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Linksys E2100L Advanced Wireless-N Router Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Top 1 Back 1 Bottom 2 Horizontal Placement 2 Wall-Mounting Placement 2 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 3 Installation 3 Main Menu 5 Computers and Other Devices 6 Guest Access 8 Router Settings 9 How to Exit Cisco Connect 10 How to Access Cisco Connect 10 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 11 How to Access the Browser-Based...
Linksys E2100L Advanced Wireless-N Router Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Top 1 Back 1 Bottom 2 Horizontal Placement 2 Wall-Mounting Placement 2 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 3 Installation 3 Main Menu 5 Computers and Other Devices 6 Guest Access 8 Router Settings 9 How to Exit Cisco Connect 10 How to Access Cisco Connect 10 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 11 How to Access the Browser-Based...
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...connects to the male R-SMA connectors of its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up when the Router is easy using Cisco Connect, the software that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can access your wired network. Top 1, 2, 3, 4 (Blue) These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the... indicate network activity over the wireless network. The LED is continuously lit when the Router is installed when you for choosing the Linksys E2100L Advanced Wireless-N Router. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED is available through its four switched ports. If the storage device...
...connects to the male R-SMA connectors of its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up when the Router is easy using Cisco Connect, the software that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can access your wired network. Top 1, 2, 3, 4 (Blue) These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the... indicate network activity over the wireless network. The LED is continuously lit when the Router is installed when you for choosing the Linksys E2100L Advanced Wireless-N Router. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED is available through its four switched ports. If the storage device...
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... to change the Router's settings. b. Double-click Setup. 4. Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect During installation, the setup software installs Cisco Connect on your desktop. Installation To install the Router: 1. Windows Vista a. Click Set up your Linksys Router General options Open folder to view files using... Windows Explorer Speed up my system using Windows Explorer Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC Set up your computer. DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Router Setup Always do this , access setup on the CD directly. Go to the Router. Mac OS ...
... to change the Router's settings. b. Double-click Setup. 4. Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect During installation, the setup software installs Cisco Connect on your desktop. Installation To install the Router: 1. Windows Vista a. Click Set up your Linksys Router General options Open folder to view files using... Windows Explorer Speed up my system using Windows Explorer Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC Set up your computer. DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Router Setup Always do this , access setup on the CD directly. Go to the Router. Mac OS ...
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... product label, which is setting up the Router. The serial number is located on the back of the Router. Please wait while the setup software is on the back of the Router. Connect to Power Port b. Unplug the existing Ethernet cable from your Router. Internet 4 3...Power Connect to Electrical Outlet Advanced Wireless-N Router Please Wait 4 Click Next. Connection Overview a. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Linksys E2100L 5. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect c. Connect Ethernet Cable NOTE: You can view detailed connection steps by clicking in the...
... product label, which is setting up the Router. The serial number is located on the back of the Router. Please wait while the setup software is on the back of the Router. Connect to Power Port b. Unplug the existing Ethernet cable from your Router. Internet 4 3...Power Connect to Electrical Outlet Advanced Wireless-N Router Please Wait 4 Click Next. Connection Overview a. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Linksys E2100L 5. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect c. Connect Ethernet Cable NOTE: You can view detailed connection steps by clicking in the...
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...for more information, click Need help? The router allows the networked devices to visit www.linksys.com/support. Linksys E2100L 7. Guest computers must connect to your home. Guest Access, page 6 and Guest Access...device. Local access can be given to a router is complete. Guest Access versus Guest Access Cisco Connect offers two types of computers or other . NOTE: A group of access: local ...Local Access Diagram Internet Main Menu Status information is displayed in the setup software, or use a computer with an active Internet connection to communicate with the guest ...
...for more information, click Need help? The router allows the networked devices to visit www.linksys.com/support. Linksys E2100L 7. Guest computers must connect to your home. Guest Access, page 6 and Guest Access...device. Local access can be given to a router is complete. Guest Access versus Guest Access Cisco Connect offers two types of computers or other . NOTE: A group of access: local ...Local Access Diagram Internet Main Menu Status information is displayed in the setup software, or use a computer with an active Internet connection to communicate with the guest ...
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...Computers and other devices screen appears. Device Click this option. Do You Have an Easy Setup Key? Insert the Easy Setup Key into an available USB port on the local network. Linksys E2100L Main Menu - Computers and Devices Use this screen. Guest Access Guest access provides Internet access...a web browser. 3. Change To disable guest access or change settings, click Change and go to create an Easy Setup Key, which is displayed. Main Menu - Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Computer Click this option to connect another computer or device to the Router. Go to the local network and...
...Computers and other devices screen appears. Device Click this option. Do You Have an Easy Setup Key? Insert the Easy Setup Key into an available USB port on the local network. Linksys E2100L Main Menu - Computers and Devices Use this screen. Guest Access Guest access provides Internet access...a web browser. 3. Change To disable guest access or change settings, click Change and go to create an Easy Setup Key, which is displayed. Main Menu - Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Computer Click this option to connect another computer or device to the Router. Go to the local network and...
