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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... is secure 27 Network security following a manual setup 27 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 28 Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 28 Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 28 How to connect a device using ...
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... is secure 27 Network security following a manual setup 27 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 28 Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 28 Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 28 How to connect a device using ...
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Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and ...of Fast Ethernet Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between computers and servers. Linksys E1550 Product overview Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet)... cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation Features Wireless-N technology Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, your network and share...
Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and ...of Fast Ethernet Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between computers and servers. Linksys E1550 Product overview Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet)... cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation Features Wireless-N technology Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, your network and share...
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...your router. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Bottom view •• Reset button-Press and hold this port. Linksys E1550 Back view Port activity indicator Product overview USB port Ethernet ports Internet port Power port ...Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button •• USB port- CAUTION Use only the adapter that...
...your router. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Bottom view •• Reset button-Press and hold this port. Linksys E1550 Back view Port activity indicator Product overview USB port Ethernet ports Internet port Power port ...Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button •• USB port- CAUTION Use only the adapter that...
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...computer or other network device to the network, see "How to start Cisco Connect" below. To get started , see "How to connect a computer to your router manually using the browser-based utility. Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network What is any... site at these locations: •• Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. Where to find more wired network devices...
...computer or other network device to the network, see "How to start Cisco Connect" below. To get started , see "How to connect a computer to your router manually using the browser-based utility. Linksys E1550 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network What is any... site at these locations: •• Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. Where to find more wired network devices...
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Linksys E1550 How to start Cisco Connect When you can download the software from Linksys.com/support. NOTES: Your Cisco Connect CD works with only this : •• For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive and the Setup icon. •• For Mac, double...2. Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. Open the Applications folder, then double-click the Cisco Connect icon. The Cisco Connect main menu opens. 4 If you lose your setup CD, you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router's setup software) is automatically installed onto your desktop,...
Linksys E1550 How to start Cisco Connect When you can download the software from Linksys.com/support. NOTES: Your Cisco Connect CD works with only this : •• For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive and the Setup icon. •• For Mac, double...2. Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. Open the Applications folder, then double-click the Cisco Connect icon. The Cisco Connect main menu opens. 4 If you lose your setup CD, you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router's setup software) is automatically installed onto your desktop,...
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Linksys E1550 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer Although Cisco Connect is weak, place the router in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position. The Router settings screen opens. 2. Follow the on page 6. CAUTION After your router has been set up, do not run the setup... CD to install Cisco Connect to manage your router from a different computer on or near the ceiling, if possible. •• Avoid placing the...
Linksys E1550 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer Although Cisco Connect is weak, place the router in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position. The Router settings screen opens. 2. Follow the on page 6. CAUTION After your router has been set up, do not run the setup... CD to install Cisco Connect to manage your router from a different computer on or near the ceiling, if possible. •• Avoid placing the...
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...you can connect a computer to your network using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. TIP The Easy Setup Key stores network information (name, password, security type, and security key) so you first need to the network. 6. Linksys E1550 How to connect devices to your network How to connect ... them . Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your new Easy Setup Key. When the files have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. This USB drive will be your computer. Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the router's settings and a copy...
...you can connect a computer to your network using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. TIP The Easy Setup Key stores network information (name, password, security type, and security key) so you first need to the network. 6. Linksys E1550 How to connect devices to your network How to connect ... them . Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your new Easy Setup Key. When the files have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. This USB drive will be your computer. Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the router's settings and a copy...
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...under Computers and devices. The Connecting another computer screen opens. The Connecting another computer screen opens. 4. Return to connect manually using an Easy Setup Key, you want to connect to connect, enter the network information into an available USB port on -screen instructions. 8. Click Computer. ... that computer connects to your network, return to print or take note of some information. Click Connect to your network: 1. Linksys E1550 To use Windows Explorer or Finder to your network: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices.
...under Computers and devices. The Connecting another computer screen opens. The Connecting another computer screen opens. 4. Return to connect manually using an Easy Setup Key, you want to connect to connect, enter the network information into an available USB port on -screen instructions. 8. Click Computer. ... that computer connects to your network, return to print or take note of some information. Click Connect to your network: 1. Linksys E1550 To use Windows Explorer or Finder to your network: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices.
