Linksys E4200 Chapter 2: How to Use Cisco Connect
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Maximum Performance Wireless-N Router
Password By default, the setup software assigns the
password for the guest network. To change the password,
click Change, and the Change guest password screen
appears.
Change Guest Password
• Enter a new guest password Enter a password of
4-32 characters.
• Click Change to save your setting.
Total guests allowed By default, 5 guests are allowed
Internet access through the guest network. Select the
appropriate number of guests allowed on your guest
network; you can select up to 10 guests.
Click Finish to save your settings.
Router Settings
The Router settings screen appears.
Router Settings

Personalize

Router name The name of the router is displayed (this
is also the name of your wireless network). To change the
name, click Change and go to “Change Router Name or
Password” on page 9.
Password The password that protects access to the
router’s settings is displayed (this also protects wireless
access to your local network). To change the password,
click Change and go to “Change Router Name or
Password” on page 9.

Rear Port Lights

on/off To allow the lights on the router’s back panel to
turn on, keep the default, on.

Easy Setup Key

Update or create key The Easy Setup Key is a USB flash
drive that holds the wireless settings for the router. If you
want to create or update an Easy Setup Key, click this
option and go to “Create or Update the Easy Setup Key”
on page 5.

Internet Speed

Launch Test You can use the Internet speed test to
determine your ISP’s current download and upload
speeds. Connection speed depends on many factors, and
may change throughout the day. To run the speed test,
click this option and go to “Speed Test” on page 10.

Other Options

Register now to receive special offers and updates To
sign up to receive special offers and updates from Cisco
and Cisco partners, click this option.
Router details To view more information about the
router, click this option and go to “Router Details” on
page 10.
Advanced settings To access settings for advanced
users, click this option and go to “Advanced Settings” on
page 11.
Click Finish to save your settings.

Change Router Name or Password

NOTE: When you change the router name
or password, the name or password of your
wireless network also changes, and the router is
reset. ALL computers and devices connected to
your router will momentarily lose their Internet
connection. Wired computers and devices will
reconnect automatically; however, you will
need to reconnect all wireless computers and
devices using the wireless network’s new name
or password. For more information, refer to
“Computers and Other Devices” on page 4.
If you clicked Change, the Changing router name or
password screen appears.
1. To change the router name or password, click Yes.
Otherwise, click No.