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  • Page 1 User Guide Linksys E2100L Advanced Wireless-N Router...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Linksys E2100L Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Back .
  • Page 3 Linksys E2100L Administration > Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Administration >...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Linksys E2100L 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 the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files .

  • Page 5: Bottom

    Linksys E2100L 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 the defaults from the Administration > Factory ...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Cisco Connect

    Ethernet Power Attach Antennas 2 . Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive . Insert CD 3 . Click Set up your Linksys Router . DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Router Setup Always do this for software and games: AutoPlay DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys...
  • Page 7 Linksys E2100L 5 . The connection steps are displayed . Connection Overview a . Plug the power cord into the Power port on the back of the Router . Internet Ethernet Connect to Power Port b . Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet .

  • Page 8: Main Menu

    Linksys E2100L 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 Internet connection to visit www.linksys.com/support .

  • Page 9: Computers And Other Devices

    Linksys E2100L 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 number of devices connected to the Router is displayed . device...
  • Page 10 Linksys E2100L 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 computer to the Router .

  • Page 11: Guest Access

    Linksys E2100L 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 .

  • Page 12: Router Settings

    Linksys E2100L 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 Router Name or Password, page 9 .

  • Page 13: How To Exit Cisco Connect

    Linksys E2100L 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 Computer IP address . (WAN stands for Wide Area Network, such as the Internet .

  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

    Linksys E2100L 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-based utility . This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions .
  • Page 15 Linksys E2100L 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 a dynamic IP Address . (This option usually applies to cable connections .)
  • Page 16 Linksys E2100L Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP . Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time) .

  • Page 17: Network Setup

    Linksys E2100L 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 in the MTU field, this option is enabled .
  • Page 18 Linksys E2100L 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 “leased”...

  • Page 19: Setup > Mac Address Clone

    Linksys E2100L TZO .com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name settings of the account you set up with TZO . Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here . Because it is dynamic, it will change .

  • Page 20: Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings

    Linksys E2100L 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 Entry to delete a static route .
  • Page 21 Linksys E2100L 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 networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router .

  • Page 22: Wireless > Wireless Security

    Linksys E2100L 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, WPA Personal, WEP, and RADIUS . (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access . WEP stands for Wireless Equivalent Privacy .
  • Page 23 Linksys E2100L 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 wireless network will not function properly .

  • Page 24: Wireless > Wireless Mac Filter

    Linksys E2100L 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/Disabled To filter wireless users by the MAC addresses of their computers or devices, select Enabled .
  • Page 25 Linksys E2100L communicate with the Router but not with each other . To use this option, select Enabled . AP Isolation is disabled by default . Authentication Type The Authentication Type setting is available if the Security Mode is RADIUS or WEP . The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used .

  • Page 26: Security > Firewall

    Linksys E2100L 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 use firewall protection, keep the default selection, Enabled .

  • Page 27: Storage > Disk

    Linksys E2100L 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 extension cable .
  • Page 28 Linksys E2100L 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 the Disk screen, click Refresh to update the on-screen information .

  • Page 29: Storage > Media Server

    Linksys E2100L 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 the name, enter a new name .

  • Page 30: Storage > Ftp Server

    Linksys E2100L 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 Enabled . Otherwise, select Disabled .
  • Page 31 Linksys E2100L 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 . FTP Server Select Enabled to use the Router as an FTP server .

  • Page 32: Storage > Administration

    Linksys E2100L 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 screen appears .

  • Page 33: User Management

    Linksys E2100L 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) .

  • Page 34: Access Restrictions > Internet Access

    Linksys E2100L 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 days and times . Access Restrictions > Internet Access...

  • Page 35: Applications And Gaming > Single Port Forwarding

    Linksys E2100L 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 the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours .

  • Page 36: Applications And Gaming > Port Range Forwarding

    Linksys E2100L 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 applications . (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming .

  • Page 37: Applications And Gaming > Dmz

    Linksys E2100L 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 hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one computer .
  • Page 38 Linksys E2100L 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 priority .

  • Page 39: Administration > Management

    Linksys E2100L 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 .

  • Page 40: Administration > Log

    Linksys E2100L 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) is the communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web .

  • Page 41: Administration > Diagnostics

    Linksys E2100L <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, destination URLs/IP addresses, and service/port numbers for the outgoing Internet traffic .

  • Page 42: Administration > Factory Defaults

    Linksys E2100L 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 difficulties with the Router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures .

