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Linksys E3000 Owner's Manual

User Guide
Linksys E3000
High Performance Wireless-N Router
Linksys E3000 Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
Chapter 2: Advanced Conguration 3
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 36
Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 38
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Advanced Conguration
Appendix C: Specications 50
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Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys E3000 High Performance Wireless-N Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched Gigabit Ethernet ports. With the built-in Storage Link, you can easily add gigabytes of storage space onto your network using USB 2.0 hard drives, or plug in a USB flash disk to access your portable data files. The Router’s built-in media server streams music, video and photos from an attached storage device to any UPnP-compatible media adapter or player. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while you are online. Security features include Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security which encrypts data on your wireless network, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall to block unwanted access to your Router, and Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, which enhances network protection by allowing your computers to share Internet access through a single, public Internet IP address. (IP stands for Internet Protocol.)
Setup and use of the Router is easy using Cisco Connect, the software that is installed when you run the included CD. Advanced configuration of the Router is available through the provided browser-based utility.
For more wireless bandwidth, the Router can create two simultaneous yet separate Wireless-N networks, one using the 5 GHz band and one using the 2.4 GHz band. For example, use the Wireless-N 2.4 GHz network to surf, e-mail, and print while keeping the less crowded, Wireless-N 5 GHz network free for time-sensitive traffic like music, gaming, and high-definition video. For more information, refer to “Simultaneous Networks” on page
9. The Guest Access features allows you to provide Internet access to guests visiting your home without granting them access to your local network.
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1, 2, 3, 4 (Green/Blue) These numbered LEDs,
corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. The LED is continuously lit when the Router is connected to a device through that port. It flashes to indicate network activity over that port. The LED lights up green when the port is connected to a gigabit port or blue when the port is connected to a 10/100 port.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have
client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network(s).
To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, refer to “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 11.
Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes when the Router sends or receives data over the network.
Internet (Green/Blue) The Internet LED lights
up when there is a connection made through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Internet port. The LED lights up green when the port is connected to a gigabit port or blue when the port is connected to a 10/100 port.
USB (Blue) The USB LED lights up when a USB
device is attached. It flashes when data is being sent to or received from this device.
Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when
the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, the LED flashes. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED is continuously lit.
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12VDC
Internet
USB
Ethernet4 3 2 1
Reset
Power
USB Port The USB port connects to a USB
storage device.
Internet Using an Ethernet cable (also called
a network or Internet cable), the Internet port connects the Router to your Internet connection, which is typically a cable or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem.
4, 3, 2, 1 Using Ethernet cables , these Ethernet
ports connect the Router to computers on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices.
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Reset There are two ways to reset the Router
to its factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset Button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory  Defaults screen in the Router’s browser-based utility (refer to “Administration > Factory Defaults” on page
33).
Power Switch Press the I end to power on the
Router. Press the O end to power off the Router.
Power The Power port connects to the
included power adapter.
Horizontal Placement
The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
Wall-Mounting Placement
The Router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 175.56 mm.
Two screws are needed to mount the Router.
Suggested Mounting Hardware
2.5-3.0 mm
4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm
NOTE: Cisco is not responsible for damages
incurred by unsecured wall-mounting hardware.
Follow these instructions:
1. Determine where you want to mount the Router. Make sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.
2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 175 mm apart.
3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm of its head exposed.
4. Position the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.
5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.
Print this page at 100% size.
Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.
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Wall-Mounting Template
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Chapter 2: Advanced Configuration

After setting up the Router with the setup software (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. If you would like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s browser-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Router.
The browser-based utility has these main tabs: Setup,
Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications  & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will
be available after you click one of the main tabs.

How to Access the Browser-Based Utility

To access the browser-based utility, launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1 in the Address field. Then press
Enter.
NOTE: You can also access the browser-based
utility on Windows computers by entering the device name in the Address field. Refer to Device  Name under “Router Address” on page 6.

