Linksys E-Series Routers User Guide
Linksys E-Series E900 E1200 E1500 E2500 E3200 E4200
Linksys E-Series E900 Contents E900 Contents Product overview Setting Up: Advanced E900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package contents Features Back view Bottom view 1 1 2 2 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 What is a network? How to set up a home network 13 13 Where to find more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linksys E-Series E900 Contents Improving Security Maintaining and Monitoring How do I know if my network is secure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Network security following a manual setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 43 How to back up and restore your router configuration . . . . .
Linksys E-Series E1200/E1500 Contents E1200/E1500 Contents Product overview Setting Up: Advanced E1200/E1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package contents Features Back view Bottom view Determining your router’s version 3 3 4 5 5 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 What is a network? How to set up a home network 13 13 Where to find more help . . . . .
Linksys E-Series E1200/E1500 Contents Improving Security Maintaining and Monitoring How do I know if my network is secure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Network security following a manual setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup . . 43 How to back up and restore your router configuration . . . . .
Linksys E-Series E2500 Contents E2500 Contents Product overview How to set up the DHCP server on your router . . . . . . . . . . 29 E2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package contents Features Back view Bottom view 6 6 7 7 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linksys E-Series E2500 Contents Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Browser-based Utility Menu Structure How to set up port forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 How to set up port forwarding for a single port How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 57 58 58 How to set up port range triggering for online gaming . . . . . 59 How to configure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . .
Linksys E-Series E3200 Contents E3200 Contents Product overview How to set up the DHCP server on your router . . . . . . . . . . 29 E3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Package contents Features Back view Bottom view 8 8 9 9 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linksys E-Series E3200 Contents Using an External Drive Maintaining and Monitoring How to configure storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 How to create shared folders How to manage group and user access to shared folders How to create a group How to create a new user How to grant group access to a share 48 49 49 50 51 How to configure your router’s storage for remote access . . .
Linksys E-Series E4200 Contents E4200 Contents Product overview How to set up the DHCP server on your router . . . . . . . . . . 29 E4200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Package contents Features Top view Back view 10 10 11 11 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linksys E-Series E4200 Contents Using an External Drive Maintaining and Monitoring How to configure storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 How to create shared folders How to manage group and user access to shared folders How to create a group How to create a new user How to grant group access to a share 48 49 49 50 51 How to configure your router’s storage for remote access . . .
Linksys E-Series Product overview Product overview Features Wireless-N technology E900 Built with leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless network in minutes. Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi devices at fast transfer rates for an unrivaled experience. Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.
Linksys E-Series Product overview Back view Port activity indicator Green network activity indicator Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Wi-Fi Protected Setup indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button •• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to wired Ethernet network devices on your network.
Linksys E-Series E1200/E1500 Product overview Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your network protected. Benefits of Fast Ethernet Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between computers and servers. Home network ready Connect computers, printers, and more to your wireless network and the Internet.
Linksys E-Series Product overview Back view Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and 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. Caution Use only the adapter that came with your router.
Linksys E-Series Bottom view Product overview Determining your router’s version To determine your router model’s version, either examine the back panel (differences are shown on the preceding page) or the system label on the bottom of the router. If your router is version 2, a V2 appears on the label. Serial No. / N° de série MAC Address / Adresse MAC FCC ID: Q87-E1200V2 IC: 3839A-E1200V2 CANADA ICES/NMB003, RSS210 Class/Classe B Model No./Modèle: E1200 V2 Rating/Régime nominal: 12V 0.
Linksys E-Series E2500 Product overview The power of dual band Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.
Linksys E-Series Product overview Back view Port activity indicator Green network activity indicator Power port Internet port Ethernet ports Network and Internet port Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button •• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to wired Ethernet network devices on your network.
Linksys E-Series E3200 Product overview SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home. Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your network protected. Benefits of gigabit Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing (up to 10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Gigabit-enabled devices like computers and servers.
Linksys E-Series Product overview Back view Port activity indicators Yellow network activity indicator Green network activity indicator Network or Internet port Power port USB port Internet port Ethernet ports •• Power indicator •• Green network activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet port, turns on while connected to a modem. •• Yellow activity indicator—Flashes to indicate network activity over that port.
Linksys E-Series E4200 Product overview The power of dual band Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home.
Linksys E-Series Product overview Back view IPv6 enabled Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network: Separate guest network Ethernet ports Create a separate, password-protected network for guests. Power port Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Parental controls Reset button USB port Limit access time and websites with parental controls.
