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Linksys Router
Using the Easy Setup Key
4. Click the Wireless Networks tab, and click the checkbox for Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.
5. Click OK.
How do I reboot my modem?
When setting up your router, you may have to reboot your DSL or cable modem so that it will work with your router. To do this,
unplug the power cable from the back of your modem and wait a full two minutes. Then plug the power cable back into your
modem and wait another two minutes. It's important to wait a full two minutes to give the modem time to completely restart.
After the two minutes, click Next in the Reboot your modem dialog to continue setting up.
How do I find my DSL settings?
If you have a DSL or cable modem, you received your login settings from the company that provides your Internet service. If
you're not sure what those are, contact the company's customer support.
I don't have a wireless computer. Can I still use the router?
You can connect to the router using a cable. Simply connect an Ethernet cable from your computer's network port to one of
the ports on the back of your router.
If you are using an older laptop or computer that doesn't have a wireless feature, you can still connect wirelessly. To do this, you
need to purchase a wireless adapter, which typically connects to a USB port on your computer and provides wireless capability.
Using the Easy Setup Key
What is an Easy Setup Key?
The Easy Setup Key is a USB flash drive that stores router settings such as name and password. It is not the same as your wireless
adapter. Even though they look similar, they are different and perform different functions. The wireless adapter allows your
computer to connect to any wireless network. The Easy Setup Key allows you to connect to a specific Linksys router.
You can insert the Easy Setup Key into any computer's USB port to easily connect that computer to the router. If you change the
router name or password settings, you are prompted to update your Easy Setup Key with those new settings so you can use it
to re-connect other computers. You should always update your Key whenever you change router settings.
If your router did not come with an Easy Setup Key or if you lose your Key, you can easily create one. See
"How do I create an Easy Setup Key?" on page 3.
How do I create an Easy Setup Key?
If you lost your Easy Setup Key, or if your router did not come with a Key, you can easily create one using a USB flash drive.
1. Have a USB flash drive available.
2. Open Cisco Connect and choose Router settings.
3. On the Router settings page, click Update or create key.
4. Follow the directions to create a new Key using your USB flash drive.
I used my own USB flash drive to create an Easy Setup Key, now the other programs on the USB key don't start automatically.
What happened?
When you create an Easy Setup Key, the autorun.ini file on many flash drives is overwritten with the router program and settings.
This allows the router settings to run automatically whenever you insert the USB flash drive into a computer. If you have other
programs on the drive, you can still navigate to them manually and open them.
Why didn't my router come with an Easy Setup Key?
Not all Linksys router models come with an Easy Setup Key. If your model did not come with a Key, you can easily create one
using one of your own USB flash drives. See "How do I create an Easy Setup Key?" on page 3 for details.
Models: E1000, E2100L, E2000, E3000
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