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... Administration > Management 24 Administration > Log 25 Administration > Diagnostics 26 Administration > Factory Defaults 26 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 27 Status > Router 27 Status > Local Network 27 Status > Wireless Network 28 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29 Appendix B: Specifications 30 Appendix C: Warranty Information 31 Limited Warranty 31 Exclusions and Limitations 31 Obtaining Warranty Service 31 Technical Support 32 Wireless-N Broadband Router ii
... Administration > Management 24 Administration > Log 25 Administration > Diagnostics 26 Administration > Factory Defaults 26 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 27 Status > Router 27 Status > Local Network 27 Status > Wireless Network 28 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29 Appendix B: Specifications 30 Appendix C: Warranty Information 31 Limited Warranty 31 Exclusions and Limitations 31 Obtaining Warranty Service 31 Technical Support 32 Wireless-N Broadband Router ii
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... automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up , this LED will stay on while the Router is connected ...wireless network(s). Front Panel Product Overview Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up amber if there is complete, the LED will be solidly lit. Either press and hold the Reset Button for two minutes during the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup process. The Router supports...
... automatically configure wireless security for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. Security features include WPA2 security, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up , this LED will stay on while the Router is connected ...wireless network(s). Front Panel Product Overview Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up amber if there is complete, the LED will be solidly lit. Either press and hold the Reset Button for two minutes during the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup process. The Router supports...
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... and may open file sharing without your network secure. 1. Change the default password For wireless products such as the default wireless network name. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you need to take some older devices that can be intercepted. The MAC address is admin. Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. Because wireless networking operates by the factory.
... and may open file sharing without your network secure. 1. Change the default password For wireless products such as the default wireless network name. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers give you need to take some older devices that can be intercepted. The MAC address is admin. Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. Because wireless networking operates by the factory.
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... appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 DHCP, which should use the Router's web-based utility. Internet Connection Type Select the type of Internet connection your ISP supports DHCP or you are the available types: •• Automatic Configuration - DHCP •• Static...
... appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User name field blank. DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 DHCP, which should use the Router's web-based utility. Internet Connection Type Select the type of Internet connection your ISP supports DHCP or you are the available types: •• Automatic Configuration - DHCP •• Static...
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...based ISPs use a permanent IP address to connect to establish Internet connections. Default Gateway Your ISP will automatically re-establish your ISP supports DHCP or you are required to use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to the Internet, select Static IP. Internet... Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of the PPTP server. If they use a permanent IP address to connect to 8 Your ISP will have elapsed Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your Internet ...
...based ISPs use a permanent IP address to connect to establish Internet connections. Default Gateway Your ISP will automatically re-establish your ISP supports DHCP or you are required to use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to the Internet, select Static IP. Internet... Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of the PPTP server. If they use a permanent IP address to connect to 8 Your ISP will have elapsed Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your Internet ...
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... The SSID is a feature that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you do not want the Router to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. Click Refresh to exit this drop-down menu, you want the Router to automatically determine the proper channel... IP address is the host portion. Enter Route Name Enter a name for contact between the Router and another network, select a number from 1 to the "Basic Wireless Settings" section. If you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
... The SSID is a feature that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you do not want the Router to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. Click Refresh to exit this drop-down menu, you want the Router to automatically determine the proper channel... IP address is the host portion. Enter Route Name Enter a name for contact between the Router and another network, select a number from 1 to the "Basic Wireless Settings" section. If you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
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..., Disabled. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to the client device you do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure those client devices. If you are displayed at a time. Use the method that applies to...device in the field on this screen. (It is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. NOTE: If you are briefly discussed here. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen configures the security of the Router.) Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 2.
..., Disabled. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to the client device you do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure those client devices. If you are displayed at a time. Use the method that applies to...device in the field on this screen. (It is a security standard stronger than WEP encryption. NOTE: If you are briefly discussed here. Wireless > Wireless Security The Wireless Security screen configures the security of the Router.) Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration 2.
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... server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Shared Secret Enter the key...supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. The default is 1812. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of 8-63 characters. The default value is TKIP or AES. Wireless-N Broadband Router...
... server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA2 Personal Encryption WPA2 supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Shared Secret Enter the key...supports two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. WPA Enterprise This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should change the encryption keys. The default is 1812. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of 8-63 characters. The default value is TKIP or AES. Wireless-N Broadband Router...
