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... devices to connect wired devices Easy Setup Cisco Connect software helps you set up your home wireless network in three easy steps TECHNICAL SPECS Model: Technology: Bands: Transmit/Receive: Antennas: Ethernet Ports x Speed: USB Port: Software Setup: Cisco Connect Software: OS Compatibility: Linksys E900 Wireless-N 2.4 GHz 2 x 2 2 internal 4 x 10/100 No CD Install Yes, does not include Parental Controls or Guest Access Windows, Mac MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 7, Safari 4, or Firefox 3 or higher for optional browser-based configuration PC: Wi-Fi enabled...
... devices to connect wired devices Easy Setup Cisco Connect software helps you set up your home wireless network in three easy steps TECHNICAL SPECS Model: Technology: Bands: Transmit/Receive: Antennas: Ethernet Ports x Speed: USB Port: Software Setup: Cisco Connect Software: OS Compatibility: Linksys E900 Wireless-N 2.4 GHz 2 x 2 2 internal 4 x 10/100 No CD Install Yes, does not include Parental Controls or Guest Access Windows, Mac MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 7, Safari 4, or Firefox 3 or higher for optional browser-based configuration PC: Wi-Fi enabled...
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... to configure your Xbox for online gaming 60 E900 Contents Maintaining and Monitoring How to back up and restore your router configuration 61 How to restore factory defaults 61 How to upgrade the router's firmware 62 How to check the status of your router 64 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 65 How to test your Internet connection 66 How to configure and use logs 67 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E900 69 Specifications Linksys E900...
... to configure your Xbox for online gaming 60 E900 Contents Maintaining and Monitoring How to back up and restore your router configuration 61 How to restore factory defaults 61 How to upgrade the router's firmware 62 How to check the status of your router 64 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 65 How to test your Internet connection 66 How to configure and use logs 67 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E900 69 Specifications Linksys E900...
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...; Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your router. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. On the Internet port, stays on steadily while power is a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup error. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to this button for 5-10 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to a modem. Flashes quickly...
...; Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your router. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. On the Internet port, stays on steadily while power is a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup error. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to this button for 5-10 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to a modem. Flashes quickly...
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... your router. On the Internet port, stays on while connected to easily configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. Bottom view •• 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 restore factory defaults" on steadily while power is a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup error. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to another Ethernet port. You can also restore the defaults using...
... your router. On the Internet port, stays on while connected to easily configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. Bottom view •• 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 restore factory defaults" on steadily while power is a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup error. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to another Ethernet port. You can also restore the defaults using...
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Yellow network activity indicator Green network activity indicator Network or Internet port •• Green network activity indicator-On Ethernet ports, turns on when a cable connects the port to set up wireless security using the browser-based utility. On the Internet port, turns on while connected to a modem. •• Yellow activity indicator-Flashes to indicate network activity over that came with other users on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port, color coded yellow, and to your router. You can also connect a USB printer and...
Yellow network activity indicator Green network activity indicator Network or Internet port •• Green network activity indicator-On Ethernet ports, turns on when a cable connects the port to set up wireless security using the browser-based utility. On the Internet port, turns on while connected to a modem. •• Yellow activity indicator-Flashes to indicate network activity over that came with other users on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port, color coded yellow, and to your router. You can also connect a USB printer and...
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...port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to easily configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to future-proof your network. You can also connect a USB printer and share it across your network. Caution Use only the adapter that came with parental controls. Linksys E-Series IPv6 enabled Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to your network: Separate guest network...
...port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to easily configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to future-proof your network. You can also connect a USB printer and share it across your network. Caution Use only the adapter that came with parental controls. Linksys E-Series IPv6 enabled Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to your network: Separate guest network...
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..., downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. To get started , see "How to open the utility, then click Help in network switch (the Ethernet ports). To get started , see "How to start Cisco Connect" below. A home network can find help at Linksys.com/support. A large home network may include multiple computers, a printer, a modem, and a router. If you have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet...
..., downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. To get started , see "How to open the utility, then click Help in network switch (the Ethernet ports). To get started , see "How to start Cisco Connect" below. A home network can find help at Linksys.com/support. A large home network may include multiple computers, a printer, a modem, and a router. If you have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet...