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... to the Router. 3. Click Close. To print this computer. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 2. Remove the Easy Setup Key. If you already have an Easy Setup Key, then you do not see this, access the Easy Setup Key through Windows Explorer or the Finder, and double‑click Connect.) Follow...the Easy Setup Key If you can create one using a USB flash drive. Come back to identify the newly added computer. Copying Files to the Easy Setup Key. Please wait while settings are copied to the Easy Setup Key 3. On the Connecting another computer screen, click Next. 4. Linksys E2100L 2.
... to the Router. 3. Click Close. To print this computer. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 2. Remove the Easy Setup Key. If you already have an Easy Setup Key, then you do not see this, access the Easy Setup Key through Windows Explorer or the Finder, and double‑click Connect.) Follow...the Easy Setup Key If you can create one using a USB flash drive. Come back to identify the newly added computer. Copying Files to the Easy Setup Key. Please wait while settings are copied to the Easy Setup Key 3. On the Connecting another computer screen, click Next. 4. Linksys E2100L 2.
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... Password By default, the setup software sets up to 10 guests. Wait until your printer's documentation to learn how to connect it to your printer connects. Advanced Wireless-N Router 8 Linksys E2100L 3. Then click Finish. Refer to a wireless printer. 2. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Guest Access The Guest... Enter the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type settings on your setting. Guest network name By default, the setup software sets up the name of guests allowed on your settings. Connecting a Wireless Printer 3. Enter a name that will be ...
... Password By default, the setup software sets up to 10 guests. Wait until your printer's documentation to learn how to connect it to your printer connects. Advanced Wireless-N Router 8 Linksys E2100L 3. Then click Finish. Refer to a wireless printer. 2. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Guest Access The Guest... Enter the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type settings on your setting. Guest network name By default, the setup software sets up the name of guests allowed on your settings. Connecting a Wireless Printer 3. Enter a name that will be ...
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Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Change Router Name or Password NOTE: If you change the Router name or password, you also change the ... connected to the Router will need to Advanced Settings, page 10. Changing Router Name or Password 2. Easy Setup Key Update or create key The Easy Setup Key is also the name of your local network).To change the name or password of the Router is displayed...USB flash drive that protects access to the Router's settings is displayed (this option and go to save your wireless network. Linksys E2100L Router Settings The Router settings screen appears.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Change Router Name or Password NOTE: If you change the Router name or password, you also change the ... connected to the Router will need to Advanced Settings, page 10. Changing Router Name or Password 2. Easy Setup Key Update or create key The Easy Setup Key is also the name of your local network).To change the name or password of the Router is displayed...USB flash drive that protects access to the Router's settings is displayed (this option and go to save your wireless network. Linksys E2100L Router Settings The Router settings screen appears.
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...default Internet Protocol (IP) address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Login Screen NOTE: You can be obtained through Cisco Connect. Setup > Basic Setup Language Language To use . Most of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. The browser-based utility ..., admin. Then press Enter. Then enter the password created during the setup software. (If you to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the setup software (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will see a similar...
...default Internet Protocol (IP) address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Login Screen NOTE: You can be obtained through Cisco Connect. Setup > Basic Setup Language Language To use . Most of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. The browser-based utility ..., admin. Then press Enter. Then enter the password created during the setup software. (If you to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the setup software (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will see a similar...
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...Connection Type: •• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500 •• PPPoE: 1492 •• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section configures the IP settings for your local network. The default Start IP Address is displayed. The default Router IP address is enabled by...is 192.168.1.1. If you want to manually enter the largest packet size that you choose to each computer or device on your network. Linksys E2100L Select Manual if you want to remove a client from DHCP Table Click the Select check box to a MAC address. Size When Manual is...
...Connection Type: •• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500 •• PPPoE: 1492 •• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section configures the IP settings for your local network. The default Start IP Address is displayed. The default Router IP address is enabled by...is 192.168.1.1. If you want to manually enter the largest packet size that you choose to each computer or device on your network. Linksys E2100L Select Manual if you want to remove a client from DHCP Table Click the Select check box to a MAC address. Size When Manual is...
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...Zone Select the time zone in minutes, that the user will be a backup. Update To manually trigger an update, click Update. Linksys E2100L Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be renewed. After the time is provided by...wish to a dynamic Internet IP address. Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration DynDNS.org Setup > DDNS > DynDNS Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is provided by DynDNS...
...Zone Select the time zone in minutes, that the user will be a backup. Update To manually trigger an update, click Update. Linksys E2100L Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be renewed. After the time is provided by...wish to a dynamic Internet IP address. Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration DynDNS.org Setup > DDNS > DynDNS Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is provided by DynDNS...
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...you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use the Dynamic Routing option. Static Routing sets up the Router's advanced functions. Linksys E2100L TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up a fixed ...Dynamic routing uses the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). When the NAT setting is a 12-digit code assigned to reach a specific host or 16 Setup > MAC Address Clone A Media Access Control (MAC) address is disabled, this option to clone the MAC address of hardware for identification. ...