Setup > Basic Setup

The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router’s general settings.
A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows 7 users will see a similar screen.) In the User name field, enter admin. Then enter the password created during the setup software. (If you did not run the setup software, then use the default password, admin. You can set a new password on the  Administration  >  Management screen. Refer to “Administration > Management” on page 30.) Click OK to continue.
Windows 7 Login Screen
NOTE: You can also access the browser-based
utility through Cisco Connect.
Setup > Basic Setup
Language
Select your language
one from the drop-down menu. The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds after you select another language.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
To use a different language, select
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. The available types are:
• Automatic Configuration - DHCP
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• Static IP
• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Telstra Cable
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Automatic Configuration - DHCP
The default Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP. Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or if you connect using a dynamic IP Address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)
Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet Connection Type > Static IP
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to elapse before your Internet connection terminates. The default is
5minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the
Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial  Period field, specify how often the Router should check the Internet connection. The default is 30 seconds.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.
IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen
from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to enter here.
Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen
by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the
Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) server IP address.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.
Internet Connection Type > PPTP
If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an
IP Address. Then configure the following:
Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, as
seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Internet Connection Type > PPPoE
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name (optional) If provided by your ISP, enter
the Service Name.
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Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen
by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the
Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) Server IP address.
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Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the
Server IP Address.
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to elapse before your Internet connection terminates. The default is
5minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the
Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial  Period field, specify how often the Router should check the Internet connection. The default is 30 seconds.
L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the
Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial  Period field, specify how often the Router should check the Internet connection. The default is 30 seconds.
Telstra Cable
Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only.
Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable
Server IP Address This is the IP address of the Telstra
Cable. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
Server IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP
Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to elapse before your Internet connection terminates. The default is 5minutes.
Optional Settings
Host Name/Domain Name These fields allow you to
supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies
the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is transmitted. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto.
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Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option
is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:
• DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500
• PPPoE: 1492
• PPTP or L2TP: 1460
Network Setup
The Network Setup section configures the IP settings for your local network.
Router Address
This presents the Router’s IP Address, the Subnet Mask, and the Device Name as seen by your network.
Router IP Address
IP Address This is the IP address of the router and is used
as the base for all of your local network settings.
Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask address for your
router. It offers a selection of addresses from a drop-down menu. Most users will not need to change this setting.
DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you
already have a DHCP server on your network, or you do not want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available).
DHCP Reservation Click DHCP Reservation if you want
to assign a fixed local IP address to a specific device on your network. This is helpful if you have a device you need to access at the same address all the time such as a media server or print server. You can reserve the IP address for the specific device by selecting it from the list of devices or by manually entering the MAC address of the device.
DHCP Reservation
You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address.
Device Name The default device name is Ciscoxxxxx.
xxxxx represents the last 5 digits of your serial number. This can be found on the bottom of the router. (The Device name is also the Router’s NetBIOS name.)
NOTE: If you used the setup software
for installation, then the device name is synchronized with the name of your wireless network (up to 15 characters).
DHCP Server Settings
The settings allow you to configure the Router’s DHCP server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer or device on your network.
NOTE: If you choose to enable the DHCP server
option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network.
DHCP Reservation
• Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select
check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click Add Clients.
• Manually Add Client To manually assign an IP
address, enter the client’s name in the Enter  Client  Name field. Enter the IP address you want it to have in the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC address in the To This MAC Address field. Then click Add and click Save Settings.
Clients Already Reserved
A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses are displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove a client from this list, click Remove.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. To update the on-screen information, click Refresh. To exit this screen, click Close.
Start IP Address The Start IP Address specifies the
starting IP address for the range of addresses assigned by your Router when it functions as a DHCP server. (The first IP address assigned by the Router will be randomly selected within the range you specify.)
DHCP Server Setting
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Because the Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but
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smaller than 192.168.1.254. The default Start IP Address is
192.168.1.100.
Maximum Number of Users Enter the maximum
number of computers that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50.
IP Address Range The range of available IP addresses is
displayed.
Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount
of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased” this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address, or the lease will be renewed. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.
Static DNS (1-3)
the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers
The Domain Name System (DNS) is how
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Setup > DDNS

The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server, or other server behind the Router.
Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.tzo.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default, Disabled.
DDNS
DDNS Service
If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. If your DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. The features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.
DynDNS.org
WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
manages each computer’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.
Time Settings
Time Setting
Time Zone Select the time zone in which your network
functions from this drop-down menu.
Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes Select this option to have the Router
automatically adjust for daylight saving time.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Reboot
Reboot
Reboot Use this option to reboot your Router.
Setup > DDNS > DynDNS
Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Host Name The DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service
is displayed.
System Select the DynDNS service you use: Dynamic,
Static, or Custom. The default selection is Dynamic.
Mail Exchange (Optional) Enter the address of your mail
exchange server, so emails to your DynDNS address go to your mail server.
Backup MX This feature allows the Mail eXchange (MX)
server to be a backup. To disable this feature, keep the default, Disabled. To enable the feature, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.
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Wildcard This setting enables or disables wildcards
for your host. For example, if your DDNS address is
myplace.dyndns.org and you enable wildcards, then x.myplace.dyndns.org will work as well (x is the wildcard).
To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. To enable wildcards, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.
Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is
displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.
Status The status of the DDNS service connection is
displayed.
Update To manually trigger an update, click Update.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
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MAC Address Clone
Enabled/Disabled To have the MAC address cloned,
select Enabled.
MAC Address Enter the MAC address registered with
your ISP here.
Clone My PC’s MAC Click this button to clone the MAC
address of the computer you are using.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Setup > MAC Address Clone

Setup > DDNS > TZO
E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with
TZO.
Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is
displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.
Status The status of the DDNS service connection is
displayed.
Update To manually trigger an update, click Update.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Setup > MAC Address Clone
A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you can use the MAC Address  Clone feature to assign the currently registered MAC address to the Router.

