisco Connect, then click Learn More where
available)
Router—Connects your wireless and wired network devices to each
other and to the modem (and to your ISP)
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Browser-based utility context-sensitive help (open the utility, then click
Switch—Allows you to connect several wired network devices to your
home network Your router has a built-in network switch (the Ethernet
ports) If you have more wired network devices than available Ethernet
ports on your router, you will need an additional switch to consolidate
the wired connections
Help in the right-side column )
How to set up your router
The easiest and fastest way to set up your router is to run the Cisco Connect
setup software You can find Cisco Connect on the CD that came with your
Cisco Connect shows you how to connect your router to your home network,
How to set up a home network
1. Purchase the proper equipment For a network that includes Internet
access, you’ll need:
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Computers with an Ethernet port or wireless networking capabilities
A modem for connecting to your ISP (typically supplied by your ISP)
A router to connect your computers with each other and to the modem
If you are an advanced user, you can set up your router manually using the
Internet service to your home, provided by an ISP (Internet Service
Provider)
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Setting Up: Basics
To start Cisco Connect on a Windows computer:
How to start Cisco Connect
1. Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect The Cisco Connect
When you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router’s setup software) is
automatically installed onto your computer You can then use Cisco Connect
to easily manage your router To install Cisco Connect on another computer
main menu opens
NOTES:
To start Cisco Connect on a Mac OS X computer:
Your Cisco Connect CD works with only this router model
1. Open the Applications folder, then double-click the Cisco Connect
icon The Cisco Connect main menu opens
If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from
To start Cisco Connect for the first time:
1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive
2. Click Set up your Linksys Router
If you do not see this:
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For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive
and the Setup icon
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For Mac, double-click the CD icon on your desktop, then double-click
the Setup icon
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup When
setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto your hard
drive
After your router has been set up and Cisco Connect has been installed, you
can use Cisco Connect to easily manage many of your router’s settings
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Setting Up: Basics
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If possible, upgrade wireless network interfaces (such as wireless
network cards in computers) from older wireless standards to 802 11n If
a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance
of the entire wireless network may be slower
How to install Cisco Connect on another computer
Although Cisco Connect is installed onto your computer when you run the
setup CD, you may want to manage your router from a different computer on
your network
CAUTION
How to test your Internet connection
speed
After your router has been set up, do not run the setup CD to install
Cisco Connect to another computer If you run the setup CD again,
you will be prompted to enter the router’s network name (SSID)
and password
To test your Internet connection speed:
1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings The Router
To install Cisco Connect onto another computer:
settings screen opens
When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the computer’s
hard drive
How to improve your wireless connection
speed
Follow these tips to improve your network’s wireless connection speed:
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Make sure that your router is in a good location
For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of your
home, and near the ceiling, if possible
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Avoid placing the router on or near metal objects (such as file cabinets
and metal furniture), reflective surfaces (such as glass or mirrors), or
masonry walls
2. Click Launch Test under Internet Speed The Internet speed test screen
opens
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the test
Any obstruction can weaken the wireless signal (even non-metallic
objects), so the fewer obstructions between the router and the wireless
device, the better
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Place the router in a location away from other electronics, motors, and
fluorescent lighting
Many environmental variables can affect the router’s performance, so if
your wireless signal is weak, place the router in several locations and test
the signal strength to determine the ideal position
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Setting Up: Basics
2. Click Computer
How to connect devices to your network
How to connect a computer to your network
You can connect a computer to your network using an Easy Setup Key (the
easiest way) or manually
How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key
To use an Easy Setup Key, you first need to create one using any available USB
drive After it has been created, you can use the same key to connect several
computers to your network
TIP
The Easy Setup Key stores network information (name, password,
security type, and security key) so you don’t have to remember
them
3. Select No, I don’t have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next
4. Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your computer This USB
drive will be your new Easy Setup Key
Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the
router’s settings and a copy of Cisco Connect to it
To create an Easy Setup Key:
1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices
The Computers and other devices screen opens
5. When the files have finished copying, remove the Easy Setup Key from
your computer You can now use it to install Cisco Connect onto other
computers and to connect them to the network
6. Click Close
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Setting Up: Basics
To use your Easy Setup Key to connect a computer to your network:
To manually connect a computer to your network:
1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices.
1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices.
The Computers and other devices screen opens
The Computers and other devices screen opens
2. Click Computer
2. Click Computer
3. Select Yes, I have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next The Connecting
3. Select I want to connect manually using my wireless settings, then
another computer screen opens
click Next A screen opens that displays network information
4. Insert the Easy Setup Key into an available USB port on the computer that
you want to connect to the network The Connecting another computer
screen opens
4. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type
information, or click Print these settings if you have a printer attached
5. At the computer you want to connect, enter the network information
If you do not see this, use Windows Explorer or Finder to view the Easy
into your wireless manager
Setup Key files, then double-click Connect
6. After that computer connects to your network, return to the computer
running Cisco Connect, then click Next
5. Click Connect to your router, then follow the on-screen instructions
6. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next
7. Enter a name for the newly connected computer, then click Finish
7. Click Connect to your Linksys router, then follow the on-screen
instructions
8. When you are prompted to enter a name for the newly connected
How to connect a computer manually
computer, enter the name, then click Finish
To connect a computer without using an Easy Setup Key, you will need to print
or take note of some information
IMPORTANT
When you manually connect a computer to the network, the
computer will not have Cisco Connect installed on it
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6. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next The
How to connect a printer
Name your printer screen opens
When you install a printer that requires a cable, follow the printer’s instructions
for setting it up, then follow your computer’s operating system instructions to
share the printer with your network
7. Enter a name for the printer, then click Finish
8. Follow your computer operating system’s instructions for adding the
new printer to your list of available printers
When you set up a wireless printer, however, it needs to communicate with
your router Before you try to set up your wireless printer, make sure that:
How to connect other devices
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Your printer has been completely set up except for being connected to
the network
Many other types of wireless network devices can connect to your home
network, including:
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Your printer supports the WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption standard
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Game consoles
If your wireless printer supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you should
Internet-capable TVs and media players
Digital music players
Smart phones
To connect a wireless printer to your network:
Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you must
manually enter network information into the devices for a successful network
connection
1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices
The Computers and other devices screen opens
To manually connect a device to your network:
1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices.
The Computers and other devices screen opens
2. Click Wireless printer A screen opens that displays network information
3. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type
information, or click Print these settings if you have a different printer
already connected
4. Follow your printer’s instructions for entering the wireless network
information into your printer
2. Click Other devices A screen opens that displays network information
5. After the printer connects to your network, click Next in Cisco Connect
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3. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type
How to set up parental controls
With your router, you can use parental controls to:
information, or click Print these settings if you have a printer attached
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Set the times that Internet access is allowed
Block websites based on their content
Block websites that you specify
Set the above restrictions for specific computers
TIP
When someone tries to open a blocked website, a window opens
asking for the parental controls password Enter the password to
view the blocked content
How to access parental controls
4. Follow your device’s instructions for entering the wireless network
information into the device
The first time you try to access parental controls, you are asked to set a password
5. After the device connects to your network, return to the computer
running Cisco Connect, then click Next
To access parental controls for the first time:
6. Enter a name for device, then click Finish
1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Parental controls The
For more instructions on connecting a game console to your network, see also:
Parental controls password screen opens
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2. Enter a password (from 4 to 32 characters), then enter a secret question
To change the parental controls password:
and answer
1. In the Parental controls main screen, click Change parental controls
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The password must contain from 4 to 32 valid characters, which are
password, then follow the on-screen instructions
A-Z, a-z, and 0-9
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The answer to the secret question should be something not easily
guessed by others If you forget your password, you can reset it by
correctly answering your secret question
3. To save your settings, click OK The Parental controls main screen appears
To access parental controls after the first time:
1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Parental controls The
Enter the parental controls password screen opens
2. Enter the parental control password, then click OK
NOTE
If you forgot the password, click I forgot my password and enter
the answer to your secret question
The Parental controls main screen appears
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How to select the computers to have parental
controls
How to set parental controls
1. In the Parental controls main screen, click the computer name to set
parental controls for
It’s not necessary to set parental controls over each computer on your home
network You can set the controls on only those computers that children can
access
2. Under Block Internet access, specify when the computer’s Internet access
will be blocked:
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Never does not block Internet access
To select computers that will have parental controls:
Always blocks Internet access at all times
1. In the Parental controls main screen, click + (add) under the Restrict
Specific times blocks Internet access only during specific times If you
select this option, set the schedule for School nights (Monday through
Friday) and Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
Internet access on box
3. To create or change a list of specific websites to block, click Edit next to
Block specific sites The Block these sites screen opens
2. Click the computer name, then click OK The computer is added to the
list of computers with parental controls
3. To remove parental controls from a computer, click the computer name
in the Restrict Internet access on box, then click – (remove)
a. On a blank line, enter a website address that you want to block
b. Click Save to save the list and return to the Parental controls main
screen
4. To save your changes, click Finish
5. Repeat the above steps for each computer that you want to set parental
controls for
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Setting Up: Basics
To set up guest access to your network:
How to set up guest access to your
network
1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access The Guest
Access screen opens
You can use your router’s guest access feature to provide your guests with
access to the Internet, while restricting their access to other resources on
your local network The guest network is shown as an open, unsecure wireless
network that your guests can easily connect to To prevent unauthorized users
from using your Internet access, your guest network requires that a password
be entered for Internet access The guest network is enabled by default