...you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use the Dynamic Routing option. Static Routing sets up the Router's advanced functions. Linksys E2100L TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up a fixed ...Dynamic routing uses the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). When the NAT setting is a 12-digit code assigned to reach a specific host or 16 Setup > MAC Address Clone A Media Access Control (MAC) address is disabled, this option to clone the MAC address of hardware for identification. ...
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.... •• BG-Mixed If you set up . Proceed to the Manual Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Setup section. Enter Route Name Enter a name for contact between the Router and another network, select a number from the dropdown list...Setup) Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you do not have the Router automatically select the Channel Width (20 MHz or 40 MHz). 17 Network Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are two ways to Manual, the Basic Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields. Linksys E2100L...
.... •• BG-Mixed If you set up . Proceed to the Manual Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Setup section. Enter Route Name Enter a name for contact between the Router and another network, select a number from the dropdown list...Setup) Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you do not have the Router automatically select the Channel Width (20 MHz or 40 MHz). 17 Network Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are two ways to Manual, the Basic Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields. Linksys E2100L...
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...enter the PIN listed on the Router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (It is also listed on the label on the client device. Linksys E2100L Channel Select the appropriate channel for two minutes during the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup process. b. Wait until the LED is off before starting ...the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session. Use the method that do not want ...
...enter the PIN listed on the Router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (It is also listed on the label on the client device. Linksys E2100L Channel Select the appropriate channel for two minutes during the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup process. b. Wait until the LED is off before starting ...the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session. Use the method that do not want ...
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...Router. You can use the included USB extension cable. Current Folder The selected folder is displayed. Storage > Media Server UPnP Media Server Setup Server Name The default server name of the partition is displayed. If you do not want to share. If you want to share... when a USB storage device is connected to Storage > Administration, page 29. 26 refer to the USB port of the Router's serial number). Linksys E2100L Edit a Shared Folder After you have UPnP AV (Audio and Video)-enabled or Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-certified devices in media player, or...
...Router. You can use the included USB extension cable. Current Folder The selected folder is displayed. Storage > Media Server UPnP Media Server Setup Server Name The default server name of the partition is displayed. If you do not want to share. If you want to share... when a USB storage device is connected to Storage > Administration, page 29. 26 refer to the USB port of the Router's serial number). Linksys E2100L Edit a Shared Folder After you have UPnP AV (Audio and Video)-enabled or Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-certified devices in media player, or...
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... click Return to create an FTP server that can change this option. Media Folder 2. Advanced Wireless-N Router Storage> FTP Server FTP Server Setup Server Name The default server name of the Router is displayed. Use the FTP Server screen to Upper Folder. In the Display Name field,...the FTP Server The storage options are displayed. Auto-scan every __ To automatically scan the media folders, select this option. Linksys E2100L NOTE: If you used the setup software for installation, then the name of your wireless network (up to share. 4. Scan All To scan all media files,...
... click Return to create an FTP server that can change this option. Media Folder 2. Advanced Wireless-N Router Storage> FTP Server FTP Server Setup Server Name The default server name of the Router is displayed. Use the FTP Server screen to Upper Folder. In the Display Name field,...the FTP Server The storage options are displayed. Auto-scan every __ To automatically scan the media folders, select this option. Linksys E2100L NOTE: If you used the setup software for installation, then the name of your wireless network (up to share. 4. Scan All To scan all media files,...
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... Edit an FTP Folder, page 29. Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Create an FTP Folder 1. If you want to use this option. Linksys E2100L Administration screen; An external USB hard drive or USB disk must be connected to the USB port to create a new folder, enter its name in...: If you clicked Specify Folder, the FTP Folder screen appears. Delete To delete an FTP folder, click this option. After you used the setup software for the FTP folder. NOTE: Specify which user groups have read‑and-write or read-only access to the FTP folder, select ...
... Edit an FTP Folder, page 29. Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Create an FTP Folder 1. If you want to use this option. Linksys E2100L Administration screen; An external USB hard drive or USB disk must be connected to the USB port to create a new folder, enter its name in...: If you clicked Specify Folder, the FTP Folder screen appears. Delete To delete an FTP folder, click this option. After you used the setup software for the FTP folder. NOTE: Specify which user groups have read‑and-write or read-only access to the FTP folder, select ...
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... FTP Server screen. Folder The available folders are the last five digits of the partition is displayed. 29 it will be used the setup software for the Router; Linksys E2100L 7. Click Close to exit the screen and return to manage the user groups and individual users who can access the shared folders. If...
... FTP Server screen. Folder The available folders are the last five digits of the partition is displayed. 29 it will be used the setup software for the Router; Linksys E2100L 7. Click Close to exit the screen and return to manage the user groups and individual users who can access the shared folders. If...
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.... Select the individual days during which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Enter each URL in effect, or select Everyday. Linksys E2100L 6. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in a separate Website Blocking by Keyword field. 9. You can also block websites...
.... Select the individual days during which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Enter each URL in effect, or select Everyday. Linksys E2100L 6. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in a separate Website Blocking by Keyword field. 9. You can also block websites...