User Guide Linksys E1550 Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost
Linksys E1550 Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration 13 How to Access the Browser-Based Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setup > DDNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Chapter 1: 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.
Linksys E1550 Automatic Configuration - DHCP The default Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP 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.
Linksys E1550 DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP address. PPTP Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the IP address of the PPTP server. Username and Password Enter the Username 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).
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Optional Settings DHCP Server Settings Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. 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.
Linksys E1550 •• Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click Add Clients. •• Manually Adding 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.
Linksys E1550 DynDNS.org Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO 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.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Clone My PC’s MAC Click this option to clone the MAC address of the computer you are using. network. Enter the information described below to set up a new static route. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Route Entries To set up a static route between the Router and another network, select a number from the drop‑down list. Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.
Linksys E1550 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.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup a. Enter the PIN from the client device in the field on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. There are three methods available. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring. 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.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration 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.
Linksys E1550 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. Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration 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.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration 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. Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits).
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Disabled Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter If you choose to disable wireless security, you will be informed that wireless 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. Wireless access can be filtered (restricted) by specifying the MAC addresses of the devices in your wireless network.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration MAC Address Filter List Security > Firewall Wireless Client List Click this option to open the Wireless Client List screen. The Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network. Wireless Client List Wireless Client List This screen shows computers and other devices on the wireless network.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration this option to enable Java filtering. Deselect the option to allow Java usage. ActiveX ActiveX is a programming language for websites. If you deny ActiveX, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. Select this option to enable ActiveX filtering. Deselect the option to allow ActiveX usage. Cookies A cookie is data stored on your computer and used by Internet sites when you interact with them.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Status Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and select Enabled. To create a policy, follow steps 1-11. Repeat these steps to create additional policies, one at a time. 1. Select a number from the Access Policy drop-down menu. 2. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided. 3. To enable this policy, select Enabled. 4. Click Edit List to select which computers will be affected by the policy.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding Protocol Select the protocol(s) used for this application, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), UDP (User Datagram Protocol),or Both. The Single Port Forwarding screen allows you to customize port services for various applications. To IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer that should receive the requests.
Linksys E1550 Protocol Select the protocol(s) used for this application, TCP, UDP, or Both. To IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer running the specific application. If you assigned a static IP address to the computer, then you can look up its static IP address; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 7. Enabled Select Enabled to enable port forwarding. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration this option, select Disabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Enabled. No Acknowledgement If you want to disable the Router’s Acknowledgement option, so the Router will not re-send data if an error occurs, then select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled. Internet Access Priority DMZ > DHCP Client Table DHCP Client Table The DHCP Client Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Applications Add a New Game Applications Select the appropriate application. If you select Add a New Application, follow the instructions in the Add a New Application section. Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium (Recommend), Normal, or Low. Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list. Add a New Application QoS > Add a New Game Enter a Name Enter any name to indicate the name of the entry.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your voice device. Priority Select the appropriate priority: (Recommend), Medium, Normal, or Low. High Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list. Summary This lists the QoS entries you have created for your applications and devices. Priority This column displays the bandwidth priority of High, Medium, Normal, or Low.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. UPnP If you want to use UPnP, keep the default, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled. Allow Users to Configure Keep the default, Enabled, if you want to be able to make manual changes to the Router while using the UPnP feature. Otherwise, select Disabled. Allow Users to Disable Internet Access Select Enabled, if you want to be able to prohibit any and all Internet connections.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Times to Ping Enter the number of times you wish to test the connection. The default is 5. Start to Ping To run the test, click this option. The Ping screen shows if the test is successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to stop the test. Diagnostics > Ping Traceroute Test Traceroute checks the performance of a connection. IP or URL Address Enter the address of the computer, device, or website whose connection you wish to test.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration Administration > Firmware Upgrade Status > Router The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. Administration > Firmware Upgrade NOTE: The Router may lose the settings you have customized.
Linksys E1550 Chapter 1: Advanced Configuration information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Local Network screen, click Close. Status > Wireless Network The Wireless Network screen displays information about your wireless network. Status > Local Network Local Network Local MAC Address The MAC address of the Router’s local, wired interface is displayed. Router IP Address The Router’s IP address, as it appears on your local network, is displayed.
Linksys E1550 FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Linksys E1550 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting The DSL telephone line does not fit into the Router’s Internet port. Your computer cannot connect to the Internet. The Router does not replace your modem. You still need your DSL modem in order to use the Router. Connect the telephone line to the DSL modem, and then insert the setup CD into your computer. Click Set up your Linksys Router and follow the on‑screen instructions.
Linksys E1550 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 6. Your web browser automatically opens. Enter the username and password, and then click OK. (If you copied the password to the Clipboard in step 4, press Ctrl-V to paste it into the Password field.) When you try to log into the browser-based utility, your password does not work. Your wireless security password also serves as the browser‑based utility’s login password. To see this password: 1. Open Cisco Connect. 2. On the main menu, click Router settings. 3.
Linksys E1550 Appendix B: Specifications Appendix B: Specifications Model Name Linksys E1550 Description Wireless-N Router Model Number E1550 Standards 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u Ports Power, Internet, USB, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup LEDs Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Internet, Power Cabling Type CAT 5e Transmitted Power 802.11b: 16.5 ± 1.5 dBm 802.11g: 14.5 ± 1.5 dBm 802.11n (20 MHz): 15.0 ± 1.5 dBm @Ch. 6, MCS0, 8 802.11n (20 MHz): 13.
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