Linksys VALET M10, VALET PLUS M20 User Manual
quick reference guide
Quick Reference Guide
Valet
Valet
Thank you for choosing a Cisco Valet wireless hotspot. This Quick Reference Guide covers both the Valet and Valet Plus models.
Valet will be used as a general reference to both models and all details in this Quick Reference Guide apply to both models
unless Valet Plus is noted.
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LEDs (1-4) light up once the Valet is connected
to a device using a network (Ethernet) cable. The
LED flashes when there is activity over that port.
Valet Plus lights up green when connected to a device
at gigabit speed or blue when connected to a device at
10/100 speed.
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button doesn’t need to be
used if you use the Easy Setup Key to connect devices to
your network.
The Power LED lights up when the Valet
is powered on. It is normal for this to flash
during startup.
The Internet LED lights up when connected
to the Internet and flashes to indicate activity.
Valet Plus lights up green when connected to a
device at gigabit speed or blue when connected to
a device at 10/100 speed.
The Wireless LED lights up when wireless is on. It
flashes when the Valet sends or receives data over
the wireless network.
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The Internet Port connects to 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.
Valet
The Power Port connects the
power adapter.
The Reset Button resets the Valet to its
factory default settings when held for
approximately ten seconds.
Ethernet Ports connect the Valet to computers or
other devices that have Ethernet ports such as gaming
consoles, HDTVs, Blu-ray disc players, or printers using
network (Ethernet) cables.
Easy Setup Key
The Easy Setup Key is used to install
the Cisco Connect software on your
computer(s). Be sure to store it in
a safe place so that you can add
additional computers in the future.
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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
Connect to your Cisco Valet
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Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer
Cisco Connect
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.
Mac OS X
a. Double-click the USB drive 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. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Insert Easy Setup Key
2. Click Connect to your Cisco Valet.
AutoPlay
Connect your Cisco
Always do this for software and games:
Install or run program
Connect to your Cisco Valet
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
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 & Windows Vista
a. Go to Start > Computer.
b. Double-click Easy Setup Key in the list of available
drives.
Connection Overview
NOTE: You can view detailed connection steps
by clicking in the setup software.
NOTE: If you have any trouble during the
installation process, call us at 877-500-8070
(US and Canada)
c. Double-click on Connect.exe.
Windows XP
a. Go to Start > My Computer and select Easy Setup
Key.
b. Double-click Connect.exe.
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