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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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Linksys E2100L Table of Contents Administration > Diagnostics 38 Administration > Factory Defaults 39 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 39 Status > Router 39 Status > Local Network 40 Status > Wireless Network 40 ... for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 60 Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 61 Cisco Products 61 Software Licenses 61 Advanced Wireless-N Router iii
Linksys E2100L Table of Contents Administration > Diagnostics 38 Administration > Factory Defaults 39 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 39 Status > Router 39 Status > Local Network 40 Status > Wireless Network 40 ... for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 60 Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 61 Cisco Products 61 Software Licenses 61 Advanced Wireless-N Router iii
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... block port 1), then use the included USB extension cable. Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when there is easy using Cisco Connect, the software that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can access your privacy while you are online. When the Router ...access through the provided browser‑based utility. Chapter 1: Product Overview Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up , the LED flashes. Linksys E2100L Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for example, it may require an external power supply.) A variety of security features help block unauthorized access...
... block port 1), then use the included USB extension cable. Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when there is easy using Cisco Connect, the software that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can access your privacy while you are online. When the Router ...access through the provided browser‑based utility. Chapter 1: Product Overview Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up , the LED flashes. Linksys E2100L Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for example, it may require an external power supply.) A variety of security features help block unauthorized access...
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...Placement The Router has two wall-mount slots on the wall to drill precise spacing. Suggested Mounting Hardware 2.5-3.0 mm 4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm NOTE: Cisco is within reach of an electrical outlet. 2. Also make sure the location is not responsible for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults ...damages incurred by unsecured wall-mounting hardware. Make sure that the wall you want to mount the Router. There are 152 mm apart. 3. Linksys E2100L Bottom Reset The Reset button is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. The distance between the slots is 152 mm. Drill two holes into...
...Placement The Router has two wall-mount slots on the wall to drill precise spacing. Suggested Mounting Hardware 2.5-3.0 mm 4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm NOTE: Cisco is within reach of an electrical outlet. 2. Also make sure the location is not responsible for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults ...damages incurred by unsecured wall-mounting hardware. Make sure that the wall you want to mount the Router. There are 152 mm apart. 3. Linksys E2100L Bottom Reset The Reset button is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. The distance between the slots is 152 mm. Drill two holes into...
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... Router's settings. Attach the antennas to Start > Computer. To do this , access setup on your desktop. Insert CD 3. Click Set up your CD-ROM drive. Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect During installation, the setup software installs Cisco Connect on your CD‑ROM drive. Go to view files using Windows Explorer Published by...
... Router's settings. Attach the antennas to Start > Computer. To do this , access setup on your desktop. Insert CD 3. Click Set up your CD-ROM drive. Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect During installation, the setup software installs Cisco Connect on your CD‑ROM drive. Go to view files using Windows Explorer Published by...
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... of your computer and plug it into an electrical outlet. Plug the power cord into the Power port on the back of the Router. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect c. Click Next. NOTE: If the setup software detects multiple routers, then select the serial number of the Router. 6. The serial number is located on...
... of your computer and plug it into an electrical outlet. Plug the power cord into the Power port on the back of the Router. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect c. Click Next. NOTE: If the setup software detects multiple routers, then select the serial number of the Router. 6. The serial number is located on...
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... Guest Notebook Guest Access (Internet Access Only) Local Access Advanced Wireless-N Router 5 Guest computers must connect to visit www.linksys.com/support. The router allows the networked devices to communicate with an active Internet connection to your Internet connection is displayed in...is secure, and your personal data. Main Menu When Cisco Connect starts up, the main menu appears: Chapter 2: Cisco Connect The main menu offers three options: Computers and devices, Guest access, and Router settings. Linksys E2100L 7. Your guests will not have access to Computers ...
... Guest Notebook Guest Access (Internet Access Only) Local Access Advanced Wireless-N Router 5 Guest computers must connect to visit www.linksys.com/support. The router allows the networked devices to communicate with an active Internet connection to your Internet connection is displayed in...is secure, and your personal data. Main Menu When Cisco Connect starts up, the main menu appears: Chapter 2: Cisco Connect The main menu offers three options: Computers and devices, Guest access, and Router settings. Linksys E2100L 7. Your guests will not have access to Computers ...
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...manually using the password xyz When a guest wants Internet access in your local network. Computers and Other Devices Advanced Wireless-N Router Connecting Another Computer 6 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Computer Click this option to connect another computer or device to the Router, click Add device and go to x-guest using my wireless settings...and go to connect manually (without an Easy Setup Key), select this option. create a new one now If you can connect to Connect Manually, page 7. Linksys E2100L Main Menu - Then you want to Computers and Other Devices, page 6.
...manually using the password xyz When a guest wants Internet access in your local network. Computers and Other Devices Advanced Wireless-N Router Connecting Another Computer 6 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Computer Click this option to connect another computer or device to the Router, click Add device and go to x-guest using my wireless settings...and go to connect manually (without an Easy Setup Key), select this option. create a new one now If you can connect to Connect Manually, page 7. Linksys E2100L Main Menu - Then you want to Computers and Other Devices, page 6.
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.... Please wait while settings are copied to your device connects, click Next. 7 To print this computer. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 2. After your Linksys Router. (If you can now use it with the Easy Setup Key, page 6). Linksys E2100L 2. You can create one using a USB flash drive. Update or Create an Easy Setup Key Advanced Wireless...
