Page 2 - Table of Contents; Contents; Chapter 1: Product Overview
Linksys E2100L Table of Contents ii Advanced Wireless-N Router Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Top
Linksys E2100L Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys E2100L Advanced Wireless-N Router . The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports . You can also use th...
Page 5 - Bottom; Reset; Administration > Factory Defaults; Horizontal Placement; Suggested Mounting Hardware
Linksys E2100L Chapter 1: Product Overview 2 Advanced Wireless-N Router Bottom Reset The Reset button is located on the right side of the product label . There are two ways to reset the Router to its factory defaults . Either press and hold the Reset Button for approximately five seconds, or restore...
Page 6 - Chapter 2: Cisco Connect; Installation; To install the Router:; Windows 7; . Read the Software End User License Agreement .
Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 3 Advanced Wireless-N Router Chapter 2: Cisco Connect During installation, the setup software installs Cisco Connect on your computer . Cisco Connect offers options to connect additional computers or devices to the Router and allows you to change the Router’s ...
Page 8 - Local Access versus Guest Access; Computers and devices
Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 5 Advanced Wireless-N Router 7 . The installation is complete . Click OK . Installation is Complete NOTE: If you have any trouble during the installation process, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions in the setup software, or use a computer with an active I...
Page 9 - Main Menu – Computers and Devices; Computers and other devices; Computer; Connect with the Easy Setup Key
Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 6 Advanced Wireless-N Router Main Menu – Computers and Devices Use this option to connect another computer or device to the Router . There is x device(s) connected to your router The number of devices connected to the Router is displayed . Add device To connec...
Page 10 - Connecting; Create or Update the Easy Setup Key; Connect Manually; Security Key
Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 7 Advanced Wireless-N Router 2 . On that computer, click Connect to your Linksys Router . (If you do not see this, access the Easy Setup Key through Windows Explorer or the Finder, and double-click Connect .) Follow the on-screen instructions to connect that c...
Page 11 - Wireless Printer; Guest Access; Allow guest access; Enter a new guest password
Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 8 Advanced Wireless-N Router 3 . Enter a name that will be used to identify this device . Then click Finish . Name Your Device Wireless Printer 1 . Refer to your printer’s documentation to learn how to connect it to a wireless printer . 2 . Enter the Network...
Page 12 - Router settings; Personalize; Changing router name or
Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 9 Advanced Wireless-N Router Router Settings The Router settings screen appears . Router Settings Personalize Router name The name of the Router is displayed (this is also the name of your wireless network) . To change the name, click Change and go to Change R...
Page 13 - Router details; Copy; Advanced Settings; How to Exit Cisco Connect; How to Access Cisco Connect; Windows
Linksys E2100L Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 10 Advanced Wireless-N Router Router Details The Router details screen appears, displaying the Model name, Model number, Serial number, Firmware version, Operating system, Software version, Connection type (WAN), IP address (LAN), IP address (WAN), and Comput...
Page 14 - Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration; How to Access the Browser-Based Utility; Language; Internet Setup; Internet Connection Type
11 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with the setup software (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use . If you would like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s browser...
Page 15 - Automatic Configuration - DHCP; Static IP; PPPoE; Max Idle Time; PPTP
12 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Automatic Configuration - DHCP The default Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) . Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP or if you connect using ...
Page 16 - Telstra Cable
13 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP . Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period o...
Page 17 - DHCP Server Settings; DHCP Reservation; Clients Already Reserved
14 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is transmitted . To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto . Size When Manual is selected ...
Page 18 - Time Settings; DDNS Service; DDNS
15 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address . Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “le...
Page 19 - Internet IP Address; MAC Address Clone; MAC Address; Setup > Advanced Routing; Advanced Routing; NAT
16 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration TZO .com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with TZO . Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here . Because it is dyn...
Page 20 - Routing Table; Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings; Manual; Manual Setup; Wireless Configuration
17 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration network . Enter the information described below to set up a new static route . Route Entries To set up a static route between the Router and another network, select a number from the drop-down list . Click Delete This Ent...
