Getting to know the E900 Article ID: 23417 The Linksys E900 Wireless-N Router lets you access the Internet via a 2.4 GHz wireless connection or through one of its four-port switch. The range of this router can reach up to 250 meters. NOTE: Wireless signal is greatly affected by walls and other electronic devices. This will reduce the range of the router dramatically. Product Features: • Wireless-N Technology • 2.
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Reset: There are two ways to reset the Linksys E900 to its factory defaults. Either press or hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults page on the router's web-based setup page. TABLE OF CONTENTS HARDWARE INFORMATION 1. What is E900? 2. What is the default IP Address, Username and Password to login to the E900’s web-based setup page? 3. How do I reset the E900 to factory defaults? 4. What is the Warranty period of the E900? 5.
been updated? 7. What is Radio Band, Standard and Wide? 8. What is "MAC address clone" and what is it for? 9. What is Diagnostics and what is it for? 10. What is Port Forwarding? 11. What is Port Triggering? 12. What is "DMZ" and what is it for? 13. How many Network modes supported in E900? 14. What is wireless MAC Filter and what is it for? 15. What is UPnP? 16. Does it have a Guest access and Parental controls in the web-based setup page? 17.
• Software Reset Access the web-based setup page, go to Administration tab > Factory Defaults sub-tab, click the Restore Factory Defaults button. 4. What is the warranty period of the E900? One (1) year limited warranty. 5. How do I reboot the E900? You can turn OFF the power first then turn it back ON or you can click the Reboot button when you access the web-based setup page under the Basic Setup tab. 6.
Yes. 5. How does the Web Filter on the E900 work? Web Filter will filter Java, ActiveX, Cookies, and Proxy applications in the network. FIRMWARE UPGRADE METHOD 1. How do I upgrade the Firmware of the E900? Step 1: Access the router’s web-based setup page. Step 2: Go to Administration tab and select Firmware Upgrade. Step 3: Select the file to upgrade by using the Browse... button. Step 4: Click Start to Upgrade. NOTE: Do not reset or powercycle the router until the upgrade is complete. SPECIAL FEATURES 1.
5. Does E900 support transmission of the log information to a log server? No. 6. Does E900 lose the settings you have customized when its firmware has been updated? Yes. Before upgrading the firmware of your E900, write down all your customized settings. After upgrading its firmware, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings. 7.
Port Forwarding allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. 11. What is Port Triggering? Port Triggering will forward port based on the incoming port specified. Check your software application to find out what is necessary to enter in these fields. NOTE: You can set up to ten (10) port triggering entries. 12.
17. What software does the E900 come with? The E900 comes with Cisco Connect Software version 1.3. To learn how to set up your Linksys Wireless-N Router for the first time using Cisco Connect, click here. NOTE: Older versions of Cisco Connect for Mac computers have compatibility issues with the latest release of Mac OS X (10.7 “Lion”). Only Cisco Connect versions 1.4.11222 and newer are compatible with the Lion operating system. For more information, click here.
Linksys E-Series Setting Up Your E-Series Router Setting Up Your E-Series Router Where to find more help In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations: • Linksys.
Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration How to open the browser-based utility To access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility To open the browser-based utility: 1. Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced settings, then click oK – or – 2.
Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup Language The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen This allows you to change the router’s general settings Select your language To use a different language, select one from the dropdown menu The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds after you select another language Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet connection Most of this information can be obtained through
Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that generally applies to 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 to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address and configure the options below The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen noTE After
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 noTE If you restore the router’s factory defa
Linksys E-Series Wireless Security Wireless Security Wireless > Wireless Security Option settings 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 S
Linksys E-Series WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA Enterprise These option is used in coordination with a RADIUS server (These should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the router ) noTES If you select WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2/WPA Enterprise and the same shared key Wireless Security WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA noTE: If you select WEP as your Security Mode
Linksys E-Series Wireless Security RADIUS Disabled 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 ) 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 noTE: If you selec
Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the Internet Your router’s CD includes Cisco Connect, the router setup software that makes it easy to connect network devices, change router settings, control guest access, enable parental controls, and connect to the Internet Cisco Connect is also installed onto your computer during setup If Cisco Connect is prevented from completing the setup, this chapter will guide you through finding so
Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting Your router was not successfully set up • Temporarily disable your computer’s firewall (see the security software’s 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” message when set
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.
