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...: Basics How to create a home network 10 What is a network? 10 How to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How... 25 How to clone a MAC address 26 How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN 27 How to optimize your router for gaming and voice 27 How to remotely change your router settings 29 How to enable Voice over IP on your network 30 How to configure UPnP 30 How to use...
...: Basics How to create a home network 10 What is a network? 10 How to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How... 25 How to clone a MAC address 26 How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN 27 How to optimize your router for gaming and voice 27 How to remotely change your router settings 29 How to enable Voice over IP on your network 30 How to configure UPnP 30 How to use...
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...for multiple ports 51 How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 51 How to set up port range triggering for online gaming 52 How to configure your Xbox for online gaming 53 Maintaining and Monitoring How to back up and restore your router configuration 54 How to restore factory... defaults 54 How to upgrade the router's firmware 55 How to check...
...for multiple ports 51 How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 51 How to set up port range triggering for online gaming 52 How to configure your Xbox for online gaming 53 Maintaining and Monitoring How to back up and restore your router configuration 54 How to restore factory... defaults 54 How to upgrade the router's firmware 55 How to check...
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...E2500 Contents Product overview E2500 3 Package contents 3 Features 3 Back view 4 Bottom view 4 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network 10 What is a network? 10 How to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco...to select the computers to have parental controls 18 How to set parental controls 18 How to set up guest access to your network 19 How to change your router's name and password 20 E2500 Contents Setting Up: Advanced How to open the browser-based utility 21...
...E2500 Contents Product overview E2500 3 Package contents 3 Features 3 Back view 4 Bottom view 4 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network 10 What is a network? 10 How to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco...to select the computers to have parental controls 18 How to set parental controls 18 How to set up guest access to your network 19 How to change your router's name and password 20 E2500 Contents Setting Up: Advanced How to open the browser-based utility 21...
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...Port Forwarding and Port Triggering How to set up port forwarding 50 How to set up port forwarding for a single port 50 How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports 51 How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 51 How to set up port range triggering for online ...How to upgrade the router's firmware 55 How to check the status of your router 56 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 57 How to test your Internet connection 58 How to configure and use logs 59 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E2500 62 Specifications Linksys E2500 67 E2500 Contents iv
...Port Forwarding and Port Triggering How to set up port forwarding 50 How to set up port forwarding for a single port 50 How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports 51 How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 51 How to set up port range triggering for online ...How to upgrade the router's firmware 55 How to check the status of your router 56 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 57 How to test your Internet connection 58 How to configure and use logs 59 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E2500 62 Specifications Linksys E2500 67 E2500 Contents iv
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...: Basics How to create a home network 10 What is a network? 10 How to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How... 25 How to clone a MAC address 26 How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN 27 How to optimize your router for gaming and voice 27 How to remotely change your router settings 29 How to enable Voice over IP on your network 30 How to configure UPnP 30 How to use...
...: Basics How to create a home network 10 What is a network? 10 How to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How... 25 How to clone a MAC address 26 How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN 27 How to optimize your router for gaming and voice 27 How to remotely change your router settings 29 How to enable Voice over IP on your network 30 How to configure UPnP 30 How to use...
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...to create a new user 44 How to grant group access to a share 44 How to configure your router's storage for remote access . . . 45 How to configure the FTP server 45 How to share folders and set access rights 46 How to access files remotely 47 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering How to... for multiple ports 51 How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 51 How to set up port range triggering for online gaming 52 How to configure your Xbox for online gaming 53 Maintaining and Monitoring How to back up and restore your router configuration 54 How to restore factory...
...to create a new user 44 How to grant group access to a share 44 How to configure your router's storage for remote access . . . 45 How to configure the FTP server 45 How to share folders and set access rights 46 How to access files remotely 47 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering How to... for multiple ports 51 How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 51 How to set up port range triggering for online gaming 52 How to configure your Xbox for online gaming 53 Maintaining and Monitoring How to back up and restore your router configuration 54 How to restore factory...
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...: Basics How to create a home network 10 What is a network? 10 How to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How... 25 How to clone a MAC address 26 How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN 27 How to optimize your router for gaming and voice 27 How to remotely change your router settings 29 How to enable Voice over IP on your network 30 How to configure UPnP 30 How to use...
...: Basics How to create a home network 10 What is a network? 10 How to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How... 25 How to clone a MAC address 26 How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN 27 How to optimize your router for gaming and voice 27 How to remotely change your router settings 29 How to enable Voice over IP on your network 30 How to configure UPnP 30 How to use...
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... for remote access . . . 45 How to configure the FTP server 45 How to share folders and set access rights 46 How to access files remotely 47 How to set up your router as a media server 48 How to connect your UPnP device to the media server 49 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering How... to set up port forwarding 50 How to set up port forwarding for a single port 50 How to set up port forwarding for multiple...
... for remote access . . . 45 How to configure the FTP server 45 How to share folders and set access rights 46 How to access files remotely 47 How to set up your router as a media server 48 How to connect your UPnP device to the media server 49 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering How... to set up port forwarding 50 How to set up port forwarding for a single port 50 How to set up port forwarding for multiple...
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... for quick file sharing between computers and servers. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your wireless network and the Internet. Linksys E-Series Product overview E1200/E1500 Package contents In addition... ultra-powerful network designed for guests. Parental controls Limit access time and websites with leading 802.11n wireless technology, your router offers maximum speed and range to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable gaming.
... for quick file sharing between computers and servers. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your wireless network and the Internet. Linksys E-Series Product overview E1200/E1500 Package contents In addition... ultra-powerful network designed for guests. Parental controls Limit access time and websites with leading 802.11n wireless technology, your router offers maximum speed and range to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable gaming.