Page 21 - Channel; Wi-Fi Protected Setup; Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button
18 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Channel Select the appropriate channel for your wireless network . If you are not sure which channel to select, then keep the default, Auto . SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless network...
Page 22 - Wireless > Wireless Security; Personal Options; Security Option; Office Option; WPA2 Personal; Passphrase; WPA Personal; Passphrase
19 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless Security The wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network(s) . The Router supports the following wireless security options: WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode (default), WPA2 Personal...
Page 23 - WEP
20 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA . NOTE: If you are using WEP encryption, each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wi...
Page 24 - Wireless MAC Filter; Wireless Client List; Wireless; Wireless Client List; Wireless MAC Filter; Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings; Advanced Wireless Settings; AP Isolation
21 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless access can be filtered (restricted) by specifying the MAC addresses of the devices in your wireless network . Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Enabled/Disabl...
Page 26 - Firewall; Internet Filters; Web Filters; Security > VPN Passthrough
23 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Security > Firewall The Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network . Security > Firewall Firewall SPI Firewall Protection To u...
Page 27 - Shared Folder; Format Disk
24 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Storage > Disk The storage options are available when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port of the Router . If the storage device does not fit (for example, it may block port 1), then use the included USB e...
Page 28 - Enter a partition’s name; Create a Shared Folder
25 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Claim Disk Enter a partition’s name Create a name for the partition . To format the disk as FAT32, click Format and follow the on-screen instructions . To update the on-screen information, click Refresh . Claim Disk On th...
Page 29 - Disk; UPnP Media Server; Setup; Administration
26 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Edit a Shared Folder After you clicked Edit, the Shared Folder screen appears . Shared Folder Make the appropriate changes to the following options: Display Name The current Display Name is shown . If you want to change t...
Page 30 - Database Setup; Add a Media Folder; FTP Server
27 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration NOTE: If you used the setup software for installation, then the name of your wireless network (up to 15 characters) is the server name of the Router . UPnP Media Server To use the Router’s media server function, select En...
Page 31 - Access; Create an FTP Folder
28 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Administration screen; refer to Storage > Administration, page 29 . NOTE: If you used the setup software for installation, then the name of your wireless network (up to 15 characters) is the server name of the Router ...
Page 32 - Edit an FTP Folder; Information
29 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 7 . Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes . Click Close to exit the screen and return to the FTP Server screen . Edit an FTP Folder After you clicked Edit, the FTP Folder...
Page 33 - Create or Edit a Group Account, page 30 .; User Management; Group Account; Create or Edit a User Account
30 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Group Management By default the Router creates two user groups, admin and guest . The groups are listed by Group Name and Access level . There are two levels of access, r & w (read-and-write) and r (read-only) . Creat...
Page 34 - Internet Access Policy; Access Policy; Summary; Status
31 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Access Restrictions > Internet Access The Internet Access screen allows you to deny or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, and websites during specific day...
Page 35 - Single Port Forwarding
32 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 6 . Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced . Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday . Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which th...
Page 36 - Port Range Forwarding; Port Range Triggering; Port Range Triggering
33 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, FTP servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet...
Page 37 - DMZ; Source IP Address; If you want any IP address to be the; Destination; If you want to specify the DMZ host by IP; DHCP Client Table; DMZ; Applications and Gaming > QoS; If you want to disable the; Internet Access Priority
34 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > DMZ The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature allows one network computer to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing . DMZ hosti...
Page 38 - Category; Add a New Application; Online Games; Add a New Game
35 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration this will defeat the purpose of allocating the available bandwidth . If you want to select below normal bandwidth, select Low . Depending on the application, a few attempts may be needed to set the appropriate bandwidth p...
Page 39 - MAC Address; High; Management; Management; Router Access
36 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Click Add to save your changes . Your new entry will appear in the Summary list . MAC Address QoS > MAC Address The MAC address of the computer you are using is displayed . Enter a Name Enter a name for your device . M...
