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User Guide Linksys E1550 Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost
User Guide Linksys E1550 Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost
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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 Connect on ... on your network 21 How to configure UPnP 21 How to use a router as an access point 22 How to put your new router behind an existing router 23 To add your router to an existing router or gateway 23 To share an Internet connection 23 To extend your network...
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 Connect on ... on your network 21 How to configure UPnP 21 How to use a router as an access point 22 How to put your new router behind an existing router 23 To add your router to an existing router or gateway 23 To share an Internet connection 23 To extend your network...
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...folders 33 How to create a group 33 How to create a new user 34 How to grant group access to a share 35 How to configure your router's storage for remote access . . . 36 How to configure the FTP server 36 How to share folders and set access rights 37 How to access ... factory defaults 43 How to upgrade the router's firmware 44 How to check the status of your router 45 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 47 How to test your Internet connection 48 How to configure and use logs 49 Specifications Linksys E1550 50 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Linksys...
...folders 33 How to create a group 33 How to create a new user 34 How to grant group access to a share 35 How to configure your router's storage for remote access . . . 36 How to configure the FTP server 36 How to share folders and set access rights 37 How to access ... factory defaults 43 How to upgrade the router's firmware 44 How to check the status of your router 45 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 47 How to test your Internet connection 48 How to configure and use logs 49 Specifications Linksys E1550 50 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Linksys...
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...-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates for home theater performance. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network: Separate guest network Create a separate, secure, ... you add an external USB drive to your network and share files at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption. Linksys E1550 Product overview Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup ...
...-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates for home theater performance. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network: Separate guest network Create a separate, secure, ... you add an external USB drive to your network and share files at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption. Linksys E1550 Product overview Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup ...
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...wireless security using the browser-based utility. For more information, see "How to this port. To easily share disk storage with your router. You can also restore the defaults using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup" on page 28. •• Power indicator-Stays on...types, it flashes while transferring data. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Linksys E1550 Back view Port activity indicator Product overview USB port Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button ...
...wireless security using the browser-based utility. For more information, see "How to this port. To easily share disk storage with your router. You can also restore the defaults using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup" on page 28. •• Power indicator-Stays on...types, it flashes while transferring data. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Linksys E1550 Back view Port activity indicator Product overview USB port Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button ...
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... FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. To connect a computer or other network device to the network, see "How to open the utility, then click ... network" on your home, provided by step. A home network can communicate with your router" on page 3. 4. To get started , see "How to connect a computer to your modem is a network? Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network What is working correctly. 3. Purchase...
... FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. To connect a computer or other network device to the network, see "How to open the utility, then click ... network" on your home, provided by step. A home network can communicate with your router" on page 3. 4. To get started , see "How to connect a computer to your modem is a network? Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network What is working correctly. 3. Purchase...
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..., see this router model. You can use Cisco Connect to easily manage your router setup. Setting Up: Basics To start Cisco Connect on page 5. To install Cisco Connect on -screen instructions to complete your router. To start Cisco Connect When you can then use Cisco Connect to easily ..." on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. When setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto your CD or DVD drive. 2. The Cisco Connect main menu opens. Linksys E1550 How to start Cisco Connect for the first time: 1.
..., see this router model. You can use Cisco Connect to easily manage your router setup. Setting Up: Basics To start Cisco Connect on page 5. To install Cisco Connect on -screen instructions to complete your router. To start Cisco Connect When you can then use Cisco Connect to easily ..." on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. When setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto your CD or DVD drive. 2. The Cisco Connect main menu opens. Linksys E1550 How to start Cisco Connect for the first time: 1.
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... the wireless device, the better. •• Place the router in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. Linksys E1550 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer. To install Cisco Connect onto another computer: 1. Setting Up: Basics •• If...
... the wireless device, the better. •• Place the router in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. Linksys E1550 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer. To install Cisco Connect onto another computer: 1. Setting Up: Basics •• If...
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This USB drive will be your computer. When the files have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. Linksys E1550 How to connect devices to your network How to connect a computer to your network You can connect a computer to the network. 6. Click Computer. The Computers ... can now use an Easy Setup Key, you first need to it has been created, you don't have to your computer. Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the router's settings and a copy of Cisco Connect to create one using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. Run...
