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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys EA-Series
How to start Cisco Connect
When you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router’s setup software) is
automatically installed onto your computer. You can then use Cisco Connect
to easily manage your router. To install Cisco Connect on another computer
after your router has been set up, see “How to install Cisco Connect on another
computer” on page 12.
NoTES:
Your Cisco Connect CD works with only this router model.
If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from
Linksys.com/support.
To start Cisco 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. When
setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto your hard
drive.
After your router has been set up and Cisco Connect has been installed, you
can use Cisco Connect to easily manage many of your router’s settings.
To start Cisco Connect on a Windows computer:
1.
Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. The Cisco Connect
main menu opens.
To start Cisco Connect on a Mac oS X computer:
1.
Open the Applications folder, then double-click the Cisco Connect
icon. The Cisco Connect main menu opens.
To install Cisco Connect on another computer:
1.
See “How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key ” on page 12.
When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the computer’s
hard drive.
CAUTIoN
After your router has been set up, do not run the setup CD to install
Cisco Connect to another computer. If you run the setup CD again,
you will be prompted to enter the router’s network name (SSID)
and password.