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Linksys EA-Series Contents Product overview EA2700 1 EA3500 3 EA4500 6 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network 9 What is a network? 9 How to set up a home network 9 Where to find more help 9 How to set up your router 9 How to start Cisco Connect 10 How to improve your wireless connection speed 11 ... your router's name and password 19 Contents Setting Up: Advanced How to open the browser-based utility 20 How to manually set up your router 21 How to manually set up your Internet connection 21 How to get the most out of your dual-band router 22 How to set ...
Linksys EA-Series Contents Product overview EA2700 1 EA3500 3 EA4500 6 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network 9 What is a network? 9 How to set up a home network 9 Where to find more help 9 How to set up your router 9 How to start Cisco Connect 10 How to improve your wireless connection speed 11 ... your router's name and password 19 Contents Setting Up: Advanced How to open the browser-based utility 20 How to manually set up your router 21 How to manually set up your Internet connection 21 How to get the most out of your dual-band router 22 How to set ...
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Linksys EA-Series Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 37 Network security following a manual setup 37 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 38 Wi-...PIN 39 How to connect a device using the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 39 How to connect a device manually 39 How to control access to your wireless network 40 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 41 Using an... 60 How to configure and use logs 61 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure EA2700 62 EA3500 63 EA4500 64 Specifications Linksys EA2700 65 Linksys...
Linksys EA-Series Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 37 Network security following a manual setup 37 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 38 Wi-...PIN 39 How to connect a device using the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 39 How to connect a device manually 39 How to control access to your wireless network 40 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 41 Using an... 60 How to configure and use logs 61 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure EA2700 62 EA3500 63 EA4500 64 Specifications Linksys EA2700 65 Linksys...
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...documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help you to connect several wired network devices to your home, provided by an ISP (Internet Service Provider) Setting Up: Basics 2. You can...to connect other . A home network can communicate with each other devices" on page 9. 4. See "How to set up your router manually using the browser-based utility. Set up your router. Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network For ALL ...
...documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help you to connect several wired network devices to your home, provided by an ISP (Internet Service Provider) Setting Up: Basics 2. You can...to connect other . A home network can communicate with each other devices" on page 9. 4. See "How to set up your router manually using the browser-based utility. Set up your router. Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network For ALL ...
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... (name, password, security type, and security key) so you first need to create one using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. Click Close. 12 Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Setting Up: Basics 3. The Computers and other computers and to connect them . You can... EA-Series How to connect devices to your network For ALL How to connect a computer to your network You can now use it to install Cisco Connect onto other devices screen opens. 2. Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your new Easy Setup Key. After it . 5. When the ...
... (name, password, security type, and security key) so you first need to create one using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. Click Close. 12 Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Setting Up: Basics 3. The Computers and other computers and to connect them . You can... EA-Series How to connect devices to your network For ALL How to connect a computer to your network You can now use it to install Cisco Connect onto other devices screen opens. 2. Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your new Easy Setup Key. After it . 5. When the ...
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... without using my wireless settings, then click Next. Setting Up: Basics To manually connect a computer to your network: 1. Select I have a printer attached. 5. At the computer you will not have Cisco Connect installed on the computer that displays network information. 4. Linksys EA-Series ... The Computers and other devices screen opens. 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Click Computer. Click Connect to print or take note of some information. Important When you manually connect a computer to the network, the computer will ...
... without using my wireless settings, then click Next. Setting Up: Basics To manually connect a computer to your network: 1. Select I have a printer attached. 5. At the computer you will not have Cisco Connect installed on the computer that displays network information. 4. Linksys EA-Series ... The Computers and other devices screen opens. 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Click Computer. Click Connect to print or take note of some information. Important When you manually connect a computer to the network, the computer will ...
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...wireless devices. After the device connects to your network: 1. Tips • You can use parental controls to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. To manually connect a device to your network, return to : •• Set the times that Internet access is allowed. •...;• Block websites that displays network information. 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. A screen opens ...
...wireless devices. After the device connects to your network: 1. Tips • You can use parental controls to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. To manually connect a device to your network, return to : •• Set the times that Internet access is allowed. •...;• Block websites that displays network information. 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. A screen opens ...