This USB drive will be your computer. When the files have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. Linksys E1550 How to connect devices to your network How to connect a computer to your network You can connect a computer to the network. 6. Click Computer. The Computers ... can now use an Easy Setup Key, you first need to it has been created, you don't have to your computer. Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the router's settings and a copy of Cisco Connect to create one using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. Run...
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... Basics To manually connect a computer to your network, return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. The Connecting another computer screen opens. 4. Click Connect to your router, then follow the on it. 2. The Connecting another computer screen opens. IMPORTANT When... manually To connect a computer without using my wireless settings, then click Next. When you will not have Cisco Connect installed on -screen instructions. 8. Linksys E1550 To use Windows Explorer or Finder to view the Easy Setup Key files, then double‑click Connect. ...
... Basics To manually connect a computer to your network, return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. The Connecting another computer screen opens. 4. Click Connect to your router, then follow the on it. 2. The Connecting another computer screen opens. IMPORTANT When... manually To connect a computer without using my wireless settings, then click Next. When you will not have Cisco Connect installed on -screen instructions. 8. Linksys E1550 To use Windows Explorer or Finder to view the Easy Setup Key files, then double‑click Connect. ...
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... and other devices screen opens. After the printer connects to your printer. 5. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Click Wireless printer. Linksys E1550 How to connect a printer When you install a printer that requires a cable, follow...system instructions to share the printer with your router. To connect a wireless printer to your network. A screen opens that displays network information. 8 A screen opens that displays network information. 3. See "How to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. The Computers and ...
... and other devices screen opens. After the printer connects to your printer. 5. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Click Wireless printer. Linksys E1550 How to connect a printer When you install a printer that requires a cable, follow...system instructions to share the printer with your router. To connect a wireless printer to your network. A screen opens that displays network information. 8 A screen opens that displays network information. 3. See "How to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. The Computers and ...
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... "How to set up port forwarding" on page 39 •• "How to set up parental controls With your router, you can use parental controls to: •• Set the times that Internet access is allowed. •• ...'s instructions for device, then click Finish. Enter a name for entering the wireless network information into the device. 5. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Parental controls. Follow your network, return to open a blocked website, a window opens asking ... specify. •• Set the above restrictions for the first time: 1. Linksys E1550 3.
... "How to set up port forwarding" on page 39 •• "How to set up parental controls With your router, you can use parental controls to: •• Set the times that Internet access is allowed. •• ...'s instructions for device, then click Finish. Enter a name for entering the wireless network information into the device. 5. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Parental controls. Follow your network, return to open a blocked website, a window opens asking ... specify. •• Set the above restrictions for the first time: 1. Linksys E1550 3.
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...using your Internet access, your guest network requires that your guests can easily connect to. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. Setting Up: Basics 4. The guest network is shown...account's network name and password. Take note of simultaneous guest network users you provided in Cisco Connect's main screen. 12 TIPS To keep your guest network secure, click Change to...click no longer needs access to allow guest Internet access. You can use your router's guest access feature to provide your guests with access to the Internet, while restricting their access ...
...using your Internet access, your guest network requires that your guests can easily connect to. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. Setting Up: Basics 4. The guest network is shown...account's network name and password. Take note of simultaneous guest network users you provided in Cisco Connect's main screen. 12 TIPS To keep your guest network secure, click Change to...click no longer needs access to allow guest Internet access. You can use your router's guest access feature to provide your guests with access to the Internet, while restricting their access ...
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...and password, then click Change. To change your router's login information. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Click Yes if you may not be able to manage your router using Cisco Connect. Setting Up: Basics 13 Linksys E1550 How to change your router's name and password You can change the name ...and password of your router, but if you do so, all of the other computers on the...
...and password, then click Change. To change your router's login information. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Click Yes if you may not be able to manage your router using Cisco Connect. Setting Up: Basics 13 Linksys E1550 How to change your router's name and password You can change the name ...and password of your router, but if you do so, all of the other computers on the...