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X
File Edit View Go Shortcuts Options Help
X
Enter the Guest Password
for Internet Access:
Login
Done
2. Under Allow guest access, click yes (default) to allow guest Internet
access Otherwise, click no to disable guest access
3. Take note of the Guest account’s network name and password You will
need to provide this information to your guests
TIPS
Local Network
Guest Network
To keep your guest network secure, click Change to change the
guest password when the guest no longer needs access to the
account
Local Access and Guest Access Diagram
You can view the Guest account’s name and password in Cisco
Connect’s main screen
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4. In the Total guests allowed drop-down box, select the number of
How to change your router’s name and
password
simultaneous guest network users you want to allow
5. Click Finish to apply your changes
You can change the name and password of your router, but if you do so, all
wireless devices connected to your router will lose their Internet connection
until you reconnect them using the new router name and password
TIP
The first time your guest tries to access the Internet through a web
browser, they will see the Guest access screen To continue, they
must enter the password you provided in the Password field, then
click LOGIN
CAUTION
If you change your router’s name and password using the browser-
based utility, you may not be able to manage your router using
Cisco Connect We recommend using the procedure below to
change your router’s login information
To change your router’s name and password:
1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings
2. Under Personalize, click Change A Changing router name and password
warning appears
3. Click Yes if you want to continue
4. Enter the new router name and password, then click Change
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After you make changes, update your Easy Setup Key to make it
easier to reconnect all of the other computers on the network
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2. Enter the user name and password, then click OK The utility’s main menu
How to open the browser-based utility
To access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility
opens
TIP
If you set up your router without using Cisco Connect, your router’s
default password is admin (You can leave the user name blank )
To open the browser-based utility:
1. Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced
settings, then click OK
– or –
Open a web browser on a computer connected to your network, then go
to 192.168.1.1
The router prompts you for a user name and password
How to manually set up your router
Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up and maintain your
router, advanced users may want to manually configure their router Be careful
when changing settings using this method
To manually set up your router:
1. If you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect
2. Connect your router’s power adapter to a power outlet
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to an available numbered
Ethernet (blue) port on the back of your router
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4. Open a web browser on the computer and open the address 192.168.1.1
3. In the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, click the type of
A login window appears
Internet connection provided by your ISP
TIP
For field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen
5. Enter the default password (admin) (You can leave the user name blank )
The browser-based utility opens to the main menu
6. After you finish changing settings, click Save Settings at the bottom of
the screen
7. To exit the browser-based utility, close the web browser window
4. Complete the fields required by your ISP
TIP
5. Complete the Optional Settings only if required by your ISP
6. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page
For field descriptions, click Help in the right side of the screen
How to manually set up your Internet connection
How to get the most out of your dual-
band router
In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up your Internet connection
Providers), especially those outside of the United States, you may need to
manually configure your router’s Internet connection Your router supports six
types of Internet connections
For E2500, E3200, E4200
I bought a dual band router, but I’m not sure that I’m getting the most
out of it. What should I check? Of the many reasons for owning a dual-band
router, the most common is to ensure available bandwidth for streaming high-
definition video At the same time, owners want to make sure that their video
streams won’t be interrupted by other wireless network traffic To get the most
out of your dual-band router, you can:
To manually configure your router’s Internet connection:
Setup > Basic Setup
•
•
Upgrade your wireless clients
Split your traffic
2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page
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To reconfigure your wireless network:
Upgrade your wireless clients
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
If you have network adapters that support only legacy wireless network
standards such as 802 11b, you should consider upgrading them with
Wireless-N (802 11n) network adapters Wireless-B (802 11b) devices can slow
your entire wireless network For the best performance, all of your wireless
devices should support Wireless-N You can then select Wireless-N Only as your
Network Mode below
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
3. Click Manual This enables you to make changes to all of the fields below
NOTE
If you select Wireless-N Only, you may need to temporarily change
your network settings to Mixed to provide access to guests without
Wireless-N networking
Split your traffic
The best way to improve your multimedia wireless performance is to split your
wireless traffic between your router’s two bands (ranges of radio frequencies)
Your router supports the 2 4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band, and handles the
two bands as two separate wireless networks to help manage the traffic
The most common way to split wireless traffic is to use the 2 4 GHz band for
basic Internet tasks such as web browsing, email, and downloads, and use
the 5 0 GHz band for streaming multimedia There are several reasons for this
approach:
a. Network Mode—Your choice depends upon the clients that will
connect to your network If all of your devices are Wireless-N capable,
you can select Wireless-N Only for either or both bands
On the 5 GHz band, you can select:
•
Although the 2 4 GHz band may be more crowded with wireless traffic
from your neighbors, it’s fine for basic Internet traffic that is not time-
sensitive (such as e-mail)
•
Mixed (default), which accepts connections from 802 11a or
802 11n clients
•
•
•
Wireless-A Only (802 11a only)
•
•
•
Even though you are connected to your own wireless network, you are
still sharing “air time”with nearby networks
Wireless-N Only (802 11n only)
Disabled, which disables the 5 0 GHz band on this router
The 5 GHz band is much less crowded than the 2 4 GHz band, so it’s ideal
for streaming multimedia
On the 2 4 GHz band, you can select:
The 5 GHz band has more available channels, so it is more likely that you
will have your own, interference-free channel for your wireless network
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mixed
Wireless-B/G Only
Wireless-B only
Wireless-G Only
Wireless-N Only
Disabled
By default, your dual-band router uses the same network name on both the
2 4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band If you are connecting to your router with
a computer that has a dual-band wireless network adapter, you might not be
able to determine which band you’re using The easiest way to segment your
traffic is to rename one of your wireless networks With a separate, descriptive
name, it will be easy to connect to the right network
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b. Network Name (SSID) – Provide a unique SSID for your 5 GHz
How to set up the DHCP server on your
router
wireless network The name must not exceed 32 keyboard characters
In the example above, the 5 GHz wireless network was renamed
BronzeEagle5GHz
Your router can be used as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
server to automatically assign an IP address to each computer or device on
your network The DHCP server is enabled by default If you already have a
DHCP server on your network, or if you do not want to use your router as a
DHCP server, you should disable this setting
c. Channel Width – We recommend that you keep the default
(Auto) settings In Auto mode, the router and the network clients
automatically switch to the 40 MHz mode if:
•
Your wireless clients support the 40 MHz mode (sometimes
called Bonded mode) in which two 20 MHz channels are bonded
together for better performance
To configure your router’s DHCP server settings:
•
There is no adjacent interference
Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Server Settings
With more available channels and less chance of interference on the
5 GHz band, you have the option to force the 40MHz mode
On the 5GHz band, you can select:
2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page
•
•
•
Auto (20 MHz or 40 Mhz)
20 MHz Only
3. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in the middle of the screen) You
can:
40 MHz Only
•
•
•
Enable or disable the DHCP server
On the 2 4 GHz band, you can select:
Change the starting address for the DHCP server
Change the number of users (253 maximum)
•
•
Auto (20 MHz or 40Mhz)
20 MHz Only
4. If you change any of the settings, click Save Settings at the bottom of
d. Channel – Choose the operating channel for each band Your router
will automatically select the channel with the least amount of
interference if you leave the default Auto or Auto (DFS) setting We
recommend keeping the default settings for both bands
the page
e. SSID Broadcast – When wireless clients look for wireless networks to
connect to, they detect the SSID (wireless network name) broadcast
by the router To broadcast your router’s SSID, keep the default setting
(Enabled) If you do not want to broadcast the router’s SSID, select
Disabled We recommend keeping the default setting (Enabled) for
both bands
4. To apply your changes, click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen
TIP
For field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen
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How to set up DHCP reservation
How to find your network on the Internet
Why would I need to find my network on the Internet? If you want to
remotely access a USB drive attached to your router or view a web camera, you
need to find your network on the Internet
Why would I use it? DHCP reservation allows you to assign a unique, fixed IP
address to a specific device on your network Assigning a fixed IP address is
a good way to manage devices such as print servers, web cameras, network
printers, and game consoles A fixed IP address is also recommended if you
want to use port forwarding for devices that need to receive inbound traffic
Working with several DDNS service providers, your router’s DDNS feature lets
you configure a domain name for your network, which you can then use to
easily find your network on the Internet If your ISP changes your network’s IP
address, the DDNS service providers detect the address change and continue
to route your domain name to that address
To configure DHCP reservation:
Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Reservation
TIP
Before you configure DDNS on your router, you must sign up for
DDNS service from a DDNS service provider that’s supported by
your router
2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page
3. Click DHCP Reservation (in the middle of the screen)
4. Click Select next to the client you want to create a DHCP reservation for
To set up DDNS:
5. Click Add Clients The client you selected is added to the Clients Already
Setup > DDNS
Reserved table
You can also manually enter a client name, IP address, and MAC address
of a device to create a DHCP reservation
6. Click Save Settings
3. Click the Setup tab, then click the DDNS page
4. In the DDNS Service drop-down list, click your DDNS service provider
The examples below are based on TZO com The settings used by
DynDNS org are slightly different
TIP
For field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen
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5. Complete the fields with information provided by your DDNS provider,
then click Save Settings The Status field tells you what actions have
been taken
How to clone a MAC address
On any home network, each network device has a unique MAC (Media Access
Control) address Some ISPs register the MAC address of the device (usually a
router or a computer) connected directly to the modem If your computer’s
MAC address is registered with your ISP and you do not want to re-register
the MAC address, then you can clone the address (assign the registered MAC
address of your previous device to your new router) If you want to use the
MAC address from an old router that you are replacing with your new router,
you should first determine the MAC address of your old router, then manually
enter it into your new router
NOTE
For many ISPs that provide dynamic IP addresses automatically, the
stored MAC address in the modem is reset each time you reset the
modem If you are installing this router for the first time, reset your
modem before connecting the router to your modem To reset your
modem, disconnect power for about one minute, then reconnect
power
In this example, the domain name registered with TZO com is
BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com IfanInternetcamerahadbeenconfigured
could access the camera by typing the domain name into the address bar
of your web browser followed by the port number used for the device
For example, if the camera in the above example used port 1024, the URL
would be:
To clone a MAC address from your computer:
Setup > MAC Address Clone
BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com:1024
2. Click the Setup tab, then click the MAC Address Clone page
3. Click Enabled
4. Click either Clone My PC’s MAC or enter the 12-digit MAC address of
your old router
5. Click Save Settings
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•
•
PPTP Passthrough – PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) allows
the PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) to be tunneled through an IP network
The VPN clients on the local network can establish a PPTP VPN tunnel
through the router This option is enabled by default
How to connect to your corporate office
using a VPN
What is a VPN, and do I need to change my router settings? A VPN (Virtual
Private Network) is a network that uses a public network, such as the Internet,
to provide secure communications between a remote computer and another
network Corporations often provide VPN access to their networks to enable
employees to work from remote offices or while traveling Most corporate VPNs
use the Internet to provide connectivity between remote employees and the