Setup > Advanced Routing

This screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination.
Setup > Advanced Routing
Advanced Routing
NAT
Enabled/Disabled If this Router is hosting your network’s
connection to the Internet, keep the default, Enabled. If another router exists on your network, select Disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be available.
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Dynamic Routing (RIP)
Dynamic routing uses the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). This option enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and exchange routing tables with other router(s). The Router determines the network packets’ route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination.
Enabled/Disabled When the NAT setting is enabled, the
Dynamic Routing option is automatically disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, this option is available. Select Enabled to use the Dynamic Routing option.
Static Routing
A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Enter the information described below to set up a new static route.
Route Entries To set up a static route between the Router
and another network, select a number from the drop­down list. Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.
Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here,
using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.
Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the address
of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route.
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which
portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that
allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host.
Interface This interface tells you whether the Destination
IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the Internet (WAN).
Click Show Routing Table to view the static routes you have already set up.
Routing Table
For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click Refresh to update the information. Click Close to exit this screen.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.

Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.
There are two ways to configure the Router’s wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Simultaneous Networks
For more wireless bandwidth, the Router can create two simultaneous yet separate Wireless-N networks, one using the Wireless-N 5 GHz band and one using the Wireless-N
2.4 GHz band. You can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to
easily configure and connect to both networks (refer to “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 11), or you can manually configure the Router.
If you use manual configuration, then set up each network with the following:
• Unique Network Name (SSID)
• Wireless security settings (refer to
“5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless Security” on page 12)
Decide which computers and other wireless devices should join which network. Wireless-N devices support both the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands, so they can join either the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz network. Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices support only the 2.4 GHz band, so they should join the 2.4 GHz network. Wireless-A devices support only the 5 GHz band, so they should join the 5 GHz network.
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For the 5 GHz network, configure all computers and other wireless devices with the same 5 GHz Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings. For the 2.4 GHz network, configure all computers and other wireless devices with the same 2.4 GHz Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings.
NOTE: Make sure each network uses a unique
Network Name (SSID).
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5 GHz Wireless Settings
Network Mode Select the wireless standards running on
your 5 GHz network.
• Mixed If you have both Wireless-A and Wireless-N
(5 GHz) devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed.
• Wireless-A Only If you have only Wireless-A devices,
select Wireless-A Only.
• Wireless-N Only If you have only Wireless-N (5 GHz)
devices, select Wireless-N Only.
• Disabled If you do not have any Wireless-A and
Wireless-N (5 GHz) devices in your network, select Disabled.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
Configuration View To manually configure your
wireless networks, select Manual. Proceed to the Wireless  Configuration  (Manual) section. To use Wi-Fi Protected
Setup, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Proceed to “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 11.
Wireless Configuration (Manual)
Your Linksys E3000 can run two networks at the same time, one network using the 5 GHz radio frequency band and the other network using the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band. This allows you to isolate higher-priority traffic, such as video and voice applications, on the 5 GHz network, which is less prone to interference.
The computers and devices running your video and voice applications can use the 5 GHz network, while your guest access and computers that are only browsing the web can use the 2.4 GHz network.
Internet
Printer
Modem
Router
Blu-ray Player
5 GHz Wireless Network (Local Devices Only)
2.4 GHz Wireless Network (Local or Guest Devices)
If you set the Configuration  View  to Manual, the Basic  Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields.
Family Notebook
Gaming Console
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Network Name (SSID) The Service Set Identifier (SSID)
is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters. The default is Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are the last five digits of the Router’s serial number, found on the product label on the left side of the Router’s bottom panel). The setup software that you use to install your Router and set up your wireless network changes the default Network Name to an easy-to-remember name.
NOTE: If you restore the Router’s factory default
settings (by pressing the Reset button or using the Administration  >  Factory  Defaults screen), the Network Name will return to its default value, and all devices on your wireless network will need to be reconnected.
Channel Width For best performance in a network
using Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5 GHz) devices, keep the default, Auto (20MHz or 40MHz). For a channel width of 40 MHz, select 40MHz only. For a channel width of 20 MHz, select 20MHz only.
Channel Select the channel from the drop-down list for
Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5 GHz) networking. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.
SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local
area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router’s SSID, keep the default, Enabled. If you do not want to broadcast the Router’s SSID, then select Disabled.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
2.4 GHz Wireless Settings
Network Mode Select the wireless standards running on
your 2.4 GHz network.
• Mixed If you have both Wireless-B, Wireless-G and
Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed.
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• Wireless-B/G Only If you have both Wireless-B and
Wireless-G (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, select Wireless-B/G Only.
• Wireless-B Only If you have only Wireless-B devices,
select Wireless-B Only.
• Wireless-G Only If you have only Wireless-G devices,
select Wireless-G Only.
• Wireless-N Only If you have only Wireless-N (2.4 GHz)
devices, select Wireless-N Only.
• Disabled If you do not have any Wireless-B, Wireless-G
and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, select Disabled.
Network Name (SSID) The Service Set Identifier (SSID)
is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters. The default is Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are the last five digits of the Router’s serial number, found on the product label on the left side of the Router’s bottom panel). The setup software that you use to install your Router and set up your wireless network changes the default Network Name to an easy-to-remember name.
NOTE: If you restore the Router’s factory default
settings (by pressing the Reset button or using the Administration  >  Factory  Defaults screen), the Network Name will return to its default value, and all devices on your wireless network will need to be reconnected.
Channel Width For best performance in a network using
Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select Auto (20MHz or 40MHz). For a channel width of 20 MHz, keep the default, 20MHz only.
Channel Select the channel from the drop-down list
for Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) networking. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.
SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local
area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router’s SSID, keep the default, Enabled. If you do not want to broadcast the Router’s SSID, then select Disabled.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
There are three methods available. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one
client device at a time. Repeat the instructions for each client device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
1. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use this
method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
a. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on
the client device.
b. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the
Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes blue for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process and lights up blue when the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process is successful.
The LED lights up amber if there is an error during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Make sure the client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again.
The LED flashes when a Wi-Fi Protected Setup session is active. The Router supports one session at a time. Wait until the LED is solidly lit, or off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.
c. After the client device has been configured,
click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup screen. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.
2. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Router Use
this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.
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a. Enter the PIN number from the client device in the 
field on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.
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b. Click the Register button on the Router’s Wi-Fi 
Protected Setup screen.
c. After the client device has been configured,
click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup screen. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.
3. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client device Use
this method if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN number.
a. On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on
the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (It is also listed on the label on the bottom of the Router.)
b. After the client device has been configured,
click OK on the Router’s Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup screen. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.
The Network Name (SSID), Security, and Passphrase are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE: If you have client devices that do not
support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure those client devices.
Security Option Strength
WPA2 Enterprise Strongest
WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode
WPA Enterprise Strong
RADIUS Basic
WPA2: Strongest WPA: Strong
5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless Security
Wireless security is strongly recommended, and WPA2 is the strongest method available. Use WPA2 if it is supported by all of your wireless devices.
Security Mode
Select the security method for each wireless network.
WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
NOTE: If you select WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2/WPA and the same passphrase.

