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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 Utility...
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 Utility...
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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 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 41 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 43 Overview 43 Windows 7 43 ... 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 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 41 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 43 Overview 43 Windows 7 43 ... 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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...your computers to share Internet access through the Internet port. If the storage device does not fit (for choosing the Linksys E2100L Advanced Wireless-N Router. Security features include Wi‑Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security, which is available through that is connected to a... USB storage device. Advanced configuration of the Router is easy using Cisco Connect, the software that port. The LED is continuously lit when the Router is installed when you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through its four switched...
...your computers to share Internet access through the Internet port. If the storage device does not fit (for choosing the Linksys E2100L Advanced Wireless-N Router. Security features include Wi‑Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security, which is available through that is connected to a... USB storage device. Advanced configuration of the Router is easy using Cisco Connect, the software that port. The LED is continuously lit when the Router is installed when you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through its four switched...
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...right side of the product label. Position the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws. 5. Wall-Mounting Template Advanced Wireless-N Router 2 Linksys E2100L Bottom Reset The Reset button is located on ...its bottom panel. Also make sure the location is not responsible for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen in the Router's browser-based utility (refer to its bottom panel. Suggested Mounting Hardware 2.5-3.0 mm 4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm NOTE: Cisco...
...right side of the product label. Position the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws. 5. Wall-Mounting Template Advanced Wireless-N Router 2 Linksys E2100L Bottom Reset The Reset button is located on ...its bottom panel. Also make sure the location is not responsible for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen in the Router's browser-based utility (refer to its bottom panel. Suggested Mounting Hardware 2.5-3.0 mm 4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm NOTE: Cisco...
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... for software and games: Install or run program Set up your Linksys Router Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC Set up your Linksys Router. Insert the CD into your computer. Double-click Setup. 4. Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect During installation, the setup software installs Cisco Connect on your CD-ROM drive. b. Attach the antennas to Start...
... for software and games: Install or run program Set up your Linksys Router Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC Set up your Linksys Router. Insert the CD into your computer. Double-click Setup. 4. Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect During installation, the setup software installs Cisco Connect on your CD-ROM drive. b. Attach the antennas to Start...
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... an electrical outlet. Connection Overview a. Plug the power adapter into the Power port on the back of the product label, which is setting up the Router. The connection steps are displayed. Linksys E2100L 5. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect c. Internet 4 3 Ethernet 2 1 USB 12VDC Power Internet 4 3 Ethernet 2 1 USB 12VDC Power Connect to Electrical Outlet Advanced Wireless...
... an electrical outlet. Connection Overview a. Plug the power adapter into the Power port on the back of the product label, which is setting up the Router. The connection steps are displayed. Linksys E2100L 5. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect c. Internet 4 3 Ethernet 2 1 USB 12VDC Power Internet 4 3 Ethernet 2 1 USB 12VDC Power Connect to Electrical Outlet Advanced Wireless...
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Linksys E2100L 7. 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. Your guests will not have access to computers and devices on your local network, so they will have access to the Internet and to ...
Linksys E2100L 7. 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. Your guests will not have access to computers and devices on your local network, so they will have access to the Internet and to ...
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Linksys E2100L Main Menu - it does not provide access to Wireless Printer, page 8. For ...on this option to connect manually using the password xyz When a guest wants Internet access in your home. Router name is displayed. Then you can connect to x-guest using my wireless settings If you already have an ... on the local network. Guest access helps minimize exposure of your local network. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Computer Click this screen. Connect to the Router. Go to Connect Manually, page 7. Guest Access Guest access provides Internet access only; Computer...
Linksys E2100L Main Menu - it does not provide access to Wireless Printer, page 8. For ...on this option to connect manually using the password xyz When a guest wants Internet access in your home. Router name is displayed. Then you can connect to x-guest using my wireless settings If you already have an ... on the local network. Guest access helps minimize exposure of your local network. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Computer Click this screen. Connect to the Router. Go to Connect Manually, page 7. Guest Access Guest access provides Internet access only; Computer...