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... manually To connect a computer without using my wireless settings, then click Next. Click Connect to your network: 1. Linksys E-Series To use Windows Explorer or Finder to view the Easy Setup Key files, then double‑click Connect. 5. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 3. Insert the Easy Setup Key into your network, return to your wireless manager. 6. Enter a name for the newly connected computer, enter the name, then click Finish. 17 Select I have a printer...
... manually To connect a computer without using my wireless settings, then click Next. Click Connect to your network: 1. Linksys E-Series To use Windows Explorer or Finder to view the Easy Setup Key files, then double‑click Connect. 5. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 3. Insert the Easy Setup Key into your network, return to your wireless manager. 6. Enter a name for the newly connected computer, enter the name, then click Finish. 17 Select I have a printer...
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... wireless traffic between your dual-band router, you have network adapters that their video streams won't be interrupted by other wireless network traffic. The most out of your router's two bands (ranges of radio frequencies). Note To use your router's IPv6 Internet connection settings, IPv6 service from your ISP (Internet service provider) is to automatically use the 5.0 GHz band for all of it. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to change your router model supports...
... wireless traffic between your dual-band router, you have network adapters that their video streams won't be interrupted by other wireless network traffic. The most out of your router's two bands (ranges of radio frequencies). Note To use your router's IPv6 Internet connection settings, IPv6 service from your ISP (Internet service provider) is to automatically use the 5.0 GHz band for all of it. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to change your router model supports...
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... to use your router as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically assign an IP address to each computer or device on your network, or if you leave the default Auto or Auto (DFS) setting. Setting Up: Advanced How to broadcast the router's SSID, select Disabled. The DHCP server is on page 25). 2. f. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in the middle of the page. Tip Wireless-N networks should disable this page for the DHCP server. •• Change the number of...
... to use your router as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically assign an IP address to each computer or device on your network, or if you leave the default Auto or Auto (DFS) setting. Setting Up: Advanced How to broadcast the router's SSID, select Disabled. The DHCP server is on page 25). 2. f. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in the middle of the page. Tip Wireless-N networks should disable this page for the DHCP server. •• Change the number of...
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... traffic from remote offices or while traveling. Setting Up: Advanced •• PPTP Passthrough - This option is enabled by their employers. For a typical VPN, the corporation installs a VPN gateway on page 25). 2. Employees authorized to work from your network out to the Internet. Log into the browser-based utility (see "Port Forwarding and Port Triggering" on page 57. 32 More complete descriptions are needed. The router cannot control the quality...
... traffic from remote offices or while traveling. Setting Up: Advanced •• PPTP Passthrough - This option is enabled by their employers. For a typical VPN, the corporation installs a VPN gateway on page 25). 2. Employees authorized to work from your network out to the Internet. Log into the browser-based utility (see "Port Forwarding and Port Triggering" on page 57. 32 More complete descriptions are needed. The router cannot control the quality...
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... password. For Access via setting, enter http:// then the IP address. - To access your Access via setting above, enter https:// then the IP address. 2. Add a colon (:), then the Remote Management Port number. After you selected HTTPS for higher security. 5. Log into your local network. 34 Click Save Settings at home. OR - •• If you have a device on the Internet, select Any IP Address (default) next to use. To set up remote access: Administration > Management 1. Otherwise, enter a range of the Internet IP Address...
... password. For Access via setting, enter http:// then the IP address. - To access your Access via setting above, enter https:// then the IP address. 2. Add a colon (:), then the Remote Management Port number. After you selected HTTPS for higher security. 5. Log into your local network. 34 Click Save Settings at home. OR - •• If you have a device on the Internet, select Any IP Address (default) next to use. To set up remote access: Administration > Management 1. Otherwise, enter a range of the Internet IP Address...
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... the Network Name (SSID). Click Save Settings to apply the changes.The new router's LAN IP address will be changed and obtained from the router that you can use your old router to extend the range of the DHCP server's IP Address range (192.168.1.100 to an access point. Important While in Bridge Mode, the following browser-based utility pages will be unavailable: •• Setup tab: IPv6 Setup, DDNS, MAC Address Clone, Advanced Routing •• Security tab...
