Cisco E1550 User's Guide

User GuideLinksys E1550 Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost

7Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E1550To use your Easy Setup Key to connect a computer to your network:1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Com

8Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E1550How to connect a printerWhen you install a printer that requires a cable, follow the printer’s instructions for settin

9Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E15503. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings

10Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E15502. Enter a password (from 4 to 32 characters), then enter a secret question and answer. • The password must contain

11Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E1550How to select the computers to have parental controlsIt’s not necessary to set parental controls over each computer o

12Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E1550How to set up guest access to your networkYou can use your router’s guest access feature to provide your g

13Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E1550How to change your router’s name and passwordYou can change the name and password of your router, but if you do so,

14Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E155014How to open the browser-based utilityTo access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility

15Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E15504. Open a web browser on the computer and open the address 192.168.1.1. A login window appears.5. Enter the default

16Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E15503. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in the middle of the screen). You can: • Enable or disable the DHCP serve

iContentsLinksys E1550iProduct overviewPackage contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Feat

17Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E1550To set up DDNS:Setup > DDNS1. Sign up for DDNS service at either www.dyndns.org or www.tzo.com.2. Log into the b

18Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E15505. Click Save Settings.How to connect to your corporate office using a VPNWhat is a VPN, and do I need to change my

19Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E1550How to optimize your router for gaming and voice How does my router prioritize traffic to the Internet? Your router

20Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E1550 • MAC Address and Voice Device—Let you prioritize network traffic based on the device that is accessing the n

21Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E1550To access your router remotely:1. Open a web browser and enter the Internet address of your router, then press Ente

22Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E15505. To prevent local network users from disabling your Internet connection through UPnP, select Disabled (defaul

23Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E1550e. Change the wireless channel to a non-conflicting channel. Some manufacturers have an “Auto” function

24Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E1550TIPAlthough you can determine your computer’s IP address in many ways, this method is very fast.d. Take note of

25Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E1550To use their DNS:Setup > Basic Setup1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based ut

26Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E15507. Click Save Settings to apply your changes.If you prefer to specify the 12-digit MAC address of the device you wa

iiContentsLinksys E1550How to control access to your wireless network . . . . . . . . . . 30How to improve security using the built-in firewal

27Improving SecurityLinksys E155027How do I know if my network is secure?If you configured your router using Cisco Connect, your network is

28Improving SecurityLinksys E1550To manually set your router’s wireless security settings:Wireless > Wireless Security1. Log into the browser-based

29Improving SecurityLinksys E1550How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PINUse this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protec

30Improving SecurityLinksys E1550How to control access to your wireless networkWhy would I need to control access to my wireless network? If you us

31Improving SecurityLinksys E15507. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page.8. Click Wireless Client List again to check the updated device lis

32Using an External DriveLinksys E155032How to configure storageWhy would I need to configure storage? By default, when you connect a storag

33Using an External DriveLinksys E1550c. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen, then repeat the above steps to add more folders t

34Using an External DriveLinksys E15503. Under Group Management, click Create New Group.4. Complete the Group Name and Description fields.5. From the

35Using an External DriveLinksys E15506. From the Group Member drop-down list, select the group to assign the user to, then click Create. The new user

36Using an External DriveLinksys E1550How to configure your router’s storage for remote accessWhy would I need to access my router’s storage remotely?

1Product overviewLinksys E15501Package contentsIn addition to your router, your router package includes: • Network (Ethernet) cable • AC power adapter

37Using an External DriveLinksys E1550How to share folders and set access rightsYou can select which folders to share. You can also select w

38Using an External DriveLinksys E1550How to access files remotelyTo access files remotely, you must first attach a USB drive to your router and set u

39Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys E155039How to set up port forwardingWhy would I use port forwarding? Port forwarding is a feature that fo

40Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys E1550How to set up port forwarding for multiple portsWhy would I set up port forwarding for multiple port

41Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys E1550To set up port range forwarding:Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forwarding1. Log into the

42Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys E1550How to configure your Xbox for online gamingWhy would I set up my Xbox for online gaming? Online gam

43Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E155043How to back up and restore your router configurationWhy do I need to back up my router configuration? As wi

44Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E1550To reset your router to factory defaults with the reset button:1. With your router connected to power and tur

45Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E15504. Click the Downloads tab, then select the hardware version for your router from the Select Hardwa

46Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E1550To check your router status using the browser-based utility:Status > Router Status > Local Network Stat

2Product overviewLinksys E1550Back viewEthernet portsUSB portWi-Fi Protected Setup buttonInternet portPower portPower indicator • USB port— To easily

47Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E1550How to disable the Ethernet port status lightsWhy would I want to disable the Ethernet port status lights? D

48Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E1550How to test your Internet connectionWhat utilities are included in my router to test my Internet connection?

49Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E1550A window opens with the test results.How to configure and use logsWhat kind of logging capabilities does

50SpecificationsLinksys E155050Linksys E1550Model Name Linksys E1550Description Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoostModel Number E1550Standards 802.1

51Browser-based Utility Menu StructureLinksys E155051Linksys E1550SetupBasic SetupLanguageInternet SetupInternet Connection TypeOptional SettingsNetwo

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3Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E15503How to create a home networkWhat is a network?A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each other.

4Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E1550How to start Cisco ConnectWhen you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router’s setup software) is automatically

5Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E1550How to install Cisco Connect on another computerAlthough Cisco Connect is installed onto your computer when y

6Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E1550How to connect devices to your networkHow to connect a computer to your networkYou can connect a computer to your