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...E1550 Contents Product overview Package contents 1 Features 1 Back view 2 Bottom view 2 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network 3 What is a network? 3 How to set up a home network 3 Where to find more help 3 How to set up your router 3 How to start Cisco Connect 4 How to install Cisco...How to find your network on the Internet 16 How to clone a MAC address 17 How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN 18 How to...19 How to remotely change your router settings 20 How to enable Voice over IP on your network 21 How to configure UPnP 21 How to use a ...
...E1550 Contents Product overview Package contents 1 Features 1 Back view 2 Bottom view 2 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network 3 What is a network? 3 How to set up a home network 3 Where to find more help 3 How to set up your router 3 How to start Cisco Connect 4 How to install Cisco...How to find your network on the Internet 16 How to clone a MAC address 17 How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN 18 How to...19 How to remotely change your router settings 20 How to enable Voice over IP on your network 21 How to configure UPnP 21 How to use a ...
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...types of the screen. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page. 15 Linksys E1550 4. Setting Up: Advanced 3. The DHCP server is enabled by your ISP. Enter the default ... on your router as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically assign an IP address to open the browser-based utility" on the right side of the page. After you ...Providers), especially those outside of Internet connection provided by your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up the DHCP server on page 14). 2. Log into the browser-based...
...types of the screen. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page. 15 Linksys E1550 4. Setting Up: Advanced 3. The DHCP server is enabled by your ISP. Enter the default ... on your router as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically assign an IP address to open the browser-based utility" on the right side of the page. After you ...Providers), especially those outside of Internet connection provided by your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up the DHCP server on page 14). 2. Log into the browser-based...
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...Why would I need to the Clients Already Reserved table. TIP Before you configure DDNS on your router, you to assign a unique, fixed IP address to easily find your network on the right side of the screen). 4. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in the middle of the ... for your domain name to set up for . You can also manually enter a client name, IP address, and MAC address of a device to use to a specific device on page 14). 2. How to that address. Linksys E1550 3. The client you change and continue to route your network, which you want to create a...
...Why would I need to the Clients Already Reserved table. TIP Before you configure DDNS on your router, you to assign a unique, fixed IP address to easily find your network on the right side of the screen). 4. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in the middle of the ... for your domain name to set up for . You can also manually enter a client name, IP address, and MAC address of a device to use to a specific device on page 14). 2. How to that address. Linksys E1550 3. The client you change and continue to route your network, which you want to create a...
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...device to your modem. If you are based on TZO.com. Linksys E1550 To set up port forwarding for a single port" on page 39), you could access the camera by typing the domain name into the address bar of your web browser followed by your DDNS provider, then click...what actions have been taken. Some ISPs register the MAC address of your DDNS service provider. To reset your new router). Click Enabled. 4. To clone a MAC address from an old router that provide dynamic IP addresses automatically, the stored MAC address in the above example used by DynDNS.org are replacing with...
...device to your modem. If you are based on TZO.com. Linksys E1550 To set up port forwarding for a single port" on page 39), you could access the camera by typing the domain name into the address bar of your web browser followed by your DDNS provider, then click...what actions have been taken. Some ISPs register the MAC address of your DDNS service provider. To reset your new router). Click Enabled. 4. To clone a MAC address from an old router that provide dynamic IP addresses automatically, the stored MAC address in the above example used by DynDNS.org are replacing with...
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... Upgrade. 6. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on the Internet, select Any IP Address (default) next to Allowed Remote IP Address. For Access via, select HTTP (default) or select HTTPS to use this information to access your router remotely. 20 Click the ... network that uses port 8080 (such as a web camera). 8. Setting Up: Advanced How to remotely change my router settings? Linksys E1550 •• MAC Address and Voice Device-Let you prioritize network traffic based on the device that is connected to your network and turned on, you are away...
... Upgrade. 6. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on the Internet, select Any IP Address (default) next to Allowed Remote IP Address. For Access via, select HTTP (default) or select HTTPS to use this information to access your router remotely. 20 Click the ... network that uses port 8080 (such as a web camera). 8. Setting Up: Advanced How to remotely change my router settings? Linksys E1550 •• MAC Address and Voice Device-Let you prioritize network traffic based on the device that is connected to your network and turned on, you are away...