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... Internet Connection Type drop-down list, click the type of the United States, you may want to start Cisco Connect" on page 10). Be careful when changing settings using this method. To manually set up your router's Internet connection: Setup > Basic Setup 1. Tip For field descriptions, click Help in... automatically sets up your Internet connection (see "How to the main menu. 6. Linksys EA-Series How to manually set up your router For ALL Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up and maintain your router, advanced users may need to a power outlet. 3. Connect an ...
... Internet Connection Type drop-down list, click the type of the United States, you may want to start Cisco Connect" on page 10). Be careful when changing settings using this method. To manually set up your router's Internet connection: Setup > Basic Setup 1. Tip For field descriptions, click Help in... automatically sets up your Internet connection (see "How to the main menu. 6. Linksys EA-Series How to manually set up your router For ALL Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up and maintain your router, advanced users may need to a power outlet. 3. Connect an ...
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...tunnel provided by your ISP. •• IPv4 Address Mask-Enter the IPv4 address mask length used for streaming highdefinition video. To manually configure your entire wireless network. Automatic must be interrupted by your ISP. Of the many reasons for mobile IP and computing devices....page. 3. IPv6 - Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to make sure that uses simplified packet headers and requires IPSec. Select Manual Configuration to get the most out of the page. You can : •• Upgrade your wireless clients •• Split your traffic...
...tunnel provided by your ISP. •• IPv4 Address Mask-Enter the IPv4 address mask length used for streaming highdefinition video. To manually configure your entire wireless network. Automatic must be interrupted by your ISP. Of the many reasons for mobile IP and computing devices....page. 3. IPv6 - Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to make sure that uses simplified packet headers and requires IPSec. Select Manual Configuration to get the most out of the page. You can : •• Upgrade your wireless clients •• Split your traffic...
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... can select: •• Mixed •• Wireless-B/G Only •• Wireless-B only •• Wireless-G Only •• Wireless-N Only •• Disabled b. Click Manual. In the example above, the 5 GHz wireless network was renamed BronzeEagle5GHz. There are several reasons for this router On the 2.4 GHz band, you will have...
... can select: •• Mixed •• Wireless-B/G Only •• Wireless-B only •• Wireless-G Only •• Wireless-N Only •• Disabled b. Click Manual. In the example above, the 5 GHz wireless network was renamed BronzeEagle5GHz. There are several reasons for this router On the 2.4 GHz band, you will have...
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... Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page. 3. Click Add Clients. Working with several DDNS service providers, your router's DDNS feature lets you can also manually enter a client name, IP address, and MAC address of a device to create a DHCP reservation for DDNS service at either www.dyndns.org or www.tzo...
... Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page. 3. Click Add Clients. Working with several DDNS service providers, your router's DDNS feature lets you can also manually enter a client name, IP address, and MAC address of a device to create a DHCP reservation for DDNS service at either www.dyndns.org or www.tzo...
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... Control) address. If you are replacing with your ISP and you can clone the address (assign the registered MAC address of your old router, then manually enter it into your DDNS provider, then click Save Settings. Log into the address bar of your new router). Click the Setup tab, then click...
... Control) address. If you are replacing with your ISP and you can clone the address (assign the registered MAC address of your old router, then manually enter it into your DDNS provider, then click Save Settings. Log into the address bar of your new router). Click the Setup tab, then click...
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...), you are away from your local network. 29 For Remote Management Port, keep the setting of 512 Kbps. •• To specify the maximum, select Manual, then select the bandwidth you already have logged into the browser-based utility (see "How to accept your Access via setting, enter http:// then the...
...), you are away from your local network. 29 For Remote Management Port, keep the setting of 512 Kbps. •• To specify the maximum, select Manual, then select the bandwidth you already have logged into the browser-based utility (see "How to accept your Access via setting, enter http:// then the...
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...router (192.168.1.100 to separate older, less secure network devices from a drop-down list. 5. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into a CD/DVD drive on your old router for the local network (LAN). 3. When ... page. Having the same network name and security settings enables you may not be used by running Cisco Connect. Change the security mode to the LAN/Ethernet port on your computer, then follow the on... you want to extend the network's range or add wireless capabilities to manually select the wireless operating channel on your existing (upstream) router or gateway. 32
...router (192.168.1.100 to separate older, less secure network devices from a drop-down list. 5. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into a CD/DVD drive on your old router for the local network (LAN). 3. When ... page. Having the same network name and security settings enables you may not be used by running Cisco Connect. Change the security mode to the LAN/Ethernet port on your computer, then follow the on... you want to extend the network's range or add wireless capabilities to manually select the wireless operating channel on your existing (upstream) router or gateway. 32
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... open the browser-based utility" on page 20). 2. Improving Security Network security following a manual setup For ALL If you configured your router manually (not recommended), you configured your router using Cisco Connect, your router's password: Administration > Management 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see... it. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page. 3. To manually set your network is secure. Linksys EA-Series Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure: 1. Run Cisco Connect. 2. If the green light is on page 20). 2. Click Save...
