Linksys EA6900 How to clone a MAC address, How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN

Linksys EA-Series

How to clone a MAC address

On any home network, each network device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the device (usually a router or a computer) connected directly to the modem. If your computer’s MAC address is registered with your ISP and you do not want to re-register the MAC address, then you can clone the address (assign the registered MAC address of your previous device to your new router). If you want to use the MAC address from an old router that you are replacing with your new router, you should first determine the MAC address of your old router, then manually enter it into your new router.

NOTE

For many ISPs that provide dynamic IP addresses automatically, the stored MAC address in the modem is reset each time you reset the modem. If you are installing this router for the first time, reset your modem before connecting the router to your modem. To reset your modem, disconnect power for about one minute, then reconnect power.

To clone a MAC address from your computer:

1.Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi- Fi” on page 7.

2.Under Router Settings, click Connectivity. The Connectivity page opens.

3.Click the Internet Settings tab.

Setting Up: Advanced

4.Under MAC Address Clone, click Enabled.

5.Enter the 12-digit MAC address of your old router, then click OK.

How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN

What is a VPN, and do I need to change my router settings? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a network that uses a public network, such as the Internet, to provide secure communications between a remote computer and another network. Corporations often provide VPN access to their networks to enable employees to work from remote offices or while traveling. Most corporate VPNs use the Internet to provide connectivity between remote employees and the corporate network.

For a typical VPN, the corporation installs a VPN gateway on their corporate network. Employees authorized to work remotely connect to the VPN gateway through the Internet using VPN software and security methods provided by their employers. Robust security and authentication schemes ensure a secure connection and access by only authorized users.

The default VPN settings in your router have been configured to pass through (allow) the most common types of VPN protocols, so usually no changes are needed.

To change your VPN passthrough settings:

1.Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi- Fi” on page 7.

2.Under Router Settings, click Security. The Security page opens to the Firewall tab.

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