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...8226; Your printer has been completely set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup" on page 28. Click Other devices. Follow your printer's instructions for entering the wireless...into the devices for adding the new printer to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Follow your...and methods of connecting, you must manually enter network information into your list of available printers. Linksys E1550 How to connect a printer When you install a printer that displays network information. 8 To...
...8226; Your printer has been completely set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup" on page 28. Click Other devices. Follow your printer's instructions for entering the wireless...into the devices for adding the new printer to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Follow your...and methods of connecting, you must manually enter network information into your list of available printers. Linksys E1550 How to connect a printer When you install a printer that displays network information. 8 To...
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Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Setting Up: Basics 13 Enter the new router name and password, then click Change. 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... Easy Setup Key to make it easier to reconnect all wireless devices connected to your router's name and password: 1. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Under Personalize, click Change. TIP After you may not be able to continue. 4. Click Yes if you reconnect them using Cisco Connect....
Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Setting Up: Basics 13 Enter the new router name and password, then click Change. 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... Easy Setup Key to make it easier to reconnect all wireless devices connected to your router's name and password: 1. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Under Personalize, click Change. TIP After you may not be able to continue. 4. Click Yes if you reconnect them using Cisco Connect....
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... browser on the back of your network, then go to 192.168.1.1. The router prompts you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect. 2. Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced settings, then click OK. - The utility's main menu opens.... If you for a user name and password. TIP If you set up your router's power adapter to a power outlet. 3. To open the browser-based utility. Linksys E1550...
... browser on the back of your network, then go to 192.168.1.1. The router prompts you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect. 2. Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced settings, then click OK. - The utility's main menu opens.... If you for a user name and password. TIP If you set up your router's power adapter to a power outlet. 3. To open the browser-based utility. Linksys E1550...
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... up your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up your Internet connection (see "How to start Cisco Connect" on your router Your router can ...six types of the screen. Setting Up: Advanced 3. Complete the fields required by default. Linksys E1550 4. After you may need to open the address 192.168.1.1. For some ISPs (Internet ...server settings: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Server Settings 1. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page. The DHCP server is enabled by your router's Internet connection: Setup > Basic Setup 1. To configure...
... up your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up your Internet connection (see "How to start Cisco Connect" on your router Your router can ...six types of the screen. Setting Up: Advanced 3. Complete the fields required by default. Linksys E1550 4. After you may need to open the address 192.168.1.1. For some ISPs (Internet ...server settings: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Server Settings 1. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page. The DHCP server is enabled by your router's Internet connection: Setup > Basic Setup 1. To configure...
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...you must sign up for the DHCP server. •• Change the number of the screen). Click Add Clients. To configure DHCP reservation: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Reservation 1. Click DHCP Reservation (in the middle of users (253 maximum). 4. If your ISP changes your router, you configure DDNS...a DHCP reservation for your router. 16 Click Select next to the client you need to easily find my network on page 14). 2. Linksys E1550 3. A fixed IP address is also recommended if you want to receive inbound traffic from a DDNS service provider that address. Review the ...
...you must sign up for the DHCP server. •• Change the number of the screen). Click Add Clients. To configure DHCP reservation: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Reservation 1. Click DHCP Reservation (in the middle of users (253 maximum). 4. If your ISP changes your router, you configure DDNS...a DHCP reservation for your router. 16 Click Select next to the client you need to easily find my network on page 14). 2. Linksys E1550 3. A fixed IP address is also recommended if you want to receive inbound traffic from a DDNS service provider that address. Review the ...
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...the DDNS page. 4. The settings used port 1024, the URL would be: BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com:1024 How to use the MAC address from your computer: Setup > MAC Address Clone 1. If you are slightly different. 5. To clone a MAC address from an old router that provide dynamic IP addresses automatically, ... utility" on page 14). 2. If your computer's MAC address is BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com. Click either www.dyndns.org or www.tzo.com. 2. Linksys E1550 To set up port forwarding for a single port" on page 39), you could access the camera by typing the domain name into the address bar...
