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  • Page 1 User Guide Linksys E1000 Wireless-N Router...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Linksys E1000 Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back .
  • Page 3 Linksys E1000 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix B: Specifications Appendix C: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement .

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Linksys E1000 Chapter 1: Product Overview 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 .

  • Page 5: Wall-Mounting Placement

    Linksys E1000 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...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Cisco Connect

    Installation To install the Router: 1 . Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive . Insert CD 2 . Click Set up your Linksys Router . DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Router Setup Always do this for software and games: AutoPlay...

  • Page 7: Main Menu

    Linksys E1000 b . Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet . Connect to Electrical Outlet c . Unplug the existing Ethernet cable from your computer and plug it into the yellow port labeled Internet on the back of the Router . Click Next .
  • Page 8 Linksys E1000 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? Local Access versus Guest Access You can connect computers or devices to your Router by giving them local access (Computers and devices option)or...

  • Page 9: Computers And Other Devices

    Router . Connecting Another Computer 2 . On that computer, click Connect to your Linksys Router . (If you do not see this, access the Easy Setup Key through Windows Explorer or the Finder, and double-click Connect .)
  • Page 10 Linksys E1000 Create or Update the Easy Setup Key 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 .

  • Page 11: Parental Controls

    Linksys E1000 3 . Wait until your printer connects . On the Connecting a  wireless printer screen, click Next . 4 . Enter a name that will be used to identify this printer . Then click Finish . Name Your Printer Parental Controls The Parental controls screen appears .

  • Page 12: Set Up Parental Controls

    Linksys E1000 Restrict Internet Access List Parental Controls If you want to apply parental controls to additional computers, click Add . If you clicked Add, the Set up parental controls for screen appears . Set Up Parental Controls For Select the computer whose parental controls you want to set up .

  • Page 13: Guest Access

    Linksys E1000 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 . Change Your Parental Controls Password Old password • Enter the old password .

  • Page 14: Other Options

    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, page 7 .

  • Page 15: How To Exit Cisco Connect

    Linksys E1000 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 username browser-based utility . Password Enter this password browser-based utility .

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

    Internet Protocol (IP) address, 192.168.1.1, or the Router’s default Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address, my.E1000, in the Address field . Then press Enter . A login screen will appear . (Non-Windows 7 users will see a similar screen .) Leave the User  name field blank .
  • Page 17 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 .)
  • Page 18 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 .

  • Page 19: Network Setup

    . URL Address To access the browser-based utility, you enter the Router’s IP address or URL address . The default is http://my.E1000 . If you want to change the default, enter a new URL address . Router IP Wireless-N Router...

  • Page 20: Setup > Ddns

    Linksys E1000 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 .

  • Page 21: Setup > Mac Address Clone

    Linksys E1000 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 .

  • Page 22: Setup > Advanced Routing

    Linksys E1000 Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions . Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use . Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network .

  • Page 23: Manual Setup

    Linksys E1000 Manual Setup If you set the Configuration  View  to Manual, the Basic  Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields . Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup) Network Mode From this drop-down menu, you can select the wireless standards running on your network .

  • Page 24: Wireless > Wireless Security

    Linksys E1000 Enter Client Device PIN on Router • if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number) . a . Enter the PIN from the client device in the field on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen .
  • Page 25 Linksys E1000 WPA Personal NOTE: If you are using WPA2 or WPA, each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WPA method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly . Wireless Security > WPA Personal Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters .

  • Page 26: Wireless > Wireless Mac Filter

    Linksys E1000 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered (restricted) by specifying the MAC addresses of the devices in your wireless network . Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Enabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by the MAC addresses of their computers or devices, select Enabled .

  • Page 27: Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings

    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 .

  • Page 28: Security > Firewall

    Linksys E1000 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 .

  • Page 29: Access Restrictions > Internet Access

    Linksys E1000 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 ...

  • Page 30: Single Port Forwarding

    Linksys E1000 4 . Click Edit List to select which computers will be affected by the policy . The List  of  PCs screen appears . You can select a computer by MAC address or IP address . You can also enter a range of IP addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of computers .

  • Page 31: Applications And Gaming > Port Range Forwarding

    Linksys E1000 External Port Enter the external port number used by the computer or Internet application . Check with the Internet application documentation for more information . Internal Port Enter the internal port number used by the computer or Internet application . Check with the Internet application documentation for more information .