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For more information, see "How to set up wireless security using the browser-based utility. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi...8226;• Reset button-Press and hold this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem. On the Internet port, stays on your router. CAUTION Use only the adapter that came with your network. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cables)...Internet cable) to this button for 5-10 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
For more information, see "How to set up wireless security using the browser-based utility. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi...8226;• Reset button-Press and hold this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem. On the Internet port, stays on your router. CAUTION Use only the adapter that came with your network. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cables)...Internet cable) to this button for 5-10 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
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... guests. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your wireless network and the Internet. Benefits of ... controls. 3 An SPI firewall helps keep your network protected. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable VoIP. The power of...ultra-powerful network designed for home theater performance. Linksys E-Series E2500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable ••...
... guests. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your wireless network and the Internet. Benefits of ... controls. 3 An SPI firewall helps keep your network protected. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable VoIP. The power of...ultra-powerful network designed for home theater performance. Linksys E-Series E2500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable ••...
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...•• Reset button-Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to another Ethernet port. On both port types, it flashes while transferring data. For more information, see "How to this port. Flashes quickly when...network. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to set up wireless security using the browser-based utility. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button-Press this button to a modem. On the Internet port, stays ...
...•• Reset button-Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to another Ethernet port. On both port types, it flashes while transferring data. For more information, see "How to this port. Flashes quickly when...network. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to set up wireless security using the browser-based utility. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button-Press this button to a modem. On the Internet port, stays ...
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... and QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to 10× faster than standard Ethernet) between ... In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation...a separate, secure, password-protected network for home theater performance. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and...
... and QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to 10× faster than standard Ethernet) between ... In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation...a separate, secure, password-protected network for home theater performance. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and...
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... Many environmental variables can affect the router's performance, so if your Internet connection speed: 1. Click Launch Test under Router settings. If you run the setup CD again, you may be prompted to enter the router's network name (SSID) and password. When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the.... See "How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key" on -screen instructions to complete the test. 12 The Router settings screen opens. 2. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. Follow the on page 13. Linksys E-Series How to install...
... Many environmental variables can affect the router's performance, so if your Internet connection speed: 1. Click Launch Test under Router settings. If you run the setup CD again, you may be prompted to enter the router's network name (SSID) and password. When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the.... See "How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key" on -screen instructions to complete the test. 12 The Router settings screen opens. 2. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. Follow the on page 13. Linksys E-Series How to install...
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...you do so, all of the other computers on the network. 20 We recommend using the new router name and password. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. CAUTION If you change the name and password of simultaneous guest network users you reconnect them ...using the procedure below to your router's login information. Click Finish to apply your guest tries to access the Internet...
...you do so, all of the other computers on the network. 20 We recommend using the new router name and password. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. CAUTION If you change the name and password of simultaneous guest network users you reconnect them ...using the procedure below to your router's login information. Click Finish to apply your guest tries to access the Internet...
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or - Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced settings, then click OK. - The utility's main menu opens. Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to an available numbered Ethernet (blue) port on a computer connected to 192.168.1.1. The router prompts you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect. 2. If you for a user...
or - Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced settings, then click OK. - The utility's main menu opens. Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to an available numbered Ethernet (blue) port on a computer connected to 192.168.1.1. The router prompts you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect. 2. If you for a user...
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Corporations often provide VPN access to their networks to enable employees to the VPN gateway through the router. Employees authorized to work remotely connect to work from your network out to the Internet. To change my router settings? Setting Up: Advanced •• PPTP Passthrough - This option is enabled by their corporate network. This option...
Corporations often provide VPN access to their networks to enable employees to the VPN gateway through the router. Employees authorized to work remotely connect to work from your network out to the Internet. To change my router settings? Setting Up: Advanced •• PPTP Passthrough - This option is enabled by their corporate network. This option...
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... Socket Layer) to access your router at the bottom of your router, then press Enter. •• If you can change any router setting, just as a web camera). How to remotely change your router settings Why would normally from your router's firmware remotely, select Enabled next to change parental control settings, or change my router settings? To be times when...
... Socket Layer) to access your router at the bottom of your router, then press Enter. •• If you can change any router setting, just as a web camera). How to remotely change your router settings Why would normally from your router's firmware remotely, select Enabled next to change parental control settings, or change my router settings? To be times when...
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... with your wireless signal, or if part of your home has weak signals due to interference, you need to change the default settings. Otherwise, select Disabled. 4. To allow changing router settings while using the Internet as an access point? UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows devices connected to a network to discover each other...
... with your wireless signal, or if part of your home has weak signals due to interference, you need to change the default settings. Otherwise, select Disabled. 4. To allow changing router settings while using the Internet as an access point? UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows devices connected to a network to discover each other...
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... into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 21). 2. Under Router Settings, click Change. 3. Your router includes two diagnostic tests, Ping and Traceroute, that let you check network connections, including network devices and your Internet connection: Administration > Diagnostics 1. Maintaining and Monitoring ... page. To check whether an address can be reached, enter an IP address or URL, a packet size, and number of times to ping in my router to Ping. 58 Linksys E-Series The Cisco Connect main menu opens. 2.
... into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 21). 2. Under Router Settings, click Change. 3. Your router includes two diagnostic tests, Ping and Traceroute, that let you check network connections, including network devices and your Internet connection: Administration > Diagnostics 1. Maintaining and Monitoring ... page. To check whether an address can be reached, enter an IP address or URL, a packet size, and number of times to ping in my router to Ping. 58 Linksys E-Series The Cisco Connect main menu opens. 2.