Linksys E-Series Product overview Port activity indicators Yellow network activity indicator Green network activity indicator Network or Internet port •• Green network activity indicator—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet port, turns on while connected to a modem. •• Yellow network activity indicator—Flashes to indicate network activity over that port.
Linksys E-Series Setting Up: Basics Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network For ALL What is a network? A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each other. A home network can also include Internet access, which requires a router like this one. A typical home network may include multiple computers, a printer, a modem, and a router.
Linksys E-Series How to start Cisco Connect When you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router’s setup software) is automatically installed onto your computer. You can then use Cisco Connect to easily manage your router. To install Cisco Connect on another computer after your router has been set up, see “How to install Cisco Connect on another computer” on page 12. Notes: Your Cisco Connect CD works with only this router model. If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from Linksys.
Linksys E-Series How to improve your wireless connection speed For ALL Follow these tips to improve your network’s wireless connection speed: •• Make sure that your router is in a good location: •• For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of your home, and near the ceiling, if possible. Setting Up: Basics How to test your Internet connection speed For ALL To test your Internet connection speed: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings.
Linksys E-Series How to connect devices to your network For Setting Up: Basics 2. Click Computer. ALL How to connect a computer to your network You can connect a computer to your network using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key To use an Easy Setup Key, you first need to create one using any available USB drive. After it has been created, you can use the same key to connect several computers to your network.
Linksys E-Series Setting Up: Basics To use your Easy Setup Key to connect a computer to your network: To manually connect a computer to your network: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 2. Click Computer. 2. Click Computer. 3. Select Yes, I have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next.
Linksys E-Series How to connect a printer When you install a printer that requires a cable, you can: •• Follow the printer’s instructions for setting it up, then follow your computer’s operating system instructions to share the printer with your network. TIP Setting up your printer this way does not require Cisco Connect. - OR - •• If your router is a Linksys E3200 or E4200, you can connect a USB printer to the router’s USB port to make the printer available to any networked computer.
Linksys E-Series Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you must manually enter network information into the devices for a successful network connection. To manually connect a device to your network: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. The Computers and other devices screen opens. Setting Up: Basics 4. Follow your device’s instructions for entering the wireless network information into the device. 5.
Linksys E-Series Setting Up: Basics How to set up parental controls With your router, you can use parental controls to: 2. Enter a password (from 4 to 32 characters), then enter a secret question and answer. •• The password must contain from 4 to 32 valid characters, which are A-Z, a-z, and 0-9. •• Set the times that Internet access is allowed. •• The answer to the secret question should be something not easily •• Block websites that you specify or based on their content.
Linksys E-Series To change the parental controls password: 1. In the Parental controls main screen, click Change parental controls password, then follow the on-screen instructions. Setting Up: Basics How to select the computers to have parental controls It’s not necessary to set parental controls over each computer on your home network. You can set the controls on only those computers that children can access. To select computers that will have parental controls: 1.
Linksys E-Series How to set parental controls 1. In the Parental controls main screen, click the computer name to set parental controls for. 2. Under Block Internet access, specify when the computer’s Internet access will be blocked: •• Never does not block Internet access. •• Always blocks Internet access at all times. •• Specific times blocks Internet access only during specific times.
Linksys E-Series To set up guest access to your network: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. The Guest Access screen opens. Setting Up: Basics 4. In the Total guests allowed drop-down box, select the number of simultaneous guest network users you want to allow. 5. Click Finish to apply your changes. Tip The first time your guest tries to access the Internet through a web browser, they will see the Guest access screen.
Linksys E-Series Setting Up: Basics How to change your router’s name and password For ALL You can change the name and password of your router, but if you do so, all wireless devices connected to your router will lose their Internet connection until you reconnect them using the new router name and password. Caution If you change your router’s name and password using the browserbased utility, you may not be able to manage your router using Cisco Connect.
Linksys E-Series Setting Up: Advanced Setting Up: Advanced How to open the browser-based utility For ALL To access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility. Caution If you change settings in the browser-based utility, you might not be able to run Cisco Connect later. 2. Enter the user name and password, then click OK. The utility’s main menu opens. Tips If you set up your router without using Cisco Connect, your router’s default username and password is admin.
Linksys E-Series How to manually set up your router For ALL Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up and maintain your router, advanced users may want to manually configure their router. Be careful when changing settings using this method. To manually set up your router: Setting Up: Advanced How to manually set up your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up your Internet connection (see “How to start Cisco Connect” on page 14).
