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Linksys E3000 User Manual

User Guide
Linksys E3000
High Performance Wireless-N Router
Linksys E3000 Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 3
Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 13
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 43
Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 45
Advanced Conguration
Appendix C: Specications 57
Appendix D: Warranty Information 58
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Appendix E: Regulatory Information 60
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 63
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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 E3000’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 provides encryption for data on your wireless network, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall to block unwanted access to your Router, and Network Address Translation (NAT) technology to protect and allow your entire network to access the Internet using a single Internet IP address.
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, page 19. 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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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, page 21.
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.
12VDC
Internet
USB
Ethernet4 3 2 1
Reset
Power
USB Port The USB port connects to a USB
storage device.
Internet The Internet port is where you
connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.
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.
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4, 3, 2, 1 Using Ethernet (network) cables,
these Ethernet ports connect the Router to computers on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices.
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, page 40).
Power Switch Press the I end to power on the
Router. Press the O end to power off the Router.
Power The Power port is where you connect
the power adapter.
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Horizontal Placement
The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
Horizontal Placement
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
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.
4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm
NOTE: Cisco is not responsible for damages
incurred by unsecured wall-mounting hardware.
Print this page at 100% size.
175 mm
Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.
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DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Router Setup
Always do this for software and games:
Install or run program
General options
Set up your Linksys Router
Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC
Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer

Chapter 2: Cisco Connect

During installation, the setup software installs Cisco Connect on your computer. Cisco Connect offers options to connect additional computers or devices to the Router and allows you to change the Router’s settings.

Installation

To install the Router:
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Insert CD
2. Click Set up your Linksys Router.
3. Read the Software End User License Agreement. To accept the agreement and continue with the installation, click Next.
License Agreement
4. The connection steps are displayed.
If you do not see this, access setup on the CD directly. To do so, perform the following steps for your specific operating system:
Windows 7
a. Go to Start > Computer.
b. Double-click on your CD-ROM drive.
Windows Vista
c. Go to Start > Computer.
d. Double-click on your CD-ROM drive.
Windows XP
a. Go to Start > My Computer and select your
CD-ROM drive.
b. Double-click Setup.exe.
Mac OS X
a. Double-click on the CD on your desktop.
b. Double-click Setup.
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AutoPlay
DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Router Setup
Always do this for software and games:
Install or run program
Set up your Linksys Router
Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC
General options
Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer
Speed up my system
using Windows ReadyBoost
Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel
Set Up Your Linksys Router
Connection Overview
a. Plug the power cord into the Power port on the
back of the Router.
12VDC
Internet
USB
Ethernet4 3 2 1
Reset
Power
Connect to Power Port
b. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
USB
Internet
Ethernet4 3 2 1
Reset
12VDC
Power
Connect to Electrical Outlet
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c. Unplug the existing Ethernet cable from your
computer and plug it into the yellow port labeled Internet on the back of the Router. Click Next.
USB
Connect Ethernet Cable
Power
12VDC
Reset
Ethernet4 3 2 1
Internet
NOTE: You can view detailed connection steps
by clicking in the setup software.
NOTE: If the setup software detects multiple
routers, then select the serial number located on the left side of the product label, which is on the bottom panel of the Router.
5. Please wait while the setup software is setting up the Router.
NOTE: If you have any problems during the
installation process, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in the setup software, or use a computer with an active Internet connection to visit www.linksys.com/support.

