User Guide Linksys E1000 Wireless-N Router
Linksys E1000 Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Horizontal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linksys E1000 Table of Contents Appendix A: Troubleshooting 37 Appendix B: Specifications 38 Appendix C: Warranty Information 39 LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 41 FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linksys E1000 Chapter 1: Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview 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. Thank you for choosing the Linksys E1000 Wireless-N Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 1: Product Overview Wall-Mounting Placement The Router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 152 mm. Two screws are needed to mount the Router. 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. 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.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 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 Mac OS X a. Double-click the CD on your desktop. b. Double-click Setup. 3. Read the Software End User License Agreement. To accept the agreement and continue with the installation, click Next.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect b. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 6. The installation is complete. Click OK. Connect to Electrical Outlet 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.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 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? Main Menu – Computers and Devices Use this option to connect another computer or device to the Router. There is x device(s) connected to your router The number of devices connected to the Router is displayed.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Computers and Other Devices Connect with the Easy Setup Key The Computers and other devices screen appears. 1. Insert the Easy Setup Key into an available USB port on the computer that you want to connect to the Router. Computers and Other 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.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Create or Update the Easy Setup Key Connect Manually 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. 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. 1.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 3. Wait until your printer connects. On the Connecting a wireless printer screen, click Next. 2. Select the computer whose parental controls you want to set up. Then click OK. 4. Enter a name that will be used to identify this printer. Then click Finish. Set Up Parental Controls For Name Your Printer 3. The Parental controls main screen appears. Parental Controls The Parental controls screen appears.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Restrict Internet Access List 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 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. Parental Controls 2.
Linksys E1000 NOTE: Repeat steps 1-4 to set up parental controls for different computers. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect If you clicked Change, the Change guest password screen appears. Change Parental Controls Password If you clicked Change parental controls password, the Change your parental controls password screen appears. Change Guest Password •• Enter a new guest password Enter a password of 4-32 characters. •• Click Change to save your setting.
Linksys E1000 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. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 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.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 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 browser‑based utility. username to access the Password Enter this browser‑based utility. password to access the Copy password To copy the password to the Clipboard, click this option.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 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.
Linksys E1000 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 E1000 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 E1000 Chapter 3: 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 E1000 •• 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. Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Time Settings Clients Already Reserved A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Linksys E1000 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. Mail Exchange (Optional) Enter the address of your mail exchange server, so emails to your DynDNS address go to your mail server. Backup MX This option allows the Mail eXchange (MX) server to be a backup. To disable this option, keep the default, Disabled.
Linksys E1000 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. Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.
Linksys E1000 Manual Setup If you set the Configuration View to Manual, the Basic Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields. Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 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. Wi-Fi Protected Setup There are three methods available. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration •• Enter Client Device PIN on Router Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number). a. Enter the PIN 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.
Linksys E1000 WPA Personal Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration RADIUS NOTE: If you are using WPA2 or WPA, each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly. This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered (restricted) by specifying the MAC addresses of the devices in your wireless network. Wireless Client List Wireless Client List This screen shows computers and other devices on the wireless network. The list can be sorted by Client Name, Interface, IP Address, MAC Address, and Status. Select Save to MAC Address Filter List for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List.
Linksys E1000 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings The Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an advanced user because incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. In most cases, keep the default settings. Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 11 Mbps, 18 Mbps, and 24 Mbps). Select 1-2 Mbps for use with older wireless technology. Select All, when the Router can transmit at all wireless rates.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset Request to Send (RTS) threshold size, the RTS/CTS (Clear to Send) mechanism will not be enabled. The Router sends RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame.
Linksys E1000 Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Access Restrictions > Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to deny or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, and websites during specific days and times.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 4. Click Edit List to select which computers will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen appears. You can select a computer by MAC address or IP address. You can also enter a range of IP addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of computers. After making your changes, click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Then click Close. To modify a service, select it from the Applications list.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration External Port Enter the external port number used by the computer or Internet application. Check with the Internet application documentation for more information. Port Range Forwarding Internal Port Enter the internal port number used by the computer or Internet application. Check with the Internet application documentation for more information. Application Name Enter the name you wish to give the application. Each name can be up to 12 characters.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Forwarded Range Enter the starting and ending port numbers of the forwarded port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed. Enabled Select Enabled to enable port triggering. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
Linksys E1000 your network must support Wireless WMM. To disable 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. Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium (Recommend), Normal, or Low. Click Add to save your changes.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Add a New Game MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your voice device. Priority Select the appropriate priority: (Recommended), Medium, Normal, or Low. High Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list. Summary QoS > Add a New Game Enter a Name Enter any name to indicate the name of the entry. Port Range Enter the port range that the game will be using.
Linksys E1000 Administration > Management The Management screen allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security. Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select HTTP or HTTPS. HTTP is the default. Remote Upgrade If you want to be able to upgrade the Router from the Internet (outside the local network), select Enabled. (You must have the Remote Management option enabled as well.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Administration > Log Administration > Diagnostics The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection. The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including connection to the Internet. Administration > Log Log Log To disable the Log function, keep the default, Disabled. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enabled.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Traceroute Test Administration > Factory Defaults Traceroute checks the performance of a connection. The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. IP or URL Address Enter the address of the computer, device, or website whose connection you wish to test. Start to Traceroute To run the test, click this button. The Traceroute screen shows if the test is successful.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Firmware Upgrade Internet Connection Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the website, www.linksys.com/support. This section shows the current network information stored in the Router. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic Setup screen. Please select a file to upgrade the firmware Click Browse and select the firmware upgrade file.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration DHCP Client Table Click this button to view a list of computers or other devices that are using the Router as a DHCP server. Security The wireless security method used by the Router is displayed. SSID Broadcast The status of the SSID Broadcast option is displayed. 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 E1000 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting The Router does not have a coaxial port for the cable connection. Your computer cannot connect to the Internet. The Router does not replace your modem. You still need your cable modem in order to use the Router. Connect your cable connection to the cable modem, and then insert the setup CD into your computer. Click Set up your Linksys Router and follow the on‑screen instructions.
Linksys E1000 Appendix B: Specifications Appendix B: Specifications Model Name Linksys E1000 Description Wireless-N Router Model Number E1000 Standards 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3, 802.3u Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup LEDs Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wireless, Internet, Power Cabling Type CAT 5e RF Pwr (EIRP) in dBm 17.5 dBm Antenna Gain in dBi 1.
Linksys E1000 Appendix C: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S.A, Canada, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand) FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRY OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
Linksys E1000 OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL CISCO’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this limited warranty fails of its essential purpose.
Linksys E1000 Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Linksys E1000 environnement non contrôlé. Ce matériel doit être installé et utilisé à une distance d’au moins 20 cm entre l’antenne et le corps de l’utilisateur. L’émetteur ne doit pas être placé près d’une autre antenne ou d’un autre émetteur, ou fonctionner avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur. Wireless Disclaimer The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications.
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