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iContentsLinksys E800iContentsProduct overviewPackage contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Back view 2Bottom view 2Setting Up: BasicsHow to create a home network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3What is a network? 3How to set up a home network 3Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3How to set up your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3How to start Cisco Connect 4How to improve your wireless connection speed . . . . . . . . . .5How to test your Internet connection speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .5How to connect devices to your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6How to connect a computer to your network 6How to connect a printer 8How to connect other devices 8How to change your router’s name and password. . . . . . . . . 10Setting Up: AdvancedHow to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11How to manually set up your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11How to manually set up your Internet connection 12How to set up the DHCP server on your router . . . . . . . . . . . 13How to set up DHCP reservation 13How to nd your network on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14How to clone a MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15How to connect to your corporate oce using a VPN . . . . . . 15How to optimize your router for gaming and voice . . . . . . . . 16How to remotely change your router settings . . . . . . . . . . . 17How to enable Voice over IP on your network . . . . . . . . . . . 18How to congure UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19How to use a router as an access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19How to put your new router behind an existing router. . . . . . 21To add your router to an existing router or gateway 21To share an Internet connection 21To extend your network 23How to expose a device to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Improving SecurityHow do I know if my network is secure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Network security following a manual setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . 29Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light 29Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 29How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 30How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 30How to connect a device manually 30How to control access to your wireless network . . . . . . . . . . 31How to improve security using the built-in rewall 32
iiContentsLinksys E800Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringHow to set up port forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34How to set up port forwarding for a single port 34How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports 35How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 35How to set up port range triggering for online gaming . . . . . 36How to congure your Xbox for online gaming . . . . . . . . . . 37Maintaining and MonitoringHow to back up and restore your router conguration. . . . . . 38How to restore factory defaults 38How to upgrade the router’s rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39How to check the status of your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 42How to test your Internet connection 42How to congure and use logs 43SpecicationsLinksys E800. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
1Product overviewLinksys E8001Product overviewPackage contentsIn addition to your router, your router package includes: •Network (Ethernet) cable •AC power adapter •Setup CD containing router setup software and documentationFeaturesWireless-N technologyBuilt with leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless network in minutes. Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi devices at fast transfer rates for an unrivaled experience.Advanced securityKeep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.Benefits of Fast EthernetUse the four Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports for quick file sharing between computers and servers.Home network readyConnect 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 manageCisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network:IPv6 enabledSupports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network.
2Product overviewLinksys E800Back viewEthernet portsWi-Fi Protected Setup buttonInternet port Power port •Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) to these Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, color coded blue, and to 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 43. •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. CAUTIONUse only the adapter that came with your router.Port activity indicatorGreen network activity indicatorNetwork and Internet port •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 •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 61.Wi-Fi Protected Setup indicator
3Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E8003How to create a home networkWhat 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 network1. 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 3.4. To connect a computer or other network device to the network, see “How to connect a computer to your network” on page 6 and “How to connect other devices” on page 8.Where to find more helpIn 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 routerThe 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 25.Setting Up: Basics
4Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E800How to start Cisco ConnectWhen you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router’s setup software) is automatically installed onto your computer. You can then use Cisco Connect to easily manage your router. To install Cisco Connect on another computer after your router has been set up, see “How to install Cisco Connect on another computer” on page 12.NOTES:Your Cisco Connect CD works with only this router model.If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from Linksys.com/support.To start Cisco Connect for the first time: 1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive.2. Click Set up your Linksys Router.If you do not see this: •For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive and the Setup icon. •For Mac, double-click the CD icon on your desktop, then double-click the Setup icon.3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup. When setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto your hard drive.After your router has been set up and Cisco Connect has been installed, you can use Cisco Connect to easily manage many of your router’s settings.To start Cisco Connect on a Windows computer:1. Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. The Cisco Connect main menu opens.To start Cisco Connect on a Mac OS X computer:1. Open the Applications folder, then double-click the Cisco Connect icon. The Cisco Connect main menu opens.To install Cisco Connect on another computer:1. See “How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key” on page 6. When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the computer’s hard drive. CAUTIONAfter your router has been set up, do not run the setup CD to install Cisco Connect to another computer. If you run the setup CD again, you will be prompted to enter the router’s network name (SSID) and password.
5Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E800How to improve your wireless connection speedFollow these tips to improve your network’s wireless connection speed: •Make sure that your router is in a good location: •For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of your home, and near the ceiling, if possible. •Avoid placing the router on or near metal objects (such as file cabinets and metal furniture), reflective surfaces (such as glass or mirrors), or masonry walls. •Any obstruction can weaken the wireless signal (even non-metallic objects), so the fewer obstructions between the router and the wireless device, the better. •Place the router in a location away from other electronics, motors, and fluorescent lighting. •Many environmental variables can affect the router’s performance, so if your wireless signal is weak, place the router in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position. •If possible, upgrade wireless network interfaces (such as wireless network cards in computers) from older wireless standards to 802.11n. If a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance of the entire wireless network may be slower. How to test your Internet connection speedTo test your Internet connection speed:1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. The Router settings screen opens.2. Click Launch Test under Internet Speed. The Internet speed test screen opens.3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the test.
6Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E800How to connect devices to your networkHow to connect a computer to your networkYou can connect a computer to your network using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually.How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup KeyTo use an Easy Setup Key, you first need to create one using any available USB drive. After it has been created, you can use the same key to connect several computers to your network.TIPThe Easy Setup Key stores network information (name, password, security type, and security key) so you don’t have to remember them.To create an Easy Setup Key:1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. The Computers and other devices screen opens.2. Click Computer. 3. Select No, I don’t have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next.4. Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your computer. This USB drive will be your new Easy Setup Key. Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the router’s settings and a copy of Cisco Connect to it. 5. When the files have finished copying, remove the Easy Setup Key from your computer. You can now use it to install Cisco Connect onto other computers and to connect them to the network.6. Click Close.
7Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E800To use your Easy Setup Key to connect a computer to your network:1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. The Computers and other devices screen opens.2. Click Computer. 3. Select Yes, I have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. The Connecting another computer screen opens.4. Insert the Easy Setup Key into an available USB port on the computer that you want to connect to the network. The Connecting another computer screen opens.If you do not see this, use Windows Explorer or Finder to view the Easy Setup Key files, then double-click Connect.5. Click Connect to your router, then follow the on-screen instructions.6. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next.7. Enter a name for the newly connected computer, then click Finish.How to connect a computer manuallyTo connect a computer without using an Easy Setup Key, you will need to print or take note of some information.IMPORTANTWhen you manually connect a computer to the network, the computer will not have Cisco Connect installed on it.To manually connect a computer to your network:1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. The Computers and other devices screen opens.2. Click Computer. 3. Select I want to connect manually using my wireless settings, then click Next. A screen opens that displays network information.4. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you have a printer attached.5. At the computer you want to connect, enter the network information into your wireless manager.6. After that computer connects to your network, return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next.7. Click Connect to your Linksys router, then follow the on-screen instructions.8. When you are prompted to enter a name for the newly connected computer, enter the name, then click Finish.
8Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E800How to connect a printerWhen you install a printer that requires a cable, you can: •Follow the printer’s instructions for setting it up, then follow your computer’s operating system instructions to share the printer with your network.TIPSetting up your printer this way does not require Cisco Connect.When you set up a wireless printer, you need to make sure that: •Your printer has been completely set up except for being connected to the network. •Your printer supports the WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption standard. •If your wireless printer supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you should use WPS to connect it to your network. See “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 43.To connect a wireless printer to your network:1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. The Computers and other devices screen opens.2. Click Printer, then click Wireless printer. A screen opens that displays network information.3. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you have a different printer already connected.4. Follow your printer’s instructions for entering the wireless network information into your printer.5. After the printer connects to your network, click Next in Cisco Connect.6. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. The Name your printer screen opens.7. Enter a name for the printer, then click Finish.8. Follow your computer operating system’s instructions for adding the new printer to your list of available printers.How to connect other devicesMany other types of wireless network devices can connect to your home network, including: •Game consoles •Internet-capable TVs and media players •Digital music players •Smart phonesBecause of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you must manually enter network information into the devices for a successful network connection.
9Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E800To manually connect a device to your network:1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. The Computers and other devices screen opens.2. Click Other wireless devices. A screen opens that displays network information.3. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you have a printer attached.4. Follow your device’s instructions for entering the wireless network information into the device.5. After the device connects to your network, return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next.6. Enter a name for device, then click Finish.For more instructions on connecting a game console to your network, see also: •“How to optimize your router for gaming and voice” on page 32 •“How to set up port forwarding” on page 57 •“How to set up port range triggering for online gaming” on page 59
10Setting Up: BasicsLinksys E800How to change your router’s name and passwordYou can change the name and password of your router, but if you do so, all wireless devices connected to your router will lose their Internet connection until you reconnect them using the new router name and password.CAUTIONIf you change your router’s name and password using the browser-based utility, you may not be able to manage your router using Cisco Connect. We recommend using the procedure below to change your router’s login information.To change your router’s name and password:1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings.2. Under Personalize, click Change. A Changing router name and password warning appears3. Click Yes if you want to continue.4. Enter the new router name and password, then click Change.TIPAfter you make changes, update your Easy Setup Key to make it easier to reconnect all of the other computers on the network.
11Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E80011How to open the browser-based utilityTo access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility. CAUTIONIf you change settings in the browser-based utility, you might not be able to run Cisco Connect later. To open the browser-based utility:1. Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced settings, then click OK.– or –Open a web browser on a computer connected to your network, then go to 192.168.1.1. If your router is version 2 (look for V2 on router’s bottom label), you can go to myrouter.local instead.The router prompts you for a user name and password.2. Enter the user name and password, then click OK. The utility’s main menu opens.TIPSIf you set up your router without using Cisco Connect, your router’s default username and password is admin.If you used Cisco Connect to set up your router, you can see your router’s user name and password by running Cisco Connect, then clicking Router settings.How to manually set up your routerAlthough running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up and maintain your router, advanced users may want to manually configure their router. Be careful when changing settings using this method.To manually set up your router:1. If you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect.2. Connect your router’s power adapter to a power outlet.Setting Up: Advanced
12Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E8003. Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to an available numbered Ethernet (blue) port on the back of your router.4. Open a web browser on the computer and open the address 192.168.1.1. A login window appears. If your router is version 2 (look for V2 on router’s bottom label), you can go to myrouter.local instead.5. Enter the default password (admin). You can leave the user name blank.The browser-based utility opens to the main menu.6. After you finish changing settings, click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen.7. To exit the browser-based utility, close the web browser window.TIPFor field descriptions, click Help in the right side of the screen.How to manually set up your Internet connectionIn most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up your Internet connection (see “How to start Cisco Connect” on page14). For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of the United States, you may need to manually configure your router’s Internet connection. Your router supports six types of Internet connections.Basic Internet connection settingsTo manually configure your router’s Internet connection:Setup > Basic Setup1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page.3. In the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, click the type of Internet connection provided by your ISP. TIPFor field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen. •Complete the fields required by your ISP. •Complete the Optional Settings only if required by your ISP.4. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page.IPv6 Internet connection settingsIPv6 is a new IP protocol that uses simplified packet headers and requires IPSec. It also has improved support for mobile IP and computing devices. If your router model supports IPv6, an IPv6 Setup page is available under the Setup tab.NOTETo use your router’s IPv6 Internet connection settings, IPv6 service from your ISP (Internet service provider) is required. For more information on this service, ask your ISP.To manually configure your router’s IPv6 settings:Setup > IPv6 Setup1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Setup tab, then click the IPv6 Setup page.3. IPv6 - Automatic—Select Enabled to automatically use IPv6 for all network addressing.
13Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E8004. 6rd Tunnel—Allows your router to send IPv6 IP addresses over IPv4 networks. To enable this option, IPv6 - Automatic must be set to Disabled. To let your router handle the 6rd Tunnel settings (such as prefixes and address masks), change the 6rd Tunnel setting to Automatic Configuration. Select Manual Configuration to change these settings manually. •Prefix—Enter the prefix address used for the tunnel provided by your ISP. •Prefix Length—Enter the prefix length used for the tunnel provided by your ISP. •Border Relay—Enter the border relay address used for the tunnel provided by your ISP. •IPv4 Address Mask—Enter the IPv4 address mask length used for the tunnel provided by your ISP.5. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page.How to set up the DHCP server on your routerYour router can be used as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically assign an IP address to each computer or device on your network. The DHCP server is enabled by default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or if you do not want to use your router as a DHCP server, you should disable this setting. To configure your router’s DHCP server settings:Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Server Settings1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page.3. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in the middle of the screen). You can: •Enable or disable the DHCP server. •Change the starting address for the DHCP server. •Change the number of users (253 maximum). 4. If you change any of the settings, click Save Settings at the bottom of the page.TIPFor field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen.How to set up DHCP reservationWhy would I use it? DHCP reservation allows you to assign a unique, fixed IP address to a specific device on your network. Assigning a fixed IP address is a good way to manage devices such as print servers, web cameras, network printers, and game consoles. A fixed IP address is also recommended if you want to use port forwarding for devices that need to receive inbound traffic from the Internet (“How to set up port forwarding” on page57). To configure DHCP reservation:Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Reservation1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page.3. Click DHCP Reservation (in the middle of the screen). 4. Click Select next to the client you want to create a DHCP reservation for.5. Click Add Clients. The client you selected is added to the Clients Already Reserved table.You can also manually enter a client name, IP address, and MAC address of a device to create a DHCP reservation.
14Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E8006. Click Save Settings.TIPFor field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen.How to find your network on the InternetWhy would I need to find my network on the Internet? If you want to remotely access a USB drive attached to your router or view a web camera, you need to find your network on the Internet.Working with several DDNS service providers, your router’s DDNS feature lets you configure a domain name for your network, which you can then use to easily find your network on the Internet. If your ISP changes your network’s IP address, the DDNS service providers detect the address change and continue to route your domain name to that address.TIPBefore you configure DDNS on your router, you must sign up for DDNS service from a DDNS service provider that’s supported by your router.To set up DDNS:Setup > DDNS1. Sign up for DDNS service at either www.dyndns.org or www.tzo.com.2. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 3. Click the Setup tab, then click the DDNS page.4. In the DDNS Service drop-down list, click your DDNS service provider. The examples below are based on TZO.com. The settings used by DynDNS.org are slightly different.5. Complete the fields with information provided by your DDNS provider, then click Save Settings. The Status field tells you what actions have been taken.
15Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E800In this example, the domain name registered with TZO.com is BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com. If an Internet camera had been configured (see “How to set up port forwarding for a single port” on page57), you could access the camera by typing the domain name into the address bar of your web browser followed by the port number used for the device. For example, if the camera in the above example used port 1024, the URL would be:BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com:1024How to clone a MAC addressOn any home network, each network device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the device (usually a router or a computer) connected directly to the modem. If your computer’s MAC address is registered with your ISP and you do not want to re-register the MAC address, then you can clone the address (assign the registered MAC address of your previous device to your new router). If you want to use the MAC address from an old router that you are replacing with your new router, you should first determine the MAC address of your old router, then manually enter it into your new router.NOTEFor many ISPs that provide dynamic IP addresses automatically, the stored MAC address in the modem is reset each time you reset the modem. If you are installing this router for the first time, reset your modem before connecting the router to your modem. To reset your modem, disconnect power for about one minute, then reconnect power.To clone a MAC address from your computer:Setup > MAC Address Clone1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Setup tab, then click the MAC Address Clone page.3. Click Enabled.4. Click either Clone My PC’s MAC or enter the 12-digit MAC address of your old router.5. Click Save Settings.How to connect to your corporate office using a VPNWhat is a VPN, and do I need to change my router settings? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a network that uses a public network, such as the Internet, to provide secure communications between a remote computer and another network. Corporations often provide VPN access to their networks to enable employees to work from remote offices or while traveling. Most corporate VPNs use the Internet to provide connectivity between remote employees and the corporate network. For a typical VPN, the corporation installs a VPN gateway on their corporate network. Employees authorized to work remotely connect to the VPN gateway through the Internet using VPN software and security methods provided by their employers. Robust security and authentication schemes ensure a secure connection and access by only authorized users.The default VPN settings in your router have been configured to pass through (allow) the most common types of VPN protocols, so usually no changes are needed. To change your VPN passthrough settings:Security > VPN Passthrough1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Security tab, then click the VPN Passthrough page.3. Select each setting that you want to change.
16Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E800TIPFor brief descriptions of the VPN passthrough field settings, click Help in the right side of the screen. More complete descriptions are provided below. •IPSec Passthrough – IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. The VPN clients on the local network can establish an IPSec VPN tunnel through the router. This option is enabled by default. •PPTP Passthrough – PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) allows the PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) to be tunneled through an IP network. The VPN clients on the local network can establish a PPTP VPN tunnel through the router. This option is enabled by default. •L2TP Passthrough – L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) enables point-to-point sessions using the Internet on the Layer 2 level. The VPN clients on the local network can establish an L2TP VPN tunnel through the router. This option is enabled by default.4. Click Save Settings to save your changes.How to optimize your router for gaming and voiceHow does my router prioritize traffic to the Internet? Your router has QoS (Quality of Service) settings that can prioritize traffic from your network out to the Internet. Performance for demanding, real-time applications, such as online gaming, VoIP calls, video streaming, and videoconferencing, can be improved by configuring Internet access priorities.QoS is applied only to traffic that is uploaded to the Internet. The router cannot control the quality of the traffic after it reaches the Internet.TIPFor more information on optimizing your router for online gaming, see “Port Forwarding and Port Triggering” on page57.To configure QOS:Applications & Gaming > QoS1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the QoS page.TIPFor field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen.3. To help manage traffic priority with devices that support WMM, select Enabled under WMM Support. Otherwise, select Disabled.TIPWMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) Support is a wireless QoS feature based on the IEEE 802.11e standard. WMM improves quality for audio, video, and voice applications by prioritizing wireless traffic. This feature requires that the wireless client devices in your network also support WMM.4. To have the router re-send data if an error occurs, select Disabled under No Acknowledgement. Otherwise, select Enabled.5. To set access priorities for a specific device or application, select Enabled next to Internet Access Priority.
17Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E8006. In the Category drop-down list, select the type of item you want to set a priority for. A list of installed items fitting that description appears.TIPDo not set all priorities to High, because all items will have the same priority, and it would be easier to disable Internet Access Priority for the same result. •Applications and Online Games—Let you assign a priority for an application or online game.a) Select the application or online game that you want to add from the drop-down list, then select the priority.b) Click Apply, then click Save Settings. TIPIf you want to add a new application or game, you need to know its port and protocol information (see the application or game’s documentation for help). •MAC Address and Voice Device—Let you prioritize network traffic based on the device that is accessing the network. For example, if you want your gaming console to have higher priority than your computer for accessing the Internet, you can assign a higher priority to your game console using its MAC address. We recommend giving any voice devices a high priority.a) Select MAC Address or Voice Device from the drop-down list, then enter the name of the device you want to add.b) Enter the device’s 12-digit MAC address, then select the priority.c) Click Apply, then click Save Settings. TIPYou can often find a device’s 12-digit MAC address on the bottom of the device. Or, if the device is connected to your network and turned on, you can click the Administration tab in the router’s browser-based utility, click the Local Network page, then click DHCP Client Table.7. Configure Upstream Bandwidth. •To allow the router to detect the maximum, select Auto (default). Auto sets speeds in multiples of 512 Kbps. •To specify the maximum, select Manual, then select the bandwidth you want it to use.CAUTIONIf you specify a maximum bandwidth that is too high, the router cannot apply priorities correctly, and QoS problems may result.8. When you are done setting priorities, click Save Settings.How to remotely change your router settingsWhy would I want to remotely change my router settings? There may be times when you want to change settings for remote file access while you are away from home. To set up remote access:Administration > Management1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page and locate the Remote Management Access settings in the middle of the screen. 3. For Remote Management, select Enabled.4. For Access via, select HTTP (default) or select HTTPS to use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security.5. To be able to upgrade your router’s firmware remotely, select Enabled next to Remote Upgrade.6. To allow remote access from anywhere on the Internet, select Any IP Address (default) next to Allowed Remote IP Address. Otherwise, enter a range of allowed IP addresses.7. For Remote Management Port, keep the setting of 8080 (default) unless you already have a device on your network that uses port 8080 (such as a web camera).
18Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E8008. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen to accept your changes.9. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page and take note of the Internet IP Address and the Remote Management Port settings. You will use this information to access your router remotely.To access your router remotely:1. Open a web browser and enter the Internet address of your router, then press Enter. •If you selected HTTP for your Access via setting, enter http:// then the IP address.– OR – •If you selected HTTPS for your Access via setting above, enter https:// then the IP address.2. Add a colon (:), then the Remote Management Port number. Example:https://69.192.16.170:8080TIPIf you enabled the Dynamic Domain Name Service (see “How to find your network on the Internet” on page14), you could type in your domain name in place of your router’s Internet IP address. For example: https://BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com:8080You are prompted for a user name and the password. Use the same login information that you use to access your router at home. After you have logged into your router’s browser-based utility remotely, you can change any router setting, just as you would normally from your local network. How to enable Voice over IP on your networkDo I need to configure Voice over IP? VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology for using the Internet as an interface for telephone communications. To use VoIP, you need to get an account with a VoIP service provider. The VoIP service provider typically provides you with a telephone adapter (TA) that connects to your network. If you do not use your network to make phone calls, you don’t need to change the default settings.The SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) ALG (Application Layer Gateway) feature allows SIP packets, used by some VOIP service providers, to traverse (go through) your router’s firewall. To configure the router for VoIP:Administration > Management1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page.3. If your VoIP service uses SIP, select Enabled next to SIP ALG.– OR –If your VoIP service uses other NAT traversal solutions such as STUN (Session Traversal Utilities for NAT), TURN (Traversal Using Relay NAT), or ICE (Interactive Connectivity Establishment), select Disabled (default).NOTEYou may need to contact your VoIP service provider to determine the type of NAT traversal configuration they use.
19Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E800How to configure UPnPWhat is UPnP? UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows devices connected to a network to discover each other and automatically create working configurations. Examples of UPnP-capable devices include web cameras, online gaming applications, and VoIP devices. UPnP is enabled by default.To configure UPnP:Administration > Management1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page.3. To use UPnP, select Enabled (default) next to UPnP. Otherwise, select Disabled.4. To allow changing router settings while using UPnP, select Enabled (default) next to Allow Users to Configure. Otherwise, select Disabled.5. To prevent local network users from disabling your Internet connection through UPnP, select Disabled (default) next to Allow Users to Disable Internet Access. Otherwise, select Enabled.How to use a router as an access pointHow can I use this new router as an access point? If you have a large area to cover with your wireless signal, or if part of your home has weak signals due to interference, you can use this router to extend the range of your old router’s wireless network.To set up your new router as an access point:Setup > Basic Setup1. Use a network cable to connect this router’s Internet port to the Ethernet or LAN port on the router that is connected to your modem.2. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 3. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page.4. For Internet Connection Type, select Bridge Mode.5. Click Save Settings to apply the changes. The new router’s LAN IPaddress will be changed and obtained from the router that is connected to your modem.IMPORTANTWhile in Bridge Mode, the following browser-based utility pages will be unavailable: •Setup tab: IPv6 Setup, DDNS, MAC Address Clone, Advanced Routing •Security tab: all pages •Access Restrictions tab: all pages •Applications & Gaming tab: all pages •Administration tab: LogHow can I use my old router as an access point? If you have a large area to cover with your wireless signal, or if part of your home has weak signals due to interference, you can use your old router to extend the range of your wireless network. This is a complex process, so this procedure assumes that you have some networking knowledge.TIPCheck the documentation for your old router. Some brands of routers include either a switch on the outside of the case or a software option to convert it to an access point. If either of these options is available, follow your old router’s instructions to convert it to an access point.You need to take note of your new router’s settings, then apply some of those settings to the old router so it can work as an access point.To view your new router’s settings:Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings Wireless > Wireless Security Status > Wireless Network Setup > Basic Setup1. Make sure that your new router is connected to the Internet. 2. In the browser-based utility, click the Wireless tab
20Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E8003. Click the Basic Wireless Settings page and take note of the Network Name (SSID).4. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security page and take note of the Security Mode and the passphrase.5. Click the Status tab, then click the Wireless Network page and take note of the Channel.6. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page and take note of the DHCP server’s IP Address range (192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149 by default)To use your old router as an access point:1. With your computer connected to your old router, log into its browser-based administration utility. NOTESave your changes after finishing each step below.2. Open the setup page for the local network (LAN).3. In the Router IP address field, enter an unused IP address for the LAN network of your new router. For example, if your new router has an IP address of 192.168.1.1, you should choose an IP address on the 192.168.1.0 network. You can choose any address within the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. You should exclude addresses in the range that will be used by the DHCP Server of your new router (192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149). A safe choice might be 192.168.1.250. Take note of this address, because this will be the address that you will use to manage your old router in the future.4. In the Subnet Mask field, enter 255.255.255.0 or, if available, select that subnet mask from a drop-down list.5. Disable the DHCP server on your old router. (Because your old router will be operating as an access point instead of a router, you don’t want it to distribute IP addresses. There should be only one active DHCP server on your network, and that should be your new router.)6. To reconfigure the wireless network on your old router:a. Open the wireless network setup page. b. Change the network name (SSID) to match the name of your new network. Having the same network name and security settings enables you to seamlessly roam between your new router and your old router.c. Change the security mode to match the security mode on your new router. d. Change the passphrase (sometimes called the pre-shared key) on your old router to match the passphrase on your new router.e. Change the wireless channel to a non-conflicting channel. Some manufacturers have an “Auto” function for channel selection that automatically selects a wireless channel that does not interfere with other nearby wireless networks. If your old router supports an Auto function, select that. Otherwise, you may need to manually select the wireless operating channel on your old router. In the 2.4 GHz wireless spectrum, there are only three non-overlapping channels: 1, 6, and 11. Pick a channel that does not overlap the operating channel of your new router. For example, if your new router is operating on channel 11, configure your old router for either channel 1 or channel 6.7. Connect an Ethernet network cable to one of the LAN/Ethernet ports on your old router and an Ethernet port on your new router.CAUTIONDo not connect the cable to the Internet port on your old router. If you do, you may not be able to set up the router as an access point on the current network.
21Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E800How to put your new router behind an existing routerWhy would I put my new router behind an existing router? There are several possible scenarios in which you might want to use your new router “behind” another router:1. You might be in an environment that shares the landlord’s Internet connection with all tenants. In this case, you should put your own router behind the landlord’s router in order to create your own private network and to isolate computers on your network from the rest of the building.2. You are sharing an office building Internet connection, and you want to control Internet access or the content viewed by your employees.3. You already have an existing network and you want to extend the network’s range or add wireless capabilities to your network.4. You want to separate older, less secure network devices from the rest of the network.To add your router to an existing router or gatewayIn most cases, you can easily add your router to an existing wireless network by running Cisco Connect. If you are unable to set up the additional router using the instructions below, see “To share an Internet connection” on page21 or “To extend your network” on page23.To add a router to your existing wireless network:1. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into a CD/DVD drive on your computer, then follow the on-screen instructions.2. When you are told to connect your router’s Internet port to the LAN/Ethernet port on your modem, connect your router’s Internet port to the LAN/Ethernet port on your existing (upstream) router or gateway.3. Follow the on-screen instructions until setup is complete.To share an Internet connectionNOTEThis is a complex process, so this procedure assumes that you have some networking knowledge.To add another router to share an Internet connection:This topic covers cases one and two above1. Determine the IP address range for your upstream (office or building) network. To determine the address range by using a Windows computer:a. Connect your computer into your upstream network’s router.b. Click Start, Run, type CMD, then click OK. The command prompt window appears.c. Type ipconfig, then press Enter. TIPAlthough you can determine your computer’s IP address in many ways, this method is very fast.d. Take note of the IP address. In this example, the IP address is 192.168.100.192.
22Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E800To determine the address range by using a Mac computer:a. Connect your computer into your upstream network’s router.b. From the Dock, click System preferences, click Network, then click Ethernet in the window to the left. A network status window appears.c. Take note of the IP address. In this example, the IP address is 192.168.100.139.Example: The above examples show that upstream IP addresses are on the 192.168.100.0 network. (The “0” indicates the entire network.) Your upstream network’s address may be different. The default address of your new Linksys router is 192.168.1.1. In setting up one router behind another, you must make sure that the local network on your new router is different than the network of your upstream router. In the above example, because the default local network on your Linksys router 192.168.1.0 is on a different subnet than the office network’s 192.168.100.0, you will be able to place your Linksys router behind the other router.2. Connect an Ethernet network cable to a LAN/Ethernet port on your upstream network to the yellow Internet port on your router. CAUTIONConnect the upstream network to your router’s yellow Internet port, not one of the blue Ethernet ports. If you connect to an Ethernet port, you create IP addressing problems for the office network.TIPSAn office network often has a wall plate with an Ethernet port that you can connect to. If you are doing this in a home environment (without wall ports), connect an Ethernet network cable between a LAN port on your upstream router and the Internet port on your Linksys router.3. Run Cisco Connect on each computer that you want to connect to the Linksys router. Each computer needs either a wired or wireless connection to the Linksys router. For more information, see “How to connect a computer to your network” on page16.The computers that are connected to the Linksys router are now on the same network, and are isolated from the upstream network. However, you will still have access to the Internet through the upstream router (by way of your Linksys router). Because two routers are between your computer and the Internet, Internet traffic undergoes two network address translations. This is sometimes referred to as Double NAT.If you need further control over the type of content your employees or family access, you can create an account with an Internet filtering site such as www.opendns.com or www.bsecure.com. After you create an account with them, use their DNS in place of your ISP’s DNS.
23Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E800To use their DNS:Setup > Basic Setup1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page.3. Complete the Static DNS fields with the information provided by your content filtering provider.4. Click Save Settings.To extend your networkThis topic covers cases three and four above.NOTEThis is a complex process, so this procedure assumes that you have some networking knowledge.To extend your network or add wireless capabilities: 1. If you want to extend your network, you may also follow the instructions above. One example of this might be to provide a separate wireless network for your children to keep their wireless network traffic separate from your wireless network. You might also want to isolate one network from another network so that network shares aren’t visible across networks. In this case, use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of the downstream router to one of the LAN ports of the upstream router. Make sure that the local network subnets on the two routers are different.- OR -You can extend your network by turning the downstream router into an access point. (See “How to use a router as an access point” on page19). When you use a router as an access point, computers connected to the access point are on the same IP subnet as all other devices connected to the router. File, printer, and media sharing is much easier if all devices are on the same subnet.How to expose a device to the InternetWhy would I expose a device to the Internet? If you are operating a web server, a mail server, or a web camera, you may want to expose that device to the Internet so anybody can access it. Your router includes a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature that forwards all inbound ports presented on the WAN interface, except those that are specifically forwarded, to an individual IP address or MAC address. This feature is normally not used, because it presents significant security risks to the device that you designate for the DMZ. The DMZ device is not protected by the built-in firewalls, Internet filters, or router web filters, and is open to attacks from hackers. A much better way of “exposing” devices to the Internet would be to use port forwarding. See “How to set up port forwarding” on page57.To set up a device in the DMZ:Applications & Gaming > DMZ1. Configure your device with a static IP address. See your device’s documentation for help with setting a static IP address or use DHCP reservation (see “How to set up the DHCP server on your router” on page13).2. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 3. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the DMZ page.4. Select Enabled.
24Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys E8005. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP Address to allow access to your DMZ device from the entire Internet, or select the source range button and enter a range of allowed source addresses. 6. In the Destination section, enter the last three digits of the IP address of the device that will be in the DMZ. The rest of the IP address is already completed. 7. Click Save Settings to apply your changes.If you prefer to specify the 12-digit MAC address of the device you want to place in the DMZ instead of setting up a DHCP address reservation, you can replace Step 6 with the following steps: a. Click Enabled.b. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP Address (default) to allow access to your DMZ device from the entire Internet, or select the source range button and enter a range of allowed source addresses. c. In the Destination section, select MAC Address, then click DHCP Client Table. A separate window opens showing the current DHCP client list. TIPThe DHCP Client Table is only available if you select MAC Address.d. Click Select next to the device that you want to place in the DMZ. In this example, the first device was selected. The corresponding MAC address was copied into the MAC Address field as shown below. e. Click Save Settings to apply your changes.
