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Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys E2100L Advanced 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.. The Router’s USB port connects to a USB storage device, so you can access your portable files.. (A USB hard drive may require an external power supply..)

A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while you are online.. Security features include WiFi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security, which encrypts data on your wireless network; a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall to help block unauthorized access to your Router; and Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, which enhances network protection by allowing your computers to share Internet access through a single, public Internet (IP) address.. (IP stands for Internet Protocol..)

Setup and use of the Router is easy using Cisco Connect, the software that is installed when you run the included CD.. Advanced configuration of the Router is available through the provided browserbased utility..

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1, 2, 3, 4  (Blue)  These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes.. The LED is continuously lit when the Router is connected to a device through that port.. It flashes to indicate network activity over that port..

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button  If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network..

To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, refer to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 18..

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Wireless  (Blue)  The Wireless LED lights up when the wireless feature is enabled.. It flashes when the Router sends or receives data over the wireless network..

Internet  (Blue)  The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port.. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Internet port..

Power  (Blue)  The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on.. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, the LED flashes.. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED is continuously lit..

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Antenna Ports  The female R-SMA antenna ports connect to the male R-SMA connectors of the included antennas..

Internet  Using an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable), the Internet port connects the Router to your Internet connection, which is typically a cable or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem..

4, 3, 2, 1  Using Ethernet cables, these Ethernet ports (4, 3, 2, 1) connect the Router to computers and other Ethernet network devices on your wired network..

USB Port  The USB port connects to a USB storage device.. If the storage device does not fit (for example, it may block port 1), then use the included USB extension cable..

Power  The Power port connects to the included power adapter..

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Contents User Guide Contents Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Warranty Information Safety NoticesAvis d’Industrie Canada Wireless Disclaimer Appendix F Software End User License AgreementTop Product OverviewBack Wall-Mounting Placement Horizontal PlacementBottom Installation To install the Router Attach the antennas to the RouterCisco Connect Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drivePlug the power adapter into an electrical outlet Connection steps are displayedLocal Access versus Guest Access Installation is complete.. Click OKWhen Cisco Connect starts up, the main menu appears Guest Access versus Local Access DiagramMain Menu Guest Access Main Menu Router SettingsComputers and Other Devices Main Menu Computers and DevicesCreate or Update the Easy Setup Key Please wait while settings are copied to the Easy Setup KeyConnect Manually After your device connects, click NextGuest Access Wireless PrinterRouter Settings Easy Setup KeyChange Router Name or Password PersonalizeHow to Exit Cisco Connect How to Access Cisco ConnectAdvanced Configuration How to Access the Browser-Based UtilitySetup Basic Setup Internet SetupAutomatic Configuration Dhcp Static IPPPPoE MinutesOptional Settings Telstra CableNetwork Setup Dhcp Server SettingsRouter IP Dhcp ReservationDdns Service Time SettingsDynDNS..org Setup MAC Address Clone Setup Advanced RoutingMAC Address Clone Advanced RoutingManual Setup Wireless Basic Wireless SettingsRouting Table Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wireless Wireless Security Security ModePersonal Options Office OptionWEP Wireless Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless MAC Filter Advanced WirelessLinksys E2100L Security Firewall Security VPN PassthroughFirewall Web FiltersStorage Disk Disk ManagementShared Folder Format DiskCreate a Shared Folder Claim DiskSetup Storage Media ServerEdit a Shared Folder UPnP Media ServerDatabase Setup Storage FTP ServerAdd a Media Folder FTP ServerCreate an FTP Folder AccessFTP Summary Storage Administration Edit an FTP FolderInformation After you clicked Edit, the FTP Folder screen appearsGroup Management User ManagementCreate or Edit a Group Account Create or Edit a User AccountInternet Access Policy Access Restrictions Internet AccessSummary Applications and Gaming Single Port Forwarding Single Port ForwardingApplications and Gaming Port Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming Port Range TriggeringPort Range Forwarding Port Range TriggeringApplications and Gaming DMZ QoS Quality of ServiceApplications and Gaming QoS Category ApplicationsOnline Games Add a New GameSummary Administration ManagementManagement Administration Log LogAdministration Diagnostics DiagnosticsTraceroute Test Ping TestAdministration Firmware Upgrade Administration Factory DefaultsStatus Router Status Wireless Network Status Local NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Click the Connections tabClick OK Connect the USB storage device directly to your computerClick the Exceptions tab Appendix B How to Install and Access USB Storage Install the USB Storage DeviceAccess the USB Storage Device OverviewMap a Drive Access the Mapped Drive Double-click the mapped drive to access itWindows Vista Click FinishOn your desktop, double-click the Network icon Windows XP On your desktop, double-click the My Computer icon Create a Shared Folder,Map a Drive From your desktop, select Go Network Mac OSDouble-click the server name Click Connect As Add to Startup Login Items Display the Shared Folder on the DesktopGo to the Apple menu and select System Preferences Click AccountsAdvanced Configuration Advanced Users Only Access the Browser-Based UtilityDrag the shared folder to the Login Items window Click the Storage tab Click the Disk tabClick the Storage tab Click the Administration tab Create a User Group AccountCreate a User Account Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Warranty Information A, Canada, Asia Pacific, Australia, New ZealandObtaining Warranty Service Appendix E Regulatory Information Wireless Disclaimer Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans filAppendix F Software End User License Agreement Cisco ProductsSoftware Licenses Schedule Cisco Software License AgreementAdvanced Wireless-N Router Advanced Wireless-N Router Advanced Wireless-N Router Schedule Open Source and Third Party Licenses Schedule 2-APreamble Version 2, JuneAdvanced Wireless-N Router No Warranty Schedule 2-B Version 2..1, FebruaryAdvanced Wireless-N Router Advanced Wireless-N Router Advanced Wireless-N Router END of Terms and Conditions END of Schedule 2-B OpenSSL License Schedule 2-COriginal SSLeay License END of Schedule 2-C 10012110NC-JL