Linksys E-Series Setting Up: Advanced IPv6 Internet connection settings For E900 E1200V2 E1500 E2500 E3200 E4200 IPv6 is a new IP protocol that uses simplified packet headers and requires IPSec. It also has improved support for mobile IP and computing devices. If your router model supports IPv6, an IPv6 Setup page is available under the Setup tab. Note To use your router’s IPv6 Internet connection settings, IPv6 service from your ISP (Internet service provider) is required.
Linksys E-Series Setting Up: Advanced •• Although the 2.4 GHz band may be more crowded with wireless traffic from your neighbors, it’s fine for basic Internet traffic that is not timesensitive (such as e-mail). a. Network Mode—Your choice depends upon the clients that will connect to your network. If all of your devices are Wireless-N capable, you can select Wireless-N Only for either or both bands.
Linksys E-Series On the 2.4 GHz band, you can select: •• Auto (20 MHz or 40Mhz) •• 20 MHz Only d. Channel—Choose the operating channel for each band. Your router will automatically select the channel with the least amount of interference if you leave the default Auto or Auto (DFS) setting. We recommend keeping the default settings for both bands. e. SSID Broadcast—When wireless clients look for wireless networks to connect to, they detect the SSID (wireless network name) broadcast by the router.
Linksys E-Series How to set up DHCP reservation Why would I use it? DHCP reservation allows you to assign a unique, fixed IP address to a specific device on your network. Assigning a fixed IP address is a good way to manage devices such as print servers, web cameras, network printers, and game consoles. A fixed IP address is also recommended if you want to use port forwarding for devices that need to receive inbound traffic from the Internet (“How to set up port forwarding” on page 57).
Linksys E-Series 5. Complete the fields with information provided by your DDNS provider, then click Save Settings. The Status field tells you what actions have been taken. Setting Up: Advanced How to clone a MAC address For ALL On any home network, each network device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the device (usually a router or a computer) connected directly to the modem.
Linksys E-Series How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN For ALL What is a VPN, and do I need to change my router settings? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a network that uses a public network, such as the Internet, to provide secure communications between a remote computer and another network. Corporations often provide VPN access to their networks to enable employees to work from remote offices or while traveling.
Linksys E-Series To configure QOS: Applications & Gaming > QoS 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the QoS page. Setting Up: Advanced Tip Do not set all priorities to High, because all items will have the same priority, and it would be easier to disable Internet Access Priority for the same result. •• Applications and Online Games—Let you assign a priority for an application or online game.
Linksys E-Series Setting Up: Advanced 7. Configure Upstream Bandwidth. •• To allow the router to detect the maximum, select Auto (default). Auto sets speeds in multiples of 512 Kbps. 7. For Remote Management Port, keep the setting of 8080 (default) unless you already have a device on your network that uses port 8080 (such as a web camera). •• To specify the maximum, select Manual, then select the bandwidth 8. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen to accept your changes. you want it to use.
Linksys E-Series How to enable Voice over IP on your network For ALL Do I need to configure Voice over IP? VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology for using the Internet as an interface for telephone communications. To use VoIP, you need to get an account with a VoIP service provider. The VoIP service provider typically provides you with a telephone adapter (TA) that connects to your network. If you do not use your network to make phone calls, you don’t need to change the default settings.
Linksys E-Series How to use a router as an access point How can I use this new router as an access point? If you have a large area to cover with your wireless signal, or if part of your home has weak signals due to interference, you can use this router to extend the range of your old router’s wireless network. For ALL To set up your new router as an access point: Setup > Basic Setup 1.
Linksys E-Series To use your old router as an access point: 1. With your computer connected to your old router, log into its browserbased administration utility. Note Save your changes after finishing each step below. 2. Open the setup page for the local network (LAN). 3. In the Router IP address field, enter an unused IP address for the LAN network of your new router. For example, if your new router has an IP address of 192.168.1.1, you should choose an IP address on the 192.168.1.0 network.
Linksys E-Series To add your router to an existing router or gateway In most cases, you can easily add your router to an existing wireless network by running Cisco Connect. If you are unable to set up the additional router using the instructions below, see “To share an Internet connection” on page 38 or “To extend your network” on page 39. To add a router to your existing wireless network: 1. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into a CD/DVD drive on your computer, then follow the on-screen instructions. 2.