  • Page 43: Status > Local Network

    Linksys E2100L 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 connection, select Release IP Address or Renew IP Address as appropriate to release or renew a DHCP lease .

  • Page 44: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    DSL modem in order to use the Router . Connect the telephone line to the DSL modem, and then insert the setup CD into your computer . Click Set up your Linksys Router and follow the on-screen instructions .
  • Page 45 4 . In the Workgroup  Name field, enter the workgroup name of your computer . 5 . Click Save Settings . WEB: here, refer to our E2100L section on the web, www.linksys.com/support/E2100L Appendix A: Troubleshooting If your questions are not addressed...

  • Page 46: Appendix B: How To Install And Access Usb Storage

    Linksys E2100L 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 storage feature,...
  • Page 47 Linksys E2100L 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 Storage  > ...

  • Page 48: Windows Vista

    Linksys E2100L 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 Programs > Accessories >...
  • Page 49 Linksys E2100L NOTE: Another option is to use the server name of the Router . In the Address field, enter: \\Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are the last five digits of the Router’s serial number .) You can change the server name on the Storage > Administration screen; refer to Storage >...

  • Page 50: Windows Xp

    Linksys E2100L 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 the default user name and password .) Click OK .
  • Page 51 Linksys E2100L Access the USB Storage Device 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 > Windows Explorer .
  • Page 52 Linksys E2100L Map a 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 > Windows Explorer .

  • Page 53: Mac Os X

    Linksys E2100L 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 > Windows Explorer .
  • Page 54 Linksys E2100L 3 . Click Connect As . Connect As button Click Connect As 4 . Enter your name and password . (For the admin account, admin is both the default user name and password .) Click OK . Enter Name and Password User accounts are set up on the Storage ...
  • Page 55 Linksys E2100L 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 be displayed on the desktop and you can access it by double-clicking on the icon .

  • Page 56: Advanced Configuration

    Linksys E2100L 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...
  • Page 57 Linksys E2100L 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 Folder table on the Disk screen .
  • Page 58 Linksys E2100L 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 the screen and return to the Administration screen .

  • Page 59: Appendix C: Specifications

    Linksys E2100L 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 Protected Setup, Reset LEDs LAN [1-4], Wi-Fi Protected Setup™,...

  • Page 60: Appendix D: Warranty Information

    Linksys E2100L 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 DIFFERENT, THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY...
  • Page 61 Linksys E2100L 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 provided under this limited warranty fails of its essential purpose .

  • Page 62: Appendix E: Regulatory Information

    Linksys E2100L 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 device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation .

  • Page 63: Wireless Disclaimer

    Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products . Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Advanced Wireless-N Router...

  • Page 64: Appendix F: Software End User License Agreement

    Linksys E2100L 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 (including firmware) originating from Cisco and its suppliers and may also contain software from the open source community .
  • Page 65 Linksys E2100L 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 reseller (whether or not...
  • Page 66 Linksys E2100L 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 You only when You provide a unique ID number to the support representative while You are receiving help .
  • Page 67 Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by Cisco and You . Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo and other trademarks contained in the Software and Documentation are trademarks or registered trademarks of Linksys, Cisco, its licensors and third parties, as the case may be .
  • Page 68 Linksys E2100L 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 licensed under Version 2 of the “GNU General Public License”...
  • Page 69 Linksys E2100L 2 . You may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions: a .
  • Page 70 Linksys E2100L 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 prohibited by law if you do not accept this License .
  • Page 71 Linksys E2100L 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 FOR DAMAGES,...
  • Page 72 Linksys E2100L We call this license the “Lesser” General Public License because it does Less to protect the user’s freedom than the ordinary General Public License . It also provides other free software developers Less of an advantage over competing non-free programs . These disadvantages are the reason we use the ordinary General Public License for many libraries .
  • Page 73 Linksys E2100L 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 identifiable sections of that work are not...
  • Page 74 Linksys E2100L a . Accompany work with corresponding machine-readable source code for the Library including whatever changes were used in the work (which must be distributed under Sections 1 and 2 above); and, if the work is an executable linked with the Library, with the complete machine-readable “work that uses the...
  • Page 75 Linksys E2100L 11 . If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License .
  • Page 76 Linksys E2100L 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 Toolkit . (http://www.openssl.org/) . This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft .com) .
  • Page 77 Linksys E2100L 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 list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution .
  • Page 78 .linksys .com/support © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc . All rights reserved . Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries . All other trademarks mentioned in this document or website are the property of their respective owners .

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