Main Menu

When Cisco Connect starts up, the main menu appears:
Main Menu
The status of your Internet connection is displayed in the upper right corner:
• online secure
Your local network is secure, and your Internet connection is available.
• offline secure
Your local network is secure; however, your Internet connection is not available. To repair your Internet connection, follow the on-screen instructions.
Please Wait
6. The installation is complete. Click OK.
Installation is Complete
NOTE: A group of computers or other devices
connected to a router is a local network. The router allows the networked devices to communicate with each other.
The main menu offers four options: Computers and devices, Parental controls, Guest access, and Router settings.
NOTE: To view the FAQs for more information,
click Need help?
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Local Access versus Guest Access
You can connect computers or devices to your Router by giving them local access (Computers and Devices option)or Guest Access (Guest Access option).
Computers and Devices with local access will have access to the Internet and to other devices on your local network, including shared computers and printers which are connected to the Router. Local access can be given to a wired or wireless device. Refer to Computers and Other Devices, page 6 for more information.
Guest Access allows you to provide guests visiting your home with Internet access. Your guests will not have access to your other computers or personal data. Provide your guest with the Guest Network name and password. Guest computers must connect to your network using a wireless network connection. Refer to Main Menu – Guest Access, page 5 and Guest Access, page 10 for more information.
The following diagram shows a typical example of how local access and guest access are used in the same home.
Guest Access and Local Access Sample Diagram
Internet
Main Menu – Parental Controls
Parental controls restrict Internet access for up to five computers. For the computers you select, you can block or limit Internet access to specific times. You can also block specific websites.
Parental controls restrictions are being applied to x device(s) The number of devices with parental controls
restrictions is displayed.
Change To enable parental controls or change settings,
click Change and go to Parental Controls, page 8.
Main Menu – Guest Access
Guest access provides Internet access only; it does not provide access to the local network and its resources. For example, the guest computer cannot print to a printer on the local network or copy files to a computer on the local network.
Guest access helps minimize exposure of your local network. To grant Internet access to friends or family, provide the guest network name and password displayed on this screen.
Guests can connect to x-guest using the password xyz When a guest wants Internet access in your home,
have the guest do the following:
Printer
Modem
Router
Guest Laptop
Guest Access (Internet Access Only)
Local Access
1
2
1
2
Family Laptop
Main Menu - Computers and Devices
The computers or devices you connect will have access to the Internet and your local network, including computers or other devices, such as a printer, connected to the Router. If you have a guest visiting your home, you can provide Internet access only (no access to your local network) through the guest access feature. Refer to Guest Access, page 10 for more information.
1. Connect to the wireless guest network, which is the name of your wireless network followed by -guest.
2. Open a web browser.
3. On the login screen, enter the password of your guest network. Then click Login.
Change To disable guest access or change settings, click
Change and go to Guest Access, page 10.
Main Menu – Router Settings
Use this option to personalize the Router’s settings.
Router name is x The name of the Router is displayed.
Change To change settings, click Change and go to
Router Settings, page 10.
There is x device(s) connected to your router The
number of devices connected to the Router is displayed.
Add device To connect another computer or
device to the Router, click Add device and go to Computers and Other Devices, page 6.
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Computers and Other Devices

The Computers and other devices screen appears.
Computers and Devices
Computer Click this option to connect another computer
in your home. Go to Computer, page 6.
Wireless printer Click this option to connect a wireless
printer. Go to Wireless Printer, page 7.
Other Devices Click this option to connect a device that
is not a computer, such as a smartphone or game console. Go to Connect Manually, page 7.
Computer
You can use a USB flash drive to create an Easy Setup Key, which holds the wireless settings for the Router. Then you can use the Easy Setup Key to connect additional computers to the Router. Select the appropriate option:
• Yes, I have an Easy Setup Key If you already have an
Easy Setup Key, select this option. Click Next and go to Connect with the Easy Setup Key, page 6.
Connect with the Easy Setup Key
1. Insert the Easy Setup Key into an available USB port on the computer that you want to connect to the Router.
Connecting Another Computer
2. On that computer, click Connect to your Linksys Router. (If you do not see this, access the Easy Setup Key through Windows Explorer or the Finder, and double-click Connect.)
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect that computer to the Router.
3. Come back to this computer. On the Connecting another computer screen, click Next.
4. Enter a name that will be used to identify the newly added computer. Then click Finish.
• No, I don’t have an Easy Setup Key — create a new
one now If you want to create or update an Easy
Setup Key, select this option. Click Next and go to Create or Update the Easy Setup Key, page 7.
• I want to connect manually using my wireless
settings If you want to connect manually (without an
Easy Setup Key), select this option. Click Next and go to Connect Manually, page 7.
Connecting Another Computer
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Create or Update the Easy Setup Key
If you do not have an Easy Setup Key, then you can create one using a USB flash drive. If you already have an Easy Setup Key, then you can update it with the Router’s current settings.
1. Insert the Easy Setup Key or a USB flash drive into an available USB port on your computer.
Update or Create an Easy Setup Key
2. Please wait while settings are copied to the Easy Setup Key.
Connect Manually
1. Enter the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type settings on your wireless device (SSID stands for Service Set Identifier). To print this information, click Print these settings.
Connecting a Device
2. After your device connects, click Next.
3. Enter a name that will be used to identify this device. Then click Finish.
Copying Files to the Easy Setup Key
3. Remove the Easy Setup Key. You can now use it to connect other computers to the Router (for more information, refer to Connect with the Easy Setup Key, page 6). Click Close.
Easy Setup Key Has Been Updated
Name Your Device
Wireless Printer
1. Refer to your printer’s documentation to learn how to connect it to a wireless printer.
2. Enter the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type settings on your wireless printer. To print this information, click Print these settings.
Connecting a Wireless Printer
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3. Wait until your printer connects. On the Connecting a wireless printer screen, click Next.
4. Enter a name that will be used to identify this printer. Then click Finish.
Name Your Printer

