Linksys E1550 manual Product overview, Package contents, Features

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Linksys E1550

Product overview

Product overview

Package contents

In addition to your router, your router package includes:

••Network (Ethernet) cable

••AC power adapter

••Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation

Features

Wireless-N technology

Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, your router offers maximum speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home theater performance. Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates for an unrivaled experience.

SpeedBoost

Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home.

State-of-the-art security

Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption. An SPI firewall helps keep your network protected.

Benefits of Fast Ethernet

Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between computers and servers.

Built-in USB port

The USB storage port lets you add an external USB drive to your network and share files at home or over the Internet.

Home network ready

Connect computers, printers, and more to your wireless network and the Internet. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable gaming.

Easy to manage

Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network:

Separate guest network

Create a separate, secure, password-protected network for guests.

Parental controls

Limit access time and websites with parental controls.

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Contents User Guide Contents Specifications Features Package contentsProduct overview Back view Bottom viewSetting Up Basics How to create a home networkWhere to find more help How to set up your routerHow to start Cisco Connect Click Set up your Linksys Router. If you do not see thisTo start Cisco Connect for the first time To start Cisco Connect on a Windows computerHow to improve your wireless connection speed How to test your Internet connection speedHow to install Cisco Connect on another computer To install Cisco Connect onto another computerHow to connect a computer to your network How to connect devices to your networkTo create an Easy Setup Key How to connect a computer manually To manually connect a computer to your networkHow to connect a printer How to connect other devicesTo connect a wireless printer to your network To manually connect a device to your networkHow to access parental controls How to set up parental controlsTo access parental controls for the first time To access parental controls after the first time To change the parental controls passwordHow to set parental controls How to select the computers to have parental controlsTo select computers that will have parental controls How to set up guest access to your network To set up guest access to your networkHow to change your router’s name and password To change your router’s name and passwordSetting Up Advanced How to open the browser-based utilityHow to manually set up your router To manually set up your routerHow to set up the Dhcp server on your router How to manually set up your Internet connectionTo manually configure your router’s Internet connection To configure your router’s Dhcp server settingsHow to find your network on the Internet How to set up Dhcp reservationTo configure Dhcp reservation Setup Basic Setup Dhcp ReservationHow to clone a MAC address To set up DdnsBronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com1024 To clone a MAC address from your computerTo change your VPN passthrough settings How to connect to your corporate office using a VPNSecurity VPN Passthrough To configure QOS How to optimize your router for gaming and voiceApplications & Gaming QoS Configure Upstream Bandwidth How to remotely change your router settingsAdministration Management How to enable Voice over IP on your network How to configure UPnPTo access your router remotely To configure the router for VoIPTo view your new router’s settings How to use a router as an access pointTo use your old router as an access point How to put your new router behind an existing router To add a router to your existing wireless networkTo add your router to an existing router or gateway To share an Internet connectionTips How to expose a device to the Internet To extend your network or add wireless capabilitiesTo set up a device in the DMZ To extend your networkClick Save Settings to apply your changes Improving Security Network security following a manual setupHow do I know if my network is secure? Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light How to set up wireless security using Wi‑Fi Protected SetupConnecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN How to connect a device manuallyHow to control access to your wireless network Wireless Wireless MAC FilterTo change your firewall settings How to improve security using the built-in firewallSecurity-Firewall Using an External Drive How to configure storageHow to create shared folders To create a shared folderHow to manage group and user access to shared folders How to create a groupTo disable anonymous disk access Storage AdministrationHow to create a new user To create a new userHow to grant group access to a share To grant group access to a shareHow to configure your router’s storage for remote access How to configure the FTP serverTo set up your router for remote file access, you need to To configure the FTP serverHow to share folders and set access rights To configure FTP and control folder accessHow to access files remotely To access files remotelyHow to set up port forwarding How to set up port forwarding for a single portPort Forwarding and Port Triggering Applications & Gaming Single Port ForwardingHow to set up port forwarding for a range of ports How to set up port forwarding for multiple portsTo set up single port forwarding for multiple ports How to set up port range triggering for online gaming To set up port range forwardingApplications & Gaming Port Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming Port Range TriggeringHow to configure your Xbox for online gaming How to back up and restore your router configuration How to restore factory defaultsTo back up your router configuration To restore your router configurationHow to upgrade the router’s firmware Administration Factory DefaultsClick Restore Factory Defaults To upgrade the router’s firmwareHow to check the status of your router To check your router status using the browser-based utility How to disable the Ethernet port status lights To disable the lights using the browser-based utilityHow to test your Internet connection Administration DiagnosticsHow to configure and use logs Administration LogSpecifications Linksys E1550Setup Browser-based Utility Menu Structure3425-00977