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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
Linksys E-Series
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
Linksys E-Series
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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Product overview
Linksys E-Series
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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