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 find 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 find your network on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How to connect to your corporate office 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 configure 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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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 firewall |
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 configure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 60
E900 Contents
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router configuration . . . . . . 61
How to restore factory defaults |
61 |
How to upgrade the router’s firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 configure and use logs |
67 |
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
E900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Specifications
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 find 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 find your network on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How to connect to your corporate office 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 configure 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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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 firewall |
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 configure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 60
E1200/E1500 Contents
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router configuration . . . . . . 61
How to restore factory defaults |
61 |
How to upgrade the router’s firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 configure and use logs |
67 |
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
E1200/E1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Specifications
Linksys E1200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Linksys E1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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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 find 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 find your network on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How to connect to your corporate office 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 configure 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 firewall |
46 |
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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 configure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 60
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router configuration . . . . . . 61
How to restore factory defaults |
61 |
How to upgrade the router’s firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 configure and use logs |
67 |
E2500 Contents
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
E2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Specifications
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 find 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 find your network on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How to connect to your corporate office 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 configure 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 firewall |
46 |
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Using an External Drive
How to configure 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 configure your router’s storage for remote access . . . . 52
How to configure the FTP server |
52 |
How to share folders and set access rights |
53 |
How to access files 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 configure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 60
E3200 Contents
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router configuration . . . . . . 61
How to restore factory defaults |
61 |
How to upgrade the router’s firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 configure and use logs |
67 |
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
E3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Specifications
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 find 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 find your network on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How to connect to your corporate office 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 configure 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 firewall |
46 |
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Using an External Drive
How to configure 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 configure your router’s storage for remote access . . . . 52
How to configure the FTP server |
52 |
How to share folders and set access rights |
53 |
How to access files 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 How to configure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 60
E4200 Contents
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router configuration . . . . . . 61
How to restore factory defaults |
61 |
How to upgrade the router’s firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 configure and use logs |
67 |
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
E4200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Specifications
Linksys E4200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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Linksys E-Series
E900
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
•• Network (Ethernet) cable
•• AC power adapter
•• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
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:
IPv6 enabled
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network..
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Product overview
Port activity indicator
Ethernet ports |
Internet port |
Power port |
Wi-Fi Protected Setup indicator
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—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..
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..
•• 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
E1200/E1500
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
•• Network (Ethernet) cable
•• AC power adapter
•• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
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)
Product overview
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)
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network..
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E1200V1/E1500 |
Power port |
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Ethernet ports |
Internet port |
Power indicator |
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup button |
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E1200V2
Ethernet ports |
Internet port |
Power port |
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup indicator |
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup button |
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•• 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..
Product overview
•• 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..
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•• 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..
Product overview
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: 12V0.5A
Made in China/Fabriqué en Chine
1288-206
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E2500
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
•• Network (Ethernet) cable
•• AC power adapter
•• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
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..
Product overview
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
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
Port activity indicator
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Power port |
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Internet port |
Power indicator |
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—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..
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..
•• 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
E3200
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
•• Network (Ethernet) cable
•• AC power adapter
•• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
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..
Product overview
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..
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
Port activity indicators
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Power port |
USB port |
Internet port |
Power indicator |
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..
•• 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..
Yellow network |
Green network |
activity indicator |
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..
•• 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
E4200
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
•• Network (Ethernet) cable
•• AC power adapter
•• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
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..
Product overview
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
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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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..
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..
Product overview
Ethernet ports |
Internet port |
Power port |
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup button |
Reset button |
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USB port |
•• 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..
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Product overview |
Port activity indicators
Yellow network |
Green network |
activity indicator |
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..
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Setting Up: Basics |
For ALL
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..
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)
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..
For ALL
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..)
For ALL
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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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..
Setting Up: Basics
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..
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For ALL
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..
Setting Up: Basics
For ALL
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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For ALL
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..
Tip
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..
Setting Up: Basics
2. Click Computer..
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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