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...Type settings on your wireless device (SSID stands for more information, refer to Connect with the Router's current settings. 1. On the Connecting another computer screen, click Next. 4. Name Your ...on-screen instructions to connect that computer, click Connect to the Router. 3. After your Linksys Router. (If you do not have an Easy Setup Key, then you ...other computers to the Router (for Service Set Identifier). Then click Finish. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 2. Remove the Easy Setup Key. Update or Create an Easy Setup Key Advanced Wireless-N Router Connecting a Device 2. ...
...Type settings on your wireless device (SSID stands for more information, refer to Connect with the Router's current settings. 1. On the Connecting another computer screen, click Next. 4. Name Your ...on-screen instructions to connect that computer, click Connect to the Router. 3. After your Linksys Router. (If you do not have an Easy Setup Key, then you ...other computers to the Router (for Service Set Identifier). Then click Finish. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 2. Remove the Easy Setup Key. Update or Create an Easy Setup Key Advanced Wireless-N Router Connecting a Device 2. ...
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...Finish to save your printer's documentation to learn how to connect it to save your printer connects. Advanced Wireless-N Router 8 Refer to identify this printer. To print this device. If you can select up the name of guests allowed... screen, click Next. 4. Then click Finish. you clicked Change, the Change guest password screen appears. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Guest Access The Guest access settings screen appears. Enter a name that will be used to your settings. Select... To disable guest access, select no. Then click Finish. Linksys E2100L 3.
...Finish to save your printer's documentation to learn how to connect it to save your printer connects. Advanced Wireless-N Router 8 Refer to identify this printer. To print this device. If you can select up the name of guests allowed... screen, click Next. 4. Then click Finish. you clicked Change, the Change guest password screen appears. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Guest Access The Guest access settings screen appears. Enter a name that will be used to your settings. Select... To disable guest access, select no. Then click Finish. Linksys E2100L 3.
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... To sign up to save your wireless network). Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Change Router Name or Password NOTE: If you change the Router name or password, click Yes. If you clicked Change, the Changing router name or password screen appears. 1. The wireless computers or ... click this is displayed (this option. Click Finish to Change Router Name or Password, page 9. Otherwise, click No. Linksys E2100L Router Settings The Router settings screen appears. Router details To view more information, refer to Router Details, page 10. Password The password that holds the wireless ...
... To sign up to save your wireless network). Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Change Router Name or Password NOTE: If you change the Router name or password, click Yes. If you clicked Change, the Changing router name or password screen appears. 1. The wireless computers or ... click this is displayed (this option. Click Finish to Change Router Name or Password, page 9. Otherwise, click No. Linksys E2100L Router Settings The Router settings screen appears. Router details To view more information, refer to Router Details, page 10. Password The password that holds the wireless ...
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.... Go to open the web browser and access the browser‑based utility. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Click OK to File > Save. Linksys E2100L Router Details The Router details screen appears, displaying the Model name, Model number, Serial number, Firmware version, Operating system, Software version, Connection type (WAN), IP address (LAN), IP address (...
.... Go to open the web browser and access the browser‑based utility. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Click OK to File > Save. Linksys E2100L Router Details The Router details screen appears, displaying the Model name, Model number, Serial number, Firmware version, Operating system, Software version, Connection type (WAN), IP address (LAN), IP address (...
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...the utility via a web browser on the CD-ROM), the Router will be obtained through Cisco Connect. Setup > Basic Setup Language Language To use the Router's browser-based utility. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, ...or click Cancel Changes to clear your Internet connection. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your changes. Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router...
...the utility via a web browser on the CD-ROM), the Router will be obtained through Cisco Connect. Setup > Basic Setup Language Language To use the Router's browser-based utility. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, ...or click Cancel Changes to clear your Internet connection. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your changes. Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router...
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...ISP will provide you with the IP address you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address. Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Connect on the Internet (including your Internet connection terminates. The default is 30 seconds. To use this option,... select Keep Alive. The default is 5 minutes. If your connection as soon as seen from the Internet. Linksys E2100L Automatic Configuration - Internet Connection Type > Static IP Internet IP Address This is the ISP server's IP address. If they use a ...
