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Linksys 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 Connect on ... on your network 21 How to configure UPnP 21 How to use a router as an access point 22 How to put your new router behind an existing router 23 To add your router to an existing router or gateway 23 To share an Internet connection 23 To extend your network...
Linksys 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 Connect on ... on your network 21 How to configure UPnP 21 How to use a router as an access point 22 How to put your new router behind an existing router 23 To add your router to an existing router or gateway 23 To share an Internet connection 23 To extend your network...
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...folders 33 How to create a group 33 How to create a new user 34 How to grant group access to a share 35 How to configure your router's storage for remote access . . . 36 How to configure the FTP server 36 How to share folders and set access rights 37 How to access ... factory defaults 43 How to upgrade the router's firmware 44 How to check the status of your router 45 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 47 How to test your Internet connection 48 How to configure and use logs 49 Specifications Linksys E1550 50 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Linksys...
...folders 33 How to create a group 33 How to create a new user 34 How to grant group access to a share 35 How to configure your router's storage for remote access . . . 36 How to configure the FTP server 36 How to share folders and set access rights 37 How to access ... factory defaults 43 How to upgrade the router's firmware 44 How to check the status of your router 45 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 47 How to test your Internet connection 48 How to configure and use logs 49 Specifications Linksys E1550 50 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Linksys...
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Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable gaming. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you customize your settings ... at blazingly fast transfer rates for guests. State-of Fast Ethernet Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for home theater performance. Linksys E1550 Product overview Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing...
Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable gaming. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you customize your settings ... at blazingly fast transfer rates for guests. State-of Fast Ethernet Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for home theater performance. Linksys E1550 Product overview Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing...
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... ports-Connect Ethernet cables (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to other users on your router. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button-Press this port. For more information, see "How to this button to easily configure wireless security on...Ethernet cable (also called network cables) to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to your modem. Linksys E1550 Back view Port activity indicator Product overview USB port Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button •...
... ports-Connect Ethernet cables (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to other users on your router. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button-Press this port. For more information, see "How to this button to easily configure wireless security on...Ethernet cable (also called network cables) to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to your modem. Linksys E1550 Back view Port activity indicator Product overview USB port Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button •...
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... 3. 4. You can help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. Your ISP can find help at Linksys.com/support. Purchase the proper equipment. See "How to set up your router. If you are an advanced user, you can set up your router manually using the browser-based utility. Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Basics How to...
... 3. 4. You can help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. Your ISP can find help at Linksys.com/support. Purchase the proper equipment. See "How to set up your router. If you are an advanced user, you can set up your router manually using the browser-based utility. Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Basics How to...
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...screen instructions to complete your router. To start Cisco Connect on a Windows computer: 1. When setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto your CD or DVD drive. 2. Linksys E1550 How to start Cisco Connect on a Mac OS X computer: 1. To install Cisco Connect on another computer" on... page 5. Click Set up , see this router model. The Cisco Connect main menu opens. 4 You can download the software...
...screen instructions to complete your router. To start Cisco Connect on a Windows computer: 1. When setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto your CD or DVD drive. 2. Linksys E1550 How to start Cisco Connect on a Mac OS X computer: 1. To install Cisco Connect on another computer" on... page 5. Click Set up , see this router model. The Cisco Connect main menu opens. 4 You can download the software...
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...you run the setup CD to install Cisco Connect to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key" on page 6. See "How to another computer. Linksys E1550 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer Although Cisco Connect is weak, place the router in several locations and test the signal... strength to determine the ideal position. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed.
...you run the setup CD to install Cisco Connect to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key" on page 6. See "How to another computer. Linksys E1550 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer Although Cisco Connect is weak, place the router in several locations and test the signal... strength to determine the ideal position. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed.
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...your network using any available USB drive. Select No, I don't have finished copying, remove the Easy Setup Key from your computer. Linksys E1550 How to connect devices to your network How to connect a computer to your network You can use the same key to connect several computers ...or manually. When the files have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. The Computers and other computers and to install Cisco Connect onto other devices screen opens. 2. Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the router's settings and a copy of Cisco Connect to it to connect them .
