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E-Series
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Linksys E-Series Table of Contents Table of Contents Product overview Wireless Security E1200/E1500/E2500/E3200 1 Wireless > Wireless Security 8 Back view 1 Personal options 8 Bottom view 1 Office options 8 Option settings 8 E4200 2 Top view 2 Back view 2 Troubleshooting How to run Cisco Connect after setup
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Linksys E-Series Product overview • Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and Product overview following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error • Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port E1200/E1500/E2500/E3200 CAUTIon Use only the adapter that came with your router Back view • Power
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Linksys E-Series Product overview Back view E4200 Top view Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Reset button USB port • Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other wired Ethernet network devices on your network Indicator light • Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem • Wi-Fi
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Linksys E-Series Setting Up Your E-Series Router Setting Up Your E-Series Router To start Cisco Connect for the first time: Where to find more help 1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations: 2. Click Set up your Linksys Router • Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical If you do not see this: support, live chat, forums) • For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive • Setup CD (
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Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration 2. Enter the user name and password, then click oK The utility’s main menu How to open the browser-based utility opens To access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility TIPS If you set up your router without using Cisco Connect, your router’s To open the browser-based utility: default password is admin (You can leave the user name blank ) 1. Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, clic
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Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration Language Setup > Basic Setup Select your language To use a different language, select one from the drop- The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen This allows you to change down menu The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds the router’s general settings after you select another language Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet connection Most of this information can be
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Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration PPTP Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that generally applies to The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen connections in Europe If your PPTP connection supports DHCP or a dynamic IP address, then select obtain an IP Address Automatically If you are required n o TE to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP After you set up the wireles
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Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration 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 Cisco followed by the last 5 digits of the router’s serial number, which is found on the bottom of the router If you used the setup software for installation, then the default Network Name is changed to an easy-to-remember name n o TE If you restore the
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Linksys E-Series Wireless Security Wireless Security Option settings Wireless > Wireless Security The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network(s) WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal The router supports the following wireless security options: WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode, WPA2 n o TES Enterprise, WPA Enterprise, WEP, and RADIUS (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected If you select WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode
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Linksys E-Series Wireless Security WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA WEP Enterprise WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA These option is used in coordination with a RADIUS server (These should only n o TE: be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the router ) If you select WEP as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WEP and the same encryption and n o TES shared key If you select WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode
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Linksys E-Series Wireless Security RADIUS Disabled This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server (This If you choose to disable wireless security, you will be informed that wireless should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the router ) security is disabled when you first attempt to access the Internet You will given the option to enable wireless security, or confirm that you understand the risks but still wish to proceed without wireless security n o TE
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Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the How to run Cisco Connect after setup Internet Your router’s CD includes Cisco Connect, the router setup software that makes it easy to connect network devices, change router settings, control When you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect is automatically installed onto your guest access, enable parental controls, and connect to the Internet Cisco computer You can then use C
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Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting • T emporarily disable your computer’s firewall (see the security software’s Your router was not successfully set up instructions for help), then run the Setup program again on the router’s CD • If you have another computer, use that computer to run the Setup program again on the router’s CD Get Windows XP Service Pack 3 message On Windows XP computers, Cisco Connect requires Service Pack 3 in order to work If you receive a “Get Windows Service Pack 3” me
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Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting Your Internet cable is not plugged in message If you get a “Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message when trying to set up your router, follow these troubleshooting steps Back view of cable modem Back view of DSL modem 2. Make sure that your modem is connected to power and is turned on If it has a power switch, make sure that it is set to the on or l position 3. If your Internet service is cable, verify that the cable modem’s CABLE port is connecte
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Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting 3. Click your own network name, then click Connect In the example Cannot access your router message below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in this If you cannot access your router because your computer is not connected to example, is shown selected your network, follow these troubleshooting steps To access your router, you must be connected to your own network
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Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting To fix the problem on Mac computers: Device not found message 1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the AirPort icon A list If you get a “Device not found” message when trying to connect a network of wireless networks appears Cisco Connect has automatically assigned device (such as an iPhone, iPod, or smartphone), follow these troubleshooting your network a name steps In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless n
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Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting 2. Click Computers and devices The Computers and other devices window Example: On your Smartphone or other wireless device, locate the Wi- appears Fi menu and search for available wireless networks In this example, using the network information provided by Cisco Connect shown in the 3. Click o ther Wireless devices previous screen, click BronzeEagle Android iPhone 4. Enable your wireless network device’s Wi-Fi connection, then search for 7. Enter the pass
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Linksys E1200 Specifications Specifications Environmental Linksys E1200 Dimensions 188 7 × 151 7 × 31 2 mm Model Name Linksys E1200 (7 43” × 5 97” × 1 23”) Description Wireless-N Router Unit Weight 252 7g (8 91 oz ) Model Number E1200 Power 12V, 0 5A Standards 802 11n, 802 11g, 802 11b, Certifications FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, 802 3u CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802 11b/g/n), Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) WPA2™, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Windows 7 Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protect
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Linksys E1500 Specifications Environmental Linksys E1500 Dimensions 188 7 × 151 7 × 31 2 mm Model Name Linksys E1500 (7 43” × 5 97” × 1 23”) Description Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost Unit Weight 254 1g (8 96 oz ) Model Number E1500 Power 12V, 0 5A Standards 802 11n, 802 11g, 802 11b, Certifications FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, 802 3u CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802 11b/g/n), Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) WPA2, WMM, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Windows 7 Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protect