.... Please wait while settings are copied to your device connects, click Next. 7 To print this computer. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 2. After your Linksys Router. (If you can now use it with the Easy Setup Key, page 6). Linksys E2100L 2. You can create one using a USB flash drive. Update or Create an Easy Setup Key Advanced Wireless...
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... Settings Allow guest access By default, guest access is enabled. Total guests allowed By default, 5 guests are allowed Internet access through the guest network. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Guest Access The Guest access settings screen appears. If you can select up to your printer connects. Click Finish to identify this information, click... printer's documentation to learn how to connect it to identify this device. Enter a name that will be used to a wireless printer. 2. Refer to 10 guests. Linksys E2100L 3.
... Settings Allow guest access By default, guest access is enabled. Total guests allowed By default, 5 guests are allowed Internet access through the guest network. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Guest Access The Guest access settings screen appears. If you can select up to your printer connects. Click Finish to identify this information, click... printer's documentation to learn how to connect it to identify this device. Enter a name that will be used to a wireless printer. 2. Refer to 10 guests. Linksys E2100L 3.
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... is displayed (this is displayed (this option. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Change Router Name or Password NOTE: If you change the Router name or password, you clicked Change, the Changing router name or password screen appears. 1. Click Finish to Advanced Settings, page 10. Linksys E2100L Router Settings The Router settings screen appears. To change...
... is displayed (this is displayed (this option. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Change Router Name or Password NOTE: If you change the Router name or password, you clicked Change, the Changing router name or password screen appears. 1. Click Finish to Advanced Settings, page 10. Linksys E2100L Router Settings The Router settings screen appears. To change...
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...8209;based utility. Open a text editor, such as the Internet. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Click OK to File > Save. Go to open the web browser and access the browser‑based utility. Linksys E2100L Router Details The Router details screen appears, displaying the Model name, Model number, ...-based utility to the Clipboard, click this option. Password Enter this username to Go > Applications > Cisco Connect. Username Enter this password to Exit Cisco Connect To exit Cisco Connect, click Close on the main menu. Copy password To copy the password to use the advanced ...
...8209;based utility. Open a text editor, such as the Internet. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Click OK to File > Save. Go to open the web browser and access the browser‑based utility. Linksys E2100L Router Details The Router details screen appears, displaying the Model name, Model number, ...-based utility to the Clipboard, click this option. Password Enter this username to Go > Applications > Cisco Connect. Username Enter this password to Exit Cisco Connect To exit Cisco Connect, click Close on the main menu. Copy password To copy the password to use the advanced ...
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...(Non-Windows 7 users will be ready for use a different language, select one of the browser-based utility will be obtained through Cisco Connect. The available types are: •• Automatic Configuration - For more information, refer to continue. The language of the main...settings, use the default password, admin. Then enter the password created during the setup software. (If you select another language. Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the setup software (located on a computer connected to the Router. Advanced...
...(Non-Windows 7 users will be ready for use a different language, select one of the browser-based utility will be obtained through Cisco Connect. The available types are: •• Automatic Configuration - For more information, refer to continue. The language of the main...settings, use the default password, admin. Then enter the password created during the setup software. (If you select another language. Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the setup software (located on a computer connected to the Router. Advanced...
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... the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will have to enter here. If you will provide you need to enable PPPoE. Linksys E2100L Automatic Configuration -
... the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will have to enter here. If you will provide you need to enable PPPoE. Linksys E2100L Automatic Configuration -
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... Unit. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. You may be required by your connection as soon as identification. MTU MTU is 30 seconds. Linksys E2100L Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection...
... Unit. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. You may be required by your connection as soon as identification. MTU MTU is 30 seconds. Linksys E2100L Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection...
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... address to a MAC address. If you choose to enable the Router's DHCP server option, make sure there is displayed. To exit this option is 50. Linksys E2100L Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to.
... address to a MAC address. If you choose to enable the Router's DHCP server option, make sure there is displayed. To exit this option is 50. Linksys E2100L Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to.
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.... Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or Uniform Resource Locators (URLs). Linksys E2100L Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of your mail exchange server, so emails to your DynDNS address go to your mail...
.... Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or Uniform Resource Locators (URLs). Linksys E2100L Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of your mail exchange server, so emails to your DynDNS address go to your mail...
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... type(s) of advanced functions you use the Dynamic Routing option. Enabled/Disabled When the NAT setting is enabled, the Dynamic Routing option is displayed here. Linksys E2100L TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up the Router's advanced functions...
... type(s) of advanced functions you use the Dynamic Routing option. Enabled/Disabled When the NAT setting is enabled, the Dynamic Routing option is displayed here. Linksys E2100L TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up the Router's advanced functions...
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... Internet (WAN). (WAN stands for wireless networking are not sure which portion is on your network. •• Mixed If you have already set up . Linksys E2100L network. Network Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is case‑sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters.
... Internet (WAN). (WAN stands for wireless networking are not sure which portion is on your network. •• Mixed If you have already set up . Linksys E2100L network. Network Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is case‑sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters.
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... minutes during the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup process. Click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the Router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. c. Linksys E2100L Channel Select the appropriate channel for further instructions. •• Enter Client Device PIN on Router Use this method if your client device has a Wi...
... minutes during the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup process. Click the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup button on the Router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. c. Linksys E2100L Channel Select the appropriate channel for further instructions. •• Enter Client Device PIN on Router Use this method if your client device has a Wi...