Linksys E-Series Cannot access your router message If you cannot access your router because your computer is not connected to your network, follow these troubleshooting steps Troubleshooting 3.
Linksys E-Series To fix the problem on Mac computers: 1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the AirPort icon A list of wireless networks appears Cisco Connect has automatically assigned your network a name In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in this example, is shown selected 2. Click the wireless network name of your Linksys E-Series router (BronzeEagle in the example) 3.
Linksys E-Series 2. Click Computers and devices The Computers and other devices window appears 3. Click other Wireless devices Troubleshooting Example: On your Smartphone or other wireless device, locate the WiFi menu and search for available wireless networks In this example, using the network information provided by Cisco Connect shown in the previous screen, click BronzeEagle Android 4.
Linksys E1200 Specifications Specifications Linksys E1200 Environmental Model Name Linksys E1200 Description Wireless-N Router Model Number E1200 Standards 802 11n, 802 11g, 802 11b, 802 3u Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ LEDs Dimensions 188 7 × 151 7 × 31 2 mm (7 43” × 5 97” × 1 23”) Unit Weight 252 7g (8 91 oz ) Power 12V, 0 5A Certifications FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802 11b/g/n), WPA2™, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Linksys E1500 Specifications Linksys E1500 Environmental Dimensions 188 7 × 151 7 × 31 2 mm (7 43” × 5 97” × 1 23”) Unit Weight 254 1g (8 96 oz ) Power 12V, 0 5A Certifications FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802 11b/g/n), WPA2, WMM, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Windows 7 Power/Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Internet, Ethernet (1-4) Operating Temp 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Cabling Type CAT 5e Operating Humidity 10 to 80% non-condensing Transmitted Po
Linksys E2500 Specifications Linksys E2500 Environmental Model Name Linksys E2500 Description Advanced Dual-Band N Router Model Number E2500 Standards 802 11n, 802 11a, 802 11g, 802 11b, 802 3, 802 3u, 802 3ab # of Antennas 4 total, 2 internal antennas per each 2 4 GHz & 5 GHz radio band Detachable (y/n) No Modulation 802 11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK 802 11g: OFDM 802 11a: OFDM 802 11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Receive Sensitivity (Typical) 2 4 GHz 802 11b: -87 dBm @ 11 Mbps 802 11g: -70 dBm @
Linksys E3200 Specifications Linksys E3200 Security features WEP, WPA, WPA2 Security key bits Up to 128-bit encryption Model Name Linksys E3200 Description High Performance Dual-Band N Router Model Number E3200 Standards 802 11n, 802 11a, 802 11g, 802 11b, 802 3, 802 3u, 802 3ab Dimensions 170 x 25 x 190 mm (6 69” x 0 98” x 7 48”) # of Antennas 6 total, 3 internal antennas per each 2 4 GHz & 5 GHz radio band Unit Weight 216 g (7 62 oz) Power 12V, 2A Detachable (y/n) No Certification
Linksys E4200 Specifications Linksys E4200 Supported File Systems for Storage Device FAT32, NTFS, and HSF+ Model Name Linksys E4200 UPnP Supported Description Maximum Performance Wireless-N Router Security Features WEP, WPA, WPA2 Model Number E4200 Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryption Standards 802 11n, 802 11a, 802 11g, 802 11b, 802 3, 802 3u, 802 3ab Environmental Radio Frequency 2 4 and 5 GHz Dimensions Switch Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) 225 x 25 x 160 mm
Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