corporate network
L2TP Passthrough – L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) enables point-
to-point sessions using the Internet on the Layer 2 level The VPN
clients on the local network can establish an L2TP VPN tunnel through
the router This option is enabled by default
4. Click Save Settings to save your changes
For a typical VPN, the corporation installs a VPN gateway on their corporate
network Employees authorized to work remotely connect to the VPN gateway
through the Internet using VPN software and security methods provided by
their employers Robust security and authentication schemes ensure a secure
connection and access by only authorized users
The default VPN settings in your router have been configured to pass through
(allow) the most common types of VPN protocols, so usually no changes are
needed
How to optimize your router for gaming
and voice
To change your VPN passthrough settings:
Security > VPN Passthrough
How does my router prioritize traffic to the Internet? Your router has QoS
(Quality of Service) settings that can prioritize traffic from your network out to
the Internet Performance for demanding, real-time applications, such as online
gaming, VoIP calls, video streaming, and videoconferencing, can be improved
by configuring Internet access priorities
2. Click the Security tab, then click the VPN Passthrough page
3. Select each setting that you want to change
QoS is applied only to traffic that is uploaded to the Internet The router cannot
control the quality of the traffic after it reaches the Internet
TIP
For brief descriptions of the VPN passthrough field settings, click
Help in the right side of the screen More complete descriptions are
provided below
TIP
For more information on optimizing your router for online gaming,
•
IPSec Passthrough – IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of
protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP
layer The VPN clients on the local network can establish an IPSec VPN
tunnel through the router This option is enabled by default
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To configure QOS:
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Applications & Gaming > QoS
Do not set all priorities to High, because all items will have the
same priority, and it would be easier to disable Internet Access
Priority for the same result
2. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the QoS page
•
Applications and Online Games—Let you assign a priority for an
application or online game
a) Select the application or online game that you want to add from
the drop-down list, then select the priority
b) Click Apply, then click Save Settings
TIP
If you want to add a new application or game, you need to know
its port and protocol information (see the application or game’s
documentation for help)
•
MAC Address and Voice Device—Let you prioritize network traffic
based on the device that is accessing the network For example, if you
want your gaming console to have higher priority than your computer
for accessing the Internet, you can assign a higher priority to your
game console using its MAC address We recommend giving any voice
devices a high priority
TIP
For field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen
3. To help manage traffic priority with devices that support WMM, select
Enabled under WMM Support Otherwise, select Disabled
a) Select MAC Address or Voice Device from the drop-down list,
then enter the name of the device you want to add
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b) Enter the device’s 12-digit MAC address, then select the priority
WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) Support is a wireless QoS feature based
on the IEEE 802 11e standard WMM improves quality for audio,
video, and voice applications by prioritizing wireless traffic This
feature requires that the wireless client devices in your network
also support WMM
c) Click Apply, then click Save Settings
TIP
You can often find a device’s 12-digit MAC address on the bottom
of the device Or, if the device is connected to your network and
turned on, you can click the Administration tab in the router’s
browser-based utility, click the Local Network page, then click
DHCP Client Table
4. To have the router re-send data if an error occurs, select Disabled under
No Acknowledgement Otherwise, select Enabled
5. To set access priorities for a specific device or application, select Enabled
next to Internet Access Priority
6. In the Category drop-down list, select the type of item you want to set a
priority for A list of installed items fitting that description appears
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7. Configure Upstream Bandwidth
8. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen to accept your changes
•
To allow the router to detect the maximum, select Auto (default) Auto
sets speeds in multiples of 512 Kbps
•
To specify the maximum, select Manual, then select the bandwidth
you want it to use
CAUTION
If you specify a maximum bandwidth that is too high, the router
cannot apply priorities correctly, and QoS problems may result
9. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page and take
note of the Internet IP Address and the Remote Management Port settings
You will use this information to access your router remotely
8. When you are done setting priorities, click Save Settings
To access your router remotely:
How to remotely change your router
settings
Why would I want to remotely change my router settings? There may be
times when you want to change parental control settings, or change settings
for remote file access, while you are away from home
1. Open a web browser and enter the Internet address of your router, then
press Enter
•
If you selected HTTP for your Access via setting, enter http:// then the
IP address
– OR –
If you selected HTTPS for your Access via setting above, enter https://
then the IP address
•
To set up remote access:
Administration > Management
2. Add a colon (:), then the Remote Management Port number Example:
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page and
locate the Remote Management Access settings in the middle of the
screen
TIP
If you enabled the Dynamic Domain Name Service (see “How to
your domain name in place of your router’s Internet IP address For
example:
3. For Remote Management, select Enabled
4. For Access via, select HTTP (default) or select HTTPS to use SSL (Secure
Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security
5. To be able to upgrade your router’s firmware remotely, select Enabled
You are prompted for a user name and the password Use the same login
information that you use to access your router at home
next to Remote Upgrade
6. To allow remote access from anywhere on the Internet, select Any IP
Address (default) next to Allowed Remote IP Address Otherwise, enter a
range of allowed IP addresses
After you have logged into your router’s browser-based utility remotely,
you can change any router setting, just as you would normally from your
local network
7. For Remote Management Port, keep the setting of 8080 (default) unless
you already have a device on your network that uses port 8080 (such as
a web camera)
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How to enable Voice over IP on your
network
Do I need to configure Voice over IP? VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a
technologyforusingtheInternetasaninterfacefortelephonecommunications
To use VoIP, you need to get an account with a VoIP service provider The VoIP
service provider typically provides you with a telephone adapter (TA) that
connects to your network If you do not use your network to make phone calls,
you don’t need to change the default settings
How to configure UPnP
What is UPnP? UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows devices connected
to a network to discover each other and automatically create working
configurations Examples of UPnP-capable devices include web cameras,
online gaming applications, and VoIP devices UPnP is enabled by default
To configure UPnP:
Administration > Management
The SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) ALG (Application Layer Gateway) feature
allows SIP packets, used by some VOIP service providers, to traverse (go
through) your router’s firewall
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
3. To use UPnP, select Enabled (default) next to UPnP Otherwise, select
Disabled
To configure the router for VoIP:
4. To allow changing router settings while using UPnP, select Enabled
Administration > Management
(default) next to Allow Users to Configure Otherwise, select Disabled
5. To prevent local network users from disabling your Internet connection
through UPnP, select Disabled (default) next to Allow Users to Disable
Internet Access Otherwise, select Enabled
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
3. If your VoIP service uses SIP, select Enabled next to SIP ALG
– OR –
If your VoIP service uses other NAT traversal solutions such as STUN
(Session Traversal Utilities for NAT), TURN (Traversal Using Relay NAT), or
ICE (Interactive Connectivity Establishment), select Disabled (default)
How to use a router as an access point
How can I use my old router as an access point? If you have a large area to
cover with your wireless signal, or if part of your home has weak signals due to
interference, you can use your old router to extend the range of your wireless
network This is a complex process, so this procedure assumes that you have
some networking knowledge
NOTE
You may need to contact your VoIP service provider to determine
the type of NAT traversal configuration they use
TIP
Check the documentation for your old router Some brands of
routers include either a switch on the outside of the case or a
software option to convert it to an access point If either of these
options is available, follow your old router’s instructions to convert
it to an access point
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You need to take note of your new router’s settings, then apply some of those
settings to the old router so it can work as an access point
5. Disable the DHCP server on your old router (Because your old router will
be operating as an access point instead of a router, you don’t want it to
distribute IP addresses There should be only one active DHCP server on
your network, and that should be your new router )
To view your new router’s settings:
6. To reconfigure the wireless network on your old router:
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless > Wireless Security
Status > Wireless Network
Setup > Basic Setup
a. Open the wireless network setup page
b. Change the network name (SSID) to match the name of your new
network Having the same network name and security settings
enables you to seamlessly roam between your new router and your
old router
1. Make sure that your new router is connected to the Internet
2. In the browser-based utility, click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic
Wireless Settings page and take note of the Network Name (SSID)
c. Change the security mode to match the security mode on your new
router
3. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page and take
note of the Security Mode and the passphrase
d. Change the passphrase (sometimes called the pre-shared key) on
your old router to match the passphrase on your new router
4. Click the Status tab, then click the Wireless Network page and take note
of the Channel
e. Change the wireless channel to a non-conflicting channel Some
manufacturers have an “Auto” function for channel selection that
automatically selects a wireless channel that does not interfere with
other nearby wireless networks If your old router supports an Auto
function, select that Otherwise, you may need to manually select the
wireless operating channel on your old router In the 2 4 GHz wireless
spectrum, there are only three non-overlapping channels: 1, 6, and
11 Pick a channel that does not overlap the operating channel of your
new router For example, if your new router is operating on channel
11, configure your old router for either channel 1 or channel 6
5. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page and take note of
the DHCP server’s IP Address range (192 168 1 100 to 192 168 1 149 by
default)
To use your old router as an access point:
1. With your computer connected to your old router, log into its browser-
based administration utility
NOTE
7. Connect an Ethernet network cable to one of the LAN/Ethernet ports on
Save your changes after finishing each step below
your old router and an Ethernet port on your new router
2. Open the setup page for the local network (LAN)
CAUTION
3. In the Router IP address field, enter an unused IP address for the LAN
Do not connect the cable to the Internet port on your old router If
you do, you may not be able to set up the router as an access point
on the current network
network of your new router
For example, if your new router has an IP address of 192 168 1 1, you
should choose an IP address on the 192 168 1 0 network You can choose
any address within the range of 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 254 You should
exclude addresses in the range that will be used by the DHCP Server of
your new router (192 168 1 100 to 192 168 1 149) A safe choice might be
192 168 1 250 Take note of this address, because this will be the address
that you will use to manage your old router in the future
4. In the Subnet Mask field, enter 255.255.255.0 or, if available, select that
subnet mask from a drop-down list
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To share an Internet connection
How to put your new router behind an
existing router
Why would I put my new router behind an existing router? There are several
possible scenarios in which you might want to use your new router “behind”
another router:
NOTE
This is a complex process, so this procedure assumes that you have
some networking knowledge
To add another router to share an Internet connection:
1. You might be in an environment that shares the landlord’s Internet
connection with all tenants In this case, you should put your own router
behind the landlord’s router in order to create your own private network
and to isolate computers on your network from the rest of the building
This topic covers cases one and two above
1. Determine the IP address range for your upstream (office or building)
network
2. You are sharing an office building Internet connection, and you want to
To determine the address range by using a Windows computer:
control Internet access or the content viewed by your employees
a. Connect your computer into your upstream network’s router
3. You already have an existing network and you want to extend the
b. Click Start, Run, type CMD, then click OK The command prompt
network’s range or add wireless capabilities to your network
window appears
4. You want to separate older, less secure network devices from the rest of
c. Type ipconfig, then press Enter
the network
To add your router to an existing router or gateway
In most cases, you can easily add your router to an existing wireless network by
running Cisco Connect If you are unable to set up the additional router using
TIP
