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Cisco linksys E900 User Manual

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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:
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Wireless-N Technology
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2.4 GHz radio frequency
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2x2 Transmit/Receive function
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2 internal antennas
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Guest Access feature
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4 x 10/100 Ethernet ports
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Includes Cisco Connect Software
Top Panel:
Security features are included to help protect your data and privacy while connected
online. Security features are:

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 Interne et IP addres Sett ting up the Linksys E90 00 is easy u using the la test version n of Cisco C Connect soft tware. Con nfiguring its advanced s settings is a available thr rough the ro outer’s...
  • Page 3 Usin ng Ethernet t cables, the ese Etherne et ports con nnect the ro uter to com puters on y your wire ed network and other E Ethernet net twork devic e LEDs on th he back pan nel serve tw wo purposes s.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Hardware Information

    HARDWARE INFORMATION 1. What is E900? The Linksys E900 is a Wireless-N router with four Ethernet ports. You can also use the router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. Various security features such as SPI Firewall help protect your data and your privacy while you are online.
  • Page 6 Remote Management is a feature that allows you to access and manage your Linksys router from a remote location. You need to be connected to the Internet to be able to do remote management. The Linksys E900 supports this feature. If you want to learn more about remote management, click here.

  • Page 7: Firmware Upgrade Method

    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.
  • Page 8 5. Does E900 support transmission of the log information to a log server? 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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”).

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your E-Series Router

    After your router has been set up and Cisco Connect has been installed, you The easiest and fastest way to set up your router is to run the Cisco Connect can use Cisco Connect to easily manage many of your router’s settings such as:...

  • Page 12: Advanced Configuration

    (You can leave the user name blank ) 1. Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced If you used Cisco Connect to set up your router, you can see your settings, then click oK router’s user name and password by running Cisco Connect, then...

  • Page 13: Internet Setup

    Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup Language Select your language To use a different language, select one from the drop- The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen This allows you to change down menu The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds the router’s general settings after you select another language Internet Setup...

  • Page 14: Wireless Settings

    Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that generally applies to The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen 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 noTE to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP...
  • Page 15 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...

  • Page 16: Wireless Security

    The office options are available for networks that use a RADIUS server unique passphrase, which you can find by running Cisco Connect, then clicking for authentication The office options are stronger than the personal...
  • Page 17 Linksys E-Series Wireless Security WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA Enterprise WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA These option is used in coordination with a RADIUS server (These should only noTE: be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the router ) If you select WEP as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WEP and the same encryption and noTES...
  • Page 18 Linksys E-Series Wireless Security RADIUS Disabled This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server (This If you choose to disable wireless security, you will be informed that wireless should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the router ) 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 noTE:...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Internet Your router’s CD includes Cisco Connect, the router setup software that makes it easy to connect network devices, change router settings, control When you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect is automatically installed onto your guest access, enable parental controls, and connect to the Internet Cisco...

  • Page 20: Your Router Was Not Successfully Set Up

    To install Service Pack 3: 1. Click the link in the Cisco Connect error message or connect to the Microsoft Update website (update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate) 2. Follow the instructions on the website or contact Microsoft if you need further help Your router’s appearance may vary...

  • Page 21: Your Internet Cable Is Not Plugged In

    5. Return to the Cisco Connect window and click next to try again If the modem This port on the modem is usually labeled Ethernet, but may...

  • Page 22: Cannot Access Your Router Message

    Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting Cannot access your router message 3. Click your own network name, then click Connect 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 If you cannot access your router because your computer is not connected to example, is shown selected your network, follow these troubleshooting steps...

  • Page 23: Device Not Found Message

    1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the AirPort icon A list If you get a “Device not found” message when trying to connect a network of wireless networks appears Cisco Connect has automatically assigned device (such as an iPhone, iPod, or smartphone), follow these troubleshooting...
  • Page 24 5. On the wireless network device, select the network name of your router and enter the password (Security Key) 8. When your wireless device is successfully connected to your wireless 6. In Cisco Connect, click next network, enter a name for the device in Cisco Connect, then click Finish...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Linksys E1200 Specifications Specifications Linksys E1200 Environmental Dimensions 188 7 × 151 7 × 31 2 mm Model Name Linksys E1200 (7 43” × 5 97” × 1 23”) Description Wireless-N Router Unit Weight 252 7g (8 91 oz ) Model Number E1200 Power...

  • Page 26: Linksys E1500

    Linksys E1500 Specifications Linksys E1500 Environmental Dimensions 188 7 × 151 7 × 31 2 mm Model Name Linksys E1500 (7 43” × 5 97” × 1 23”) Description Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost Unit Weight 254 1g (8 96 oz ) Model Number E1500 Power...

  • Page 27: Linksys E2500

    Linksys E2500 Specifications Linksys E2500 Environmental Dimensions 225 x 35 x 180 mm Model Name Linksys E2500 (8 86” x 1 38” x 7 09”) Description Advanced Dual-Band N Router Unit Weight 452 g (15 94 oz) Model Number E2500 Power 12V, 1A Standards...

  • Page 28: Linksys E3200

    Linksys E3200 Specifications Linksys E3200 Security features WEP, WPA, WPA2 Security key bits Up to 128-bit encryption Model Name Linksys E3200 Storage File System Support FAT, and NTFS, and HFS+ Description High Performance Dual-Band N Router Environmental Model Number E3200 Dimensions 170 x 25 x 190 mm Standards...

  • Page 29: Linksys E4200

    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, Environmental...
  • Page 30 Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries A listing of Cisco’s trademarks can be found at www cisco com/go/trademarks All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners ©...

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