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Product overview
Linksys E-Series
Back view
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port
Power port
Power indicator
USB port
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 41°
Ethernet ports
—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network°
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 37°
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°
Power
—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port°
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router°
Port activity indicators
Green network
activity indicator
Yellow network
activity indicator
Network or Internet port
Green network activity indicator
—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a
cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port° On the Internet
port, turns on while connected to a modem°
Yellow activity indicator
—Flashes to indicate network activity over
that port°
Bottom view
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 54°
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Product overview
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E4200
Package contents
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
Network (Ethernet) cable
AC power adapter
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°
The power of dual band
Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2°4 and 5
GHz)° The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize
throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and
wireless gaming°
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 gigabit
Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing (up to
10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Gigabit-enabled devices like
computers and servers°
Built-in USB port and UPnP media server
The USB storage port lets you add an external USB drive to your network and
share files at home or over the Internet° It also features a built-in UPnP AV
media server for seamless streaming of your video and media files to an Xbox
360, PS3, or other UPnP-compatible device°
Home theater ready
Bring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting
computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to
your wireless network and the Internet° Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS
traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so
you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable
gaming and VoIP°
Quick to install
Cisco Connect software helps you easily set up your router°
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Product overview
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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.
Top view
Indicator light
Indicator light
—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Pulses 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.
Back view
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port
Power port
Reset button
USB port
Ethernet ports
—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network.
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 37.
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 41.
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 54.
Power
—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
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Port activity indicators
Green network
activity indicator
Yellow network
activity indicator
Network or Internet port
Green network activity indicator
—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a
cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port° On the Internet
port, turns on while connected to a modem°
Yellow network activity indicator
—Flashes to indicate network activity
over that port°
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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys E-Series
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How to create a home network
What is a network?
A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each other° A
home network can also include Internet access, which requires a router like
this one°
A typical home network may include multiple computers, a printer, a modem,
and a router° A large home network may also have a switch, additional routers,
access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game
consoles, and web cameras°
Modem
—Connects a computer or a router to your ISP (Internet Service
Provider)°
Router
—Connects your wireless and wired network devices to each
other and to the modem (and to your ISP)°
Switch
—Allows you to connect several wired network devices to your
home network° Your router has a built-in network switch (the Ethernet
ports)° If you have more wired network devices than available Ethernet
ports on your router, you will need an additional switch to consolidate
the wired connections°
How to set up a home network
1.
Purchase the proper equipment° For a network that includes Internet
access, you’ll need:
Computers with an Ethernet port or wireless networking capabilities
A modem for connecting to your ISP (typically supplied by your ISP)
A router to connect your computers with each other and to the modem
Internet service to your home, provided by an ISP (Internet Service
Provider)
2.
Make sure that your modem is working° Your ISP can help you set up your
modem and verify that it’s working correctly°
3.
Set up your router° See “How to set up your router” on page 10°
4.
To connect a computer or other network device to the network, see
“How to connect a computer to your network” on page 13 and “How to
connect other devices” on page 15°
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)
Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices)
Cisco Connect help (run Cisco Connect, then click Learn More where
available)
Browser-based utility context-sensitive help (open the utility, then click
Help
in the right-side column°)
How to set up your router
The easiest and fastest way to set up your router is to run the Cisco Connect
setup software° You can find Cisco Connect on the CD that came with your
router or download it from the router’s support site at Linksys°com/support°
Cisco Connect shows you how to connect your router to your home network,
step by step° To get started, see “How to start Cisco Connect” below°
If you are an advanced user, you can set up your router manually using the
browser-based utility° To get started, see “How to open the browser-based
utility” on page 21°
Setting Up: Basics

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