Although you can determine your computer’s IP address in many
ways, this method is very fast
To add a router to your existing wireless network:
1. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into a CD/DVD drive on your computer,
d. Take note of the IP address In this example, the IP address is
then follow the on-screen instructions
192 168 100 192
2. When you are told to connect your router’s Internet port to the LAN/
Ethernet port on your modem, connect your router’s Internet port to
the LAN/Ethernet port on your existing (upstream) router or gateway
3. Follow the on-screen instructions until setup is complete
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To determine the address range by using a Mac computer:
a. Connect your computer into your upstream network’s router
b. From the Dock, click System preferences, click Network, then click
Ethernet in the window to the left A network status window appears
3. Run Cisco Connect on each computer that you want to connect to
the Linksys router Each computer needs either a wired or wireless
c. Take note of the IP address In this example, the IP address is
192 168 100 139
Example: The above examples show that upstream IP addresses are on
the 192 168 100 0 network (The “0” indicates the entire network ) Your
upstream network’s address may be different The default address of
your new Linksys router is 192 168 1 1 In setting up one router behind
another, you must make sure that the local network on your new router is
different than the network of your upstream router In the above example,
because the default local network on your Linksys router 192 168 1 0 is
on a different subnet than the office network’s 192 168 100 0, you will be
able to place your Linksys router behind the other router
The computers that are connected to the Linksys router are now on the same
network, and are isolated from the upstream network However, you will still
have access to the Internet through the upstream router (by way of your Linksys
router) Because two routers are between your computer and the Internet,
Internet traffic undergoes two network address translations This is sometimes
referred to as Double NAT
Your computers can also use the built-in capabilities of your Linksys router,
such as parental controls If you need further control over the type of content
your employees or family access, you can create an account with an Internet
create an account with them, use their DNS in place of your ISP’s DNS
2. Connect an Ethernet network cable to a LAN/Ethernet port on your
upstream network to the yellow Internet port on your router
CAUTION
Connect the upstream network to your router’s yellow Internet
port, not one of the blue Ethernet ports If you connect to an
Ethernet port, you create IP addressing problems for the office
network
To use their DNS:
Setup > Basic Setup
2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page
TIPS
An office network often has a wall plate with an Ethernet port that
you can connect to
If you are doing this in a home environment (without wall ports),
connect an Ethernet network cable between a LAN port on your
upstream router and the Internet port on your Linksys router
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3. Complete the Static DNS fields with the information provided by your
How to expose a device to the Internet
content filtering provider
Why would I expose a device to the Internet? If you are operating a web
server, a mail server, or a web camera, you may want to expose that device to
the Internet so anybody can access it Your router includes a DMZ (Demilitarized
Zone) feature that forwards all inbound ports presented on the WAN interface,
except those that are specifically forwarded, to an individual IP address or
MAC address This feature is normally not used, because it presents significant
security risks to the device that you designate for the DMZ The DMZ device is
not protected by the built-in firewalls, Internet filters, or router web filters, and
is open to attacks from hackers
4. Click Save Settings
To extend your network
A much better way of “exposing” devices to the Internet would be to use port
This topic covers cases three and four above.
NOTE
To set up a device in the DMZ:
This is a complex process, so this procedure assumes that you have
some networking knowledge
Applications & Gaming > DMZ
1. Configure your device with a static IP address See your device’s
documentation for help with setting a static IP address or use DHCP
To extend your network or add wireless capabilities:
1. If you want to extend your network, you may also follow the instructions
above One example of this might be to provide a separate wireless
network for your children to keep their wireless network traffic separate
from your wireless network You might also want to isolate one network
from another network so that network shares aren’t visible across
networks In this case, use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet
port of the downstream router to one of the LAN ports of the upstream
router Make sure that the local network subnets on the two routers are
different
3. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the DMZ page
4. Select Enabled
5. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP Address to allow access
to your DMZ device from the entire Internet, or select the source range
button and enter a range of allowed source addresses
- OR -
6. In the Destination section, enter the last three digits of the IP address of
the device that will be in the DMZ The rest of the IP address is already
completed
You can extend your network by turning the downstream router into an
When you use a router as an access point, computers connected to the
access point are on the same IP subnet as all other devices connected to
the router File, printer, and media sharing is much easier if all devices are
on the same subnet
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7. Click Save Settings to apply your changes
d. Click Select next to the device that you want to place in the DMZ In
this example, the first device was selected The corresponding MAC
address was copied into the MAC Address field as shown below
e. Click Save Settings to apply your changes
TIP
The DHCP Client Table is only available if you select MAC Address
If you prefer to specify the 12-digit MAC address of the device you want
to place in the DMZ instead of setting up a DHCP address reservation,
you can replace Step 6 with the following steps:
a. Click Enabled
b. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP Address (default) to
allow access to your DMZ device from the entire Internet, or select the
source range button and enter a range of allowed source addresses
c. In the Destination section, select MAC Address, then click DHCP
Client Table A separate window opens showing the current DHCP
client list
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Improving Security
How do I know if my network is secure?
Network security following a manual
If you configured your router using Cisco Connect, your network is secure
During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industry-
standard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for
your wireless network and the administrator’s account
setup
If you configured your router manually (not recommended), you must manually
configure security
To manually set your router’s password:
To confirm that your network is secure:
Administration > Management
1. Run Cisco Connect
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
3. In the Router Access section, enter a secure password for your router,
then re-enter the password to confirm it Your password should be
at least eight characters in length The most secure type of password
should include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and
punctuation
4. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen
To manually set your router’s network name (SSID):
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based
utility”on page 21)
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
2. In the upper-right corner of the screen, check for the green light that
indicates your router is online and secure If the green light is on, no
additional action is required to secure your network
3. For Configuration View, select Manual
4. Enter a new network name in the Network Name (SSID) field, then click
Save Settings at the bottom of the screen
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To manually set your router’s wireless security settings:
Connect network devices using one of the three methods below
Wireless > Wireless Security
NOTE
Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one device at a time Repeat the
instructions for each device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page
3. Select your preferred security type from the Security Mode drop-down
list For most home networks, we recommend WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
button
4. Enter a passphrase (security key) for your wireless network in the
Passphrase field The most secure type of security key should include a
mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation
Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button or prompts
you to press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your router
5. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen
To connect a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button:
How to set up wireless security using
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Why would I use Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a feature
of your router that makes it easy to add devices to your wireless network If you
have network devices, such as wireless printers, that support Wi-Fi Protected
Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to add the devices
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the network device you are
connecting to
2. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the back of the router
Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light
- OR -
The power indicator light on the back of the router (or on top for the E4200)
indicates the status of Wi-Fi Protected Setup while you are connecting devices
•
•
•
•
When Wi-Fi Protected Setup is connecting a network device, the light
flashes slowly
b. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
c. Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup
If there is an error, the light flashes quickly for two minutes Wait until it
stops flashing, then try again
d. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in the router’s Wi-Fi Protected
Setup screen
When Wi-Fi Protected Setup has finished connecting a device, the light
is continuously lit
Wait until the light is continuously lit before starting the next Wi-Fi
Protected Setup session
e. After the device has been configured, click OK
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4. On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected
Setup screen It is also listed on the bottom of the router In the example
below, the router’s PIN is 32744781
How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected
Setup PIN
Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal
Identification Number)
To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN:
5. Follow the device’s instructions to complete setup
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
How to connect a device manually
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
If you have devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless
settings in the Basic Wireless Settings screen, then manually configure those
devices
3. Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup
4. Enter the PIN from the device into the PIN field on the router’s Wi-Fi
Protected Setup screen, then click Register
For each wireless network, the Network Name (SSID), Security, and Passphrase
are displayed at the bottom of the screen
5. After the device has been connected, click OK
How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi
Protected Setup PIN
Use this method if your client device asks for the router’s PIN
To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN:
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page
3. Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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4. Select Permit
How to control access to your wireless
network
Why would I need to control access to my wireless network? If you used
Cisco Connect to configure your router, your wireless network is already secure
By default, Cisco Connect enables industry-standard WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access) security using WPA2/WPA mixed mode Cisco Connect configures your
network with a complex, 10-character password that is almost impossible
to compromise If you set up your wireless network manually and have not
enabled wireless security, your wireless network will be an“open”network that
almost anyone nearby with a Wi-Fi-enabled device could access
TIP
You can also use MAC filtering to prevent specific PCs from
accessing your network by selecting Prevent However, it’s easier
to permit only known devices than to exclude unknown devices
What is MAC filtering? The best way to secure your wireless network is to use
Cisco Connect to automatically configure and secure it However, if you choose
not to use the built-in security features of your router, you can still control
access to your wireless network using MAC filtering
5. Click Wireless Client List A separate window opens and displays the
currently connected devices In the example below, the only device
permitted onto the network is the MacBook However, two other devices
are also connected to the network
Every network device has a unique, 12-digit MAC (Media Access Control)
address Using MAC filtering, you can allow only known MAC addresses onto
your network You can also exclude specific MAC addresses or deny them
access to your wireless network
Example: Because each MAC filtering configuration is unique, the following
procedure uses the simplified example of setting up MAC filtering to allow one
wireless device access to the network
To set up MAC filtering to allow one wireless device access to your
network:
6. Next to the device entry, select Save to MAC Address Filter List, then
click Add The Mac Address Filter List is updated with the MAC address of
the device you added
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter
2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless MAC Filter page
3. Click Enabled
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7. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page
•
Filter Multicast—Multicasting allows
a
single transmission to
simultaneously reach specific recipients within your local network
Select this option to block multicasting This option is disabled by
default
8. Click Wireless Client List again to check the updated device list Only
the device you selected remains on the network
•
•
Filter Internet NAT Redirection—This filter prevents a local computer
from using a URL or Internet IP address to access the local server Select
this option to enable the filter This option is disabled by default
