User Guide Linksys E1000 Wireless-N Router
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Linksys E1000 Wireless-N Router Table of Contents Appendix A: Troubleshooting 38 Appendix B: Specifications 40 iii
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. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the yellow port labeled Internet on the back of the Router. The other end of the Ethernet cable should plug in to your broadband modem or existing gateway/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” on page 6. Wireless printer Click this option to connect a wireless printer. Go to “Wireless Printer” on 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 b. Click Save to save your settings. 4. On the Parental controls screen, click Finish to save your settings. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect If you clicked Change, the Change guest password screen appears. NOTE: Repeat steps 1-4 to set up parental controls for different computers. Change Parental Controls Password If you clicked Change parental controls password, the Change your parental controls password screen appears.
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” on 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 •• Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click Add Clients. Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Time Settings •• 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 E1000 DynDNS.org Chapter 3: 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 E1000 Chapter 3: 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 E1000 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 E1000 Wi-Fi Protected Setup There are three methods available. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring. Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 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 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless Security The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network. The Router supports the following wireless security options: WPA2/WPA mixed mode, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, 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 E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration WEP RADIUS WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. 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.) NOTE: If you select WEP as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WEP and the same encryption and shared key.
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 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 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 6. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours. 7. You can block websites with specific URL addresses. Enter each URL in a separate Website Blocking by URL Address field. 8. You can also block websites using specific keywords.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, FTP servers, email servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > DMZ The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature allows one network computer to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one computer.
Linksys E1000 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 In this section, you can set the bandwidth priority for a variety of applications and devices. There are four levels of priority: High, Medium, Normal, or Low.
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: (Recommend), 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 Administration > Diagnostics Log To disable the Log function, keep the default, Disabled. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enabled.
Linksys E1000 Start to Traceroute To run the test, click this option. The Traceroute screen shows if the test is successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to stop the test. Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration instructions. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. Administration > Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Status > Router Status > Local Network The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The Local Network screen displays information about the local network. Status > Local Network Local Network Local MAC Address The MAC address of the Router’s local, wired interface is displayed. Status > Router Router Information Firmware Version The version number of the Router’s current firmware is displayed.
Linksys E1000 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration DHCP Client Table Click this option 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 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 E1000 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 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.
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