Wireless > Wireless Security

The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network(s). The Router supports the following wireless security options: WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA Enterprise, WEP, and RADIUS. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP stands for Wireless Equivalent Privacy. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.)
Personal Options
Security Option Strength
WPA2 Personal Strongest
WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
WPA Personal Strong
WEP Basic
Office Options
The office options are available for networks that use a RADIUS server for authentication. The office options are stronger than the personal options because WPA2 or WPA provides encryption while RADIUS provides authentication.
WPA2: Strongest WPA: Strong
WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. The
default is password. The setup software that you use to install your Router and set up your wireless network changes the default passphrase.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
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WPA2 Personal
NOTE: If you select WPA2 Personal as your
Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2 Personal and the same passphrase.
WPA2 Personal
Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. The
default is password. The setup software that you use to install your Router and set up your wireless network changes the default passphrase.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
WPA Personal
NOTE: If you select WPA Personal as your
Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA Personal and the same passphrase.
WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode
This option features WPA2/WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.)
NOTE: If you select WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed
Mode as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2/WPA Enterprise and the same shared key.
WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode
RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server. The default is 1812.
Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router
and the server.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
WPA Personal
Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. The
default is password. The setup software that you use to install your Router and set up your wireless network changes the default passphrase.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
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WPA2 Enterprise
This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.)
NOTE: If you select WPA2 Enterprise as your
Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2 Enterprise and the same shared key.
WPA Enterprise
RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server. The default is 1812.
Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router
and the server.
WPA2 Enterprise
RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server. The default is 1812.
Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Router
and the server.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
WPA Enterprise
This option features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.)
NOTE: If you select WPA Enterprise as your
Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA Enterprise and the same shared key.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
WEP
WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA.
NOTE: If you select WEP as your Security Mode,
each device in your wireless network MUST use WEP and the same encryption and shared key.
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WEP
Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits
10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10 hex digits.
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate
WEP keys. Then click Generate.
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