Filter IDENT (Port 113)—This filter prevents port 113 from being
scanned by devices from the Internet This option is enabled by
default
•
•
Proxy - This filter blocks the use of Internet proxy servers To deny
proxy requests, select this option Proxy access is allowed by default
How to improve security using the built-in firewall
Why would I need to change my security settings? By default, the firewall
settings in your router have been optimized for most home environments, so
no changes are needed The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall is enabled
by default In addition, anonymous Internet requests and IDENT requests are
filtered by default All web filters are disabled, because enabling them may
cause problems for sites that depend on ActiveX controls, Java, or cookies
Java - This filter blocks Java, so you may not be able to access Java
content on websites To deny Java requests, select this option Java
content is allowed by default
•
•
ActiveX - This filter blocks ActiveX, so you may not be able to access
ActiveX content on websites To deny ActiveX requests, select this
option ActiveX content is allowed by default
To change your firewall settings:
Cookies - This filter blocks cookies, which are data stored on your
computer and used by websites when you interact with them To deny
cookie requests, select this option Cookie usage is allowed by default
Security->Firewall
4. Click Save Settings to update your changes
2. Click the Security tab, then click the Firewall page
3. Select each setting that you want to change
TIP
For descriptions of the filters, click Help on the right side of the
screen More complete descriptions are included below
•
•
SPI Firewall Protection—This helps protect your local network from
Internet threats This option is enabled by default
CAUTION
To help protect your network, you should keep this option enabled
Filter Anonymous Internet Requests—This filter blocks Internet
requests from unknown sources such as ping requests This option is
enabled by default
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Using an External Drive
How to create shared folders
How to configure storage
For E3200, E4200
To create a shared folder:
Storage > Disk
Why would I need to configure storage? By default, when you connect a
storage device to your router, the entire contents of the device are available for
read and write access to anyone on your local network (no login credentials are
required) However, you can also create shared folders that you can configure
to share only with specified groups
2. Click the Storage tab, then click the Disk page
To control access to the USB drive attached to your router, you need to
perform two tasks:
1. Create one or more shared folders (see “How to create shared folders”
below)
3. Click Create Share next to the partition you want to share The Shared
Folder screen opens
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4. If you want to share the entire partition, select Share Entire Partition,
c. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen, then repeat the
then click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen
above steps to add more folders that you want to share
- OR –
If you want to share a specific folder:
a. Enter a unique name in the Display Name field
How to manage group and user access to shared
folders
b. Click Select next to the folder name you want to share
•
•
•
To open a subfolder, click Enter into Folder
To manage access to shared folders, you need to disable Anonymous Disk
Access, then create groups and user accounts on your router Access to the
router is controlled by user accounts, but access to shared folders is controlled
by groups
To navigate to a previous folder, click Return to Upper Folder
To create a new folder, type the name into the New Folder field,
then click Create
2. Create a group that you will use to assign rights to a shared folder
3. Create users and assign those users to the group
4. Add the group to the shared folder that you want to control
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3. Under Group Management, click Create New Group
How to disable anonymous disk access
By default, no password is needed for read and write access to the drive Before
you can manage group and user access to shared folders, you must disable
anonymous disk access
To disable anonymous disk access:
Storage > Administration
4. Complete the Group Name and Description fields
2. Click the Storage tab, then click the Administration page
5. From the Access drop-down list, select read-only to grant read-only
rights to the group, or select read-and-write to grant read and write
rights to the group
3. Next to Anonymous Disk Access, select Disabled
6. Click Create The group is now created, and its access rights are displayed
in the Access column
7. To change a group’s name or access rights, click Edit next to the group
name
4. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen
8. To delete a group, click Delete next to the group name
How to create a group
By default, the default Admin group has read and write access to all shared
folders By default, the Guest group has read only access and has no access
rights to any of the shared folders
IMPORTANT
More than one group can be configured with access to a shared
folder, but a user can be a member of only one group
To create a group:
Storage > Administration
2. Click the Storage tab, then click the Administration page
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6. From the Group Member drop-down list, select the group to assign the
How to create a new user
user to, then click Create The new user is displayed in the user list
Two user accounts (Admin and Guest) are preconfigured for router access The
password for the Admin user is the same password that you use to access the
router By default, the user Admin is a member of the group named Admin,
and the user Guest is a member of the group named Guest To keep it simple,
consider creating user accounts on your router that use the same user names
and passwords that are used by your computer’s operating system
NOTE
Users can be a member of only one group
To create a new user:
Storage > Administration
7. To change the user name, description, or group membership, or to
2. Click the Storage tab, then click the Administration page
temporarily disable the account, click Edit
3. Under User Management, click Create New User
8. To delete the user, click Delete
4. Complete the Name, Full Name, and Description fields
5. Enter and confirm a password
How to grant group access to a share
To grant group access to a share
Storage > Disk
3. Click the Storage tab, then click the Disk page
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4. In the Shared Folder section, click Edit next to the shared folder you want
How to configure your router’s storage
for remote access
to change group access for
For E3200, E4200
Why would I need to access my router’s storage remotely? If your router’s
storage is set up for remote access, you can access your files anywhere you
have an Internet connection To do this, you must enable the router’s built-in
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server After your router is set up, you can access
files from anywhere by using either a web browser or FTP software
5. To grant a group access the shared folder, click the group’s name in the
Available Groups column, then click >> to move the group to the Groups
with Access column
To set up your router for remote file access, you need to:
6. To remove a group’s access to the shared folder, click the group’s name
in the Groups with Access column, then click << to move the group to the
Available Groups column
1. Configure the FTP server
2. Select folders (or the entire drive) to share and set access rights for those
folders
How to configure the FTP server
To configure the FTP server:
Storage > FTP Server
2. Click the Storage tab, then click the FTP Server page
7. Click Save Settings to apply your changes
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3. Next to FTP Server, click Enabled
How to share folders and set access rights
You can select which folders to share You can also select which users can
To configure FTP and control folder access:
Storage > FTP Server
1. In the Storage tab’s FTP Server page, click Specify Folder
TIP
If you used Cisco Connect to set up your router, the FTP Server
Name field is already completed with the name of your wireless
network If you set up your router manually, the default name is
Cisco followed by the last five digits of the router’s serial number
4. You can also:
•
Change the FTP Port (default is 21) for the FTP server
•
Change the Encoding (character set) for the transfer of files in other
languages The router supports:
The FTP Folder screen opens in a separate window
•
•
•
•
Unicode (UTF-8) (default)
Chinese Simplified (GB18030)
Vietnamese (CP1258)
ISO 8859_1
2. In the Display Name field, enter a unique name for the FTP folder The
name must use only alphanumeric characters (letters A to Z and numbers
0 to 9) and can be up to 15 characters long
3. To share the entire drive, click Share Entire Partition
– OR -
TIP
For field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen
To share only specific folders:
•
•
•
Click Select next to the folder you want to share
5. To apply your changes, click Save Settings
To navigate to a previous folder, click Return to Upper Folder
To view and select folders within a folder, click Enter into Folder next
to the folder name
4. To create a folder, enter a unique folder name into the New Folder box,
then click Create
5. To change group access, select a group in the Available Groups or Groups
with Access column, then click >> or << to move the group to the other
column
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6. To apply your changes and enable FTP access, click Save Settings
How to access files remotely
For E3200, E4200
To access files remotely, you must first attach a USB drive to your router and set
anywhere on the Internet
To access files remotely:
1. Make sure that your router is configured to share files For more
information, see “How to configure your router’s storage for remote
2. Make sure that your router has user accounts set up, and that you have
taken note of the user name and password you will use to access the
router’sstorage IfyouhaveenabledAnonymousFTP(notrecommended),
you will not need a user name and password For more information, see
7. To apply your changes and create the shared folder for FTP access, click
Save Settings You are returned to the FTP Server page, where a summary
of shared folders is displayed
3. Take note of the IP address of your router To view your router’s IP address,
open the browser-based utility, click the Status tab, then click the Router
page and take note of the numbers in the Internet IP Address field
8. To modify shared folder settings:
– OR –
•
•
•
To change a FTP folder’s name or group access, click Edit
If you have DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service), take note of the
domain name registered to your router For more information, see “How
to find your network on the Internet”on page 25
To delete an FTP folder, click Delete
To see a detailed summary of FTP folders, click Summary A separate
window opens and shows the folder’s Display Name, Partition, Share
Folder, and Groups with Access Click Close to close the window
4. At any remote location where you can access the Internet, you can:
•
Use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client software to connect to your
router You will need to enter your router’s IP address If access to your
router requires a user name and password, you will also need to enter
those details For more information on using the FTP client software,
see its documentation or help
– OR –
•
Type the router’s IP address into a web browser’s Internet address
field, press Enter, then enter your user name and password
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FTP software and web browsers display FTP content in many ways,
3. Click Enabled to enable the media server
but you can usually use these common actions to navigate through
FTP folders:
•
•
Click a folder name to open it
Click a double period ( ) or Up to a higher level directory to
open a parent folder
4. Enter a name for your media server in the Media Server Name box The
name must use only alphanumeric characters (letters A to Z and numbers
0 to 9) and can be up to 15 characters long
•
•
Click or right-click a file to download or view it
Drag a file from another window and drop it into the FTP window
to upload it (To upload a file, your user account must have write
access )
5. Click Specify Folder to Scan A new window opens
How to set up your router as a media
server
For E4200
What is a media server and how would I use it? A media server lets you share
media content across your network Your router can act as a media server if
it has a USB drive attached if you have UPnP AV (Audio and Video)-enabled
or DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)-certified devices in your home
Examples of UPnP AV-enabled devices include digital media players, gaming
consoles with a built-in media player, and digital picture frames
6. In the Display Name field, enter a unique name for the media folder
The name must use only alphanumeric characters (letters A to Z and
numbers 0 to 9) and can be up to 15 characters long
7. To share the entire drive, click Share Entire Partition
– OR -
To share only specific folders:
For example, if you have a digital media adapter that sends content to your
entertainment system, and if your router’s set up as a media server, then the
digital media adapter can access your router’s attached USB drive
•
•
•
Click Select next to each folder you want to share
To navigate to a previous folder, click Return to Upper Folder
You can specify which folders are used by the media server, add and delete
folders, and specify how often the folders are scanned for new content
To view and select folders within a folder, click Enter into Folder next
to the folder name
To configure your router as a media server:
Storage > Media Server
2. Click the Storage tab, then click the Media Server page
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8. To create a folder, enter a unique folder name into the New Folder box,
How to connect your UPnP device to the media server
then click Create
After you set up your router’s media server, you need to connect an UPnP-
compatible device (such as an UPnP-compatible game console or digital media
player) to the network so that you can play the media server’s content
To connect an UPnP device to your router’s media server:
1. Connect your UPnP device to your home network with wired (Ethernet
cable) or wireless networking If you are connecting wirelessly, you
need to know your network’s name and password See your device’s
documentation for help
2. On your UPnP device, change the media source to the media server
3. See your UPnP device’s documentation for help with playing media on
the device
9. To save your selections and create the media folder, click Save Settings
A summary of shared folders is displayed
10. To delete an individual media folder, click Delete
NOTE
If you delete a media folder, you are not deleting the folder’s