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...address, select IP Address and enter the IP address in the field provided. To retrieve the most up-to be sorted by the Router. Then configure the following settings: Source IP Address If you want to have defined. Chapter 3 Triggered Range For each application, ... by MAC address, select MAC Address and enter the MAC Wireless-N Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless You can be exposed to the DMZ screen, click Close. The list can configure the support and No Acknowledgement settings in the field provided. If you have...
...address, select IP Address and enter the IP address in the field provided. To retrieve the most up-to be sorted by the Router. Then configure the following settings: Source IP Address If you want to have defined. Chapter 3 Triggered Range For each application, ... by MAC address, select MAC Address and enter the MAC Wireless-N Broadband Router Applications and Gaming > QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless You can be exposed to the DMZ screen, click Close. The list can configure the support and No Acknowledgement settings in the field provided. If you have...
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...entry will appear in the Summary list. If you enter 10001250 as your changes. Proceed to 1250, you need services for an application that support WiFi Multimedia (WMM) on the service ports used. If you have other devices that uses from 1 to allocate bandwidth for this section, you... appear in the Summary list. No Acknowledgement If you have set the bandwidth priority for your changes. Port numbers Wireless-N Broadband Router QoS > Ethernet Port Ethernet Select the appropriate Ethernet port. Your new entry will not re-send data if an error occurs, then ...
...entry will appear in the Summary list. If you enter 10001250 as your changes. Proceed to 1250, you need services for an application that support WiFi Multimedia (WMM) on the service ports used. If you have other devices that uses from 1 to allocate bandwidth for this section, you... appear in the Summary list. No Acknowledgement If you have set the bandwidth priority for your changes. Port numbers Wireless-N Broadband Router QoS > Ethernet Port Ethernet Select the appropriate Ethernet port. Your new entry will not re-send data if an error occurs, then ...
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... with third party software or Wireless-N Broadband Router Warranty Information service offerings. Products received without a RMA number and dated proof of original purchase will be uninterrupted or error free. Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against defects in...This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you will be bundled with it, please go to www.linksys.com/support where you may not apply to the original end-user purchaser. The telephone number for refurbished product This limited ...
... with third party software or Wireless-N Broadband Router Warranty Information service offerings. Products received without a RMA number and dated proof of original purchase will be uninterrupted or error free. Appendix C Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against defects in...This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you will be bundled with it, please go to www.linksys.com/support where you may not apply to the original end-user purchaser. The telephone number for refurbished product This limited ...
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... limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to charge at : www.linksys.com/support. Please direct all shipping and handling charges, custom duties, VAT and other items with the product you . Warranty Information Wireless-N Broadband Router 32 Information about Linksys' current technical support offerings and policies (including any other associated taxes and charges. Defective product...
... limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and returned to charge at : www.linksys.com/support. Please direct all shipping and handling charges, custom duties, VAT and other items with the product you . Warranty Information Wireless-N Broadband Router 32 Information about Linksys' current technical support offerings and policies (including any other associated taxes and charges. Defective product...
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... Software and Documentation; (vi) use of either in order (i) to enable Cisco to offer you Upgrades; (ii) to provide support and assistance with more than Cisco that it has with all copies of the Software and Documentation where the Software is purchased separately....of advertisers found on the network with the Software installed can enable any regulatory authority or government agency. Your correspondence or Wireless-N Broadband Router Software End User License Agreement business dealings with, or participation in promotions of both parties and all computers on the network...
... Software and Documentation; (vi) use of either in order (i) to enable Cisco to offer you Upgrades; (ii) to provide support and assistance with more than Cisco that it has with all copies of the Software and Documentation where the Software is purchased separately....of advertisers found on the network with the Software installed can enable any regulatory authority or government agency. Your correspondence or Wireless-N Broadband Router Software End User License Agreement business dealings with, or participation in promotions of both parties and all computers on the network...
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...DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other countries. Technical Support. Software, including technical data, may be bundled with any such Upgrade unless the Upgrade in order to comply with our ...service nor a support contract. Cisco additionally warrants that license will apply to any provision of this license will apply. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA SET FORTH ABOVE ANDTOTHE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY CISCO Wireless-N Broadband Router Software End User ...
...DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other countries. Technical Support. Software, including technical data, may be bundled with any such Upgrade unless the Upgrade in order to comply with our ...service nor a support contract. Cisco additionally warrants that license will apply to any provision of this license will apply. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA SET FORTH ABOVE ANDTOTHE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY CISCO Wireless-N Broadband Router Software End User ...
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...laws of the State of California, without reference to be governed by providing written notice via Wireless-N Broadband Router Software End User License Agreement www.networkmagic.com/support of such cancellation and uninstalling the Software and discontinuing your order. 1. These Terms of laws...of this Schedule 3-A are available to send you Service related email messages as long as you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Linksys, Cisco, its licensors' names or respective trademarks. Email Notification. Cisco reserves the right, however, to you . General Terms...
...laws of the State of California, without reference to be governed by providing written notice via Wireless-N Broadband Router Software End User License Agreement www.networkmagic.com/support of such cancellation and uninstalling the Software and discontinuing your order. 1. These Terms of laws...of this Schedule 3-A are available to send you Service related email messages as long as you are trademarks or registered trademarks of Linksys, Cisco, its licensors' names or respective trademarks. Email Notification. Cisco reserves the right, however, to you . General Terms...
Firmware Upgrade
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Step 3: Once the page opens, click the Downloads tab. Step 4: Click the drop-down arrow and select the correct version of your router then press [Enter]. To learn how to the Cisco HomeSupport page. For instructions on getting your router. NOTE: In this example, we used the E4200. Step 1: Go to check the hardware version, click here. Step 2: In the Search Support box, enter the model number of your router's model number, click here.
Step 3: Once the page opens, click the Downloads tab. Step 4: Click the drop-down arrow and select the correct version of your router then press [Enter]. To learn how to the Cisco HomeSupport page. For instructions on getting your router. NOTE: In this example, we used the E4200. Step 1: Go to check the hardware version, click here. Step 2: In the Search Support box, enter the model number of your router's model number, click here.
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NOTE: In this example, we used the M10 Valet Hotspot. Step 3: Once the page opens, click the Downloads tab. Step 2: In the Search Support box, enter the model number of your hotspot then press [Enter]. To learn how to the Cisco HomeSupport page. Downloading the firmware Step 1: Go to check the hardware version, click here. Step 4: Click the drop-down arrow and select the correct version of your hotspot. For instructions on getting your hotspot's model number, click here.
NOTE: In this example, we used the M10 Valet Hotspot. Step 3: Once the page opens, click the Downloads tab. Step 2: In the Search Support box, enter the model number of your hotspot then press [Enter]. To learn how to the Cisco HomeSupport page. Downloading the firmware Step 1: Go to check the hardware version, click here. Step 4: Click the drop-down arrow and select the correct version of your hotspot. For instructions on getting your hotspot's model number, click here.
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... or Safari. Step 2: On the router's web-based setup page, check the upper right corner of Linksys routers is "admin". Step 2: In the Search Support box, enter the model number of your router, click here. Checking the firmware version of your router's IP Address on the address bar,... then press [Enter]. Enter your router Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page...
... or Safari. Step 2: On the router's web-based setup page, check the upper right corner of Linksys routers is "admin". Step 2: In the Search Support box, enter the model number of your router, click here. Checking the firmware version of your router's IP Address on the address bar,... then press [Enter]. Enter your router Step 1: Access the router's web-based setup page...
Quick Installation Guide
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... or online. 24-Hour Technical Support 800-326-7114 Website http://www.linksys.com Support http://www.linksys.com/support RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) http://www.linksys.com/warranty FTP Site ftp://ftp.linksys.com Sales Information 800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS) Specifications are trademarks or registered ... security options, refer to close the Setup Wizard. and certain other countries. H. Follow the instructions in the U.S. Additional support is a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. 8043010A-ST and/or its affiliates in the remaining screens until...
... or online. 24-Hour Technical Support 800-326-7114 Website http://www.linksys.com Support http://www.linksys.com/support RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) http://www.linksys.com/warranty FTP Site ftp://ftp.linksys.com Sales Information 800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS) Specifications are trademarks or registered ... security options, refer to close the Setup Wizard. and certain other countries. H. Follow the instructions in the U.S. Additional support is a registered trademark or trademark of their respective holders. 8043010A-ST and/or its affiliates in the remaining screens until...