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You can set up a DHCP reservation on your router.
You can set up a DHCP reservation on your router.
True
The router supports IPv4 only.
The router supports IPv4 only.
False
What is port forwarding used for?
What is port forwarding used for?
What is the purpose of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button?
What is the purpose of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button?
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What features can help improve network security? (Select all that apply)
What features can help improve network security? (Select all that apply)
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What does QoS stand for in network technology?
What does QoS stand for in network technology?
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What is DHCP server setup used for?
What is DHCP server setup used for?
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How can you set up port forwarding?
How can you set up port forwarding?
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What information do you need to manually connect a computer to the network?
What information do you need to manually connect a computer to the network?
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What does UPnP stand for?
What does UPnP stand for?
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The router can create a separate, ________ network for guests.
The router can create a separate, ________ network for guests.
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How can you determine your router's version?
How can you determine your router's version?
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Which of the following features are typically included in Linksys E-Series Routers? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following features are typically included in Linksys E-Series Routers? (Select all that apply)
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You can remotely change your router settings.
You can remotely change your router settings.
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What function does the DHCP server serve on your router?
What function does the DHCP server serve on your router?
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How do you back up your router's configuration?
How do you back up your router's configuration?
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Which feature allows you to control access to your wireless network?
Which feature allows you to control access to your wireless network?
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How to change your router’s name?
How to change your router’s name?
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How do I back up my router configuration?
How do I back up my router configuration?
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How to optimize your router for gaming?
How to optimize your router for gaming?
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How to check the status of your router?
How to check the status of your router?
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What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?
What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?
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How can you determine your router model's version?
How can you determine your router model's version?
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What feature helps prioritize traffic for better performance?
What feature helps prioritize traffic for better performance?
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Which port should be used to connect an Ethernet cable to a modem?
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Study Notes
Linksys E-Series Routers
- Linksys E-Series Routers include models E900, E1200, E1500, E2500, E3200, and E4200.
- The document provides a user guide for Linksys E-Series Routers.
- The manual covers basic setup, advanced settings, improving security, and maintaining and monitoring the router.
- The manual also includes specifications for the E900, E1200, and E1500 routers.
- The router's front panel includes a Wireless activity light, Power light, and Ethernet status lights.
- The back panel features WPS button, Reset button, Gigabit Ethernet ports, and WAN port.
- The bottom panel includes Serial number, Model number, and FCC Compliance information.
Setting Up: Basics
- To create a home network, connect the router to the modem using an Ethernet cable.
- Users can also connect their computer to the router using an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.
- To connect a printer, use an Ethernet cable or a wireless connection.
- Connecting other devices using an Ethernet cable or wireless connection is possible.
- The guide explains how to test an internet connection speed.
- The document explains starting Cisco Connect, which is a software that helps users configure their routers.
- Cisco Connect can improve wireless connection speeds.
Improving Security
- The user guide offers guidance on how to secure a network.
- Network security following a manual setup is mentioned.
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that allows users to secure their wireless network easily.
- WPS can be activated using a WPS button or WPS PIN.
Maintaining and Monitoring
- The user guide includes information on how to back up and restore router configuration data.
- Factory defaults can be restored.
- Router firmware can be upgraded to improve performance and add new features.
- The document explains how to check the status of the router.
- Ethernet port status lights can be disabled.
- The guide provides information on testing internet connection speed.
- Configuring and using logs is also explained.
Product Overview
- Cisco Linksys E-Series routers provide a powerful home wireless network.
- The routers are built with 802.11n technology which allows for fast transfer rates for devices like computers, TVs, gaming consoles and smartphones.
- All models include features like advanced security with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall.
- Users can utilize QoS traffic prioritization technology allowing for fast downloads and reliable gaming.
- The series includes features like separate guest networks and parental controls.
- Each router model has a specific set of features including dual-band capabilities and SpeedBoost technology.
E900
- The E900 router provides a powerful home wireless network.
- Includes features like WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall for network security.
- Contains QoS traffic prioritization technology that delivers maximum speed and performance for downloads and gaming.
- The E900 features:
- Four Fast Ethernet Ports
- One Internet Port
- A Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
- A Reset button to restore factory defaults.