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...the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. If your Access via setting, enter http:// then the IP address. - UPnP is UPnP? To use VoIP, you with a VoIP service provider. OR - •• If you don't need to configure Voice ... telephone communications. Otherwise, select Disabled. 21 Use the same login information that connects to your router at home. Otherwise, select Disabled. 4. Linksys E1550 To access your VoIP service uses SIP, select Enabled next to SIP ALG. - UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows devices connected to a ...
...the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. If your Access via setting, enter http:// then the IP address. - UPnP is UPnP? To use VoIP, you with a VoIP service provider. OR - •• If you don't need to configure Voice ... telephone communications. Otherwise, select Disabled. 21 Use the same login information that connects to your router at home. Otherwise, select Disabled. 4. Linksys E1550 To access your VoIP service uses SIP, select Enabled next to SIP ALG. - UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows devices connected to a ...
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....168.1.149). Having the same network name and security settings enables you should choose an IP address on your network, and that should be only one active DHCP server on the 192.168.1.0 network. Linksys E1550 5. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page and take note of ...the DHCP server's IP Address range (192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149 by the DHCP Server of this address, because this procedure assumes that you can I use...
....168.1.149). Having the same network name and security settings enables you should choose an IP address on your network, and that should be only one active DHCP server on the 192.168.1.0 network. Linksys E1550 5. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page and take note of ...the DHCP server's IP Address range (192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149 by the DHCP Server of this address, because this procedure assumes that you can I use...
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...a non-conflicting channel. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into your new router. To add another router: 1. To determine the address range by running Cisco Connect. c. Type ipconfig, then press... configure your new router. You want to one and two above 1. Determine the IP address range for channel selection that automatically selects a wireless channel that shares the landlord's ...11. Follow the on-screen instructions until setup is operating on -screen instructions. 2. Linksys E1550 e. CAUTION Do not connect the cable to put my new router behind an existing router ...
...a non-conflicting channel. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into your new router. To add another router: 1. To determine the address range by running Cisco Connect. c. Type ipconfig, then press... configure your new router. You want to one and two above 1. Determine the IP address range for channel selection that automatically selects a wireless channel that shares the landlord's ...11. Follow the on-screen instructions until setup is operating on -screen instructions. 2. Linksys E1550 e. CAUTION Do not connect the cable to put my new router behind an existing router ...
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...your Linksys router 192.168.1.0 is sometimes referred to the left. Linksys E1550 TIP Although you can determine your computer's IP address in capabilities of your Linksys router, such as parental controls. Take note of the IP address. Connect your computer into your network" on your Linksys router. b. From... to an Ethernet port, you want to connect to the yellow Internet port on each computer that you create IP addressing problems for the office network. 3. Run Cisco Connect on your new Linksys router is 192.168.100.192. Each computer needs either a wired or wireless ...
...your Linksys router 192.168.1.0 is sometimes referred to the left. Linksys E1550 TIP Although you can determine your computer's IP address in capabilities of your Linksys router, such as parental controls. Take note of the IP address. Connect your computer into your network" on your Linksys router. b. From... to an Ethernet port, you want to connect to the yellow Internet port on each computer that you create IP addressing problems for the office network. 3. Run Cisco Connect on your new Linksys router is 192.168.100.192. Each computer needs either a wired or wireless ...
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...Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the DMZ page. 4. In the Destination section, enter the last three digits of the IP address of the downstream router to one network from hackers. Your router includes a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature that forwards all inbound ports presented ...topic covers cases three and four above . Linksys E1550 To use a router as all devices are on the same IP subnet as an access point, computers connected to the access point are specifically forwarded, to an individual IP address or MAC address. NOTE This is normally not used, because it...
...Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the DMZ page. 4. In the Destination section, enter the last three digits of the IP address of the downstream router to one network from hackers. Your router includes a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature that forwards all inbound ports presented ...topic covers cases three and four above . Linksys E1550 To use a router as all devices are on the same IP subnet as an access point, computers connected to the access point are specifically forwarded, to an individual IP address or MAC address. NOTE This is normally not used, because it...
