Linksys E2500 - Manuals

3 Setting Up Your E-Series Router Linksys E-Series 3 Where to find more help In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations: • Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) • Linksys Connect help (run Linksys Connect, then click Lear...

4 Advanced Configuration Linksys E-Series 4 How to open the browser-based utility To access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility To open the browser-based utility:1. Run Linksys Connect, click Change under Router settings , click Advanced settings, then click OK – or –O...

5 Advanced Configuration Linksys E-Series Setup > Basic Setup The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen This allows you to change the router’s general settings Language Select your language To use a different language, select one from the drop- down menu The language of the browser-...

6 Advanced Configuration Linksys E-Series PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that generally applies to connections in Europe If your PPTP connection supports DHCP or a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically If you are required to use a fixed IP add...

8 Wireless Security Linksys E-Series 8 Wireless > Wireless Security The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network(s) The router supports the following wireless security options: WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode, WPA2...

9 Wireless Security Linksys E-Series WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA Enterprise These option is used in coordination with a RADIUS server (These should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the router ) NOTES If you select WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode as your Secur...

10 Wireless Security Linksys E-Series RADIUS This option features WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the router ) NOTE: If you select RADIUS as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use RADIUS and the s...

11 Troubleshooting Linksys E-Series 11 This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the Internet Your router’s CD includes Linksys Connect, the router setup software that makes it easy to connect network devices, change router settings, control guest access, enable parental con...

12 Troubleshooting Linksys E-Series Your router was not successfully set up If Linksys Connect did not complete the setup, you can try the following: • Press and hold the Reset button on your router with a paperclip or pin for 10-15 seconds, then run the Setup program again on the router’s CD Your r...

13 Troubleshooting Linksys E-Series Your Internet cable is not plugged in message If you get a “Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message when trying to set up your router, follow these troubleshooting steps To fix the problem:1. Make sure that an Ethernet or Internet cable (or a cable like the...

14 Troubleshooting Linksys E-Series Cannot access your router message If you cannot access your router because your computer is not connected to your network, follow these troubleshooting steps To access your router, you must be connected to your own network If you currently have wireless Internet a...

15 Troubleshooting Linksys E-Series To fix the problem on Mac computers:1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the AirPort icon A list of wireless networks appears Linksys Connect has automatically assigned your network a name In the example below, the computer was connected to anoth...

17 Specifications Linksys E900 17 Linksys E900 Model Name Linksys E900 Description Wireless-N Router Model Number E900 Switch Port Speed 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2 4 Ghz # of Antennas 2 Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ LEDs Power/Wi-F...