Linksys E900 User manual

E-Series Routers
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Linksys E-Series
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Product overview
E900/E1200/E1500/E2500/E3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Back view 1
Bottom view 1
E4200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Top view 2
Back view 2
Setting Up Your E-Series Router
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to set up your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to start Linksys Connect 3
Use Linksys Connect to manage your router 3
How to manually set up your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Advanced Conguration
How to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Language 5
Internet Setup 5
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Wireless Settings 6
Wireless Security
Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Personal options 8
Oce options 8
Option settings 8
Troubleshooting
How to run Linksys Connect after setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Your router was not successfully set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Get Windows XP Service Pack 3 message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Your Internet cable is not plugged in message . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cannot access your router message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Device not found message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specications
Linksys E900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Linksys E1200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Linksys E1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Linksys E2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Linksys E3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Linksys E4200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Table of Contents

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Product overview
Linksys E-Series
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Product overview
E900/E1200/E1500/E2500/E3200
Back view
Ethernet ports Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port
Power port
Power indicatorUSB port (E2500V3 and
E3200 only)
Your router’s appearance may vary
•USB port (E2500V3 and E3200 only)—To easily share disk storage with
other users on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to
this port.
•Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Fast Ethernet (10/100, for E900, E1200, E1500 and E2500) or
Gigabit (10/100/1000, for E3200) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network.
•Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. For
more information, see“Wireless Security” on page 8.
•Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
•Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
•Power button—Press |(on) to turn on the router.
Bottom view
Your router’s appearance may vary
•Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility.

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Product overview
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E4200
Top view
Indicator light
•Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Pulses slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
Back view
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port Power port
Reset button
USB port
•Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network.
•Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
•Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. For
more information, see“Wireless Security” on page 8.
•USB port—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. .
•Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility.
•Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
•Power button—Press |(on) to turn on the router.

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Setting Up Your E-Series Router
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Where to find more help
In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations:
•Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical
support, live chat, forums)
•Linksys Connect help (run Linksys Connect, then click Learn More
where available)
•Browser-based utility context-sensitive help (open the utility, then click
Help in the right-side column.)
How to set up your router
The easiest and fastest way to set up your router is to run the Linksys Connect
setup software.
How to start Linksys Connect
When you run the setup CD, Linksys Connect (your router’s setup software) is
automatically installed onto your computer. You can then use Linksys Connect
to easily manage your router.
NOTE:
If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from
Linksys.com/support.
To start Linksys Connect for the first time:
1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive.
2. Click Set up your Linksys Router.
If you do not see this:
•For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive
and the Setup icon.
•For Mac, double-click the CD icon on your desktop, then double-click
the Setup icon.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup.
Use Linksys Connect to manage your router
After your router has been set up and Linksys Connect has been installed, you
can use Linksys Connect to easily manage many of your router’s settings such
as:
•Connect devices to your network
•Test your Internet connection speed
•Configure parental controls
•Set up guest access
•Change your router’s name and password
How to manually set up your router
After setting up the router with the setup software (located on the CD), the
router will be ready for use. If you would like to change its advanced settings,
or if the software does not run, use the router’s browser-based utility.You can
access the utility with a web browser on a computer connected to the router.
For more information on using the utility, see“How to open the browser-based
utility” on page 4.
Setting Up Your E-Series Router

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Advanced Configuration
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How to open the browser-based utility
To access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility.
To open the browser-based utility:
1. Run Linksys Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced
settings, then click OK.
– or –
Open a web browser on a computer connected to your network, then go
to 192.168.1.1.
The router prompts you for a user name and password.
2. Enter the user name and password, then click OK. The utility’s main menu
opens.
TIPS
If you set up your router without using Linksys Connect, your
router’s default username and password is admin.
If you used Linksys Connect to set up your router, you can see your
router’s user name and password by running Linksys Connect, then
clicking Router settings.
Advanced Configuration

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Advanced Configuration
Linksys E-Series
Setup > Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change
the router’s general settings.
Language
Select your language To use a different language, select one from the drop-
down menu. The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds
after you select another language.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet connection.
Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down
menu. The available types are:
•Automatic Configuration - DHCP
•Static IP
•PPPoE
•PPTP
•L2TP
•Telstra Cable
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
The default Internet Connection Type is 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.)
Static IP
If you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, select
Static IP.
PPPoE
If you have a DSL connection, check whether your ISP uses Point-to-Point
Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If so, select PPPoE.

