Cisco Linksys E900 User Manual
Linksys E-Series Routers
User Guide
Linksys E-Series
E900
E1200
E1500
E2500
E3200
E4200
Linksys E-Series
E900 Contents
E900 Contents
Product overview
E900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Package contents 1
Features 1
Back view 2
Bottom view 2
Setting Up: Basics
How to create a home network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What is a network? 13
How to set up a home network 13
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to set up your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to start Cisco Connect 14
How to improve your wireless connection speed . . . . . . . . . 15
How to test your Internet connection speed . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to connect devices to your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to connect a computer to your network 16
How to connect a printer 18
How to connect other devices 18
How to change your router’s name and password. . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Up: Advanced
How to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to manually set up your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
How to manually set up your Internet connection 26
How to set up the DHCP server on your router . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to set up DHCP reservation 30
How to nd your network on the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to connect to your corporate oce using a VPN . . . . . . 32
How to optimize your router for gaming and voice . . . . . . . . 32
How to remotely change your router settings . . . . . . . . . . . 34
How to enable Voice over IP on your network . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to congure UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to use a router as an access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
How to put your new router behind an existing router. . . . . . 37
To add your router to an existing router or gateway 38
To share an Internet connection 38
To extend your network 39
How to expose a device to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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E900 Contents
Improving Security
How do I know if my network is secure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Network security following a manual setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . 43
Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 43
Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 43
How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 44
How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 44
How to connect a device manually 44
How to control access to your wireless network . . . . . . . . . . 45
How to improve security using the built-in rewall 46
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
How to set up port forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How to set up port forwarding for a single port 57
How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports 58
How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 58
How to set up port range triggering for online gaming . . . . . 59
How to congure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 60
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router conguration. . . . . . 61
How to restore factory defaults 61
How to upgrade the router’s rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
How to check the status of your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 65
How to test your Internet connection 66
How to congure and use logs 67
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
E900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Specications
Linksys E900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Linksys E-Series
E1200/E1500 Contents
E1200/E1500 Contents
Product overview
E1200/E1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Package contents 3
Features 3
Back view 4
Bottom view 5
Determining your router’s version 5
Setting Up: Basics
How to create a home network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What is a network? 13
How to set up a home network 13
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to set up your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to start Cisco Connect 14
How to improve your wireless connection speed . . . . . . . . . 15
How to test your Internet connection speed . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to connect devices to your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to connect a computer to your network 16
How to connect a printer 18
How to connect other devices 18
Setting Up: Advanced
How to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to manually set up your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
How to manually set up your Internet connection 26
How to set up the DHCP server on your router . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to set up DHCP reservation 30
How to nd your network on the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to connect to your corporate oce using a VPN . . . . . . 32
How to optimize your router for gaming and voice . . . . . . . . 32
How to remotely change your router settings . . . . . . . . . . . 34
How to enable Voice over IP on your network . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to congure UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to use a router as an access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
How to put your new router behind an existing router. . . . . . 37
To add your router to an existing router or gateway 38
To share an Internet connection 38
To extend your network 39
How to expose a device to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
How to change your router’s name and password. . . . . . . . . 24
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E1200/E1500 Contents
Improving Security
How do I know if my network is secure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Network security following a manual setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . 43
Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 43
Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 43
How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 44
How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 44
How to connect a device manually 44
How to control access to your wireless network . . . . . . . . . . 45
How to improve security using the built-in rewall 46
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
How to set up port forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How to set up port forwarding for a single port 57
How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports 58
How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 58
How to set up port range triggering for online gaming . . . . . 59
How to congure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 60
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router conguration. . . . . . 61
How to restore factory defaults 61
How to upgrade the router’s rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
How to check the status of your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 65
How to test your Internet connection 66
How to congure and use logs 67
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
E1200/E1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Specications
Linksys E1200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Linksys E1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Linksys E-Series
E2500 Contents
E2500 Contents
Product overview
E2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Package contents 6
Features 6
Back view 7
Bottom view 7
Setting Up: Basics
How to create a home network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What is a network? 13
How to set up a home network 13
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to set up your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to start Cisco Connect 14
How to improve your wireless connection speed . . . . . . . . . 15
How to test your Internet connection speed . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to connect devices to your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to connect a computer to your network 16
How to connect a printer 18
How to connect other devices 18
How to change your router’s name and password. . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Up: Advanced
How to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to manually set up your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
How to manually set up your Internet connection 26
How to get the most out of your dual-band router . . . . . . . . 27
How to set up the DHCP server on your router . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to set up DHCP reservation 30
How to nd your network on the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to connect to your corporate oce using a VPN . . . . . . 32
How to optimize your router for gaming and voice . . . . . . . . 32
How to remotely change your router settings . . . . . . . . . . . 34
How to enable Voice over IP on your network . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to congure UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to use a router as an access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
How to put your new router behind an existing router. . . . . . 37
To add your router to an existing router or gateway 38
To share an Internet connection 38
To extend your network 39
How to expose a device to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Improving Security
How do I know if my network is secure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Network security following a manual setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . 43
Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 43
Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 43
How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 44
How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 44
How to connect a device manually 44