contents You are only removing it as a folder that the media server
will use
11. To manually scan all shared folders, click Scan All
– OR -
To scan an individual folder, click Scan next to the folder
12. To schedule a scan of the media folder for new media content, select
Auto-scan every, then select a time interval from the drop-down list
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Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
3. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Single Port
How to set up port forwarding
Forwarding page
Why would I use port forwarding? Port forwarding is a feature that forwards
inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port or ports to a specific device
or port on your local network You can set up port forwarding for:
•
•
•
4. Select the type of application from the Application Name drop-down
list One of the more common types to select is HTTP, but see your
device’s documentation for recommendations
How to set up port forwarding for a single port
5. In the To IP Address field, enter the last three digits of the IP address you
have reserved for the computer you want to forward Internet traffic to
The rest of the IP address has already been completed for you
Why would I use port forwarding for a single port? Single port forwarding
is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port to
a single device on your local network An example of single port forwarding
would be to forward inbound web requests, typically on port 80, to a web
server
6. Select Enabled next to the IP Address field
7. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen
TIP
To set up single port forwarding:
For other devices not included in the Application Name drop-
down list, see the device’s documentation for port and protocol
information
Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding
1. Follow your device’s instructions for configuring it with a static IP address
or use DHCP reservation to assign it a permanent address (see “How to
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8. Select Enabled next to the IP Address field
How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports
Why would I set up port forwarding for multiple ports? Port forwarding is
a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port to
a single device on your local network Unlike a web camera that typically only
requires a single port to be forwarded, some applications require forwarding
of multiple ports VNC (Virtual Network Computing) software that allows you to
operate your computer remotely from anywhere on the Internet is an example
of an application that requires multiple ports to be forwarded To forward to
multiple ports, just create additional entries to forward additional ports to the
same IP address
Example: You want to set up your computer so you can remotely access it using
VNC software By default, VNC uses TCP ports 5800 and 5900
9. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen
NOTE
If you want to use software such as VNC on multiple computers,
you will need to reconfigure the default ports that VNC uses on
each additional computer Then, create additional port forwarding
entries for each additional computer See your software’s
documentation for help
To set up single port forwarding for multiple ports:
Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding
1. Make sure that the software you want to use has been installed onto a
networked computer
3. Set up DHCP reservation for the IP address of the computer on which
How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports
Why would I set up port forwarding for a range of ports? Port forwarding is
a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a range of ports to
a single device on your local network Unlike a web camera that typically only
requires a single port to be forwarded, some applications require forwarding
to a range of ports
4. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Single Port
Forwarding page
5. For each entry, enter a descriptive name in the Application Name field
6. For each entry, enter in the same port number for the External Port and
Example: You want to set up your computer so you can use BitTorrent, a
popular peer-to-peer file sharing application BitTorrent uses port 6881 by
default If that port is busy, the requesting BitTorrent client tries the next port
in sequence The most common configuration for home routers with a single
BitTorrent computer is to set up port forwarding using a range of ports starting
with 6881 and ending with port 6889
the Internal Port
7. In the To IP Address field, enter the last three digits of the IP address you
have reserved for the computer you want to forward Internet traffic to
The rest of the IP address has already been completed for you
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To set up port range forwarding:
How to set up port range triggering for
online gaming
Why would I use port triggering instead of port forwarding? Port range
triggering allows the router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers
The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered
by the router, so that when the requested data returns through the router,
the data is routed back to the proper computer An example of port range
triggering would be to enable a USB or Bluetooth headset for online chat and
gaming
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forwarding
2. Set up a DHCP reservation for the IP address of the computer on which
computer with BitTorrent installed is 192 168 1 140
3. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Port Range
Forwarding page
4. Enter a descriptive name, then enter the Start Port and the End Port
To set up port range triggering for multiple entries:
values to specify the range In this example, the range is 6881 to 6889
Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering
5. Select TCP as the protocol
6. In the To IP Address field, enter the last 3 digits of the IP address of the
device running the software The rest of the IP address fields already
completed In this example, you would enter 140
2. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Port Range
Triggering page
7. Select Enabled next to the To IP Address field
3. See your device documentation for information on the ports that the
device uses
4. For each entry in the Port Range Forwarding table:
•
Enter a descriptive name (such as PS3 Headset)
•
For single ports, enter the same port number in each Triggered Range
and Forwarded Range box
8. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page
•
For port ranges, enter the same number ranges in each Triggered
Range and Forwarded Range column
NOTES:
To use software like BitTorrent on multiple computers on your
network, create additional entries with a unique range of ports as
shown above BitTorrent only works with ports between 6881 and
6999
Depending on your computer’s firewall software, you may need to
open a range of ports in your firewall to enable software that uses
port range forwarding
5. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page
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4. Enter the port and protocol information as shown in the image below
How to configure your Xbox for online
gaming
Why would I set up my Xbox for online gaming? Online gaming adds another
dimension to using your Xbox As with other online gaming applications and
gaming consoles, you need to forward multiple ports to use your Xbox for
online gaming The procedure for setting up your Xbox is almost identical to
NOTE
For more information on configuring your router for online gaming,
5. In the To IP Address field, enter a 1- to 3-digit number that corresponds
to the last three digits of the IP Address of the Xbox 360 The rest of the IP
address is already completed
Refer to your game console documentation to determine the ports used by
your device The Xbox uses four ports:
6. Select Enabled next to the To IP Address field for each entry
•
•
•
•
TCP port 80
7. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page
UDP port 88
TCP/UDP port 53
TCP/UDP port 3074
To set up an Xbox using multiple entries of single port forwarding:
Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding
1. Connect your Xbox 360 to your router
– OR –
Refer to your game console’s documentation to set a static IP address for
your device
3. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Single Port
Forwarding page The Xbox uses four ports, so create four port
forwarding entries on this page
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Maintaining and Monitoring
To restore your router configuration:
How to back up and restore your router
configuration
Why do I need to back up my router configuration? As with any valuable
data, you should back up your router configuration Your router might contain
many customized settings Those settings would be lost if you reset your router
to its factory defaults, and you would need to re-enter all of them manually If
you back up your router configuration, restoring settings is easy
Administration > Management
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
3. Click Restore Configurations at the bottom of the screen
To back up your router configuration:
A separate window opens
Administration > Management
4. Click Browse to navigate to the location of your configuration file, then
select the file and click Open
5. To restore the configuration, click Start to Restore
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page
3. Click Back Up Configurations at the bottom of the screen
You are prompted to save the file
How to restore factory defaults
4. Click OK or Save
Why would I need to restore to factory defaults? If you are experiencing
difficulties with the router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting
measures, you may want to reset the router to factory defaults Resetting the
router erases all of your settings, so you must restore the settings after We
recommend that you back up your configuration before resetting your router
You can use the Reset button or the router’s browser-based utility to restore
your router to factory defaults
5. Specify a file location, then click Save
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To reset your router to factory defaults with the reset button:
3. Click Restore Factory Defaults
1. With your router connected to power and turned on, press and hold the
Reset button on the bottom of your router for 5-10 seconds
A confirmation window opens
4. Click OK
How to upgrade the router’s firmware
Why would I need to upgrade my router’s firmware? Linksys may periodically
publish a firmware upgrade either to fix a problem or to add features to your
router
E1200, E1500, E2500, and E3200 Reset Button
IMPORTANT
Do not interrupt the upgrade process You should not turn off the
router or press the Reset button during the upgrade Doing so may
permanently disable the router
E4200 Reset Button
If you are upgrading from a laptop computer, make sure that the
laptop is connected to a power source or that the battery is fully
charged
To reset your router to factory defaults using the browser-based utility:
Administration > Factory Defaults
Disable your computer’s Sleep mode It might interrupt the
upgrade process
If you are upgrading from a computer with a wireless network
connection, make sure that you have strong wireless signal
strength If not, move your computer closer to your router
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Factory Defaults page
TIPS
Each time you run Cisco Connect, it checks for software updates
and installs them, if available Use the following instructions only if
you don’t run Cisco Connect
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To upgrade the router’s firmware:
7. In the browser-based utility, click the Administration tab, then click the
Firmware Upgrade page
Administration > Firmware Upgrade
8. Click Browse, then go to the location where you saved the upgrade file
9. Select the upgrade file, then click Start Upgrade and follow the on-
screen instructions The upgrade process begins, and a progress bar
appears When the firmware has been uploaded, a new page opens with
an “Upgrade is successful”notice, and the router reboots
2. Click the Status tab, then click the Router page and take note of the
current firmware version for your router
your router model
4. Click the Downloads tab, then select the hardware version for your
router from the Select Hardware Version drop-down list
How to check the status of your router
Why would I want to check the status of my router? Your router status tells
you whether you have a secure Internet connection and informs you about the
status of your network-connected devices
5. Compare the latest available firmware version on the website with your
current version If there is a newer version, click Release Notes to see if
the newer version contains new features you want or solves a problem
you are having
To check your router status using Cisco Connect:
6. If you want the new version, click Download and save the file to your
1. In Windows, click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect
computer Take note of the file location
– OR –
On a Mac, open the Applications folder, then click Cisco Connect
The Cisco Connect main menu opens
2. Look in the upper-right corner of the Cisco Connect main menu If your
router is online and secure, you see online secure and a green indicator
During the upgrade process, the router may lose the settings you have
changed Make a backup of your router configuration before starting
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To check your router status using the browser-based utility:
4. Click DHCP Client Table to display the currently assigned IP addresses
Status > Router
Status > Local Network
Status > Wireless Network
Status > Ports
5. Click the Status tab, then click the Wireless Network page Your wireless
2. Click the Status tab, then click the Router page Detailed information
network status is displayed
about your router status is displayed
TIP
For field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen
6. Click the Status tab, then click the Ports page The link status and speed
(speed data available only for the E3200 and E4200) for each of the
Ethernet ports and the Internet port are displayed
3. Click the Status tab, then click the Local Network page Your local
network’s IP address information and the DHCP server settings are
displayed
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights
Why would I want to disable the Ethernet port status lights? Depending
on the placement of the router in a home, some users might find the lights
distracting You can easily disable the lights using Cisco Connect, but you can
also disable them using the browser-based utility
To disable the lights using Cisco Connect:
1. In Windows, click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect
– OR –
On a Mac, open the Applications folder, then click Cisco Connect
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The Cisco Connect main menu opens
How to test your Internet connection
2. Under Router Settings, click Change
What utilities are included in my router to test my Internet connection?