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28Improving SecurityLinksys E80028How do I know if my network is secure?If you configured your router using Cisco Connect, your network is secure. During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industry-standard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for your wireless network and the administrator’s account.To confirm that your network is secure:1. Run Cisco Connect.2. In the upper-right corner of the screen, check for the green light that indicates your router is online and secure. If the green light is on, no additional action is required to secure your network.Network security following a manual setupIf you configured your router manually (not recommended), you must manually configure security.To manually set your router’s password:Administration > Management1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page.3. In the Router Access section, enter a secure password for your router, then re-enter the password to confirm it. Your password should be at least eight characters in length. The most secure type of password should include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation.4. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen.To manually set your router’s network name (SSID):Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page.3. For Configuration View, select Manual. 4. Enter a new network name in the Network Name (SSID) field, then click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen. Improving Security
29Improving SecurityLinksys E800To manually set your router’s wireless security settings:Wireless > Wireless Security1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page.3. Select your preferred security type from the Security Mode drop-down list For most home networks, we recommend WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode.4. Enter a passphrase (security key) for your wireless network in the Passphrase field. The most secure type of security key should include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation.5. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the screen.How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi Protected SetupWhy would I use Wi-Fi Protected Setup? Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a feature of your router that makes it easy to add devices to your wireless network. If you have network devices, such as wireless printers, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to add the devices. Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity lightThe power indicator light on the back of the router indicates the status of Wi-Fi Protected Setup while you are connecting devices. •When Wi-Fi Protected Setup is connecting a network device, the light flashes slowly. •If there is an error, the light flashes quickly for two minutes. Wait until it stops flashing, then try again. •When Wi-Fi Protected Setup has finished connecting a device, the light is continuously lit . •Wait until the light is continuously lit before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.Connect network devices using one of the three methods below.NOTEWi-Fi Protected Setup configures one device at a time. Repeat the instructions for each device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup buttonUse this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button or prompts you to press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your router.To connect a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button:Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the network device you are connecting to.2. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the back of the router.- OR -a. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). b. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page.c. Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup.d. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.e. After the device has been configured, click OK.
30Improving SecurityLinksys E800How to connect a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PINUse this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN (Personal Identification Number).To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN:Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page.3. Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup.4. Enter the PIN from the device into the PIN field on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen, then click Register.5. After the device has been connected, click OK.How to connect a device using the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PINUse this method if your client device asks for the router’s PIN.To connect a device using the device’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN:Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Basic Wireless Settings page.3. Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup.4. On the client device, enter the PIN listed on the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. It is also listed on the bottom of the router. In the example below, the router’s PIN is 32744781.5. Follow the device’s instructions to complete setup.How to connect a device manuallyIf you have devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings in the Basic Wireless Settings screen, then manually configure those devices.For each wireless network, the Network Name (SSID), Security, and Passphrase are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
31Improving SecurityLinksys E800How to control access to your wireless networkWhy would I need to control access to my wireless network? If you used Cisco Connect to configure your router, your wireless network is already secure. By default, Cisco Connect enables industry-standard WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security using WPA2/WPA mixed mode. Cisco Connect configures your network with a complex, 10-character password that is almost impossible to compromise. If you set up your wireless network manually and have not enabled wireless security, your wireless network will be an “open” network that almost anyone nearby with a Wi-Fi-enabled device could access. What is MAC filtering? The best way to secure your wireless network is to use Cisco Connect to automatically configure and secure it. However, if you choose not to use the built-in security features of your router, you can still control access to your wireless network using MAC filtering. Every network device has a unique, 12-digit MAC (Media Access Control) address. Using MAC filtering, you can allow only known MAC addresses onto your network. You can also exclude specific MAC addresses or deny them access to your wireless network.Example: Because each MAC filtering configuration is unique, the following procedure uses the simplified example of setting up MAC filtering to allow one wireless device access to the network.To set up MAC filtering to allow one wireless device access to your network:Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless MAC Filter page.3. Click Enabled.4. Select Permit.TIPYou can also use MAC filtering to prevent specific PCs from accessing your network by selecting Prevent. However, it’s easier to permit only known devices than to exclude unknown devices.5. Click Wireless Client List. A separate window opens and displays the currently connected devices. In the example below, the only device permitted onto the network is the MacBook. However, two other devices are also connected to the network.6. Next to the device entry, select Save to MAC Address Filter List, then click Add. The Mac Address Filter List is updated with the MAC address of the device you added.
32Improving SecurityLinksys E8007. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page.8. Click Wireless Client List again to check the updated device list. Only the device you selected remains on the network.How to improve security using the built-in firewallWhy would I need to change my security settings? By default, the firewall settings in your router have been optimized for most home environments, so no changes are needed. The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall is enabled by default. In addition, anonymous Internet requests and IDENT requests are filtered by default. All web filters are disabled, because enabling them may cause problems for sites that depend on ActiveX controls, Java, or cookies.General firewall settingsTo change your firewall settings:Security->Firewall1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Security tab, then click the Firewall page. (Not all routers have the options shown here.)3. Select each setting that you want to change. TIPFor descriptions of the filters, click Help on the right side of the screen. More complete descriptions are included below. •SPI Firewall Protection—This helps protect your local network from Internet threats. This option is enabled by default. On some router models, this setting is separated into IPv6 and IPv4 options so that each can be handled separately.CAUTIONTo help protect your network, you should keep this option enabled. •Filter Anonymous Internet Requests—This filter blocks Internet requests from unknown sources such as ping requests. This option is enabled by default. •Filter Multicast—Multicasting allows a single transmission to simultaneously reach specific recipients within your local network. Select this option to block multicasting. This option is disabled by default. •Filter Internet NAT Redirection for IPv4 Internet Only—This filter prevents a local computer from using a URL or Internet IP address to access the local server. Select this option to enable the filter. This option is disabled by default. On some router models, this setting applies to IPv4 Internet only. •Filter IDENT (Port 113)—This filter prevents port 113 from being scanned by devices from the Internet. This option is enabled by default. •Proxy—This filter blocks the use of Internet proxy servers. To deny proxy requests, select this option. Proxy access is allowed by default. •Java—This filter blocks Java, so you may not be able to access Java content on websites. To deny Java requests, select this option. Java content is allowed by default.
33Improving SecurityLinksys E800 •ActiveX—This filter blocks ActiveX, so you may not be able to access ActiveX content on websites. To deny ActiveX requests, select this option. ActiveX content is allowed by default. •Cookies—This filter blocks cookies, which are data stored on your computer and used by websites when you interact with them. To deny cookie requests, select this option. Cookie usage is allowed by default. 4. Click Save Settings to update your changes.IPv6 firewall settingsOn some router models, the IPv6 firewall lets you customize IPv6 port services for applications. When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the router will allow those requests to the appropriate computers.NOTETo use your router’s IPv6 Internet connectino settings, IPv6 service from your ISP (Internet service provider) is required. For more information on this service, ask your ISP.To set IPv6 firewall settings:Applications & Gaming->IPv6 Firewall1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the IPv6 Firewall page.3. Select each setting that you want to change. •Description—Enter a description of the application. •IPv6 Address—Enter the IPv6 address of the computer that should receive the traffic. •Allow—Select the protocol(s) and range of port(s) used by incoming traffic.4. Click Apply to save your changes. The Allowing Ports section lists the settings you have saved.5. To change a saved setting, click Edit. To delete a saved setting, click Remove.
34Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys E80034How to set up port forwardingWhy would I use port forwarding? Port forwarding is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port or ports to a specific device or port on your local network. You can set up port forwarding for: •A single port (see “How to set up port forwarding for a single port” below) •Multiple ports (see “How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports” on page 48) •A range of ports (see “How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports” on page 48)How to set up port forwarding for a single portWhy would I use port forwarding for a single port? Single port forwarding is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port to a single device on your local network. An example of single port forwarding would be to forward inbound web requests, typically on port 80, to a web server. To set up single port forwarding:Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding1. Follow your device’s instructions for configuring it with a static IP address or use DHCP reservation to assign it a permanent address (see “How to set up the DHCP server on your router” on page 29).2. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 3. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Single Port Forwarding page.4. Select the type of application from the Application Name drop-down list. One of the more common types to select is HTTP, but see your device’s documentation for recommendations. 5. In the To IP Address field, enter the last three digits of the IP address you have reserved for the computer you want to forward Internet traffic to. The rest of the IP address has already been completed for you. 6. Select Enabled next to the IP Address field.7. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen.TIPFor other devices not included in the Application Name drop-down list, see the device’s documentation for port and protocol information.Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
35Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys E800How to set up port forwarding for multiple portsWhy would I set up port forwarding for multiple ports? Port forwarding is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port to a single device on your local network. Unlike a web camera that typically only requires a single port to be forwarded, some applications require forwarding of multiple ports. VNC (Virtual Network Computing) software that allows you to operate your computer remotely from anywhere on the Internet is an example of an application that requires multiple ports to be forwarded. To forward to multiple ports, just create additional entries to forward additional ports to the same IP address.Example: You want to set up your computer so you can remotely access it using VNC software. By default, VNC uses TCP ports 5800 and 5900.To set up single port forwarding for multiple ports:Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding1. Make sure that the software you want to use has been installed onto a networked computer.2. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 3. Set up DHCP reservation for the IP address of the computer on which you installed the software. (See “How to set up the DHCP server on your router” on page 29).4. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Single Port Forwarding page.5. For each entry, enter a descriptive name in the Application Name field.6. For each entry, enter in the same port number for the External Port and the Internal Port.7. In the To IP Address field, enter the last three digits of the IP address you have reserved for the computer you want to forward Internet traffic to. The rest of the IP address has already been completed for you. 8. Select Enabled next to the IP Address field.9. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the screen.NOTEIf you want to use software such as VNC on multiple computers, you will need to reconfigure the default ports that VNC uses on each additional computer. Then, create additional port forwarding entries for each additional computer. See your software’s documentation for help.How to set up port forwarding for a range of portsWhy would I set up port forwarding for a range of ports? Port forwarding is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a range of ports to a single device on your local network. Unlike a web camera that typically only requires a single port to be forwarded, some applications require forwarding to a range of ports. Example: You want to set up your computer so you can use BitTorrent, a popular peer-to-peer file sharing application. BitTorrent uses port 6881 by default. If that port is busy, the requesting BitTorrent client tries the next port in sequence. The most common configuration for home routers with a single BitTorrent computer is to set up port forwarding using a range of ports starting with 6881 and ending with port 6889.
36Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys E800To set up port range forwarding:Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forwarding1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Set up a DHCP reservation for the IP address of the computer on which you installed the software. (See “How to set up the DHCP server on your router” on page 29). In this example, the IP address of the desktop computer with BitTorrent installed is 192.168.1.140. 3. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Port Range Forwarding page.4. Enter a descriptive name, then enter the Start Port and the End Port values to specify the range. In this example, the range is 6881 to 6889. 5. Select TCP as the protocol. 6. In the To IP Address field, enter the last 3 digits of the IP address of the device running the software. The rest of the IP address fields already completed. In this example, you would enter 140. 7. Select Enabled next to the To IP Address field.8. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page.NOTES:To use software like BitTorrent on multiple computers on your network, create additional entries with a unique range of ports as shown above. BitTorrent only works with ports between 6881 and 6999.Depending on your computer’s firewall software, you may need to open a range of ports in your firewall to enable software that uses port range forwardingHow to set up port range triggering for online gamingWhy would I use port triggering instead of port forwarding? Port range triggering allows the router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the router, so that when the requested data returns through the router, the data is routed back to the proper computer. An example of port range triggering would be to enable a USB or Bluetooth headset for online chat and gaming.To set up port range triggering for multiple entries: Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Port Range Triggering page.3. See your device documentation for information on the ports that the device uses.4. For each entry in the Port Range Forwarding table: •Enter a descriptive name (such as PS3 Headset) •For single ports, enter the same port number in each Triggered Range and Forwarded Range box. •For port ranges, enter the same number ranges in each Triggered Range and Forwarded Range column.5. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page.
37Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys E800How to configure your Xbox for online gamingWhy would I set up my Xbox for online gaming? Online gaming adds another dimension to using your Xbox. As with other online gaming applications and gaming consoles, you need to forward multiple ports to use your Xbox for online gaming. The procedure for setting up your Xbox is almost identical to setting up multiple port forwarding for VNC remote control. (See “How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports” on page 48).NOTEFor more information on configuring your router for online gaming, see “How to optimize your router for gaming and voice” on page 32.Refer to your game console documentation to determine the ports used by your device. The Xbox uses four ports: •TCP port 80 •UDP port 88 •TCP/UDP port 53 •TCP/UDP port 3074To set up an Xbox using multiple entries of single port forwarding: Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding1. Connect your Xbox 360 to your router.1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Set up a DHCP reservation for the IP address of the Xbox. (See “How to set up the DHCP server on your router” on page 29). – OR –Refer to your game console’s documentation to set a static IP address for your device. 3. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Single Port Forwarding page. The Xbox uses four ports, so create four port forwarding entries on this page.4. Enter the port and protocol information as shown in the image below. 5. In the To IP Address field, enter a 1- to 3-digit number that corresponds to the last three digits of the IP Address of the Xbox 360. The rest of the IP address is already completed. 6. Select Enabled next to the To IP Address field for each entry.7. Click Save Settings at the bottom of the page.
38Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E80038How to back up and restore your router configurationWhy do I need to back up my router configuration? As with any valuable data, you should back up your router configuration. Your router might contain many customized settings. Those settings would be lost if you reset your router to its factory defaults, and you would need to re-enter all of them manually. If you back up your router configuration, restoring settings is easy.To back up your router configuration:Administration > Management1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page.3. Click Back Up Configurations at the bottom of the screen.You are prompted to save the file.4. Click OK or Save.5. Specify a file location, then click Save.To restore your router configuration:Administration > Management1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Management page.3. Click Restore Configurations at the bottom of the screen.A separate window opens. 4. Click Browse to navigate to the location of your configuration file, then select the file and click Open. 5. To restore the configuration, click Start to Restore.How to restore factory defaultsWhy would I need to restore to factory defaults? If you are experiencing difficulties with the router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures, you may want to reset the router to factory defaults. Resetting the router erases all of your settings, so you must restore the settings after. We recommend that you back up your configuration before resetting your router to factory defaults. See “How to back up and restore your router configuration” on page 51.You can use the Reset button or the router’s browser-based utility to restore your router to factory defaults.Maintaining and Monitoring
39Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E800To reset your router to factory defaults with the reset button:CAUTIONWhenever you restart the router, all logs that are not saved will be lost.1. With your router connected to power and turned on, press and hold the Reset button on the bottom of your router for 5-10 seconds.To reset your router to factory defaults using the browser-based utility:Administration > Factory Defaults1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Factory Defaults page.3. Click Restore Factory Defaults.A confirmation window opens. 4. Click OK.How to upgrade the router’s firmwareWhy would I need to upgrade my router’s firmware? Linksys may periodically publish a firmware upgrade either to fix a problem or to add features to your router. IMPORTANTDo not interrupt the upgrade process. You should not turn off the router or press the Reset button during the upgrade. Doing so may permanently disable the router.If you are upgrading from a laptop computer, make sure that the laptop is connected to a power source or that the battery is fully charged.Disable your computer’s Sleep mode. It might interrupt the upgrade process.If you are upgrading from a computer with a wireless network connection, make sure that you have strong wireless signal strength. If not, move your computer closer to your router.TIPSEach time you run Cisco Connect, it checks for software updates and installs them, if available. Use the following instructions only if you don’t run Cisco Connect.To upgrade the router’s firmware:Linksys.com/support Administration > Firmware Upgrade1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25).2. Click the Status tab, then click the Router page and take note of the current firmware version for your router.3. Using your web browser, connect to Linksys.com/support, then find your router model.
40Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E8004. Click the Downloads tab, then select the hardware version for your router from the Select Hardware Version drop-down list.5. Compare the latest available firmware version on the website with your current version. If there is a newer version, click Release Notes to see if the newer version contains new features you want or solves a problem you are having. 6. If you want the new version, click Download and save the file to your computer. Take note of the file location.During the upgrade process, the router may lose the settings you have changed. Make a backup of your router configuration before starting the upgrade process. See “How to back up and restore your router configuration” on page 51.7. In the browser-based utility, click the Administration tab, then click the Firmware Upgrade page. 8. Click Browse, then go to the location where you saved the upgrade file.9. Select the upgrade file, then click Start Upgrade and follow the on-screen instructions. The upgrade process begins, and a progress bar appears. When the firmware has been uploaded, a new page opens with an “Upgrade is successful” notice, and the router reboots.How to check the status of your routerWhy would I want to check the status of my router? Your router status tells you whether you have a secure Internet connection and informs you about the status of your network-connected devices.To check your router status using Cisco Connect:1. In Windows, click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. – OR –On a Mac, open the Applications folder, then click Cisco Connect.The Cisco Connect main menu opens.2. Look in the upper-right corner of the Cisco Connect main menu. If your router is online and secure, you see online secure and a green indicator.
41Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E800To check your router status using the browser-based utility:Status > Router Status > Local Network Status > Wireless Network Status > Ports1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Status tab, then click the Router page. Detailed information about your router status is displayed. (Screen from IPv6-enabled router shown.)TIPFor field descriptions, click Help on the right side of the screen.3. Click the Status tab, then click the Local Network page. Your local network’s IP address information and the DHCP server settings are displayed. (Screen from IPv6-enabled router shown.)4. Click DHCP Client Table to display the currently assigned IP addresses.5. Click the Status tab, then click the Wireless Network page. Your wireless network status is displayed. 6. Click the Status tab, then click the Ports page. The link status for each of the Ethernet ports and the Internet port are displayed.
42Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E800How to disable the Ethernet port status lightsWhy would I want to disable the Ethernet port status lights? Depending on the placement of the router in a home, some users might find the lights distracting. You can easily disable the lights using Cisco Connect, but you can also disable them using the browser-based utility.To disable the lights using Cisco Connect:1. In Windows, click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. – OR –On a Mac, open the Applications folder, then click Cisco Connect.The Cisco Connect main menu opens.2. Under Router Settings, click Change.3. Under Port lights, click Off, then click Finish.To disable the lights using the browser-based utility:Status > Ports1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Status tab, then click the Ports page. 3. In the Rear Port Lights section, click Off, then click Save Settings.How to test your Internet connectionWhat utilities are included in my router to test my Internet connection? Your router includes two diagnostic tests, Ping and Traceroute, that let you check network connections, including network devices and your Internet connection.To diagnose your Internet connection:Administration > Diagnostics1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Diagnostics page.
43Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E8003. To check whether an address can be reached, enter an IP address or URL, a packet size, and number of times to ping in the Ping Test section, then click Start to Ping.A window opens showing the ping test results. You will see a response for each successful ping. NOTEIf an Internet URL fails to respond to ping, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the site is down. For security reasons, some sites are configured to not respond to ping requests.4. To trace the route that packets take between your router and a specific address, enter an address in the IP or URL Address field of the Traceroute Test section, then click Start to Traceroute.A window opens with the test results.How to configure and use logsWhat kind of logging capabilities does my router have? Your router can track all traffic for your Internet connection. Your router supports four types of logs:CAUTIONAll logs that are not saved will be lost whenever the router restarts.To enable and view router logs:Administration > Log1. Log into the browser-based utility (see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 25). 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Log page. 3. To monitor traffic between the local network and the Internet, select Enabled (default), then click Save Settings.
44Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys E8004. To view the logs, click View Log. The Log window opens. 5. Select the log you want to see from the Type drop-down list. •Incoming Log—The source IP addresses and destination port numbers for incoming Internet traffic •Outgoing Log—Local IP addresses, destination URLs/IP addresses, and service/port numbers for outgoing Internet traffic •Security Log—Logins for the browser-based utility •DHCP Client Log—Local DHCP server status information6. To save the log, click Save the Log, then click OK or Save. CAUTIONAll logs that are not saved will be lost whenever the router restarts.
45SpecificationsLinksys E8004545Linksys E800Model Name Linksys E800Description Wireless-N150 RouterModel Number E800Switch Port Speed 10/100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet)Radio Frequency 2.4 GHz# of Antennas 1Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4)Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™LEDs Power/Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Internet, Ethernet (1-4)UPnP SupportedSecurity features WEP, WPA, WPA2Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryptionEnvironmentalDimensions 188.7 × 151.7 × 31.2 mm (7.43” × 5.97” × 1.23”)Unit Weight 209g (7.4 oz.)Power 12V, 0.5ACertications FCC, UL/cUL, ICES-003, RSS210, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g), WPA2™, WMM®, Wi-Fi Protected SetupOperating Temp. 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)Storage Temp. -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Operating Humidity 10 to 80% non-condensingStorage Humidity 5 to 90% non-condensingNOTESFor regulatory, warranty, and safety information, see the CD that came with your router or go to Linksys.com/support.Specifications are subject to change without notice.Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.Specifications
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