- Included with the router:
- One Network cable
- One AC power adapter
- One Setup CD with router setup software and documentation
E1200/E1500
- The E1200/E1500 routers provide a powerful home wireless network.
- Includes features like WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall for network security.
- Contains Quality of Service traffic prioritization technology allowing for fast downloads and reliable gaming.
- The E1200/E1500 routers feature:
- Four Fast Ethernet ports
- One Internet port
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
- Reset button to restore factory defaults.
- Included with the E1200/E1500 routers:
- One network (Ethernet) cable
- One AC Power adapter
- One Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
E2500
- The E2500 router offers a powerful home wireless network with dual band capability.
- Includes features like WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall for network security.
- Contains QoS traffic prioritization technology allowing for fast downloads and reliable VoIP.
- The routers feature:
- Four Fast Ethernet Ports
- One Internet Port
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
- Reset button to restore factory defaults
- Included with the router:
- One Network Cable
- One AC Power Adapter
- One Setup CD with router setup software and documentation
Power Indicator
- The Power indicator illuminates steadily when power is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection.
- It flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection.
- It flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error.
Port Activity Indicator
- The Green network activity indicator illuminates steadily on Ethernet ports when a cable connects the port to another Ethernet port.
- The Green network activity indicator illuminates steadily on the Internet port while connected to a modem.
- The Green network activity indicator flashes while transferring data on both types of ports.
Reset Button
- Press and hold the Reset button for 5-10 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
- The factory defaults can also be restored using the browser-based utility.
Setting up a Home Network
- A network is a group of devices that can communicate with each other
- A home network often includes computers, a printer, a modem, and a router
- A larger home network may include a switch, additional routers, access points, and Internet-capable media devices
- To connect a computer or device to a network:
- Ensure your modem is working correctly
- Set up your router (see “How to set up your router” on page 13)
Connecting to a Network
- To connect a computer to the network, refer to “How to connect a computer to your network” on page 16
- To connect other devices to the network, refer to “How to connect other devices” on page 18
Help
- In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations:
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[All locations]
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Connecting Devices to Your Network
- There are two ways to connect a computer to your network: using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually.
- An Easy Setup Key stores network information (name, password, security type, and security key) to avoid having to remember them.
- To create an Easy Setup Key, insert a USB drive into your computer and run Cisco Connect.
- The Easy Setup Key allows you to connect several computers to your network.
- To connect a computer manually, follow the on-screen instructions.
- When connecting manually, the computer will not have Cisco Connect installed.
Connecting a Printer
- To connect a printer that requires a cable, follow the printer’s instructions for setting it up.
- Using a printer that requires a cable involves sharing it with your network.
- To connect a wireless printer, follow the printer's instructions to enter the network information.
- Setting up your printer this way does not require Cisco Connect.
Improving Your Wireless Connection Speed
- For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of your home, preferably near the ceiling.
- Avoid placing the router near metal objects, reflective surfaces, or masonry walls.
- Avoid placing the router near other electronics, motors, and fluorescent lighting.
- Upgrade your wireless network interfaces to the 802.11n standard to improve performance.
Testing Your Internet Connection Speed
- To test your Internet connection speed, open Cisco Connect and click Change under Router settings.
- Click Launch Test under Internet Speed to run a test.
Linksys E-Series Routers
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The Linksys E-series consists of routers: E900, E1200, E1500, E2500, E3200, and E4200.
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The Linksys E-Series Routers User Guide provides instructions for setting up, using, and maintaining the Linksys E-series routers.
Setting Up: Basics
- The guide advises the user to create a home network using the router.
- The guide assists the user in setting up the router and improving their wireless connection speed.
- It addresses how to test internet connection speed, and connect various devices including computers, printers, and other devices to the network.
- The user can also change the router's name and password.
Setting Up: Advanced
- The User Guide outlines how to open the browser-based utility, manually set up the router and the internet connection.
- It provides steps on setting up the DHCP server, DHCP reservation, and finding the network on the internet.
- The guide further covers cloning a MAC address, connecting to a corporate office using a VPN, optimizing the router for gaming and voice, and remotely changing the router settings.
- It details how to enable Voice over IP on the network, configure UPnP, use the router as an access point, and put the new router behind an existing router.
- The guide also provides guidance on adding the router to an existing router or gateway, sharing an internet connection, extending the network, and exposing a device to the internet.