How to control access to your wireless network . . . . . . . . . . 45
How to improve security using the built-in rewall 46
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E2500 Contents
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
How to set up port forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How to set up port forwarding for a single port 57
How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports 58
How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 58
How to set up port range triggering for online gaming . . . . . 59
How to congure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 60
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router conguration. . . . . . 61
How to restore factory defaults 61
How to upgrade the router’s rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
How to check the status of your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 65
How to test your Internet connection 66
How to congure and use logs 67
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
E2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Specications
Linksys E2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Linksys E-Series
E3200 Contents
E3200 Contents
Product overview
E3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Package contents 8
Features 8
Back view 9
Bottom view 9
Setting Up: Basics
How to create a home network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What is a network? 13
How to set up a home network 13
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to set up your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to start Cisco Connect 14
How to improve your wireless connection speed . . . . . . . . . 15
How to test your Internet connection speed . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to connect devices to your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to connect a computer to your network 16
How to connect a printer 18
How to connect other devices 18
How to change your router’s name and password. . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Up: Advanced
How to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to manually set up your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
How to manually set up your Internet connection 26
How to get the most out of your dual-band router . . . . . . . . 27
How to set up the DHCP server on your router . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to set up DHCP reservation 30
How to nd your network on the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to connect to your corporate oce using a VPN . . . . . . 32
How to optimize your router for gaming and voice . . . . . . . . 32
How to remotely change your router settings . . . . . . . . . . . 34
How to enable Voice over IP on your network . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to congure UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to use a router as an access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
How to put your new router behind an existing router. . . . . . 37
To add your router to an existing router or gateway 38
To share an Internet connection 38
To extend your network 39
How to expose a device to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Improving Security
How do I know if my network is secure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Network security following a manual setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . 43
Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 43
Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 43
How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 44
How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 44
How to connect a device manually 44
How to control access to your wireless network . . . . . . . . . . 45
How to improve security using the built-in rewall 46
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E3200 Contents
Using an External Drive
How to congure storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
How to create shared folders 48
How to manage group and user access to shared folders 49
How to create a group 49
How to create a new user 50
How to grant group access to a share 51
How to congure your router’s storage for remote access. . . . 52
How to congure the FTP server 52
How to share folders and set access rights 53
How to access les remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
How to set up port forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How to set up port forwarding for a single port 57
How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports 58
How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 58
How to set up port range triggering for online gaming . . . . . 59
How to congure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 60
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router conguration. . . . . . 61
How to restore factory defaults 61
How to upgrade the router’s rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
How to check the status of your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 65
How to test your Internet connection 66
How to congure and use logs 67
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
E3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Specications
Linksys E3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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E4200 Contents
E4200 Contents
Product overview
E4200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Package contents 10
Features 10
Top view 11
Back view 11
Setting Up: Basics
How to create a home network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What is a network? 13
How to set up a home network 13
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to set up your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to start Cisco Connect 14
How to improve your wireless connection speed . . . . . . . . . 15
How to test your Internet connection speed . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to connect devices to your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How to connect a computer to your network 16
How to connect a printer 18
How to connect other devices 18
How to change your router’s name and password. . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Up: Advanced
How to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to manually set up your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
How to manually set up your Internet connection 26
How to get the most out of your dual-band router . . . . . . . . 27
How to set up the DHCP server on your router . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How to set up DHCP reservation 30
How to nd your network on the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to connect to your corporate oce using a VPN . . . . . . 32
How to optimize your router for gaming and voice . . . . . . . . 32
How to remotely change your router settings . . . . . . . . . . . 34
How to enable Voice over IP on your network . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to congure UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to use a router as an access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
How to put your new router behind an existing router. . . . . . 37
To add your router to an existing router or gateway 38
To share an Internet connection 38
To extend your network 39
How to expose a device to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Improving Security
How do I know if my network is secure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Network security following a manual setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . 43
Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 43
Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 43
How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 44
How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 44
How to connect a device manually 44
How to control access to your wireless network . . . . . . . . . . 45
How to improve security using the built-in rewall 46
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E4200 Contents
Using an External Drive
How to congure storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
How to create shared folders 48
How to manage group and user access to shared folders 49
How to create a group 49
How to create a new user 50
How to grant group access to a share 51
How to congure your router’s storage for remote access. . . . 52
How to congure the FTP server 52
How to share folders and set access rights 53
How to access les remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
How to set up your router as a media server . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
How to connect your UPnP device to the media server 56
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
How to set up port forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How to set up port forwarding for a single port 57
How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports 58
How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 58
How to set up port range triggering for online gaming . . . . . 59
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router conguration. . . . . . 61
How to restore factory defaults 61
How to upgrade the router’s rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
How to check the status of your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 65
How to test your Internet connection 66
How to congure and use logs 67
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
E4200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Specications
Linksys E4200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
How to congure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Product overview
Product overview
E900
Package contents
Features
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless
network in minutes. Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game
consoles, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi devices at fast transfer rates for an
unrivaled experience.