...the DDNS page. 4. The settings used port 1024, the URL would be: BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com:1024 How to use the MAC address from your computer: Setup > MAC Address Clone 1. If you are slightly different. 5. To clone a MAC address from an old router that provide dynamic IP addresses automatically, ... utility" on page 14). 2. If your computer's MAC address is BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com. Click either www.dyndns.org or www.tzo.com. 2. Linksys E1550 To set up port forwarding for a single port" on page 39), you could access the camera by typing the domain name into the address bar...
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Linksys E1550 5. TIP Check the documentation for the local network (LAN). 3. If either a switch on your old router's instructions to convert it can use your new router's settings, then apply some networking knowledge. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page and take note of these options is ... and your old router as an access point. Change the security mode to Disable Internet Access. To view your wireless network. Open the setup page for your new router. 22 Change the network name (SSID) to match the name of a router, you will be operating as...
Linksys E1550 5. TIP Check the documentation for the local network (LAN). 3. If either a switch on your old router's instructions to convert it can use your new router's settings, then apply some networking knowledge. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page and take note of these options is ... and your old router as an access point. Change the security mode to Disable Internet Access. To view your wireless network. Open the setup page for your new router. 22 Change the network name (SSID) to match the name of a router, you will be operating as...
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Linksys E1550 e. You might want to use your new router "behind an existing router? Follow the on-screen instructions until setup is operating on your old router for either channel 1 or channel 6. 7. To add another router: 1. In the 2.4 GHz wireless spectrum, there are ...you might be able to isolate computers on your new router. You are unable to the Internet port on your old router. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into your old router. b. Pick a channel that does not overlap the operating channel of the LAN/Ethernet ports on your old router...
Linksys E1550 e. You might want to use your new router "behind an existing router? Follow the on-screen instructions until setup is operating on your old router for either channel 1 or channel 6. 7. To add another router: 1. In the 2.4 GHz wireless spectrum, there are ...you might be able to isolate computers on your new router. You are unable to the Internet port on your old router. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into your old router. b. Pick a channel that does not overlap the operating channel of the LAN/Ethernet ports on your old router...
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...your children to open the browser-based utility" on page 22). Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to keep their DNS: Setup > Basic Setup 1. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP Address to allow access to use a router as an access point, computers connected ... page 14). 2. The DMZ device is much better way of allowed source addresses. 6. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the DMZ page. 4. Linksys E1550 To use port forwarding. The rest of the downstream router to set up a device in the DMZ: Applications & Gaming > DMZ 1. File, printer, and ...
...your children to open the browser-based utility" on page 22). Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to keep their DNS: Setup > Basic Setup 1. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP Address to allow access to use a router as an access point, computers connected ... page 14). 2. The DMZ device is much better way of allowed source addresses. 6. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the DMZ page. 4. Linksys E1550 To use port forwarding. The rest of the downstream router to set up a device in the DMZ: Applications & Gaming > DMZ 1. File, printer, and ...
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..., enter a secure password for your router manually (not recommended), you must manually configure security. To manually set your network. Linksys E1550 Improving Security How do I know if my network is required to confirm it. If you configured your wireless network and the ...Save Settings at the bottom of the screen. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page. 3. Run Cisco Connect. 2. During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industrystandard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for your...
..., enter a secure password for your router manually (not recommended), you must manually configure security. To manually set your network. Linksys E1550 Improving Security How do I know if my network is required to confirm it. If you configured your wireless network and the ...Save Settings at the bottom of the screen. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page. 3. Run Cisco Connect. 2. During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industrystandard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for your...
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... your router. c. e. Click Save Settings at a time. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the back of the three methods below. b. Linksys E1550 To manually set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup Why would I use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to . 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page. 3. If...
... your router. c. e. Click Save Settings at a time. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the back of the three methods below. b. Linksys E1550 To manually set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup Why would I use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to . 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page. 3. If...
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... If you have devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings in the Basic Wireless Settings screen, then manually configure those devices. Linksys E1550 How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi ...Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number). Enter the PIN from the device into the browser...
... If you have devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings in the Basic Wireless Settings screen, then manually configure those devices. Linksys E1550 How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi ...Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number). Enter the PIN from the device into the browser...