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... was copied into the MAC Address field as shown below. Linksys E1550 7. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Click Save Settings to place in the DMZ instead of allowed source addresses. If you prefer to specify the 12-digit MAC address of the device you want to...DHCP Client Table. e. A separate window opens showing the current DHCP client list. The corresponding MAC address was selected. Click Enabled. Setting Up: Advanced d. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP Address (default) to allow access to place in the DMZ. TIP The DHCP Client Table is only ...
... was copied into the MAC Address field as shown below. Linksys E1550 7. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Click Save Settings to place in the DMZ instead of allowed source addresses. If you prefer to specify the 12-digit MAC address of the device you want to...DHCP Client Table. e. A separate window opens showing the current DHCP client list. The corresponding MAC address was selected. Click Enabled. Setting Up: Advanced d. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP Address (default) to allow access to place in the DMZ. TIP The DHCP Client Table is only ...
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...•• SPI Firewall Protection-This helps protect your firewall settings: Security->Firewall 1. How to improve security using a URL or Internet IP address to access ActiveX content on page 14). 2. By default, the firewall settings in firewall Why would I need to update your local ...Anonymous Internet Requests-This filter blocks Internet requests from using the built-in your computer and used by devices from Internet threats. Linksys E1550 7. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page. 8. ActiveX content is enabled by default. •• Filter Internet NAT...
...•• SPI Firewall Protection-This helps protect your firewall settings: Security->Firewall 1. How to improve security using a URL or Internet IP address to access ActiveX content on page 14). 2. By default, the firewall settings in firewall Why would I need to update your local ...Anonymous Internet Requests-This filter blocks Internet requests from using the built-in your computer and used by devices from Internet threats. Linksys E1550 7. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page. 8. ActiveX content is enabled by default. •• Filter Internet NAT...
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... note of the IP address of the user name and password you will not need a user name and password. For more information on page 32. 3. To view your router and set up that you have taken note of your router. Linksys E1550 How to access files remotely To access files ...remotely, you must have write access.) 38 You will also need to enter your user account must first attach a USB drive to your router's IP address, open a parent folder. •• Click or...
... note of the IP address of the user name and password you will not need a user name and password. For more information on page 32. 3. To view your router and set up that you have taken note of your router. Linksys E1550 How to access files remotely To access files ...remotely, you must have write access.) 38 You will also need to enter your user account must first attach a USB drive to your router's IP address, open a parent folder. •• Click or...
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Linksys E1550 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Port Forwarding and Port Triggering How to set up single port ...forward Internet traffic to a specific device or port on your router" on your local network. In the To IP Address field, enter the last three digits of single port forwarding would I use port forwarding? Click Save Changes at ... be to forward inbound web requests, typically on page 40) •• A range of ports (see "How to the IP Address field. 7. One of ports" on your local network. To set up port forwarding for a single port Why would I use...
Linksys E1550 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Port Forwarding and Port Triggering How to set up single port ...forward Internet traffic to a specific device or port on your router" on your local network. In the To IP Address field, enter the last three digits of single port forwarding would I use port forwarding? Click Save Changes at ... be to forward inbound web requests, typically on page 40) •• A range of ports (see "How to the IP Address field. 7. One of ports" on your local network. To set up port forwarding for a single port Why would I use...
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...by default. Linksys E1550 How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports Why would I set up the DHCP server on your router" on page 15). 4. By default, VNC uses TCP ports 5800 and 5900. See your software's documentation for a range of the IP address has already been ... bottom of multiple ports. For each additional computer. Port forwarding is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a range of the IP address you have reserved for the External Port and the Internal Port. 7. Example: You want to use BitTorrent, a popular peer-to be forwarded,...
...by default. Linksys E1550 How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports Why would I set up the DHCP server on your router" on page 15). 4. By default, VNC uses TCP ports 5800 and 5900. See your software's documentation for a range of the IP address has already been ... bottom of multiple ports. For each additional computer. Port forwarding is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a range of the IP address you have reserved for the External Port and the Internal Port. 7. Example: You want to use BitTorrent, a popular peer-to be forwarded,...