Your router includes two diagnostic tests, Ping and Traceroute, that let you
check network connections, including network devices and your Internet
connection
3. Under Port lights, click Off, then click Finish
To diagnose your Internet connection:
Administration > Diagnostics
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Diagnostics page
To disable the lights using the browser-based utility:
Status > Ports
3. To check whether an address can be reached, enter an IP address or URL,
a packet size, and number of times to ping in the Ping Test section, then
click Start to Ping
2. Click the Status tab, then click the Ports page
3. In the Rear Port Lights section, click Off, then click Save Settings
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A window opens showing the ping test results You will see a response
A window opens with the test results
for each successful ping
NOTE
If an Internet URL fails to respond to ping, it doesn’t necessarily
mean that the site is down For security reasons, some sites are
configured to not respond to ping requests
How to configure and use logs
What kind of logging capabilities does my router have? Your router can
track all traffic for your Internet connection Your router supports four types of
logs:
4. To trace the route that packets take between your router and a specific
address, enter an address in the IP or URL Address field of the Traceroute
Test section, then click Start to Traceroute
To enable and view router logs:
Administration > Log
2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Log page
3. To monitor traffic between the local network and the Internet, select
Enabled (default), then click Save Settings
4. To view the logs, click View Log The Log window opens
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5. Select the log you want to see from the Type drop-down list
•
•
Incoming Log—The source IP addresses and destination port
numbers for incoming Internet traffic
Outgoing Log—Local IP addresses, destination URLs/IP addresses,
and service/port numbers for outgoing Internet traffic
•
•
Security Log—Logins for the browser-based utility
DHCP Client Log—Local DHCP server status information
6. To save the log, click Save the Log, then click OK or Save
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Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
Security
Administration
Management
Router Access
E1200/E1500
Firewall
Firewall
Internet Filter
Web Filter
VPN Passthrough
VPN Passthrough
Local Management Access
Remote Management Access
Advanced features
UPnP
Setup
Basic Setup
Language
Internet Setup
Internet Connection Type
Optional Settings
Network Setup
Back up and Restore
Log
Log
Diagnostics
Access Policy
Parental Controls
Target Devices
Router Address
Diagnostics
DHCP Server Setting
Schedule
Block Specific Sites
Ping Test
Time Settings
Time Zone
Reboot
DDNS
DDNS
DDNS Service
MAC Address Clone
MAC Address Clone
Advanced Routing
NAT
Traceroute Test
Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade
Applications & Gaming
Single Port Forwarding
Single Port Forwarding
Application Name
Port Range Forwarding
Port Range Forwarding
Application Name
Port Range Triggering
Port Range Triggering
DMZ
Status
Router
Router Information
Internet Connection
Local Network
Local Network
DHCP Server
Wireless Network
Wireless Network
Ports
Dynamic Routing (RIP)
Static Routing
DMZ
Wireless
QoS
Basic Wireless Settings
Configuration View
Wireless Security
Wireless Security
Guest Access
QoS (Quality of Service)
Wireless
Internet Access Priority
Upstream Bandwidth
Category
Rear Port Lights
Internet Port Link
Local Port Link
Guest Access
Summary
Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless MAC Filter
Access Restriction
MAC Address Filter List
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Security
Administration
Management
Router Access
E2500
Firewall
Firewall
Internet Filter
Web Filter
VPN Passthrough
VPN Passthrough
Local Management Access
Remote Management Access
Advanced features
UPnP
Setup
Basic Setup
Language
Internet Setup
Internet Connection Type
Optional Settings
Network Setup
Back Up and Restore
Log
Log
Diagnostics
Access Policy
Parental Controls
Target Devices
Router Address
Diagnostics
DHCP Server Setting
Schedule
Block Specific Sites
Ping Test
Time Settings
Time Zone
Reboot
DDNS
DDNS
DDNS Service
MAC Address Clone
MAC Address Clone
Advanced Routing
NAT
Traceroute Test
Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade
Applications & Gaming
Single Port Forwarding
Single Port Forwarding
Application Name
Port Range Forwarding
Port Range Forwarding
Application Name
Port Range Triggering
Port Range Triggering
DMZ
Status
Router
Router Information
Internet Connection
Local Network
Local Network
DHCP Server
Wireless Network
5 GHz Wireless Network
2 4 GHz Wireless Network
Ports
Dynamic Routing (RIP)
Static Routing
DMZ
Wireless
QoS
Basic Wireless Settings
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
5 GHz Wireless Settings
2 4 GHz Wireless Settings
Configuration View
Wireless Security
5 GHz Wireless Security
2 4 GHz Wireless Security
Guest Access
QoS (Quality of Service)
Wireless
Internet Access Priority
Upstream Bandwidth
Category
Rear Port Lights
Internet Port Link
Local Port Link
Summary
Guest Access
Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless MAC Filter
Access Restriction
MAC Address Filter List
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Storage
Administration
Management
Router Access
E3200
Disk
Disk Management
Shared Folder
Local Management Access
Remote Management Access
Advanced features
UPnP
Setup
Format Disk
FTP Server
Setup
Access
Administration
Information
Basic Setup
Language
Internet Setup
Internet Connection Type
Optional Settings
Network Setup
Back Up and Restore
Log
Diagnostics
Anonymous Access
Ping Test
Router Address
User Management
Group Management
Traceroute Test
Factory Defaults
Firmware Upgrade
DHCP Server Setting
Time Settings
Time Zone
Reboot
DDNS
DDNS Service
MAC Address Clone
Advanced Routing
NAT
Access Policy
Parental Controls
Target Devices
Schedule
Status
Router
Router Information
Internet Connection
Local Network
Local Network
DHCP Server
Wireless Network
5 GHz Wireless Network
2 4 GHz Wireless Network
Ports
Block Specific Sites
Dynamic Routing (RIP)
Static Routing
Applications & Gaming
Single Port Forwarding
Application Name
Port Range Forwarding
Application Name
Port Range Triggering
DMZ
Wireless
Basic Wireless Settings
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
5 GHz Wireless Settings
2 4 GHz Wireless Settings
Configuration View
Wireless Security
5 GHz Wireless Security
2 4 GHz Wireless Security
Guest Access
Rear Port Lights
Internet Port Link
Local Port Link
QoS
QoS (Quality of Service)
Wireless
Internet Access Priority
Upstream Bandwidth
Category
Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless MAC Filter
Access Restriction
Summary
MAC Address Filter List
Security
Firewall
Firewall
Internet Filter
Web Filter
VPN Passthrough
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Storage
Administration
Management
Router Access
E4200
Disk
Disk Management
USB Port Speed
Shared Folder
Format Disk
Local Management Access
Remote Management Access
Advanced features
UPnP
Setup
Basic Setup
Language
Internet Setup
Internet Connection Type
Optional Settings
Network Setup
Media Server
UPnP Media Server
Back Up and Restore
Log
Diagnostics
Setup
Database
FTP Server
Ping Test
Router Address
Setup
Access
Administration
Information
Traceroute Test
Factory Defaults
Firmware Upgrade
DHCP Server Setting
Time Settings
Time Zone
Reboot
DDNS
DDNS Service
MAC Address Clone
Advanced Routing
NAT
Anonymous Access
User Management
Group Management
Status
Router
Router Information
Internet Connection
Local Network
Local Network
DHCP Server
Access Restrictions
Dynamic Routing (RIP)
Static Routing
Parental Controls + Internet Access Policy
Wireless Network
5 GHz Wireless Network
2 4 GHz Wireless Network
Ports
Applications & Gaming
Single Port Forwarding
Application Name
Port Range Forwarding
Application Name
Port Range Triggering
DMZ
Wireless
Basic Wireless Settings
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
5 GHz Wireless Settings
2 4 GHz Wireless Settings
Configuration View
Wireless Security
5 GHz Wireless Security
2 4 GHz Wireless Security
Guest Access
Rear Port Lights
Internet Port Link
