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Linksys E1550 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of Linksys E1550 router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

Product user manuals come handy in case you want to know all functionalities of your device, troubleshooting, fist time configuration & setup and in many other situations.

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User Guide
Linksys E1550
Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost
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Contents
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Product overview
Package contents ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °1
Features ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °1
Back view ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °2
Bottom view ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °2
Setting Up: Basics
How to create a home network° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °3
What is a network?
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How to set up a home network
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Where to find more help ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °3
How to set up your router ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °3
How to start Cisco Connect
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How to install Cisco Connect on another computer
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How to improve your wireless connection speed ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °5
How to test your Internet connection speed ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °5
How to connect devices to your network ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °6
How to connect a computer to your network
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How to connect a printer
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How to connect other devices
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How to set up parental controls ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °9
How to access parental controls
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How to select the computers to have parental controls
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How to set parental controls
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How to set up guest access to your network ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 12
How to change your router’s name and password° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 13
Setting Up: Advanced
How to open the browser-based utility ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 14
How to manually set up your router° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 14
How to manually set up your Internet connection
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How to set up the DHCP server on your router ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 15
How to set up DHCP reservation
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How to find your network on the Internet° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 16
How to clone a MAC address ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 17
How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN ° ° ° ° ° ° 18
How to optimize your router for gaming and voice ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 19
How to remotely change your router settings ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 20
How to enable Voice over IP on your network ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 21
How to configure UPnP ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 21
How to use a router as an access point ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 22
How to put your new router behind an existing router° ° ° ° ° ° 23
To add your router to an existing router or gateway
23
To share an Internet connection
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To extend your network
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How to expose a device to the Internet ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 25
Improving Security
How do I know if my network is secure? ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 27
Network security following a manual setup° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 27
How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Setup ° ° 28
Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light
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Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
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How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN
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How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN
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How to connect a device manually
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Contents
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How to control access to your wireless network ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 30
How to improve security using the built-in firewall
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How to configure storage ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 32
How to create shared folders
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How to manage group and user access to shared folders
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How to create a group
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How to create a new user
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How to grant group access to a share
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How to configure your router’s storage for remote access° ° ° ° 36
How to configure the FTP server
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How to share folders and set access rights
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How to access files remotely ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 38
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
How to set up port forwarding ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 39
How to set up port forwarding for a single port
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How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports
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How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports
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How to set up port range triggering for online gaming ° ° ° ° ° 41
How to configure your Xbox for online gaming ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 42
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router configuration° ° ° ° ° ° 43
How to restore factory defaults
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How to upgrade the router’s firmware ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 44
How to check the status of your router° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 45
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights
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How to test your Internet connection
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How to configure and use logs
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Specifications
Linksys E1550 ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 50
Browser-based Utility Menu Structure
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Product overview
Linksys E1550
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Package contents
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
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Network (Ethernet) cable
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AC power adapter
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Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
Features
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802°11n wireless technology, your router offers maximum
speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home
theater performance° Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game
consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates
for an unrivaled experience°
SpeedBoost
Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater
distances throughout your home°
State-of-the-art security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA/WPA2 encryption°
An SPI firewall helps keep your network protected°
Benefits of Fast Ethernet
Use the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between
computers and servers°
Built-in USB port
The USB storage port lets you add an external USB drive to your network and
share files at home or over the Internet°
Home network ready
Connect computers, printers, and more to your wireless network and the
Internet° QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and
performance so you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable gaming°
Easy to manage
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Create a separate, secure, password-protected network for guests°
Parental controls
Limit access time and websites with parental controls°
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Back view
Ethernet ports
USB port
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port
Power port
Power indicator
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USB port
— To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port° For more information,
see “Using an External Drive” on page 32°
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Ethernet ports
—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network°
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Internet port
—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem°
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button
—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices°
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” on page 28°
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Power indicator
—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection° Flashes slowly
during bootup,
during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection° Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error°
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Power
—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port°
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router°
Port activity indicator
Green network
activity indicator
Network and Internet port
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Green activity indicator
—On Ethernet ports, stays on when a cable
connects the port to another Ethernet port° On the Internet port, stays
on while connected to a modem° On both port types, it flashes while
transferring data°
Bottom view
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Reset button
—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults°
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility° For
more information, see “How to restore factory defaults” on page 43°

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