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... Port Range Forwarding table: •• Enter a descriptive name (such as the protocol. 6. In the To IP Address field, enter the last 3 digits of the IP address of the IP address fields already completed. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Port Range Triggering page. 3. To set...the proper computer. In this example, the IP address of port forwarding? Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to the To IP Address field. 8. Select Enabled next to open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. Linksys E1550 To set up port range triggering for ...
... Port Range Forwarding table: •• Enter a descriptive name (such as the protocol. 6. In the To IP Address field, enter the last 3 digits of the IP address of the IP address fields already completed. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Port Range Triggering page. 3. To set...the proper computer. In this example, the IP address of port forwarding? Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to the To IP Address field. 8. Select Enabled next to open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. Linksys E1550 To set up port range triggering for ...
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...the Xbox 360. The procedure for setting up a DHCP reservation for online gaming. OR - Refer to your game console's documentation to set a static IP address for multiple ports" on page 40). The Xbox uses four ports, so create four port forwarding entries on page 15). - Enter the port and ... documentation to determine the ports used by your router" on this page. Linksys E1550 How to configure your Xbox for online gaming Why would I set up an Xbox using your router. 1. The rest of the IP address is almost identical to setting up multiple port forwarding for VNC remote control. (...
...the Xbox 360. The procedure for setting up a DHCP reservation for online gaming. OR - Refer to your game console's documentation to set a static IP address for multiple ports" on page 40). The Xbox uses four ports, so create four port forwarding entries on page 15). - Enter the port and ... documentation to determine the ports used by your router" on this page. Linksys E1550 How to configure your Xbox for online gaming Why would I set up an Xbox using your router. 1. The rest of the IP address is almost identical to setting up multiple port forwarding for VNC remote control. (...
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...Client Table to open the browser-based utility" on the right side of the Ethernet ports and the Internet port are displayed. 6. Linksys E1550 To check your router status is displayed. 3. Click the Status tab, then click the Local Network page. TIP For field descriptions, click ... router status using the browser-based utility: Status > Router Status > Local Network Status > Wireless Network Status > Ports 1. Your local network's IP address information and the DHCP server settings are displayed. 46 Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to display the currently assigned...
...Client Table to open the browser-based utility" on the right side of the Ethernet ports and the Internet port are displayed. 6. Linksys E1550 To check your router status is displayed. 3. Click the Status tab, then click the Local Network page. TIP For field descriptions, click ... router status using the browser-based utility: Status > Router Status > Local Network Status > Wireless Network Status > Ports 1. Your local network's IP address information and the DHCP server settings are displayed. 46 Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to display the currently assigned...
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..., then click the Diagnostics page. You will see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. To check whether an address can be reached, enter an IP address or URL, a packet size, and number of the Traceroute Test section, then click Start to Traceroute. 48 Maintaining and Monitoring A window opens... Internet connection: Administration > Diagnostics 1. NOTE If an Internet URL fails to respond to ping, it doesn't necessarily mean that the site is down. Linksys E1550 How to test your Internet connection What utilities are configured to not respond to ping requests. 3.
..., then click the Diagnostics page. You will see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. To check whether an address can be reached, enter an IP address or URL, a packet size, and number of the Traceroute Test section, then click Start to Traceroute. 48 Maintaining and Monitoring A window opens... Internet connection: Administration > Diagnostics 1. NOTE If an Internet URL fails to respond to ping, it doesn't necessarily mean that the site is down. Linksys E1550 How to test your Internet connection What utilities are configured to not respond to ping requests. 3.
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The Log window opens. •• 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 your Internet connection... and use logs What kind of logs: To enable and view router logs: Administration > Log 1. Linksys E1550 A window opens with the test results. Maintaining and Monitoring 5. Your router supports four types of logging capabilities does my router have?
The Log window opens. •• 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 your Internet connection... and use logs What kind of logs: To enable and view router logs: Administration > Log 1. Linksys E1550 A window opens with the test results. Maintaining and Monitoring 5. Your router supports four types of logging capabilities does my router have?