Page 40 - Remote Access; Log
37 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Remote Access Remote Management To permit remote access of the Router from the Internet (outside the local network), select Enabled . Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled . Access via HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) ...
Page 41 - Diagnostics; Ping Test; Ping; Traceroute Test; Traceroute
38 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration • <Type> Log The Incoming Log displays a temporary log of the source IP addresses and destination port numbers for the incoming Internet traffic . The Outgoing Log displays a temporary log of the local IP addresses,...
Page 42 - Factory Defaults; Factory Defaults; Administration > Firmware Upgrade; Firmware Upgrade; Firmware Upgrade; Router; Router Information; Setup > Basic Setup
39 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Administration > Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings . NOTE: Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficul...
Page 43 - Local Network; Status > Wireless Network; Wireless Network
40 Advanced Wireless-N Router Linksys E2100L Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Internet Connection This section shows the current network information stored in the Router . The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic Setup screen . For a DHCP co...
Page 44 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Your computer cannot connect to the Internet.
Linksys E2100L Appendix A: Troubleshooting 41 Advanced Wireless-N Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer cannot connect to the Internet. Follow these instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: • Make sure that the Router is powered on . The Power LED should be lit and no...
Page 45 - Network; My; Network Tasks; View workgroup computers; Workgroup Name
Linksys E2100L Appendix A: Troubleshooting 42 Advanced Wireless-N Router 2 . On your desktop, double-click Computer or My Computer icon . 3 . Right-click the USB storage device, and click Properties . 4 . The format is listed in the File system description . If the format is not NTFS or FAT, then ba...
Page 46 - Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage; Overview; Install the USB Storage Device; Access the USB Storage Device; Address
Linksys E2100L Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 43 Advanced Wireless-N Router Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage Overview The Router’s USB port lets you connect USB storage that can be accessed over your network . This appendix covers the main functions of the shared ...
Page 47 - Map a Drive
Linksys E2100L Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 44 Advanced Wireless-N Router 4 . Enter your account user name and password . (For the admin account, admin is both the default user name and password .) Click OK . Enter Account User Name and Password User accounts are set up on the S...
Page 48 - Access the Mapped Drive; Windows Vista
Linksys E2100L Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 45 Advanced Wireless-N Router 6 . Click Finish . Click Finish Access the Mapped Drive 1 . On your desktop, click the Windows Explorer icon . Windows Explorer Icon NOTE: If the Computer icon is not displayed, then go to Start > All P...
Page 50 - Drive; Windows XP
Linksys E2100L Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 47 Advanced Wireless-N Router 4 . From the Drive drop-down menu, select an available drive letter . Select Drive Letter 5 . If the login screen appears, enter your account user name and password . (For the admin account, admin is both ...
Page 53 - Mac OS X
Linksys E2100L Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 50 Advanced Wireless-N Router Access the Mapped Drive 1 . On your desktop, double-click the My Computer icon . My Computer Icon NOTE: If the My Computer icon is not displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Wi...
Page 55 - Display the Shared Folder on the Desktop; . The shared folder will be displayed on the desktop and; Add to Startup Login Items; . Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences .
Linksys E2100L Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 52 Advanced Wireless-N Router Display the Shared Folder on the Desktop 1 . Go to Finder > Preferences . Go to Finder > Preferences 2 . Check Connected Servers . Connected Servers Check Connected Servers 3 . The shared folder will...
Page 56 - Access the Browser-Based Utility
Linksys E2100L Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 53 Advanced Wireless-N Router 4 . Drag the shared folder to the Login Items window . Drag Shared Folder 5 . The folder will appear in the list of Login Items . Click the red x to close the window . Close Window Advanced Configuration (...
Page 57 - Create a User Group Account
Linksys E2100L Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 54 Advanced Wireless-N Router 3 . Click Create Share for the appropriate partition . The Shared Folder screen appears . Shared Folder 4 . In the Display Name field, enter a name for the shared folder . This will appear in the Shared Fo...
Page 58 - Create a User Account
Linksys E2100L Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage 55 Advanced Wireless-N Router 6 . From the Access drop-down menu, select the appropriate level of access, read and write or read only . 7 . Click Create to apply your changes, or click Cancel to clear your changes . Click Close to exit...