...your network using any available USB drive. Select No, I don't have finished copying, remove the Easy Setup Key from your computer. Linksys E1550 How to connect devices to your network How to connect a computer to your network You can use the same key to connect several computers ...or manually. When the files have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. The Computers and other computers and to install Cisco Connect onto other devices screen opens. 2. Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the router's settings and a copy of Cisco Connect to it to connect them .
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Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Linksys E1550 To use Windows Explorer or Finder to enter a name for the newly connected computer, then click Finish. Setting Up: Basics To manually...connect a computer to your network: 1. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Click Computer. The Connecting another computer screen opens. Click Connect to your Linksys router, then follow the on it. 2. IMPORTANT When you have a printer attached. 5. Click ...
Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Linksys E1550 To use Windows Explorer or Finder to enter a name for the newly connected computer, then click Finish. Setting Up: Basics To manually...connect a computer to your network: 1. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Click Computer. The Connecting another computer screen opens. Click Connect to your Linksys router, then follow the on it. 2. IMPORTANT When you have a printer attached. 5. Click ...
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... Many other types of wireless network devices can connect to share the printer with your router. The Computers and other devices screen opens. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security...8209;Fi Protected Setup" on page 28. A screen opens that displays network information. 3. Linksys E1550 How to connect a printer When you install a printer that requires a cable, follow the printer's... it needs to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Click Other devices. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under...
... Many other types of wireless network devices can connect to share the printer with your router. The Computers and other devices screen opens. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security...8209;Fi Protected Setup" on page 28. A screen opens that displays network information. 3. Linksys E1550 How to connect a printer When you install a printer that requires a cable, follow the printer's... it needs to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Click Other devices. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under...
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... Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you are asked to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. For more instructions on connecting a game console to your network, see also: •• "How to optimize your... websites based on page 41 Setting Up: Basics How to set up parental controls With your network, return to set a password. Linksys E1550 3. After the device connects to your router, you can use parental controls to view the blocked content. The Parental controls password screen opens. 9 Run...
... Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you are asked to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. For more instructions on connecting a game console to your network, see also: •• "How to optimize your... websites based on page 41 Setting Up: Basics How to set up parental controls With your network, return to set a password. Linksys E1550 3. After the device connects to your router, you can use parental controls to view the blocked content. The Parental controls password screen opens. 9 Run...
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...the guest password when the guest no to disable guest access. 3. You can use your router's guest access feature to provide your guests with access to the Internet, while restricting their... guest network is enabled by default. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. Take note of simultaneous guest network users you provided in Cisco Connect's main screen. 12 To continue, ...unsecure wireless network that a password be entered for Internet access. Setting Up: Basics 4. Linksys E1550 How to set up guest access to your network You can view the Guest account's name ...
...the guest password when the guest no to disable guest access. 3. You can use your router's guest access feature to provide your guests with access to the Internet, while restricting their... guest network is enabled by default. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. Take note of simultaneous guest network users you provided in Cisco Connect's main screen. 12 To continue, ...unsecure wireless network that a password be entered for Internet access. Setting Up: Basics 4. Linksys E1550 How to set up guest access to your network You can view the Guest account's name ...
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... make changes, update your router's name and password: 1. Enter the new router name and password, then click Change. Setting Up: Basics 13 Linksys E1550 How to change your router's name and password You can change the name and password of your router, but if you do ... password using the browserbased utility, you reconnect them using the procedure below to change your router's login information. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Click Yes if you make it easier to continue. 4. Under Personalize, click...
... make changes, update your router's name and password: 1. Enter the new router name and password, then click Change. Setting Up: Basics 13 Linksys E1550 How to change your router's name and password You can change the name and password of your router, but if you do ... password using the browserbased utility, you reconnect them using the procedure below to change your router's login information. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Click Yes if you make it easier to continue. 4. Under Personalize, click...
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...for a user name and password. Be careful when changing settings using Cisco Connect, your router's default password is admin. (You can leave the user name blank.) How to manually set up your router Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up and maintain your network,... the browser-based utility. Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Advanced How to open the browser-based utility To access some advanced settings, you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect. 2. To open the browser-based utility: 1. To manually set up your router without using this method. Open ...
...for a user name and password. Be careful when changing settings using Cisco Connect, your router's default password is admin. (You can leave the user name blank.) How to manually set up your router Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up and maintain your network,... the browser-based utility. Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Advanced How to open the browser-based utility To access some advanced settings, you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect. 2. To open the browser-based utility: 1. To manually set up your router without using this method. Open ...
