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Maximum Performance Dual-Band N Router (E4200)
• Simultaneous Dual-Band N (2.4 & 5 GHz)
• Gigabit Ethernet 4-port switch
• Maximum speed up to 300 + 450 Mbps
• USB port for shared storage
• Built-In UPnP AV media server
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Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Getting to know the Linksys E4200
- Getting to know the Linksys E4200 v2
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- E4200 v2 Frequently Asked Questions
- Guest Network Frequently Asked Questions
- Differences between IPv4 and IPv6
- List of common issues with Linksys wireless-N routers
- List of common issues encountered on the E4200
- Quick USB storage setup guide for Linksys E2100L, E3000, E4200, E3200 and E1550
- List of tested USB storage devices for the Linksys E4200
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting up your Linksys Wireless-N Router for the first time using Cisco Connect
- Manually Starting the Valet or Linksys Wireless-N Router Installation
- Setting Up your Linksys Wireless-N Router without using the Setup CD
- Setting up wireless network for guests with Internet access only
- Creating Groups or Users on Storage Devices Using the Linksys Wireless-N Routers
- Manually Configuring the Wireless Network of your Linksys Dual-Band Router
- Personalizing and Connecting to the 5GHz Wireless Band on a Linksys Wireless-N Router
- Using 5 GHz Wireless Band on a Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router
- Configuring the Wireless Security of your Linksys Wireless-N Router through Cisco Connect
- Changing the Wireless Network Name and Password using Cisco Connect
- Cisco Connect fails during the initial setup
- Creating and Updating an Easy Setup Key
- Testing Internet Connection Speed using Cisco Connect 1.3
- Adding computers and devices
- How to connect additional computers to your Valet Hotspot or Linksys Wireless-N Router
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting a computer to the wireless Guest network
- Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys Wireless-N router
- Configuring PS3™ to connect wirelessly to a Linksys router
- Connecting a wireless printer to your Valet Hotspot or Linksys wireless-N router using Cisco Connect
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Downloading Cisco Connect
- Accessing advanced settings through Cisco Connect
- Manually upgrading the firmware of your Valet hotspot or Linksys Wireless-N router
- How to setup the SPI firewall protection for IPv6 and IPv4 of the Linksys E1200 v2 router
- Setting up Parental Controls using the web-based setup page of a Linksys Wireless-N router
- Setting up single Port Forwarding on a Valet hotspot or Linksys wireless-N router
- Setting up port range triggering on your Valet hotspot or Linksys Wireless-N router
- Different methods of Access Restrictions for Linksys wireless-N routers
- Restricting Internet access times during certain hours or days using Cisco Connect
- Configuring the wireless security of your Linksys Wireless-N router through the web-based setup page
- Product Information
- Getting to know the Linksys E4200
- Getting to know the Linksys E4200 v2
- E4200 v2 Frequently Asked Questions
- Guest Network Frequently Asked Questions
- Cisco Connect and Network Magic compatibility issues with Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
- Quick USB storage setup guide for Linksys E2100L, E3000, E4200, E3200 and E1550
- List of tested USB storage devices for the Linksys E4200
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- List of common issues with Linksys wireless-N routers
- List of common issues encountered on the E4200
- Differences between IPv4 and IPv6
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting up your Linksys Wireless-N Router for the first time using Cisco Connect
- Manually Starting the Valet or Linksys Wireless-N Router Installation
- Setting Up your Linksys Wireless-N Router without using the Setup CD
- Setting up wireless network for guests with Internet access only
- Creating Groups or Users on Storage Devices Using the Linksys Wireless-N Routers
- Manually Configuring the Wireless Network of your Linksys Dual-Band Router
- Personalizing and Connecting to the 5GHz Wireless Band on a Linksys Wireless-N Router
- Using 5 GHz Wireless Band on a Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router
- Configuring the Wireless Security of your Linksys Wireless-N Router through Cisco Connect
- Changing the Wireless Network Name and Password using Cisco Connect
- Cisco Connect fails during the initial setup
- Creating and Updating an Easy Setup Key
- Testing Internet Connection Speed using Cisco Connect 1.3
- Adding computers and devices
- How to connect additional computers to your Valet Hotspot or Linksys Wireless-N Router
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting a computer to the wireless Guest network
- Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys Wireless-N router
- Configuring PS3™ to connect wirelessly to a Linksys router
- Connecting a wireless printer to your Valet Hotspot or Linksys wireless-N router using Cisco Connect
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Downloading Cisco Connect
- Accessing advanced settings through Cisco Connect
- Manually upgrading the firmware of your Valet hotspot or Linksys Wireless-N router
- How to setup the SPI firewall protection for IPv6 and IPv4 of the Linksys E1200 v2 router
- Setting up Parental Controls using the web-based setup page of a Linksys Wireless-N router
- Setting up single Port Forwarding on a Valet hotspot or Linksys wireless-N router
- Setting up port range triggering on your Valet hotspot or Linksys Wireless-N router
- Different methods of Access Restrictions for Linksys wireless-N routers
- Restricting Internet access times during certain hours or days using Cisco Connect
- Configuring the wireless security of your Linksys Wireless-N router through the web-based setup page
- Forums
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E4200 firmware ver. 1.0.03 - Media Server Issue addressed
New firmware for the Linksys E4200 was released this morning that adds certification for DLNA, IPv6 Gold log, and UPnP....