Parental Controls

The Parental controls screen appears.
2. Select the computer whose parental controls you want to set up. Then click OK.
Set Up Parental Controls For
3. The Parental controls main screen appears.
Parental Controls Password
First-Time Access of Parental Controls
1. The first time you access parental controls, you will be asked to set up a parental controls password. Complete the following:
• Parental controls password This password protects
access to parental controls. Create a password of 4-32 characters.
• Verify password Re-enter the password.
• Secret question Set up a secret question and answer
pair. If you forget the password, you can reset it by correctly answering the secret question. Enter your question.
• Answer Enter the answer to your secret question.
Click OK to save your settings.
Parental Controls
You have the following options:
Restrict Internet access on The list of computer(s)
you have selected for parental controls is displayed. To add, remove, or rename computers on this list, refer to Restrict Internet Access List, page 9. To set up parental controls on a computer, refer to Set Up Parental Controls,
page 9.
Change parental controls password Click this option
to change the password that protects access to parental controls. Refer to Change Parental Controls Password, page 10.
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Restrict Internet Access List
Parental Controls
Add If you want to apply parental controls to additional
computers, click Add.
If you clicked Add, the Set up parental controls for screen appears.
Set Up Parental Controls
To set up parental controls for a computer, follow these instructions:
1. Select the computer from the Restrict Internet access on list. (If the computer is not listed, click Add to select the computer.)
Parental Controls
2. The Block Internet access option offers the following:
• Always To always block Internet access, select this
option.
• Specific times To block Internet access during
specific days and times, select this option and set the schedule:
Set Up Parental Controls For
Select the computer whose parental controls you want to set up. Then click OK.
Remove If there is a computer that should not have
parental controls applied, select the computer and click Remove.
Rename To give a computer a new name, select the
computer and click Rename.
If you clicked Rename, the Rename the device screen appears.
– School nights Select the appropriate start and
end times.
– Weekends Select the appropriate start and
end times
• Never To always allow Internet access, keep the
default, Never.
3. For the Block specific sites option, click Edit to create a list of websites you want to block. The default is None.
If you clicked Edit, the Block these sites screen appears.
Block These Sites
Rename the Device
Enter the new name. Then click Rename.
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a. Enter a website address on each line.
b. Click Save to save your settings.
4. On the Parental controls screen, click Finish to save your settings.
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NOTE: Repeat steps 1-4 to set up parental
controls for different computers.
Change Parental Controls Password
If you clicked Change parental controls password, the Change your parental controls password screen appears.
Change Your Parental Controls Password
• Old password Enter the old password.
• New password Enter a new password of 4-32
characters.
• Verify password Re-enter the new password.
Click Change to save your setting.

Guest Access

If you clicked Change, the Change guest password screen appears.
Change Guest Password
• Enter a new guest password Enter a password of
4-32 characters.
• Click Change to save your setting.
Total guests allowed By default, 5 guests are allowed
Internet access through the guest network. Select the appropriate number of guests allowed on your guest network; you can select up to 10 guests.
Click Finish to save your settings.