Improving Security
- The User Guide explains how to assess if the network is secure, and outlines the network security following a manual setup.
- It instructs the user on how to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
- The guide focuses on controlling access to the wireless network and improving security using the built-in firewall.
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- The guide elaborates on how to set up port forwarding for a single port, multiple ports, and a range of ports.
- It explains port range triggering for online gaming, and configuring Xbox for online gaming.
Maintaining and Monitoring
- The user guide instructs on backing up and restoring the router configuration, restoring factory defaults, and upgrading the router's firmware.
- It focuses on checking the status of the router, disabling the Ethernet port status lights, testing the internet connection, and configuring and using logs.
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
- The user guide provides details on the menu structure for each router model in the Linksys E-series, including the E900, E1200/E1500, and E 2500.
Specifications
- The User Guide provides specifications for various routers in the Linksys E-series, including the E900, E1200, and E1500.
Linksys E-Series Router Products
- The Linksys E-Series is a line of routers manufactured by Cisco Systems and released in multiple models: E2500, E3200, and E4200
- The E-Series routers are designed for home users and provide dual-band wireless networking, high-speed internet access, and advanced security features.
Setting Up Your Router
- Setting up your router can be broken down into "Basics" and "Advanced" configuration.
Setup Basics
- The key elements include creating a home network which involves a router, computers, and other devices, and setting up a secure connection via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- It's essential to connect your computer to the network, connect a printer, and connect other devices to your network.
- The router comes with a pre-configured name (SSID) and password for the wireless network.
- The router’s name and password can be changed.
Setup Advanced
- How to open the browser-based utility, access the user interface to make configuration changes.
- How to manually set up your router, configure your internet connection, and configure your router’s DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses automatically.
- How to find your network on the Internet, see your network’s public address, and clone a MAC address, to improve your network’s security.
- How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN, create a secure connection for remote access.
- How to optimize your router for gaming and voice, enabling QoS (Quality of Service) for smoother online gaming.
- How to remotely change your router settings, manage your router from different locations.
- How to enable Voice over IP, enable VoIP services for making phone calls over your internet connection.
- How to configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), enable sharing files and devices on your network.
- How to use a router as an access point, extend an existing wired network to a wireless network.
- How to put your new router behind an existing router, integrate your router into an existing network.
- How to share an internet connection, allow multiple users to connect to the internet.
- How to extend your network, create a bigger wireless network.
- How to expose a device to the internet, make a device directly accessible to the internet.
Improving Security
- Understanding network security is crucial for protecting your home network.
- Features like a built-in firewall, securing your connection, using a VPN, disabling Ethernet port status lights, and enabling logs to monitor network activity all contribute to a secure network.
- For wireless networking, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) offers easy setup for connecting devices.
- WPS offers two methods:
- Using the physical WPS button: Pressing the WPS button on your router and on your device allows them to connect automatically.
- Using the WPS PIN: Enter the PIN code displayed on your router on your device to start communication and establish the connection.
- Connect a device manually: If you can't use WPS, you can still connect a device to your network manually.
- Control access to your wireless network, restrict access to specific devices or limit network usage.
- Improve security using the built-in firewall, configure your router’s built-in firewall to block unauthorized access.
Using an External Drive
- The router offers storage features for sharing files and accessing data remotely.
- Configure storage, create shared folders, and manage access for users and groups.
- Configure the FTP server to access files from the internet remotely.
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- Port forwarding allows specific devices to connect to your network from the internet.
- Port forwarding can be configured for single ports, multiple ports, and a range of ports.
- Port range triggering, automates port forwarding for specific applications.
- Configure Port Triggering for online gaming, allows specific game servers to access the internet.
Maintaining and Monitoring
- Back up and restore your router configuration, create a backup copy of your router’s settings.
- Restore factory defaults: Reset your router to its original configuration.
- Upgrade your router’s firmware, install the latest software updates.
- Check the status of your router, monitor the router’s performance, identify any issues.
- Configure and use logs: Obtain detailed information about network activity.
Browser-Based Utility Menu Structure
- The browser-based utility is the interface for managing your router.
- It is accessible via a web browser and allows you to adjust settings for connectivity, security, features, and more.
- The menu structure is organized to guide you through different sections for efficient configuration.