Advanced security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and
SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.
Benefits of Fast Ethernet
Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between
computers and servers.
Home network ready
Connect computers, printers, and more to your wireless network and the
Internet. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and
performance so you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable gaming.
Easy to manage
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
• Network (Ethernet) cable
• AC power adapter
• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
IPv6 enabled
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network.
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Linksys E-Series
Product overview
Back view
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup indicator
• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to wired
Ethernet network devices on your network.
• Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” on page 43.
Internet port
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Power port
Port activity indicator
Green network
activity indicator
Network and Internet port
• Green activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, stays on when a cable
connects the port to another Ethernet port. On the Internet port, stays
on while connected to a modem. On both port types, it flashes while
transferring data.
Bottom view
• Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
• Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
• Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For
more information, see “How to restore factory defaults” on page 61.
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Linksys E-Series
Product overview
E1200/E1500
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
Advanced security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and
SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.
Benefits of Fast Ethernet
Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between
computers and servers.
Home network ready
Connect computers, printers, and more to your wireless network and the
Internet. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and
performance so you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable gaming.
Easy to manage
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Create a separate, password-protected network for guests.
Parental controls
Limit access time and websites with parental controls.
IPv6 enabled (E1200V2 and E1500)
Features
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless
network in minutes. Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game
consoles, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi devices at fast transfer rates for an
unrivaled experience.
SpeedBoost
Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater
distances throughout your home. (E1500 only; not on E1200)
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network.
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Linksys E-Series
Product overview
Back view
E1200V1/E1500
Ethernet ports
E1200V2
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup indicator
• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
Internet port
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Power port
to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to wired
Ethernet network devices on your network.
Power port
Power indicator
• Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
• Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
Port activity indicator
Green network
activity indicator
Network and Internet port
• Green activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, stays on when a cable
connects the port to another Ethernet port. On the Internet port, stays
on while connected to a modem. On both port types, it flashes while
transferring data.
• Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” on page 43.
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Product overview
Bottom view
• Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For
more information, see “How to restore factory defaults” on page 61.
Determining your router’s version
To determine your router model’s version, either examine the back panel
(differences are shown on the preceding page) or the system label on the
bottom of the router. If your router is version 2, a V2 appears on the label.
Serial No. / N° de série
MAC Address / Adresse MAC
FCC ID: Q87-E1200V2 IC: 3839A-E1200V2
CANADA ICES/NMB003, RSS210
Class/Classe B
Model No./Modèle: E1200 V2
Rating/Régime nominal: 12V 0.5A
Made in China/Fabriqué en Chine
1288-206
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Product overview
E2500
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
The power of dual band
Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5
GHz). The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize
throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and
wireless gaming.
Advanced security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and
SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.
Benefits of Fast Ethernet
Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between
computers and servers.
Network ready
Connect computers, printers, scanners, and more to your wireless network and
the Internet. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and
performance so you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable VoIP.
Easy to manage
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Create a separate, password-protected network for guests.
Parental controls
Features
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless network
with double the capacity for surfing the Internet, streaming multimedia, and
running applications simultaneously. Connect your computers, Internet-ready
TVs, game consoles, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi devices at fast transfer rates
for an unrivaled experience.
Limit access time and websites with parental controls.
IPv6 enabled
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network.