Linksys E-Series Tips An office network often has a wall plate with an Ethernet port that you can connect to. If you are doing this in a home environment (without wall ports), connect an Ethernet network cable between a LAN port on your upstream router and the Internet port on your Linksys router. Setting Up: Advanced To use their DNS: Setup > Basic Setup 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page.
Linksys E-Series You can extend your network by turning the downstream router into an access point. (See “How to use a router as an access point” on page 36). When you use a router as an access point, computers connected to the access point are on the same IP subnet as all other devices connected to the router. File, printer, and media sharing is much easier if all devices are on the same subnet. How to expose a device to the Internet For Setting Up: Advanced 5.
Linksys E-Series Setting Up: Advanced d. Click Select next to the device that you want to place in the DMZ. In this example, the first device was selected. The corresponding MAC address was copied into the MAC Address field as shown below. e. Click Save Settings to apply your changes.
Linksys E-Series Improving Security Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure? For ALL If you configured your router using Cisco Connect, your network is secure. During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industrystandard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for your wireless network and the administrator’s account. To confirm that your network is secure: 1. Run Cisco Connect.
Linksys E-Series To manually set your router’s wireless security settings: Wireless > Wireless Settings (E4200) Wireless > Wireless Security (non-E4200) 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Settings page (for E4200 routers) or Basic Wireless Settings page (for non-E4200 routers). Improving Security Connect network devices using one of the three methods below.
Linksys E-Series How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN Improving Security 4. On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. It is also listed on the bottom of the router. In the example below, the router’s PIN is 32744781. Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number). To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 1.
Linksys E-Series How to control access to your wireless network For Improving Security 4. Select Permit. ALL Why would I need to control access to my wireless network? If you used Cisco Connect to configure your router, your wireless network is already secure. By default, Cisco Connect enables industry-standard WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security using WPA2/WPA mixed mode. Cisco Connect configures your network with a complex, 10-character password that is almost impossible to compromise.
Linksys E-Series 7. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page. 8. Click Wireless Client List again to check the updated device list. Only the device you selected remains on the network. Improving Security 3. Select each setting that you want to change. Tip For descriptions of the filters, click Help on the right side of the screen. More complete descriptions are included below. •• SPI Firewall Protection—This helps protect your local network from Internet threats. This option is enabled by default.
Linksys E-Series Improving Security •• ActiveX—This filter blocks ActiveX, so you may not be able to access ActiveX content on websites. To deny ActiveX requests, select this option. ActiveX content is allowed by default. (Not available on the E4200.) •• Cookies—This filter blocks cookies, which are data stored on your computer and used by websites when you interact with them. To deny cookie requests, select this option. Cookie usage is allowed by default. (Not available on the E4200.
Linksys E-Series Using an External Drive Using an External Drive How to configure storage For E3200 E4200 Why would I need to configure storage? By default, when you connect a storage device to your router, the entire contents of the device are available for read and write access to anyone on your local network (no login credentials are required). However, you can also create shared folders that you can configure to share only with specified groups. 3.
Linksys E-Series c. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen, then repeat the above steps to add more folders that you want to share. Using an External Drive How to disable anonymous disk access By default, no password is needed for read and write access to the drive. Before you can manage group and user access to shared folders, you must disable anonymous disk access. To disable anonymous disk access: Storage > Administration 1.
Linksys E-Series 3. Under Group Management, click Create New Group. Using an External Drive How to create a new user Two user accounts (Admin and Guest) are preconfigured for router access. The password for the Admin user is the same password that you use to access the router. By default, the user Admin is a member of the group named Admin, and the user Guest is a member of the group named Guest.
Linksys E-Series 6. From the Group Member drop-down list, select the group to assign the user to, then click Create. The new user is displayed in the user list. Using an External Drive 4. In the Shared Folder section, click Edit next to the shared folder you want to change group access for. 5. To grant a group access the shared folder, click the group’s name in the Available Groups column, then click >> to move the group to the Groups with Access column. 6.
Linksys E-Series How to configure your router’s storage for remote access For E3200 Using an External Drive 3. Next to FTP Server, click Enabled. E4200 Why would I need to access my router’s storage remotely? If your router’s storage is set up for remote access, you can access your files anywhere you have an Internet connection. To do this, you must enable the router’s built-in FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server.
Linksys E-Series How to share folders and set access rights Using an External Drive 6. To apply your changes and enable FTP access, click Save Settings. You can select which folders to share. You can also select which users can access the folders. For more information on managing access rights, see “How to configure storage” on page 48. To configure FTP and control folder access: Storage > FTP Server 1. In the Storage tab’s FTP Server page, click Specify Folder.