Page 59 - Appendix C: Specifications; Environmental
Linksys E2100L Appendix C: Specifications 56 Advanced Wireless-N Router Appendix C: Specifications Model Name Linksys E2100L Description Advanced Wireless-N Router Model Number E2100L Standards 802 .3, 802 .3u, 802 .11b, 802 .11g, 802 .11n Ports Internet, Ethernet [1-4], USB, Power Buttons Wi-Fi Pro...
Page 60 - Appendix D: Warranty Information; LIMITED WARRANTY; EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Linksys E2100L Appendix D: Warranty Information 57 Advanced Wireless-N Router Appendix D: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY (U .S .A, Canada, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand) FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRY OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERE...
Page 61 - OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
Linksys E2100L Appendix D: Warranty Information 58 Advanced Wireless-N Router OF SUCH DAMAGES . TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL CISCO’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT . The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provi...
Page 62 - Appendix E: Regulatory Information; FCC Statement; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; FCC Radiation Exposure Statement; Do not use this product near water,; Industry Canada Statement; Operation is subject to the following two conditions:; Avis d’Industrie Canada
Linksys E2100L Appendix E: Regulatory Information 59 Advanced Wireless-N Router Appendix E: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
Page 63 - Wireless Disclaimer; For additional information, please visit
Linksys E2100L Appendix E: Regulatory Information 60 Advanced Wireless-N Router environnement non contrôlé . Ce matériel doit être installé et utilisé à une distance d’au moins 20 cm entre l’antenne et le corps de l’utilisateur . L’émetteur ne doit pas être placé près d’une autre antenne ou d’un aut...
Page 64 - Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement; Cisco Products; Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Linksys E2100L Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 61 Advanced Wireless-N Router Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement Cisco Products This product from Cisco Systems, Inc . or its subsidiary licensing the Software instead of Cisco Systems, Inc . (“Cisco”) contains software (inc...
Page 65 - License Restrictions.
Linksys E2100L Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 62 Advanced Wireless-N Router or provided in or with the applicable Cisco product, and (b) any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions (“Upgrades”) or backup copies of the Software supplied to You by Cisco or an authorized rese...
Page 66 - This Agreement does not entitle
Linksys E2100L Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 63 Advanced Wireless-N Router In addition, Cisco may collect and store detailed information regarding Your network configuration and usage for the purpose of providing You technical networking support . The information is associated with...
Page 67 - Disclaimer of Liabilities.
Linksys E2100L Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 64 Advanced Wireless-N Router offensive or inappropriate . Cisco makes no representations concerning any content contained in or accessed through the Technology, and Cisco will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright com...
Page 68 - END OF SCHEDULE 1; GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE; . This License applies to any program or other work
Linksys E2100L Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 65 Advanced Wireless-N Router You to use Cisco’s or its licensors’ names or respective trademarks . END OF SCHEDULE 1 Schedule 2 Open Source and Third Party Licenses Schedule 2-A If this Cisco product contains open source software licens...
Page 70 - NO WARRANTY
Linksys E2100L Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 67 Advanced Wireless-N Router 5 . You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it . However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works . These actions are pro...
Page 71 - 2 . IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW; END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS; GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
Linksys E2100L Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 68 Advanced Wireless-N Router 12 . IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FO...
Page 73 - . You may opt to apply the terms of the ordinary GNU
Linksys E2100L Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 70 Advanced Wireless-N Router table used by this function must be optional: if the application does not supply it, the square root function must still compute square roots .) These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole . If ...
Page 76 - OpenSSL License
Linksys E2100L Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 73 Advanced Wireless-N Router Schedule 2-C OPENSSL LICENSE If this Cisco product contains open source software licensed under the OpenSSL license: This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Too...
Page 77 - . Redistributions of source code must retain the
Linksys E2100L Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement 74 Advanced Wireless-N Router 1 . Redistributions of source code must retain the copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer . 2 . Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this ...