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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... is secure 27 Network security following a manual setup 27 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 28 Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 28 Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 28 How to connect a device using ...
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... is secure 27 Network security following a manual setup 27 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 28 Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 28 Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 28 How to connect a device using ...
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...100) ports for quick file sharing between computers and servers. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to ... speed and performance so you add an external USB drive to your network protected. Linksys E1550 Product overview Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •...8226; Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation Features Wireless-N technology Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, your...
...100) ports for quick file sharing between computers and servers. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to ... speed and performance so you add an external USB drive to your network protected. Linksys E1550 Product overview Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •...8226; Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation Features Wireless-N technology Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, your...
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...(also called a network or Internet cable) to this port. For more information, see "Using an External Drive" on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. On the Internet port, stays on while connected to your network or on page 43. 2 Flashes slowly during bootup,... firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. For more information, see "How to restore factory defaults" on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port, color coded yellow, and to a modem. Linksys E1550 Back view Port activity indicator Product overview USB port Ethernet...
...(also called a network or Internet cable) to this port. For more information, see "Using an External Drive" on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. On the Internet port, stays on while connected to your network or on page 43. 2 Flashes slowly during bootup,... firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. For more information, see "How to restore factory defaults" on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port, color coded yellow, and to a modem. Linksys E1550 Back view Port activity indicator Product overview USB port Ethernet...
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Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network What ... locations: •• Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. Your ISP can help..., then click Help in network switch (the Ethernet ports). How to set up your router is working correctly. 3. Cisco Connect shows you have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs,...
Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network What ... locations: •• Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. Your ISP can help..., then click Help in network switch (the Ethernet ports). How to set up your router is working correctly. 3. Cisco Connect shows you have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs,...
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... main menu opens. Open the Applications folder, then double-click the Cisco Connect icon. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Cisco Connect on another computer" on your desktop, then double-click the Setup icon. 3. Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. Linksys E1550 How to easily manage many of your router's settings. You can...
... main menu opens. Open the Applications folder, then double-click the Cisco Connect icon. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Cisco Connect on another computer" on your desktop, then double-click the Setup icon. 3. Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. Linksys E1550 How to easily manage many of your router's settings. You can...
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... speed test screen opens. 3. If you run the setup CD again, you may be prompted to enter the router's network name (SSID) and password. See "How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key" on page 6. Linksys E1550 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer Although Cisco Connect is installed onto your computer when you...
... speed test screen opens. 3. If you run the setup CD again, you may be prompted to enter the router's network name (SSID) and password. See "How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key" on page 6. Linksys E1550 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer Although Cisco Connect is installed onto your computer when you...
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Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. 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 to your network. How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key To use it... has been created, you don't have to remember them to create one using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. After it to install Cisco Connect onto other devices screen opens. 2. Setting Up: Basics 3. This USB drive will be your computer. Insert a USB ...
Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. 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 to your network. How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key To use it... has been created, you don't have to remember them to create one using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. After it to install Cisco Connect onto other devices screen opens. 2. Setting Up: Basics 3. This USB drive will be your computer. Insert a USB ...
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...Print these settings if you will not have Cisco Connect installed on -screen instructions. 8. When you do not see this, use your Easy Setup Key to connect a computer to enter a name for the newly connected computer, then click Finish. Linksys E1550 To use Windows Explorer or Finder to print ...or take note of some information. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and ...
...Print these settings if you will not have Cisco Connect installed on -screen instructions. 8. When you do not see this, use your Easy Setup Key to connect a computer to enter a name for the newly connected computer, then click Finish. Linksys E1550 To use Windows Explorer or Finder to print ...or take note of some information. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and ...
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...;• Your printer supports the WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption standard. •• If your wireless printer supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you install a printer that : •• Your printer has been completely set up , then follow your computer's operating system.... 5. The Computers and other devices screen opens. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. To manually connect a device to your network: 1. A screen opens that displays network information. 8 Linksys E1550 How to connect a printer When you should use WPS ...
...;• Your printer supports the WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption standard. •• If your wireless printer supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you install a printer that : •• Your printer has been completely set up , then follow your computer's operating system.... 5. The Computers and other devices screen opens. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. To manually connect a device to your network: 1. A screen opens that displays network information. 8 Linksys E1550 How to connect a printer When you should use WPS ...
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...on the network. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Setting Up: Basics 13 Linksys E1550 How to change your router's name and password You can change your router's name and password... router's login information. Enter the new router name and password, then click Change. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Click Yes if you want to reconnect all... of your router, but if you reconnect them using Cisco Connect. Under Personalize, click Change. TIP After you make changes, update your router will ...
...on the network. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Setting Up: Basics 13 Linksys E1550 How to change your router's name and password You can change your router's name and password... router's login information. Enter the new router name and password, then click Change. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Click Yes if you want to reconnect all... of your router, but if you reconnect them using Cisco Connect. Under Personalize, click Change. TIP After you make changes, update your router will ...
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... the user name blank.) How to manually set up your router Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up your router's power adapter to a power outlet. 3. Connect your router: 1. 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. Enter the user name and password, then click OK. To open ...
... the user name blank.) How to manually set up your router Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up your router's power adapter to a power outlet. 3. Connect your router: 1. 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. Enter the user name and password, then click OK. To open ...
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...configure your Internet connection (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on your network, or if you do not want to start Cisco Connect" on page 14). 2. For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of the screen. 4. Log into the browser-...of the United States, you finish changing settings, click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen. 7. Linksys E1550 4. To manually configure your router's DHCP server settings: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Server Settings 1. In the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, click the type of Internet connection...