Linksys E-Series Using an External Drive How to access files remotely For E3200 FTP software and web browsers display FTP content in many ways, but you can usually use these common actions to navigate through FTP folders: •• Click a folder name to open it. •• Click a double period (..) or Up to a higher level directory to open a parent folder. •• Click or right-click a file to download or view it. •• Drag a file from another window and drop it into the FTP window to upload it.
Linksys E-Series 4. Enter a name for your media server in the Media Server Name box. The name must use only alphanumeric characters (letters A to Z and numbers 0 to 9) and can be up to 15 characters long. Using an External Drive 8. To create a folder, enter a unique folder name into the New Folder box, then click Create. 5. Click Specify Folder to Scan. A new window opens. 6. In the Display Name field, enter a unique name for the media folder.
Linksys E-Series Using an External Drive How to connect your UPnP device to the media server After you set up your router’s media server, you need to connect an UPnPcompatible device (such as an UPnP-compatible game console or digital media player) to the network so that you can play the media server’s content. To connect an UPnP device to your router’s media server: 1. Connect your UPnP device to your home network with wired (Ethernet cable) or wireless networking.
Linksys E-Series Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Port Forwarding and Port Triggering How to set up port forwarding For ALL 3. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Single Port Forwarding page. Why would I use port forwarding? Port forwarding is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port or ports to a specific device or port on your local network.
Linksys E-Series How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 8. Select Enabled next to the IP Address field. Why would I set up port forwarding for multiple ports? Port forwarding is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port to a single device on your local network. Unlike a web camera that typically only requires a single port to be forwarded, some applications require forwarding of multiple ports.
Linksys E-Series To set up port range forwarding: Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forwarding 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Set up a DHCP reservation for the IP address of the computer on which you installed the software. (See “How to set up the DHCP server on your router” on page 29). In this example, the IP address of the desktop computer with BitTorrent installed is 192.168.1.140. 3.
Linksys E-Series How to configure your Xbox for online gaming For Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 4. Enter the port and protocol information as shown in the image below. ALL Why would I set up my Xbox for online gaming? Online gaming adds another dimension to using your Xbox. As with other online gaming applications and gaming consoles, you need to forward multiple ports to use your Xbox for online gaming.
Linksys E-Series Maintaining and Monitoring Maintaining and Monitoring How to back up and restore your router configuration For ALL Why do I need to back up my router configuration? As with any valuable data, you should back up your router configuration. Your router might contain many customized settings. Those settings would be lost if you reset your router to its factory defaults, and you would need to re-enter all of them manually. If you back up your router configuration, restoring settings is easy.
Linksys E-Series Maintaining and Monitoring To reset your router to factory defaults with the reset button: 3. Click Restore Factory Defaults. CAUTION Whenever you restart the router, all logs that are not saved will be lost. 1. With your router connected to power and turned on, press and hold the Reset button on the bottom of your router for 5-10 seconds. A confirmation window opens. 4. Click OK.
Linksys E-Series To upgrade the router’s firmware: For E900 E1200 E1200V2 E1500 E2500 Linksys.com/support Administration > Firmware Upgrade Maintaining and Monitoring E3200 During the upgrade process, the router may lose the settings you have changed. Make a backup of your router configuration before starting the upgrade process. See “How to back up and restore your router configuration” on page 61. 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 7.
Linksys E-Series How to check the status of your router For ALL Why would I want to check the status of my router? Your router status tells you whether you have a secure Internet connection and informs you about the status of your network-connected devices. To check your router status using Cisco Connect: 1. In Windows, click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. – OR – On a Mac, open the Applications folder, then click Cisco Connect. The Cisco Connect main menu opens.
Linksys E-Series 3. Click the Status tab, then click the Local Network page. Your local network’s IP address information and the DHCP server settings are displayed. (Screen from IPv6-enabled router shown.) Maintaining and Monitoring 6. Click the Status tab, then click the Ports page. The link status and speed (speed data available only for the E3200 and E4200) for each of the Ethernet ports and the Internet port are displayed.
Linksys E-Series To disable the lights using the browser-based utility: For E900 E1200 E1200V2 E1500 E2500 E3200 Status > Ports 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Status tab, then click the Ports page. 3. In the Rear Port Lights section, click Off, then click Save Settings.