  • Page 32: Applications And Gaming > Dmz

    Linksys E1000 Forwarded Range Enter the starting and ending port numbers of the forwarded port number range . Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed . Enabled Select Enabled to enable port triggering . Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes .
  • Page 33 Linksys E1000 your network must support Wireless WMM . To disable 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 .
  • Page 34 Linksys E1000 Add a New Game 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 . You can have up to three ranges to define for this bandwidth allocation .

  • Page 35: Administration > Management

    Linksys E1000 Administration > Management Management screen allows administrator to manage specific Router functions for access and security . Administration > Management Management To ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Router’s browser-based utility .

  • Page 36: Administration > Log

    Linksys E1000 Administration > Log The Router can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection . Administration > Log To disable the Log function, keep the default, Disabled . To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, select Enabled . With logging enabled, you can choose to view temporary logs .

  • Page 37: Administration > Factory Defaults

    Linksys E1000 Traceroute Test Traceroute checks the performance of a connection . IP or URL Address Enter the address of the computer, device, or website whose connection you wish to test . Start to Traceroute To run the test, click this button .

  • Page 38: Status > Router

    Linksys E1000 Firmware Upgrade Before upgrading firmware, Router’s firmware upgrade file from the website, www.linksys.com/support . Please select a file to upgrade the firmware Browse and select the firmware upgrade file . Start to Upgrade After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the on-screen instructions .

  • Page 39: Status > Wireless Network

    Linksys E1000 DHCP Client Table Click this button to view a list of computers or other devices that are using the Router as a DHCP server . DHCP Client Table DHCP Client Table The DHCP Client Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router .

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    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 .

  • Page 41: Appendix B: Specifications

    Linksys E1000 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...

  • Page 42: Appendix C: Warranty Information

    Linksys E1000 Appendix C: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY (U .S .A, Canada, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand) FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRY OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY...
  • Page 43 Linksys E1000 OF SUCH DAMAGES . TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL CISCO’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT . The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this limited warranty fails of its essential purpose .

  • Page 44: Appendix D: Regulatory Information

    Linksys E1000 Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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 .

  • Page 45: Wireless Disclaimer

    Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products . Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Wireless-N Router...

  • Page 46: Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement

    Linksys E1000 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement Cisco Products This product from Cisco Systems, Inc . or its subsidiary licensing the Software instead of Cisco Systems, Inc . (“Cisco”) contains software (including firmware) originating from Cisco and its suppliers and may also contain software from the open source community .
  • Page 47 Linksys E1000 or provided in or with the applicable Cisco product, and (b) any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions (“Upgrades”) or backup copies of the Software supplied to You by Cisco or an authorized reseller (whether or not...
  • Page 48 Linksys E1000 In addition, Cisco may collect and store detailed information regarding Your network configuration and usage for the purpose of providing You technical networking support . The information is associated with You only when You provide a unique ID number to the support representative while You are receiving help .
  • Page 49 Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by Cisco and You . Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo and other trademarks contained in the Software and Documentation are trademarks or registered trademarks of Linksys, Cisco, its licensors and third parties, as the case may be .
  • Page 50 Linksys E1000 You to use Cisco’s or its licensors’ names or respective trademarks . END OF SCHEDULE 1 Schedule 2 Open Source and Third Party Licenses Schedule 2-A If this Cisco product contains open source software licensed under Version 2 of the “GNU General Public License”...
  • Page 51 Linksys E1000 2 . You may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions: a .
  • Page 52 Linksys E1000 5 . You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it . However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works . These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License .
  • Page 53 Linksys E1000 12 . IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES,...
  • Page 54 Linksys E1000 We call this license the “Lesser” General Public License because it does Less to protect the user’s freedom than the ordinary General Public License . It also provides other free software developers Less of an advantage over competing non-free programs . These disadvantages are the reason we use the ordinary General Public License for many libraries .
  • Page 55 Linksys E1000 table used by this function must be optional: if the application does not supply it, the square root function must still compute square roots .) These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole . If identifiable sections of that work are not...
  • Page 56 Linksys E1000 a . Accompany work with corresponding machine-readable source code for the Library including whatever changes were used in the work (which must be distributed under Sections 1 and 2 above); and, if the work is an executable linked with the Library, with the complete machine-readable “work that uses the...
  • Page 57 Linksys E1000 11 . If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License .
  • Page 58 Linksys E1000 Schedule 2-C OPENSSL LICENSE If this Cisco product contains open source software licensed under the OpenSSL license: This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit . (http://www.openssl.org/) . This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft .com) .
  • Page 59 Linksys E1000 1 . Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer . 2 . Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution .
  • Page 60 .linksys .com/support © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved . Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries . All other trademarks mentioned in this document or website are the property of their respective owners .

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