...configure your Internet connection (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on your network, or if you do not want to start Cisco Connect" on page 14). 2. For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of the screen. 4. Log into the browser-...of the United States, you finish changing settings, click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen. 7. Linksys E1550 4. To manually configure your router's DHCP server settings: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Server Settings 1. In the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, click the type of Internet connection...
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..., then click the Basic Setup page. 3. How to easily find my network on your router, you want to use to find your domain name to manage devices such as print servers, web cameras, network printers, and game consoles. Linksys E1550 3. Setting Up: Advanced 5. If you want to...side of the screen). Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to the Clients Already Reserved table. To configure DHCP reservation: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Reservation 1. Working with several DDNS service providers, your router's DDNS feature lets you configure a domain name for devices that ...
..., then click the Basic Setup page. 3. How to easily find my network on your router, you want to use to find your domain name to manage devices such as print servers, web cameras, network printers, and game consoles. Linksys E1550 3. Setting Up: Advanced 5. If you want to...side of the screen). Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to the Clients Already Reserved table. To configure DHCP reservation: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Reservation 1. Working with several DDNS service providers, your router's DDNS feature lets you configure a domain name for devices that ...
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... your computer's MAC address is registered with TZO.com is reset each network device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. Click the Setup tab, then click the MAC Address Clone page. 3. Some ISPs register the MAC address of your web browser followed by the port number used port... 1024, the URL would be: BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com:1024 How to the modem. Linksys E1550 To set up port forwarding for a single port" on page 39), you are installing this example, the domain name registered with your ISP ...
... your computer's MAC address is registered with TZO.com is reset each network device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. Click the Setup tab, then click the MAC Address Clone page. 3. Some ISPs register the MAC address of your web browser followed by the port number used port... 1024, the URL would be: BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com:1024 How to the modem. Linksys E1550 To set up port forwarding for a single port" on page 39), you are installing this example, the domain name registered with your ISP ...
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... your wireless network. NOTE Save your new router's settings: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Wireless Security Status > Wireless Network Setup > Basic Setup 1. Open the setup page for your old router: a. Take note of your old router to an access point. In the Subnet Mask field, enter ...point. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page and take note of 192.168.1.2 to use to the Internet. 2. d. Linksys E1550 5. TIP Check the documentation for the local network (LAN). 3. There should be only one active DHCP server on your old router, log ...
... your wireless network. NOTE Save your new router's settings: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Wireless Security Status > Wireless Network Setup > Basic Setup 1. Open the setup page for your old router: a. Take note of your old router to an access point. In the Subnet Mask field, enter ...point. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page and take note of 192.168.1.2 to use to the Internet. 2. d. Linksys E1550 5. TIP Check the documentation for the local network (LAN). 3. There should be only one active DHCP server on your old router, log ...
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... a router to put your own router behind an existing router? To determine the address range by running Cisco Connect. Click Start, Run, type CMD, then click OK. Linksys E1550 e. How to your old router. In this procedure assumes that does not overlap the operating channel of the... building. 2. To share an Internet connection NOTE This is complete. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into your old router for your ...
... a router to put your own router behind an existing router? To determine the address range by running Cisco Connect. Click Start, Run, type CMD, then click OK. Linksys E1550 e. How to your old router. In this procedure assumes that does not overlap the operating channel of the... building. 2. To share an Internet connection NOTE This is complete. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into your old router for your ...
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...section, select Any IP Address to allow access to the device that you use a router as all inbound ports presented on page 39. Linksys E1550 To use their wireless network traffic separate from your wireless network. Your router includes a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature that forwards all other ... the Internet would I expose a device to open the browser-based utility" on the two routers are specifically forwarded, to keep their DNS: Setup > Basic Setup 1. When you designate for help with a static IP address. A much easier if all devices are on the same IP subnet as an ...
...section, select Any IP Address to allow access to the device that you use a router as all inbound ports presented on page 39. Linksys E1550 To use their wireless network traffic separate from your wireless network. Your router includes a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature that forwards all other ... the Internet would I expose a device to open the browser-based utility" on the two routers are specifically forwarded, to keep their DNS: Setup > Basic Setup 1. When you designate for help with a static IP address. A much easier if all devices are on the same IP subnet as an ...
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... a new network name in length. Linksys E1550 Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure: 1. Improving Security Network security following a manual setup If you configured your router manually (not recommended), you configured your router using Cisco Connect, your router is required to ... configure security. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industrystandard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for the green light...
... a new network name in length. Linksys E1550 Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure: 1. Improving Security Network security following a manual setup If you configured your router manually (not recommended), you configured your router using Cisco Connect, your router is required to ... configure security. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industrystandard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for the green light...
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... Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in the Passphrase field. e. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on page 14). Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light The power indicator light on the back of the router (or on the back of the screen. b. Linksys E1550 To manually set up wireless ...security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup Why would I use Wi...
... Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in the Passphrase field. e. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on page 14). Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light The power indicator light on the back of the router (or on the back of the screen. b. Linksys E1550 To manually set up wireless ...security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup Why would I use Wi...
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...router. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page. 3. How to connect a device using the device's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 1. Enter the PIN from the device into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-...PIN. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page. 3. 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). Linksys E1550 How to connect a device using the device's Wi-Fi Protected...
...router. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page. 3. How to connect a device using the device's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 1. Enter the PIN from the device into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-...PIN. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page. 3. 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). Linksys E1550 How to connect a device using the device's Wi-Fi Protected...