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...each computer or device on page 4). Open a web browser on the right side of the screen. After you may need to start Cisco Connect" on your router as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically assign an IP address to use your network. TIP For field descriptions, ...Setting Up: Advanced 3. The DHCP server is enabled by your ISP. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page. 15 Linksys E1550 4. For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of the United States, you finish changing settings, click Save Settings at the bottom ...
...each computer or device on page 4). Open a web browser on the right side of the screen. After you may need to start Cisco Connect" on your router as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically assign an IP address to use your network. TIP For field descriptions, ...Setting Up: Advanced 3. The DHCP server is enabled by your ISP. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page. 15 Linksys E1550 4. For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of the United States, you finish changing settings, click Save Settings at the bottom ...
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... specific device on your router, you want to create a DHCP reservation for DDNS service from the Internet ("How to create a DHCP reservation. 6. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to receive inbound traffic from a DDNS service provider that address. Linksys E1550 3. TIP For field ...can also manually enter a client name, IP address, and MAC address of users (253 maximum). 4. Working with several DDNS service providers, your router's DDNS feature lets you configure a domain name for the DHCP server. •• Change the number of a device to set up port ...
... specific device on your router, you want to create a DHCP reservation for DDNS service from the Internet ("How to create a DHCP reservation. 6. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to receive inbound traffic from a DDNS service provider that address. Linksys E1550 3. TIP For field ...can also manually enter a client name, IP address, and MAC address of users (253 maximum). 4. Working with several DDNS service providers, your router's DDNS feature lets you configure a domain name for the DHCP server. •• Change the number of a device to set up port ...
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.... 5. If your computer's MAC address is registered with information provided by your new router). Click the Setup tab, then click the MAC Address Clone page. 3. Sign up...this example, the domain name registered with your new router, you what actions have been taken. Linksys E1550 To set up for DDNS service at either Clone My... PC's MAC or enter the 12-digit MAC address of your modem, disconnect power for about one minute, then reconnect power. The Status field tells you should first determine the MAC address of your old router...
.... 5. If your computer's MAC address is registered with information provided by your new router). Click the Setup tab, then click the MAC Address Clone page. 3. Sign up...this example, the domain name registered with your new router, you what actions have been taken. Linksys E1550 To set up for DDNS service at either Clone My... PC's MAC or enter the 12-digit MAC address of your modem, disconnect power for about one minute, then reconnect power. The Status field tells you should first determine the MAC address of your old router...
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... ensure a secure connection and access by default. 4. The VPN clients on the local network can establish an IPSec VPN tunnel through the router. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) allows the PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) to provide secure communications between remote employees and the ... VPN clients on their networks to enable employees to work remotely connect to save your VPN passthrough settings: Security > VPN Passthrough 1. Linksys E1550 5. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to implement secure exchange of the screen. Click the Security tab, then click the...
... ensure a secure connection and access by default. 4. The VPN clients on the local network can establish an IPSec VPN tunnel through the router. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) allows the PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) to provide secure communications between remote employees and the ... VPN clients on their networks to enable employees to work remotely connect to save your VPN passthrough settings: Security > VPN Passthrough 1. Linksys E1550 5. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to implement secure exchange of the screen. Click the Security tab, then click the...
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Linksys E1550 How to optimize your router for gaming and voice How does my router prioritize traffic to open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. Your router has QoS (Quality of the screen. TIP For field descriptions, click Help on the IEEE 802.11e standard. TIP WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) ...application or game, you want to the Internet. QoS is applied only to traffic that you need to High, because all items will have the router re-send data if an error occurs, select Disabled under WMM Support. Otherwise, select Disabled. WMM improves quality for the same result. •...
Linksys E1550 How to optimize your router for gaming and voice How does my router prioritize traffic to open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. Your router has QoS (Quality of the screen. TIP For field descriptions, click Help on the IEEE 802.11e standard. TIP WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) ...application or game, you want to the Internet. QoS is applied only to traffic that you need to High, because all items will have the router re-send data if an error occurs, select Disabled under WMM Support. Otherwise, select Disabled. WMM improves quality for the same result. •...