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... 192.168.1.1. TIP If you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to an available numbered Ethernet (blue) port on a computer connected to your router. 14 Enter the user name and password, then click OK. Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Advanced How to open the...
... 192.168.1.1. TIP If you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to an available numbered Ethernet (blue) port on a computer connected to your router. 14 Enter the user name and password, then click OK. Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Advanced How to open the...
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...-based utility (see "How to the main menu. 6. In the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, click the type of the screen. 4. Linksys E1550 4. Open a web browser on the computer and open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. A login window appears. 5. TIP For field ...How to set up your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up the DHCP server on your router Your router can leave the user name blank.) The browser-based utility opens to start Cisco Connect" on your router as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically...
...-based utility (see "How to the main menu. 6. In the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, click the type of the screen. 4. Linksys E1550 4. Open a web browser on the computer and open the browser-based utility" on page 14). 2. A login window appears. 5. TIP For field ...How to set up your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up the DHCP server on your router Your router can leave the user name blank.) The browser-based utility opens to start Cisco Connect" on your router as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically...
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... a DHCP reservation for the DHCP server. •• Change the number of users (253 maximum). 4. TIP Before you configure DDNS on your router, you must sign up port forwarding" on the right side of the screen). 4. Click Save Settings. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in ... up DHCP reservation Why would I use to manage devices such as print servers, web cameras, network printers, and game consoles. Linksys E1550 3. DHCP reservation allows you change and continue to route your network on the Internet Why would I need to the Clients Already Reserved table.
... a DHCP reservation for the DHCP server. •• Change the number of users (253 maximum). 4. TIP Before you configure DDNS on your router, you must sign up port forwarding" on the right side of the screen). 4. Click Save Settings. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in ... up DHCP reservation Why would I use to manage devices such as print servers, web cameras, network printers, and game consoles. Linksys E1550 3. DHCP reservation allows you change and continue to route your network on the Internet Why would I need to the Clients Already Reserved table.
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...the address bar of the device (usually a router or a computer) connected directly to your modem. If you are based on TZO.com. Setting Up: Advanced In this router for the first time, reset your modem before connecting the router to the modem. Linksys E1550 To set up DDNS: Setup > DDNS 1.... If your new router. For example, if the camera in the modem is reset each network...
...the address bar of the device (usually a router or a computer) connected directly to your modem. If you are based on TZO.com. Setting Up: Advanced In this router for the first time, reset your modem before connecting the router to the modem. Linksys E1550 To set up DDNS: Setup > DDNS 1.... If your new router. For example, if the camera in the modem is reset each network...
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...security methods provided by their employers. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) allows the PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) to change my router settings? Robust security and authentication schemes ensure a secure connection and access by default. •• PPTP Passthrough - This option is ...default. 4. This option is enabled by only authorized users. Click Save Settings to the VPN gateway through an IP network. Linksys E1550 5. Employees authorized to work from remote offices or while traveling. Click the Security tab, then click the VPN Passthrough page. 3. ...
...security methods provided by their employers. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) allows the PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) to change my router settings? Robust security and authentication schemes ensure a secure connection and access by default. •• PPTP Passthrough - This option is ...default. 4. This option is enabled by only authorized users. Click Save Settings to the VPN gateway through an IP network. Linksys E1550 5. Employees authorized to work from remote offices or while traveling. Click the Security tab, then click the VPN Passthrough page. 3. ...
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... need to know its port and protocol information (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 39. Linksys E1550 How to optimize your router for help manage traffic priority with devices that description appears. To help ). 19 TIP For field descriptions, click Help on ...the IEEE 802.11e standard. WMM improves quality for a specific device or application, select Enabled next to Internet Access Priority. 6. The router cannot control the quality of the traffic after it would be improved by prioritizing wireless traffic. To have the same priority, and it reaches...
... need to know its port and protocol information (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 39. Linksys E1550 How to optimize your router for help manage traffic priority with devices that description appears. To help ). 19 TIP For field descriptions, click Help on ...the IEEE 802.11e standard. WMM improves quality for a specific device or application, select Enabled next to Internet Access Priority. 6. The router cannot control the quality of the traffic after it would be improved by prioritizing wireless traffic. To have the same priority, and it reaches...