...ISP will provide you with the IP address you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address. Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Connect on the Internet (including your Internet connection terminates. The default is 30 seconds. To use this option,... select Keep Alive. The default is 5 minutes. If your connection as soon as seen from the Internet. Linksys E2100L Automatic Configuration - Internet Connection Type > Static IP Internet IP Address This is the ISP server's IP address. If they use a ...
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...Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to see if your ISP. Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is 5 minutes. Optional Settings Some of time (Max Idle Time). Linksys E2100L Username and Password Enter the Username and Password ...provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as identification. Your ISP will...
...Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to see if your ISP. Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is 5 minutes. Optional Settings Some of time (Max Idle Time). Linksys E2100L Username and Password Enter the Username and Password ...provided by your ISP. Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as identification. Your ISP will...
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...;• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section configures the IP settings for your network, is transmitted. The default Router IP address is enabled. DHCP Server Setting DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by your network. Clients Already Reserved A list of DHCP clients ...Router's IP address, as a DHCP server. (The first IP address assigned by your network, is no other DHCP features will be displayed at the bottom of available IP addresses is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be available). IP Address Range The range of the screen. Linksys E2100L...
...;• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section configures the IP settings for your network, is transmitted. The default Router IP address is enabled. DHCP Server Setting DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by your network. Clients Already Reserved A list of DHCP clients ...Router's IP address, as a DHCP server. (The first IP address assigned by your network, is no other DHCP features will be displayed at the bottom of available IP addresses is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be available). IP Address Range The range of the screen. Linksys E2100L...
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... with at least one DNS Server IP Address. Time Settings Time Setting Time Zone Select the time zone in which your host. Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration DynDNS.org Setup > DDNS > DynDNS Username Enter the Username for your network functions from the drop-down menu. System Select...on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which means one of these for quicker access to select, keep the default, Disabled. Linksys E2100L Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to use this option, keep ...
... with at least one DNS Server IP Address. Time Settings Time Setting Time Zone Select the time zone in which your host. Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration DynDNS.org Setup > DDNS > DynDNS Username Enter the Username for your network functions from the drop-down menu. System Select...on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which means one of these for quicker access to select, keep the default, Disabled. Linksys E2100L Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to use this option, keep ...
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... Dynamic routing uses the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this Router is used to set up with your ISP here. Static Routing A static route 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 a fixed route to another router exists on your network, select Disabled. Click Save Settings ...
... Dynamic routing uses the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this Router is used to set up with your ISP here. Static Routing A static route 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 a fixed route to another router exists on your network, select Disabled. Click Save Settings ...
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... not sure which you set up a new static route. Proceed to clear your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Manual Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Setup section. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Network Mode From this screen. Network Name (SSID) The SSID...IP address is the network portion, and which is the network name shared by all devices in your wireless networks, select Manual. Linksys E2100L network. Click Delete This Entry to use, keep the default, Mixed. •• BG-Mixed If you have only Wireless-G and ...
... not sure which you set up a new static route. Proceed to clear your changes, or click Cancel Changes to the Manual Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Setup section. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Network Mode From this screen. Network Name (SSID) The SSID...IP address is the network portion, and which is the network name shared by all devices in your wireless networks, select Manual. Linksys E2100L network. Click Delete This Entry to use, keep the default, Mixed. •• BG-Mixed If you have only Wireless-G and ...
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... listed on the Router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (It is off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session. The Network Name (SSID), Security, and Passphrase are not sure which channel to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disabled. Linksys E2100L Channel Select the appropriate... channel for the Router's PIN. Wait until the LED is also listed on the label on Client Device Use this ...
... listed on the Router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (It is off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session. The Network Name (SSID), Security, and Passphrase are not sure which channel to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disabled. Linksys E2100L Channel Select the appropriate... channel for the Router's PIN. Wait until the LED is also listed on the label on Client Device Use this ...