Local Port Link
QoS
QoS (Quality of Service)
Wireless
Internet Access Priority
Upstream Bandwidth
Category
Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless MAC Filter
Access Restriction
Summary
MAC Address Filter List
Security
Firewall
Firewall
Internet Filter
Web Filter
VPN Passthrough
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Specifications
Specifications
Environmental
Linksys E1200
Dimensions
7 43” × 5 97” × 1 23”
(188 7 × 151 7 × 31 2 mm)
Model Name
Description
Model Number
Standards
Linksys E1200
Wireless-N Router
E1200
Unit Weight
Power
8 91 oz (252 7g)
12V, 0 5A
802 11n, 802 11g, 802 11b,
802 3u
Certifications
FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210,
CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802 11b/g/n),
WPA2™, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected
Setup, Windows 7
Ports
Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4)
Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
Buttons
LEDs
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Power/Wi-Fi Protected Setup,
Internet, Ethernet (1-4)
-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
10 to 80% non-condensing
5 to 90% non-condensing
Cabling Type
CAT 5e
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
Transmitted Power
802 11n (20 MHz):
15 0 1 5dBm @ CH6, MCS 0~4, MCS 8~12
13 5 1 5dBm @ CH6, MCS 5~7, MCS 13~15
Specifications are subject to change without notice
802 11n (40 MHz):
14 0 1 5dBm @ CH6, MCS 0~4, MCS 8~12
13 5 1 5dBm @ CH6, MCS 5~7, MCS 13~15
802 11g:
14 5 1 5dBm @ CH6, all rates
802 11b:
16 5 1 5dBm @ CH6, all rates
Antenna Gain
UPnP
≤2 5 dBi, ≤4 0 dBi (2 antennas)
Supported
Wireless Security
Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2),
WEP, wireless MAC filtering
Security Key Bits
Up to 128-bit encryption
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Specifications
Environmental
Linksys E1500
Dimensions
7 43” × 5 97” × 1 23”
(188 7 × 151 7 × 31 2 mm)
Model Name
Description
Model Number
Standards
Linksys E1500
Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost
E1500
Unit Weight
Power
8 96 oz (254 1g)
12V, 0 5A
802 11n, 802 11g, 802 11b,
802 3u
Certifications
FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210,
CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802 11b/g/n),
WPA2, WMM, Wi-Fi Protected
Setup, Windows 7
Ports
Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4)
Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Buttons
LEDs
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Power/Wi-Fi Protected Setup,
Internet, Ethernet (1-4)
-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
10 to 80% non-condensing
5 to 90% non-condensing
Cabling Type
CAT 5e
Operating Humidity
Storage Humidity
Transmitted Power
802 11n (20 MHz):
17 0 1 5 dBm @ CH6, MCS 0~4, MCS 8~12
16 0 1 5 dBm @ CH6, MCS 5~7, MCS 13~15
Specifications are subject to change without notice
802 11n (40 MHz):
15 5 1 5 dBm @ CH6, MCS 0~4, MCS 8~12
14 0 1 5 dBm @ CH6, MCS 5~7, MCS 13~15
802 11g:
18 0 1 5 dBm @ CH6, 6 Mbps
17 0 1 5 dBm @ CH6, 54 Mbps
802 11b:
18 0 1 5 dBm @ CH6, all rates
Antenna Gain
≤3 0 dBi, ≤4 0 dBi, ≤4 5 dBi
(3 antennas)
UPnP
Supported
Wireless Security
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2),
WEP, wireless MAC filtering
Security Key Bits
Up to 128-bit encryption
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Specifications
Environmental
Linksys E2500
Model Name
Dimensions
8 86” x 1 38” x 7 09”
Linksys E2500
(225 x 35 x 180 mm)
Description
Advanced Dual-Band N Router
E2500
Unit Weight
15 94 oz (452 g)
Model Number
# of Antennas
Power
12V, 1A
4 total, 2 internal antennas per each
2 4 GHz & 5 GHz radio band
Certifications
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Operating Humidity
FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Detachable (y/n)
Modulation
No
802 11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK
802 11g: OFDM
802 11a: OFDM
10 to 80%, relative humidity,
non-condensing
802 11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM,
64-QAM
Storage Humidity
5 to 90% non-condensing
Receive Sensitivity
(Typical)
2 4 GHz
Specifications are subject to change without notice
802 11b: -87 dBm @ 11 Mbps
802 11g: -70 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802 11n 20 MHz: -70 dBm @ MCS15
802 11n 40 MHz: -66 dBm @ MCS15
5 GHz
802 11a: -70 dBm @ 54 Mbps
802 11n 20 MHz: -66 dBm @ MCS23
802 11n 40 MHz: -62 dBm @ MCS23
Antenna Gain in dBi
2 4 GHz:
Antenna 1 (right rear): ≤2 94 dBi
Antenna 2 (front right): ≤3 78 dBi
5 GHz:
Antenna 1 (right front): ≤5 86 dBi
Antenna 2 (front left): ≤4 88 dBi
UPnP
Supported
Security features
Security key bits
WEP, WPA, WPA2
Up to 128-bit encryption
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Specifications
Storage File System Support FAT, and NTFS, and HFS+
Linksys E3200
Model Name
Environmental
Linksys E3200
Dimensions
6 69” x 0 98” x 7 48”
(170 x 25 x 190 mm)
Description
High Performance Dual-Band N Router
E3200
Model Number
# of Antennas
Unit Weight
7 62 oz (216 g)
6 total, 3 internal antennas per
each 2 4 GHz & 5 GHz radio band
Power
12V, 2A
Certifications
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Operating Humidity
FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N
32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C)
-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Detachable (y/n)
Switch Port Speed
Ports
No
10/100/1000 Mbps
Internet, Ethernet (1-4), USB, Power
Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Power, Ethernet (1-4)
10 to 80% relative humidity,
non-condensing
Buttons
LEDs
Storage Humidity
5 to 90% non-condensing
Modulation
802 11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK
802 11g: OFDM
802 11a: OFDM
Specifications are subject to change without notice
802 11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Receive Sensitivity
2 4 GHz
802 11b: -87 dBm @ 11 Mbps (Typical)
802 11g: -77 dBm @ 54 Mbps (Typical)
802 11n (20 MHz): -71 dBm @ MCS15 (Typical)
802 11n (40 MHz): -68 dBm @ MCS15 (Typical)
5 GHz
802 11a: -75 dBm @ 54 Mbps (Typical)
802 11n 20 MHz: -70 dBm @ MCS15 (Typical)
802 11n 40 MHz: -67 dBm @ MCS15 (Typical)
Antenna Gain
2 4 GHz (Dipole Antennas)
Antenna 1 ≤ 3 dBi
Antenna 2 ≤ 4 dBi
Antenna 3 ≤ 4 dBi
5 GHz (Dipole Antennas)
Antenna 1 ≤ 4 5 dBi
Antenna 2 ≤ 4 5 dBi
Antenna 3 ≤ 4 5 dBi
UPnP
Supported
Security features
Security key bits
WEP, WPA, WPA2
Up to 128-bit encryption
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Linksys E4200
Specifications
Supported File Systems
for Storage Device
Linksys E4200
FAT32, NTFS, and HSF+
Supported
Model Name
Description
Model Number
Standards
Linksys E4200
UPnP
Maximum Performance Wireless-N Router
E4200
Security Features
Security Key Bits
WEP, WPA, WPA2
Up to 128-bit encryption
802 11n, 802 11a, 802 11g, 802 11b, 802 3,
802 3u, 802 3ab
Environmental
Dimensions
8 86” x 0 98” x 6 30”
(225 x 25 x 160 mm)
Radio Frequency
Switch Port Speed
Ports
2 4 and 5 GHz
10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
Power, USB, Internet, Ethernet (1-4)
Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Unit Weight
Power
12 52 oz (355 g)
12V, 2A
Buttons
Certifications
FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n,
Windows 7
LEDs
Top panel: Power
Back panel: Internet, Ethernet (1-4)
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Number of Antennas
6 total, 3 internal antennas per
each 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz radio band
Operating Humidity
10 to 80% relative humidity,
non-condensing
Detachable (y/n)
Modulations
No
802 11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK
802 11g: OFDM
Storage Humidity
5 to 90% non-condensing
802 11a: OFDM
802 11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Receive Sensitivity
2 4 GHz
802 11b: -87 dBm @ 11 Mbps (Typical)
802 11g: -77 dBm @ 54 Mbps (Typical)
802 11n: 20 MHz: -71 dBm @ MCS15 (Typical)
802 11n: 40 MHz: -68 dBm @ MCS15 (Typical)
5 GHz
802 11a: -71 dBm @ 54 Mbps (Typical)
802 11n: 20 MHz: -70 dBm @ MCS23 (Typical)
802 11n: 40 MHz: -68 dBm @ MCS23 (Typical)
Antenna Gain in dBi
2 4 GHz (3 internal PIFA antennas)
PIFA 1 ≤ 3 6 dBi (Right)
PIFA 2 ≤ 3 8 dBi (Left)
PIFA 3 ≤ 3 8 dBi (Front)
5 GHz (3 internal PIFA antennas)
PIFA 1 ≤ 4 8 dBi (Right)
PIFA 2 ≤ 5 3 dBi (Left)
PIFA 3 ≤ 5 2 dBi (Front)
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