Specifications
- The Linksys E-Series routers have specifications that highlight their performance, capabilities, and compatibility.
- The specifications include information on wireless standards, data rates, antennas, network ports, processor, memory, and more. (Refer to the manual for specific specifications)
Linksys E-Series Routers
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E900 Router:
- Features Wireless-N technology, advanced security, Fast Ethernet ports, and a QoS traffic prioritization technology.
- Includes a network cable, AC power adapter, and setup CD.
- Has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button for easy wireless security configuration.
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E1200 Router:
- Features Wireless-N technology, advanced security, Fast Ethernet ports, QoS traffic prioritization technology, separate guest network capabilities, parental controls, and SpeedBoost (E1500 only).
- Includes a network cable, AC power adapter, and setup CD.
- Offers two versions with different back panel configurations.
- Has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button for easy wireless security configuration.
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E1500 Router:
- Features Wireless-N technology, advanced security, Fast Ethernet ports, QoS traffic prioritization technology, separate guest network capabilities, parental controls, and SpeedBoost.
- Includes a network cable, AC power adapter, and setup CD.
- Offers two versions with different back panel configurations.
- Has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button for easy wireless security configuration.
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E2500 Router:
- Features Wireless-N technology with dual band capabilities, advanced security, Fast Ethernet ports, QoS traffic prioritization technology, separate guest network capabilities, and parental controls.
- Includes a network cable, AC power adapter, and setup CD.
- Offers simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz) for increased bandwidth and performance.
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All Linksys E-Series routers:
- Have an Ethernet cable, AC power adapter, and setup CD included in the package.
- Feature a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button for simplifying wireless security configuration.
- Feature a reset button for restoring the router to factory defaults.
- Include port activity indicators for understanding network activity.
- Are IPv6 enabled, making them compatible with the latest Internet protocol.
What is a Network?
- A network is a group of devices that can communicate with each other.
- A home network can also include internet access, which requires a router.
- A typical home network may include:
- Multiple computers
- Printer
- Modem
- Router
- A large home network may also include:
- A switch
- Additional routers
- Access points
- Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game consoles, and web cameras.
How to Create a Home Network
- Make sure your modem is working
- Your internet service provider (ISP) can help set up your modem.
- Set up your router
- See the User Guide for instructions on setting up your router (page 13).
- Connect a computer or other network device to the network.
- See the User Guide for instructions on connecting a computer to your network (page 16).
- See the User Guide for instructions on connecting other devices (page 18).
Where to Find More Help
- In addition to the User Guide, help can be found at the following locations:
- LINKSYS website
- LINKSYS community
- LINKSYS phone support
Linksys.com/support
- Linksys.com/support provides documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat and forums.
Router Setup
- The easiest and fastest way to set up a router is to use Cisco Connect.
- Cisco Connect can be found on the CD that came with the router, or downloaded from Linksys.com/support.
- Cisco Connect guides the user through connecting the router to the home network step-by-step.
- To set up a router manually, advanced users can use the browser-based utility.
- To open the browser-based utility, press the Help button in the right-side column.
Cisco Connect
- Cisco Connect is automatically installed after the setup CD is run.
- Cisco Connect is used to manage the router and its settings after setup.
- The Cisco Connect CD only works with the router model it came with; if lost, it can be downloaded from Linksys.com/support.
Improving Wireless Connection Speed
- Place the router near the center of the home, near the ceiling.
- Avoid placing the router near metal objects, reflective surfaces, or masonry walls.
- Place the router in a location away from other electronics, motors, and fluorescent lighting.
- Upgrade wireless network interfaces to the 802.11n standard for better performance.
Testing Internet Connection Speed
- To test Internet connection speed, run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router Settings, and then click Launch Test under Internet Speed.
Connecting Devices
- To connect a computer with an Easy Setup Key, first create the key on a USB drive, then use the same key to connect multiple computer's to the network.
- To manually connect a computer, run Cisco Connect, click Add Device, select "I want to connect manually using my wireless settings", write down or print the Network name, Security Key and Type, enter the network info into the wireless manager and connect.
Connecting a Printer
- To connect a printer that requires a cable, follow the printer's setup instructions.
- Share the printer with the network via the computer's operating system instructions
- Alternatively, follow the printer's instructions to enter the wireless network information.
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