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... to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How to test your Internet connection speed 12 How to... your network 34 How to expose a device to the Internet 34 Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 36 Network security following a manual setup 36 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 37 Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 37 Connecting a device using...
... to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How to test your Internet connection speed 12 How to... your network 34 How to expose a device to the Internet 34 Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 36 Network security following a manual setup 36 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 37 Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 37 Connecting a device using...
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Linksys E-Series How to connect a device manually 38 How to control access to your wireless network 39 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 40 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering ...
Linksys E-Series How to connect a device manually 38 How to control access to your wireless network 39 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 40 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering ...
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... to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How to test your Internet connection speed 12 How to... your network 34 How to expose a device to the Internet 34 Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 36 Network security following a manual setup 36 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 37 Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 37 iii
... to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How to test your Internet connection speed 12 How to... your network 34 How to expose a device to the Internet 34 Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 36 Network security following a manual setup 36 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 37 Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 37 iii
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... using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device using the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device manually 38 How to control access to your wireless network 39 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 40 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering...
... using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device using the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device manually 38 How to control access to your wireless network 39 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 40 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering...
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... to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How to ...Contents Setting Up: Advanced How to open the browser-based utility 21 How to manually set up your router 21 How to manually set up your Internet connection 22 How to get the most out of your... 34 Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 36 Network security following a manual setup 36 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 37 Wi-Fi Protected...
... to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How to ...Contents Setting Up: Advanced How to open the browser-based utility 21 How to manually set up your router 21 How to manually set up your Internet connection 22 How to get the most out of your... 34 Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 36 Network security following a manual setup 36 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 37 Wi-Fi Protected...
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... using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device using the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device manually 38 How to control access to your wireless network 39 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 40 Using an External Drive How...
... using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device using the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device manually 38 How to control access to your wireless network 39 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 40 Using an External Drive How...
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... to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How to test your Internet connection speed 12 How to... your network 34 How to expose a device to the Internet 34 Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 36 Network security following a manual setup 36 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 37 Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 37 vii
... to set up a home network 10 Where to find more help 10 How to set up your router 10 How to start Cisco Connect 11 How to install Cisco Connect on another computer 12 How to improve your wireless connection speed 12 How to test your Internet connection speed 12 How to... your network 34 How to expose a device to the Internet 34 Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 36 Network security following a manual setup 36 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 37 Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 37 vii
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... using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device using the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device manually 38 How to control access to your wireless network 39 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 40 Using an External Drive How...
... using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device using the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 38 How to connect a device manually 38 How to control access to your wireless network 39 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 40 Using an External Drive How...
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... support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. Cisco Connect shows you how to connect your router to your router, you can help (open the browser-based utility" on...Help in network switch (the Ethernet ports). Where to find help at Linksys.com/support. A home network can communicate with your router manually using the browser-based utility. A network is a network? Your router has a built-in the right-side column.) How to set ...
... support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. Cisco Connect shows you how to connect your router to your router, you can help (open the browser-based utility" on...Help in network switch (the Ethernet ports). Where to find help at Linksys.com/support. A home network can communicate with your router manually using the browser-based utility. A network is a network? Your router has a built-in the right-side column.) How to set ...
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...using any available USB drive. Click Computer. When the files have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Select No, I don't have finished copying, remove the Easy ...Setup Key from your computer. This USB drive will be your computer. You can now use it to install Cisco Connect onto other devices screen opens. 2. The Computers and other computers and to the network. 6. TIP The Easy Setup Key...connect several computers to create one using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually.
...using any available USB drive. Click Computer. When the files have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Select No, I don't have finished copying, remove the Easy ...Setup Key from your computer. This USB drive will be your computer. You can now use it to install Cisco Connect onto other devices screen opens. 2. The Computers and other computers and to the network. 6. TIP The Easy Setup Key...connect several computers to create one using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually.
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... Key into your router, then follow the on -screen instructions. 6. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. At the computer you want to connect manually using an Easy Setup Key, you are prompted to connect, enter the network information into an available... Select I have a printer attached. 5. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 3. Setting Up: Basics To manually connect a computer to your network, return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. Linksys E-Series To use Windows Explorer or Finder to view the Easy Setup Key ...
... Key into your router, then follow the on -screen instructions. 6. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. At the computer you want to connect manually using an Easy Setup Key, you are prompted to connect, enter the network information into an available... Select I have a printer attached. 5. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 3. Setting Up: Basics To manually connect a computer to your network, return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. Linksys E-Series To use Windows Explorer or Finder to view the Easy Setup Key ...