Linksys E-Series A window opens showing the ping test results. You will see a response for each successful ping. Maintaining and Monitoring A window opens with the test results. Note If an Internet URL fails to respond to ping, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the site is down. For security reasons, some sites are configured to not respond to ping requests. How to configure and use logs 4.
Linksys E-Series Maintaining and Monitoring 4. To view the logs, click View Log. The Log window opens. 5. Select the log you want to see from the Type drop-down list. •• Incoming Log—The source IP addresses and destination port numbers for incoming Internet traffic •• Outgoing Log—Local IP addresses, destination URLs/IP addresses, and service/port numbers for outgoing Internet traffic •• Security Log—Logins for the browser-based utility •• DHCP Client Log—Local DHCP server status information 6.
Linksys Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E900 Security Setup Basic Setup Language Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Optional Settings Network Setup Router Address DHCP Server Setting Time Settings Time Zone Reboot IPv6 Setup Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Network Setup DDNS Administration Firewall 6rd Tunnel DDNS DDNS Service MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing NAT Dynamic Routing (RIP) Static Routing Wireless
Linksys Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E1200/E1500 Setup Basic Setup Language Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Optional Settings Network Setup Router Address DHCP Server Setting Time Settings Time Zone Reboot IPv6 Setup (E1200V2/E1500 only) Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Network Setup DDNS 6rd Tunnel DDNS DDNS Service MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing NAT Dynamic Routing (RIP) Static Routing Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Configuration View Wi
Linksys Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E2500 MAC Address Filter List Management Security Setup Basic Setup Language Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Optional Settings Firewall Firewall Internet Filter Web Filter VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough Network Setup Router Address DHCP Server Setting Time Settings Time Zone Reboot IPv6 Setup Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Network Setup DDNS 6rd Tunnel DDNS DDNS Service MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Advanced Routi
Linksys Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E3200 Security Firewall Internet Filter Web Filter Setup Basic Setup Language Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Optional Settings Network Setup Router Address DHCP Server Setting Time Settings Time Zone Reboot IPv6 Setup Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Network Setup DDNS Administration Firewall 6rd Tunnel DDNS Service MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing NAT Dynamic Routing (RIP) Static Routing Basic Wireless Settings Wi-Fi Pro
Linksys Browser-based Utility Menu Structure E4200 Storage Disk Setup Basic Setup Language Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Network Setup Router Address DHCP Server Setting Time Settings Time Zone Port Lights Reboot IPv6 Setup Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Network Setup DDNS 6rd Tunnel DDNS Service MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing NAT Dynamic Routing (RIP) Static Routing Administration Disk Management Wireless Settings Configuration View 5 GHz Wireless Settings 2.
Linksys E900 Specifications Specifications Linksys E900 Environmental Model Name Linksys E900 Description Wireless-N300 Router Model Number E900 Switch Port Speed 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2.4 GHz # of Antennas 2 Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ LEDs Power/Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Internet, Ethernet (1-4) UPnP Supported Security features WEP, WPA, WPA2 Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryption Dimensions 188.
Linksys E1200 Specifications Linksys E1200 Environmental Dimensions 188.7 × 151.7 × 31.2 mm (7.43” × 5.97” × 1.23”) Unit Weight V1: 252.7g (8.91 oz.) V2: 202.0g (7.13 oz.) 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) Power 12V, 0.5A Radio Frequency 2.4 GHz Certifications # of Antennas 2 Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.
Linksys E1500 Specifications Linksys E1500 Environmental Model Name Linksys E1500 Description Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost Model Number E1500 Switch Port Speed 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2.4 GHz # of Antennas 3 Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup LEDs Power/Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Internet, Ethernet (1-4) UPnP Supported Security features WEP, WPA, WPA2 Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryption Dimensions 188.
Linksys E2500 Specifications Linksys E2500 Environmental Model Name Linksys E2500 Description Advanced Dual-Band N Router Model Number E2500 Switch Port Speed 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2.
Linksys E3200 Specifications Linksys E3200 Environmental Model Name Linksys E3200 Description High Performance Dual-Band N Router Model Number E3200 # of Antennas 6 (3 per band) Switch Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2.
Linksys E4200 Specifications Linksys E4200 Environmental Dimensions 8.86” x 0.98” x 6.30” (225 x 25 x 160 mm) Unit Weight 12.7 oz (0.36 g) Power 12V, 2A Certifications FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Windows 7, DLNA 6 (3 per band) Operating Temp. 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Ports Power, USB, Internet, Ethernet (1-4) Storage Temp.
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