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Advanced Configuration
Linksys E-Series
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that generally applies to
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
to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP
Address and configure the options below.
L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that generally applies to
connections in Israel.
Telstra Cable
Telstra Cable is a service that generally applies to connections in Australia.
Connect on Demand or Keep Alive
The Connect on Demand and Keep Alive options let you choose whether
the router connects to the Internet only as needed (useful if your ISP charges
for connect time), or if the router should always be connected. Select the
appropriate option.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.
NOTE
After you set up the wireless network(s), set up the wireless security
settings.
Wireless Settings
Network Mode Select the wireless standards your network will support.
•Mixed If you have Wireless-N (2.4 GHz), Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices
in your network, keep the default, Mixed.
•Wireless-B/G Only If you have both Wireless-B and Wireless-G (2.4 GHz)
devices in your network, select Wireless-B/G Only.
•Wireless-B Only If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B
Only.
•Wireless-G Only If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G
Only.
•Wireless-N Only If you have only Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select
Wireless-N Only.
•Disabled If you have no Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz)
devices in your network, select Disabled.
NOTE
If you have a dual-band router, you can select Mixed, Wireless-A
Only, Wireless-N Only, or Disabled for the 5 GHz band.
If you are not sure which mode to use, keep the default, Mixed.

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Advanced Configuration
Linksys E-Series
Network Name (SSID) The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the network name
shared by all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not
exceed 32 keyboard characters. The default is Linksys followed by the last 5
digits of the router’s serial number, which is found on the bottom of the router.
If you used the setup software for installation, then the default Network Name
is changed to an easy-to-remember name.
NOTE
If you restore the router’s factory default settings (by pressing
the Reset button or using the Administration > Factory Defaults
screen), the Network Name will return to its default value. Change
the Network Name back to its original name, or you will have to
reconnect all devices on your wireless network to the new network
name.
Channel Width For best performance in a network using Wireless-B,
Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select Auto (20 MHz or 40 MHz).
For a channel width of 20 MHz, keep the default, 20 MHz only.
Channel Select the channel from the drop-down list for Wireless-B,Wireless-G,
and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) networking. If you are not sure which channel to
select, then keep the default, Auto.
SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless
networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router.
To broadcast the router’s SSID, keep the default, Enabled. If you do not want to
broadcast the router’s SSID, then select Disabled.

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Wireless Security
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Wireless > Wireless Security
The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network(s).
The router supports the following wireless security options: WPA2/WPA Mixed
Mode, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode,WPA2
Enterprise, WPA Enterprise, 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.)
Personal options
Security Option Strength
WPA2 Personal Strongest
WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode WPA2: Strongest
WPA: Strong
WPA Personal Strong
WEP Basic
Office options
The office options are available for networks that use a RADIUS server
for authentication. The office options are stronger than the personal
options because WPA2 or WPA provides encryption while RADIUS provides
authentication.
Security Option Strength
WPA2 Enterprise Strongest
WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed
Mode
WPA2: Strongest
WPA: Strong
WPA Enterprise Strong
RADIUS Basic
Option settings
WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal
NOTES
If you select WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode as your Security Mode, each
device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2/WPA and the
same passphrase.
If you select WPA2 Personal as your Security Mode, each device
in your wireless network MUST use WPA2 Personal and the same
passphrase.
If you select WPA Personal as your Security Mode, each device
in your wireless network MUST use WPA Personal and the same
passphrase.
Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. The default is password.
If you used the setup software for installation, then the default is changed to
a unique passphrase, which you can find by running Linksys Connect, then
clicking Router settings.
Wireless Security