... the Network Name (SSID). Click Save Settings to apply the changes.The new router's LAN IP address will be changed and obtained from the router that you can use your old router to extend the range of the DHCP server's IP Address range (192.168.1.100 to an access point. Important While in Bridge Mode, the following browser-based utility pages will be unavailable: •• Setup tab: IPv6 Setup, DDNS, MAC Address Clone, Advanced Routing •• Security tab...
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... the network. 37 Setting Up: Advanced e. Connect an Ethernet network cable to manually select the wireless operating channel on your new router. In this will use to separate older, less secure network devices from the rest of this address, because this case, you want to extend the network's range or add wireless capabilities to 192.168.1.149). In the Subnet Mask field, enter 255.255.255.0 or, if available, select that . Disable the DHCP server on your network...
... the network. 37 Setting Up: Advanced e. Connect an Ethernet network cable to manually select the wireless operating channel on your new router. In this will use to separate older, less secure network devices from the rest of this address, because this case, you want to extend the network's range or add wireless capabilities to 192.168.1.149). In the Subnet Mask field, enter 255.255.255.0 or, if available, select that . Disable the DHCP server on your network...
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The best way to secure your network: Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 1. To set up MAC filtering to allow only known MAC addresses onto your wireless network For ALL Why would I need to control access to my wireless network? Click Wireless Client List. If you used Cisco Connect to configure your router, your network with a complex, 10-character password that almost anyone nearby with the MAC address of the device you can also exclude specific MAC addresses or deny them access to your network by selecting Prevent. Cisco Connect configures your wireless network is...
The best way to secure your network: Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 1. To set up MAC filtering to allow only known MAC addresses onto your wireless network For ALL Why would I need to control access to my wireless network? Click Wireless Client List. If you used Cisco Connect to configure your router, your network with a complex, 10-character password that almost anyone nearby with the MAC address of the device you can also exclude specific MAC addresses or deny them access to your network by selecting Prevent. Cisco Connect configures your wireless network is...
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... QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back up and Restore Log Log Diagnostics Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 Local Network Local Network DHCP Server IPv4 DHCP Client Table Wireless Network Wireless Network Ports Rear Port Lights Internet Port Link...
... QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back up and Restore Log Log Diagnostics Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 Local Network Local Network DHCP Server IPv4 DHCP Client Table Wireless Network Wireless Network Ports Rear Port Lights Internet Port Link...
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...Port Range Triggering DMZ DMZ IPv6 Firewall (E1200V2/E1500 only) QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back up and Restore Log Log Diagnostics Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 (E1200V2/E1500 only) Local Network Local Network DHCP Server IPv4 DHCP Client...
...Port Range Triggering DMZ DMZ IPv6 Firewall (E1200V2/E1500 only) QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back up and Restore Log Log Diagnostics Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 (E1200V2/E1500 only) Local Network Local Network DHCP Server IPv4 DHCP Client...
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...Name Port Range Triggering Port Range Triggering DMZ DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Log Diagnostics Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 Local Network Local Network DHCP Server IPv4 DHCP Client Table Wireless...
...Name Port Range Triggering Port Range Triggering DMZ DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Log Diagnostics Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 Local Network Local Network DHCP Server IPv4 DHCP Client Table Wireless...
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... DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 Local Network Local Network DHCP Server IPv4 DHCP Client Table Wireless Network 5 GHz Wireless Network 2.4 GHz Wireless Network Ports Rear Port Lights Internet Port Link...
... DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 Local Network Local Network DHCP Server IPv4 DHCP Client Table Wireless Network 5 GHz Wireless Network 2.4 GHz Wireless Network Ports Rear Port Lights Internet Port Link...
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... User Management Group Management Access Restrictions Parental Controls Target Devices Schedule Block Specific Sites Applications & Gaming Single Port Forwarding Application Name Port Range Forwarding Application Name Port Range Triggering DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access ALG UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status...
... User Management Group Management Access Restrictions Parental Controls Target Devices Schedule Block Specific Sites Applications & Gaming Single Port Forwarding Application Name Port Range Forwarding Application Name Port Range Triggering DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access ALG UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status...