... open the browser-based utility" on page 20). 2. Improving Security Network security following a manual setup For ALL If you configured your router manually (not recommended), you configured your router using Cisco Connect, your router's password: Administration > Management 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see... it. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page. 3. To manually set your network is secure. Linksys EA-Series Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure: 1. Run Cisco Connect. 2. If the green light is on page 20). 2. Click Save...
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... starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to set your wireless network. Linksys EA-Series To manually set up wireless security using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button: Wireless > Wireless Settings 1. How to open the browser-based utility" on the network device...
... starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to set your wireless network. Linksys EA-Series To manually set up wireless security using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button: Wireless > Wireless Settings 1. How to open the browser-based utility" on the network device...
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...at the bottom of the router. After the device has been connected, click OK. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to connect a device manually If you have devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings in the Wireless Settings screen, then... manually configure those devices. To connect a device using the device's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN: Wireless > Wireless Settings 1. Improving Security 4. In the example below, the router...
...at the bottom of the router. After the device has been connected, click OK. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to connect a device manually If you have devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings in the Wireless Settings screen, then... manually configure those devices. To connect a device using the device's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN: Wireless > Wireless Settings 1. Improving Security 4. In the example below, the router...
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... to your wireless network will be an "open the browser-based utility" on page 20). 2. To set up your wireless network manually and have not enabled wireless security, your wireless network using WPA2/WPA mixed mode. Click Wireless Client List. A separate window opens... and displays the currently connected devices. Cisco Connect configures your network: Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 1. Using MAC filtering, you can allow one wireless device access to the network. ...
... to your wireless network will be an "open the browser-based utility" on page 20). 2. To set up your wireless network manually and have not enabled wireless security, your wireless network using WPA2/WPA mixed mode. Click Wireless Client List. A separate window opens... and displays the currently connected devices. Cisco Connect configures your network: Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 1. Using MAC filtering, you can allow one wireless device access to the network. ...
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...GB18030) •• Vietnamese (CP1258) •• ISO 8859_1. If your router's storage is set up, you used Cisco Connect to access my router's storage remotely? To do this, you need to set up your wireless network. Log into the...router for remote file access, you must enable the router's built-in other languages. To set up your router manually, the default name is 21) for the FTP server •• Change the Encoding (character set up ...To apply your router is set access rights for remote access For EA3500 EA4500 Why would I need to FTP Server, click Enabled.
...GB18030) •• Vietnamese (CP1258) •• ISO 8859_1. If your router's storage is set up, you used Cisco Connect to access my router's storage remotely? To do this, you need to set up your wireless network. Log into the...router for remote file access, you must enable the router's built-in other languages. To set up your router manually, the default name is 21) for the FTP server •• Change the Encoding (character set up ...To apply your router is set access rights for remote access For EA3500 EA4500 Why would I need to FTP Server, click Enabled.
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To create a folder, enter a unique folder name into Folder next to Scan. To manually scan all shared folders, click Scan All. - Linksys EA-Series 4. To save your media server in the Media Server Name box. OR - Enter a name for ...
To create a folder, enter a unique folder name into Folder next to Scan. To manually scan all shared folders, click Scan All. - Linksys EA-Series 4. To save your media server in the Media Server Name box. OR - Enter a name for ...
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... button or the router's browser-based utility to restore your router to save the file. 4. As with the router and have exhausted all of them manually. Click Back Up Configurations at the bottom of the screen. You are experiencing difficulties with any valuable data, you back up your configuration before resetting...
... button or the router's browser-based utility to restore your router to save the file. 4. As with the router and have exhausted all of them manually. Click Back Up Configurations at the bottom of the screen. You are experiencing difficulties with any valuable data, you back up your configuration before resetting...