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...connect other devices Many other types of wireless network devices can connect to your list of connecting, you must manually enter network information into your network. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. The Name your wireless printer, make sure that: ...up a wireless printer, however, it up your printer screen opens. 7. To manually connect a device to your network. When you should use WPS to connect it to communicate with your network, click Next in Cisco Connect. 2. Before you have a different printer already connected. 4. See "How ...
...connect other devices Many other types of wireless network devices can connect to your list of connecting, you must manually enter network information into your network. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. The Name your wireless printer, make sure that: ...up a wireless printer, however, it up your printer screen opens. 7. To manually connect a device to your network. When you should use WPS to connect it to communicate with your network, click Next in Cisco Connect. 2. Before you have a different printer already connected. 4. See "How ...
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... user name and password, then click OK. Be careful when changing settings using Cisco Connect, your router's default password is admin. (You can leave the user name blank.) How to manually set up your router Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up and maintain your router, advanced users... may want to a power outlet. 3. To manually set up your router. 21 Connect an Ethernet cable to the ...
... user name and password, then click OK. Be careful when changing settings using Cisco Connect, your router's default password is admin. (You can leave the user name blank.) How to manually set up your router Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up and maintain your router, advanced users... may want to a power outlet. 3. To manually set up your router. 21 Connect an Ethernet cable to the ...
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...Advanced 3. Of the many reasons for streaming highdefinition video. How to manually set up your Internet connection (see "How to ensure available bandwidth for owning a dual-band router, the most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up your router's Internet connection. In the Internet Connection... > Basic Setup 1. For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of your dual-band router, you may need to manually configure your Internet connection In most common is to open the address 192.168.1.1. TIP For field descriptions, click Help on page 21...
...Advanced 3. Of the many reasons for streaming highdefinition video. How to manually set up your Internet connection (see "How to ensure available bandwidth for owning a dual-band router, the most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up your router's Internet connection. In the Internet Connection... > Basic Setup 1. For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of your dual-band router, you may need to manually configure your Internet connection In most common is to open the address 192.168.1.1. TIP For field descriptions, click Help on page 21...
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... all of your devices are connecting to your router with Wireless-N (802.11n) network adapters. Setting Up: Advanced To reconfigure your entire wireless network. a. Click Manual. Wireless-B (802.11b) devices can select: •• Mixed (default), which band you're using.
... all of your devices are connecting to your router with Wireless-N (802.11n) network adapters. Setting Up: Advanced To reconfigure your entire wireless network. a. Click Manual. Wireless-B (802.11b) devices can select: •• Mixed (default), which band you're using.
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... set up port forwarding" on page 50). You can then use to easily find your router. Sign up for your network, which you can also manually enter a client name, IP address, and MAC address of the screen). 4. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility...
... set up port forwarding" on page 50). You can then use to easily find your router. Sign up for your network, which you can also manually enter a client name, IP address, and MAC address of the screen). 4. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility...
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... your computer's MAC address is registered with your new router, you can clone the address (assign the registered MAC address of your old router, then manually enter it into the address bar of your web browser followed by your computer: Setup > MAC Address Clone 1. If you are replacing with your ISP...
... your computer's MAC address is registered with your new router, you can clone the address (assign the registered MAC address of your old router, then manually enter it into the address bar of your web browser followed by your computer: Setup > MAC Address Clone 1. If you are replacing with your ISP...
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... settings for your router remotely. There may result. 8. For Remote Management Port, keep the setting of 512 Kbps. •• To specify the maximum, select Manual, then select the bandwidth you would I want to change parental control settings, or change my router settings? Log into your local network. 29 To be...
... settings for your router remotely. There may result. 8. For Remote Management Port, keep the setting of 512 Kbps. •• To specify the maximum, select Manual, then select the bandwidth you would I want to change parental control settings, or change my router settings? Log into your local network. 29 To be...
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... Mode and the passphrase. 4. Having the same network name and security settings enables you may not be your new router.) 6. Linksys E-Series You need to manually select the wireless operating channel on your old router. With your computer connected to seamlessly roam between your new router and your old router, log...
... Mode and the passphrase. 4. Having the same network name and security settings enables you may not be your new router.) 6. Linksys E-Series You need to manually select the wireless operating channel on your old router. With your computer connected to seamlessly roam between your new router and your old router, log...
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...and the administrator's account. To confirm that indicates your router is online and secure. For Configuration View, select Manual. 4. Enter a new network name in length. Run Cisco Connect. 2. In the Router Access section, enter a secure password for your network is required to confirm it... into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 21). 2. To manually set your network is secure? During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industrystandard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for...
...and the administrator's account. To confirm that indicates your router is online and secure. For Configuration View, select Manual. 4. Enter a new network name in length. Run Cisco Connect. 2. In the Router Access section, enter a secure password for your network is required to confirm it... into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 21). 2. To manually set your network is secure? During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industrystandard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for...