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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys EA-Series
Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you must
manually enter network information into the devices for a successful network
connection.
To manually connect a device to your network:
1.
Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices.
The Computers and other devices screen opens.
2.
Click other wireless devices. A screen opens that displays network
information.
3.
Write down the Network name (SSID), Secur ity Key, and Security Type
information, or click Print these settings if you have a printer attached.
4.
Follow your device’s instructions for entering the wireless network
information into the device.
5.
After the device connects to your network, return to the computer
running Cisco Connect, then click Next.
6.
Enter a name for device, then click Finish.
For more instructions on connecting a game console to your network, see also:
•“How to optimize your router for gaming and voice” on page 27
•“How to set up port forwarding” on page 52
•“How to set up port range triggering for online gaming” on page 54
How to set up parental controls
For ALL
With your router, you can use parental controls to:
•Set the times that Internet access is allowed.
•Block websites that you specify or based on their content.
•Set the above restrictions for specific computers.
TIPS
• You can also set parental controls in the browser-based utility by
opening the Access Restrictions tab.
• When someone tries to open a blocked website, a window opens
asking for the parental controls password. Enter the password to
view the blocked content.