LINKSYS M10V2 Users Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Appendix A: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Appendix B: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Appendix C: Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Appendix D: Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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Chapter 1: Product Overview
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Chapter 1: Product Overview
Thank you for choosing a Cisco Valet wireless hotspot.
This User Guide covers both the Valet (M10) and Valet Plus
(M20) models. Valet will be used as a general reference
to both models and all details in this User Guide apply to
both models unless a specific model number is noted.
The Valet lets you and others in your home access the
Internet wirelessly with a wireless equipped device such
as a laptop or desktop computer, gaming device, or
phone. The Valet wireless hotspot also has Fast Ethernet
ports that allow you to connect up to four wired devices.
The Valet Plus features Gigabit Ethernet ports for even
faster wired speeds. You can also use your Valet wireless
hotspot to share resources, such as computers. A variety
of security features help to protect your data and your
privacy while online.
The Valet includes the Cisco Connect software that helps
to manage your Valet settings, local and guest access, and
parental control settings.
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Top of Valet
Top of Valet Plus
1, 2, 3, 4 (Blue) These numbered LEDs,
corresponding with the numbered ports on the
back of the Valet, serve two purposes. The LED
is continuously lit when the Valet is connected
to a device through that port. It flashes to
indicate network activity over that port.
(M20 Only) (Green/Blue) 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, page 20.
Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes
when the Valet sends or receives data over the
wireless network.
Internet (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.
(M20 Only) (Green/Blue) 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.
Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when
the Valet is powered on. When the Valet goes
through its self-diagnostic mode during every
boot-up, the LED flashes. When the diagnostic
is complete, the LED is continuously lit.
Back
Internet Ethernet4 3 2 1 Reset
Power
12VDC
Back
Internet The Internet port is where you
connect the network (Ethernet) cable from your
Internet connection. In most cases you will be
connecting one end of the network cable to the
Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem and
the other end to the Internet port on your Valet
wireless hotspot.
4, 3, 2, 1 Using network cables, these Ethernet
ports (4, 3, 2, 1) connect the Valet to computers
or other devices on your wired network that
have Ethernet ports such as gaming consoles,
HDTVs, Blu-ray disc players, or printers.
Reset There are two ways to reset the Valet
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 Valet’s browser-based utility (refer to
Administration > Factory Defaults, page 33).
Power The Power port is where you connect
the power adapter.
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Horizontal Placement
The Valet has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place
the Valet on a level surface near an electrical outlet.
Horizontal Placement
Wall-Mounting Placement
The Valet has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel.
The distance between the slots is 152 mm.
Two screws are needed to mount the Valet.
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.
Wall-Mounting Template
Print this page at 100% size.
Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.
152 mm
Follow these instructions:
1. Determine where you want to mount the Valet. 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
152 mm apart.
3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm of its
head exposed.
4. Position the Valet so the wall-mount slots line up with
the two screws.
5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide
the Valet down until the screws fit snugly into the
wall-mount slots.
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Chapter 2: Cisco Connect
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Chapter 2: Cisco Connect
During installation, the setup software installs the Cisco
Connect software on your computer. Cisco Connect offers
options to connect additional computers or devices to
your Valet and allows you to modify the Valet’s settings.
Installation
To install the Valet:
1. Insert the Easy Setup Key into a USB port on your
computer.
Insert Easy Setup Key
2. Click Connect to your Cisco Valet.
Connect your Cisco
AutoPlay
Always do this for software and games:
Install or run program
General options
Connect to your Cisco Valet
Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC
Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel
Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer
Speed up my system
using Windows ReadyBoost
Router Setup
Always do this for software and games:
Install or run program
General options
Connect to your Cisco Valet
Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC
Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer
Connect to your Cisco Valet
If you do not see this, open the Easy Setup Key folder
and double-click Connect. To do so, perform the
following steps for your specific operating system:
Windows 7
a. Go to Start > Computer.
b. Double-click Easy Setup Key in the list of available
drives.
c. Double-click on Connect.exe.
Windows Vista
a. Go to Start > Computer.
b. Double-click Easy Setup Key in the list of available
drives.
c. Double-click on Connect.exe.
Windows XP
a. Go to Start > My Computer and select Easy Setup
Key.
b. Double-click Connect.exe.
Mac OS X
a. Double-click on the CD on your desktop.
b. Double-click Connect.
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.
Connection Overview
a. Plug the power cord into the Power port on the
back of the Valet.
Internet Ethernet4 3 2 1 Reset
Power
12VDC
Connect to Power Port
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