Router Settings

The Router settings screen appears.
The Guest access settings screen appears.
Guest Access Settings
Allow guest access By default, guest access is enabled.
To disable guest access, select no.
Guest network name By default, the setup software sets
up the name of the guest network.
Password By default, the setup software sets up the
password for the guest network. To change the password, click Change.
Router Settings
Personalize
Router name The name of the Router is displayed
(this is also the name of your wireless network). To change the name, click Change and go to
Change Router Name or Password, page 11.
Password The password that protects access to the
Router’s settings is displayed (this also protects wireless access to your local network). To change the password, click
Change and go to Change Router Name or Password, page 11.
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Easy Setup Key
Update or create key The Easy Setup Key is a USB flash
drive that holds the wireless settings for the Router. If you want to create or update an Easy Setup Key, click this option and go to Create or Update the Easy Setup Key, page 7.
Other Options
Register now to receive special offers and updates To
sign up to receive special offers and updates, click this option.
Router details To view more information about the
Router, click this option and go to Router Details, page 11.
Advanced settings To access settings for advanced
users, click this option and go to Advanced Settings, page 12.
Click Finish to save your settings.
Change Router Name or Password
NOTE: If you change the Router name or
password, you also change the name or password of your wireless network. The wireless computers or other devices connected to the Router will need to be reconnected using the new name or password (for more information, refer to Computers and Other Devices, page 6).
If you clicked Change, the Changing router name or password screen appears.
2. Complete the following:
• Router name Enter a name of 1-32 characters.
• Password Enter a password of 8-63 characters.
• Click Change to save your settings.
Change Router Name and Password
Router Details
The Router details screen appears, displaying the Model name, Model number, Serial number, Firmware version, Operating system, Software version, Connection type (WAN), IP address (LAN), IP address (WAN), and Computer IP address. (WAN stands for Wide Area Network, such as the Internet. IP stands for Internet Protocol. LAN stands for Local Area Network.)
Copy To copy the details to a text file, click Copy and
follow these instructions:
1. Open a text editor, such as Microsoft Word or Notepad.
2. Go to Edit > Paste.
3. Go to File > Save.
1. To change the Router name or password, click Yes. Otherwise, click No.
Changing Router Name or Password
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Click Close to return to the Router settings screen.
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Advanced Settings
If you are an advanced user familiar with router administration, you can access the browser-based utility to use the advanced configuration settings of the Router.
Username Enter this username to access the
browser-based utility.
Password Enter this password to access the
browser-based utility.
Copy password To copy the password to the Clipboard,
click this option.
Advanced Settings
Click OK to open the web browser and access the browser-based utility. For more information, refer to How to Access the Browser-Based Utility, page 13.

How to Exit Cisco Connect

To exit Cisco Connect, click Close on the main menu.
Main Menu

How to Access Cisco Connect

Windows
To access Cisco Connect, go to Start > All Programs > Cisco Connect.
Mac
To access Cisco Connect, go to Go > Applications > Cisco Connect.
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Chapter 3: 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.
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, page 38.) Click OK to continue.

Setup > Basic Setup

The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router’s general settings.
Setup > Basic Setup
Language
Windows 7 Login Screen
NOTE: You can also access the browser-based
utility through the Cisco Connect software. For more information, refer to Router Settings,
page 10.
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
• 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
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 both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, 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 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. If you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server 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 Click this button 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.
DHCP Reservation
• Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select
check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click
Add Clients. Enter a Client Name and click Save Settings.
• 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 will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove a client from this list, click Remove.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
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).
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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.)
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 smaller than 192.168.1.254. The default Start IP Address is
192.168.1.100.
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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
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.
The Domain Name System (DNS) is how
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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
Setup > DDNS > DynDNS
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.

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 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.
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.
WildCard Select Enabled to enable this feature or
Disabled to disable it.
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 e-mails to your DynDNS address go to your mail server.
Backup MX This feature allows the mail exchange 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.
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.
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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.
TZO.com
Setup > DDNS > TZO
E-mail Address, TZO Password, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with
TZO.
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 > 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.
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

Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. 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 > MAC Address Clone
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 enabled.
Dynamic Routing (RIP)
Enabled/Disabled This feature enables the Router to
automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and exchange routing tables with the other router(s). The Router determines the network packets’ route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. When the NAT setting is enabled, the Dynamic Routing feature is automatically disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, this feature is available. Select Enabled to use the Dynamic Routing feature.
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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.
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, page 21), 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, page 22)
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.
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.
Routing Table
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.
NOTE: Make sure each network uses a unique
Network Name (SSID).
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, page 21.
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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
Modem
Printer
Router
Blu-Ray Player
Family Notebook
Gaming Console
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2
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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 (5GHz) 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.
• 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.
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.
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 (5GHz) devices in your network, select
Disabled.
Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the network
name shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters. For added security, you should change the default network name to a unique name.
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• 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 SSID is the network
name shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters. For added security, you should change the default network name to a unique name.
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.
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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)
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.
a. Enter the PIN number from the client device in the
field on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.
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.
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.
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, 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.
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