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Local Access versus Guest Access

You can connect computers or devices to your Router by giving them local access (Computers and Devices option)or Guest Access (Guest Access option)..

Computers and Devices with local access will have access to the Internet and to other devices on your local network, including shared computers and printers which are connected to the Router.. Local access can be given to a wired or wireless device.. Refer to Computers and Other Devices, page 6 for more information..

Guest Access allows you to provide guests visiting your home with Internet access..Your guests will not have access to your other computers or personal data.. Provide your guest with the Guest Network name and password.. Guest computers must connect to your network using a wireless network connection.. Refer to Main Menu – Guest Access, page 5 and Guest Access, page 10 for more information..

The following diagram shows a typical example of how local access and guest access are used in the same home..

Guest Access and Local Access Sample Diagram

Internet

Printer

Family Laptop

Modem

Router

Guest Laptop

Guest Access (Internet Access Only)

Local Access

Main Menu - Computers and Devices

The computers or devices you connect will have access to the Internet and your local network, including computers or other devices, such as a printer, connected to the Router.. If you have a guest visiting your home, you can provide Internet access only (no access to your local network) through the guest access feature.. Refer to Guest Access, page 10 for more information..

There is x device(s) connected to your router  The number of devices connected to the Router is displayed..

Add device  To connect another computer or device to the Router, click Add device and go to Computers and Other Devices, page 6..

Chapter 2: Cisco Connect

Main Menu – Parental Controls

Parental controls restrict Internet access for up to five computers.. For the computers you select, you can block or limit Internet access to specific times.. You can also block specific websites..

Parental controls restrictions are being applied to x device(s)  The number of devices with parental controls restrictions is displayed..

Change  To enable parental controls or change settings, click Change and go to Parental Controls, page 8..

Main Menu – Guest Access

Guest access provides Internet access only; it does not provide access to the local network and its resources.. For example, the guest computer cannot print to a printer on the local network or copy files to a computer on the local network..

Guest access helps minimize exposure of your local network.. To grant Internet access to friends or family, provide the guest network name and password displayed on this screen..

Guests can connect to x-guest using the password xyz  When a guest wants Internet access in your home, have the guest do the following:

1.Connect to the wireless guest network, which is the name of your wireless network followed by -guest..

2.Open a web browser..

3.On the login screen, enter the password of your guest network.. Then click Login..

Change  To disable guest access or change settings, click Change and go to Guest Access, page 10..

Main Menu – Router Settings

Use this option to personalize the Router’s settings.. Router name is x  The name of the Router is displayed..

Change  To change settings, click Change and go to Router Settings, page 10..

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Contents User Guide Contents Appendix F Software End User License Agreement Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Warranty InformationAppendix E Regulatory Information Back Product OverviewTop Horizontal Placement Wall-Mounting PlacementInstallation Cisco ConnectMain Menu Local Access versus Guest Access Main Menu Guest AccessMain Menu Router Settings Main Menu Computers and DevicesComputer Connect with the Easy Setup KeyComputers and Other Devices Connect Manually Wireless PrinterCreate or Update the Easy Setup Key First-Time Access of Parental Controls Parental ControlsRestrict Internet Access List Set Up Parental ControlsGuest Access Router SettingsChange Parental Controls Password PersonalizeEasy Setup Key Change Router Name or PasswordOther Options Router DetailsHow to Exit Cisco Connect How to Access Cisco ConnectAdvanced Settings WindowsAdvanced Configuration How to Access the Browser-Based UtilitySetup Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Automatic Configuration DhcpStatic IP Optional Settings Telstra CableNetwork Setup Dhcp Server SettingsRouter Address Dhcp ReservationSetup Ddns Time SettingsDdns Service DynDNS..orgSetup MAC Address Clone Setup Advanced RoutingMAC Address Clone Advanced RoutingWireless Basic Wireless Settings GHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless Security,Simultaneous Networks Static RoutingWireless Configuration Manual GHz Wireless SettingsWi-Fi Protected Setup Wireless Wireless Security GHz or 2..4 GHz Wireless SecuritySecurity Mode Personal OptionsWPA Personal WEPWireless Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless MAC Filter GHz and 2..4 GHz Advanced WirelessLinksys E3000 Security Firewall Security VPN PassthroughFirewall Web FiltersCreate Share Shared Folder Storage DiskDisk Management Shared Folder Edit AccessShared Folder Setup Storage Media ServerFormat Disk DatabaseAccess Storage FTP ServerAdd a Media Folder Media FolderStorage Administration InformationCreate or Edit an FTP Folder CreateUser Management Group ManagementCreate or Edit a User Account Create or Edit a Group AccountInternet Access Policy SummarySingle Port Forwarding Applications and Gaming Single Port ForwardingApplications and Gaming Port Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming Port Range Triggering Applications and Gaming DMZPort Range Forwarding Port Range TriggeringApplications and Gaming QoS QoSOnline Games Add a New GameMAC Address Voice DeviceSummary Administration ManagementRouter Password Administration Log Administration DiagnosticsDiagnostics LogAdministration Factory Defaults Administration Firmware UpgradeFactory Defaults Firmware UpgradeStatus Router Status Local NetworkStatus Wireless Network 5GHz/2..4GHz Wireless NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Click Advanced SettingsSelect Tools Internet Options Select Never dial a connectionSelect UPnP Framework Click Save SettingsGo to Start Control Panel Firewall Appendix B How to Install and Access USB Storage Install the USB Storage DeviceAccess the USB Storage Device OverviewMap a Drive Windows ExplorerAccess Mapped Drive Windows VistaOn your desktop, double-click the Network icon Windows XP On your desktop, double-click the My Computer icon Map Network Drive Mac OS Go to Finder Preferences Check Connected Servers Display Shared Folder on the DesktopClick Connect As Add to Startup Login Items Select Login ItemsCreate a Shared Folder Advanced Configuration Advanced Users OnlyAccess the Browser-Based Utility Create a User Group Account Create a User AccountAppendix C Specifications EnvironmentalExclusions and Limitations Appendix D Warranty InformationLimited Warranty Obtaining Warranty Service Technical SupportSafety Notices Industry Canada Statement Appendix E Regulatory InformationFCC Statement FCC Radiation Exposure StatementRestrictions dans la bande 5 GHz Wireless DisclaimerAvis d’Industrie Canada Linksys E3000 Appendix F Software End User License Agreement Cisco ProductsSoftware Licenses Schedule Cisco Software License AgreementLinksys E3000 Appendix F Software End User License Agreement Linksys E3000 Appendix F Software End User License Agreement Linksys E3000 Appendix F Software End User License Agreement Preamble Schedule Open Source and Third Party LicensesSchedule 2-A Linksys E3000 Appendix F Software End User License Agreement No Warranty Schedule 2-B GNU Lesser General Public LicenseLinksys E3000 Appendix F Software End User License Agreement Linksys E3000 Appendix F Software End User License Agreement Linksys E3000 Appendix F Software End User License Agreement END of Terms and Conditions END of Schedule 2-B Schedule 2-C Openssl LicenseEND of Schedule 2-C 10012110NC-RR
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