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Product overview
Back view
Power port
Internet port
Ethernet ports Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to wired
Ethernet network devices on your network.
• Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” on page 43.
Power indicator
Port activity indicator
Green network activity indicator
Network and Internet port
• Green activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, stays on when a cable
connects the port to another Ethernet port. On the Internet port, stays
on while connected to a modem. On both port types, it flashes while
transferring data.
Bottom view
• Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
• Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
• Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For
more information, see “How to restore factory defaults” on page 61.
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Product overview
E3200
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
SpeedBoost
Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater
distances throughout your home.
Advanced security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and
SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.
Benefits of gigabit
Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing (up to
10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Gigabit-enabled devices like
computers and servers.
Built-in USB port
The USB port lets you add an external USB drive to your network and share files
at home or over the Internet. You can also connect a USB printer and share it
across your network.
Home theater ready
Bring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting
computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to
your wireless network and the Internet. Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS
traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so
you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable
gaming and VoIP.
Features
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless
network optimized for video, music, and multi-player gaming. Connect your
computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi
devices at blazingly fast transfer rates for an unrivaled experience.
The power of dual band
Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5
GHz). The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize
throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and
wireless gaming.
Easy to manage
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Create a separate, password-protected network for guests.
Parental controls
Limit access time and websites with parental controls.
IPv6 enabled
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network.
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Product overview
Back view
Power port
Internet port
Ethernet ports Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
• USB port—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. For more information,
see “Using an External Drive” on page 48. You can also connect a USB
printer and share it across your network. For more information, see “How
to connect a printer” on page 18.
• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired
Ethernet network devices on your network.
Power indicatorUSB port
Port activity indicators
Yellow network
activity indicator
Network or Internet port
• Green network activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a
cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet
port, turns on while connected to a modem.
• Yellow activity indicator—Flashes to indicate network activity over
that port.
Green network
activity indicator
Bottom view
• Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” on page 43.
• Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes slowly during
bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error.
• Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
• Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For
more information, see “How to restore factory defaults” on page 61.
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Product overview
E4200
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
The power of dual band
Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5
GHz). The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize
throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and
wireless gaming.
SpeedBoost
Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater
distances throughout your home.
Advanced security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and
SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.
Benefits of gigabit
Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing (up to
10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Gigabit-enabled devices like
computers and servers.
Built-in USB port and UPnP media server
The USB storage port lets you add an external USB drive to your network and
share files at home or over the Internet. It also features a built-in UPnP AV
media server for seamless streaming of your video and media files to an Xbox
360, PS3, or other UPnP-compatible device. You can also connect a USB printer
and share it across your network.
Home theater ready
Features
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, your router offers maximum
speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home
theater performance. Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game
consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates
for an unrivaled experience.
Bring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting
computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to
your wireless network and the Internet. Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS
traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so
you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable
gaming and VoIP.
Quick to install
Cisco Connect software helps you easily set up your router.
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Product overview
IPv6 enabled
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network.
Easy to manage
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Create a separate, password-protected network for guests.
Parental controls
Limit access time and websites with parental controls.
Top view
Indicator light
• Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Pulses slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
Back view
Ethernet ports
• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired
Ethernet network devices on your network.
• Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” on page 43.
• USB port—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. For more information,
see “Using an External Drive” on page 48. You can also connect a USB
printer and share it across your network. For more information, see “How
to connect a printer” on page 18.
• Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For
more information, see “How to restore factory defaults” on page 61.
• Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
Internet port Power port
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Reset button
USB port
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Port activity indicators
Product overview
Yellow network
activity indicator
Network or Internet port
• Green network activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a
cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet
port, turns on while connected to a modem.
• Yellow network activity indicator—Flashes to indicate network activity
over that port.
Green network
activity indicator
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Setting Up: Basics
How to create a home network
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What is a network?
A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each other. A
home network can also include Internet access, which requires a router like
this one.
A typical home network may include multiple computers, a printer, a modem,
and a router. A large home network may also have a switch, additional routers,
access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game
consoles, and web cameras.
• Modem—Connects a computer or a router to your ISP (Internet Service
Provider).
• Router—Connects your wireless and wired network devices to each
other and to the modem (and to your ISP).
• Switch—Allows you to connect several wired network devices to your
home network. Your router has a built-in network switch (the Ethernet
ports). If you have more wired network devices than available Ethernet
ports on your router, you will need an additional switch to consolidate
the wired connections.
How to set up a home network
1.
Purchase the proper equipment. For a network that includes Internet
access, you’ll need:
• Computers with an Ethernet port or wireless networking capabilities
• A modem for connecting to your ISP (typically supplied by your ISP)
• A router to connect your computers with each other and to the modem
• Internet service to your home, provided by an ISP (Internet Service
Provider)
Setting Up: Basics
2.
Make sure that your modem is working. Your ISP can help you set up your
modem and verify that it’s working correctly.
3.
Set up your router. See “How to set up your router” on page 13.
4.
To connect a computer or other network device to the network, see
“How to connect a computer to your network” on page 16 and “How to
connect other devices” on page 18.
Where to find more help
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In addition to this User Guide, you can find help 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 Cisco Connect, then click Learn More where
available)
• Browser-based utility context-sensitive help (open the utility, then click
Help in the right-side column.)
How to set up your router
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The easiest and fastest way to set up your router is to run the Cisco Connect
setup software. You can find Cisco Connect on the CD that came with your
router or download it from the router’s support site at Linksys.com/support.
Cisco Connect shows you how to connect your router to your home network,
step by step. To get started, see “How to start Cisco Connect” below.
If you are an advanced user, you can set up your router manually using the
browser-based utility. To get started, see “How to open the browser-based
utility” on page 25.
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Setting Up: Basics
How to start Cisco Connect
When you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router’s setup software) is
automatically installed onto your computer. You can then use Cisco Connect
to easily manage your router. To install Cisco Connect on another computer
after your router has been set up, see “How to install Cisco Connect on another
computer” on page 12.
NOTES:
Your Cisco Connect CD works with only this router model.
If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from
Linksys.com/support.
To start Cisco Connect for the first time:
1.
Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive.
2.
Click Set up your Linksys Router.
If you do not see this:
• For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive
and the Setup icon.
• For Mac, double-click the CD icon on your desktop, then double-click
the Setup icon.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup. When
setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto your hard
drive.
After your router has been set up and Cisco Connect has been installed, you
can use Cisco Connect to easily manage many of your router’s settings.
To start Cisco Connect on a Windows computer:
1.
Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. The Cisco Connect
main menu opens.
To start Cisco Connect on a Mac OS X computer:
1.
Open the Applications folder, then double-click the Cisco Connect
icon. The Cisco Connect main menu opens.
To install Cisco Connect on another computer:
1.
See “How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key” on page 16.
When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the computer’s
hard drive.
CAUTION
After your router has been set up, do not run the setup CD to install
Cisco Connect to another computer. If you run the setup CD again,
you will be prompted to enter the router’s network name (SSID)
and password.
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Setting Up: Basics
How to improve your wireless connection speed
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Follow these tips to improve your network’s wireless connection speed:
• Make sure that your router is in a good location:
• For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of
your home, and near the ceiling, if possible.
• Avoid placing the router on or near metal objects (such as file cabinets
and metal furniture), reflective surfaces (such as glass or mirrors), or
masonry walls.
• Any obstruction can weaken the wireless signal (even non-metallic
objects), so the fewer obstructions between the router and the
wireless device, the better.
• Place the router in a location away from other electronics, motors, and
fluorescent lighting.
• Many environmental variables can affect the router’s performance, so
if your wireless signal is weak, place the router in several locations and
test the signal strength to determine the ideal position.
• If possible, upgrade wireless network interfaces (such as wireless
network cards in computers) from older wireless standards to 802.11n. If
a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance
of the entire wireless network may be slower.
How to test your Internet connection speed
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To test your Internet connection speed:
1.
Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. The Router
settings screen opens.
2.
Click Launch Test under Internet Speed. The Internet speed test screen
opens.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the test.
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How to connect devices to your network
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How to connect a computer to your network
You can connect a computer to your network using an Easy Setup Key (the
easiest way) or manually.
How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key
To use an Easy Setup Key, you first need to create one using any available USB
drive. After it has been created, you can use the same key to connect several
computers to your network.
2.
Click Computer.
Setting Up: Basics
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The Easy Setup Key stores network information (name, password,
security type, and security key) so you don’t have to remember
them.
To create an Easy Setup Key:
1.
Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices.
The Computers and other devices screen opens.
3.
Select No, I don’t have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next.
4.
Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your computer. This USB
drive will be your new Easy Setup Key.
Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the
router’s settings and a copy of Cisco Connect to it.
5.
When the files have finished copying, remove the Easy Setup Key from
your computer. You can now use it to install Cisco Connect onto other
computers and to connect them to the network.
6.
Click Close.
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