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E4200 - IPv6 Neighbor Discovery
The router most likely won't send RAs unless it has a working IPv6 Internet connection.If it would send out RAs, clients...
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Linksys E4200 Print Server
Hi, I have a simple question; Does the E4200 have a print server built into it? I have a usb printer that I want to attach...
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E4200 Guest Network Not Working
I cannot get the Guest Network feature to work. Even though Guest SSID is enabled, it does not show up on any devices...
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E4200 - Renew IP Address Problem (firmware 1.0.02)
Solved!Was successfully downgraded to ver. 1.0.01.Thanks to hiptechboy's link to old firmware
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E4200 Media server doesn't work!
If you want to use the server then you can either wait till they fix it, or roll-back to the previous firmware. Here's the...
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E4200 USB NTFS how to ?
How do you format the drive for this with the routers web based utility? Or do you just do this while its plugged...
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E3000 Connection Problems
I think you can try to reset the router and reconfigure it manually.Connect the modem to the internet port and computer...
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Re: E4200: Port forward to broadcast for WOL? [SOLVED]
I have successfully enabled WOL through the E4200. My guess is that this will work with most other Linksys routers. First...
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Encyption Type for E4200
An AES-based encryption mechanism that is stronger than TKIP. Sometimes referred to as AES instead of CCMP. Used by ...
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E4200 - Connection issues
For the E4200 can try to reset and reconfigure the router after a firmware upgrade. Follow this article to check...
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Toshiba Thrive tablet connects to Linksys E1000, but can't browse...
For some reason, when the Thrive is set for DHCP ip addressing, it is not going out to the internet. So, I changed the...
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E3200 an Microsoft Lync
Hi, finally resolved the problem.It was a setting in Lync tu use 'automatic configuration'. Strange that it worked with...
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New E4200 will not connect
I just connected my new E4200 router, it worked fine until it recommended updating, as soon as it connected to do this,...
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Password vs Passphrase vs Key ?
Re 1. None.Re 2. Yes.Re 3. No, unless you use WEP which you shouldn't because it's highly insecure.As there is no standard...
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E4200 Internet Access Policy: can't block facebook.com
Anyway. I solved my problem by signing up for OpenDNS Parental Control Solutions (http://www.opendns.com/ home-solutions/parental-...
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E4200 reboots everytime I use AirPlay between MBP 5GHz mode to Airport...
Login to the router's web interface. Under 'application and gaming tab', click on the sub tab, 'QoS' and disable the option...
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E1200: Disable Wireless
If you don't want wireless do not disable the SSID broadcast. The SSID broadcast does not disable the wireless not makes...
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Stumped: New Linksys E4200 inside a 2WIRE router network
One option is to use the 2wire gateway as the DHCP server. That way all the devices will be in the same subnet. 1st...
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Does the E3000 support 5GHz channels >= 149 or only 36- 48?
Hi, I have read various forum postings saying to get the best performance from a wifi router you have to use channel 149...
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E4200 USB printer not working
First of all the concern is with the wired connection or with the wireless connection ? Check if you are getting the continuous...
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling
Any support for IPv6-in-IPv4 tunneling, e.g. HE, for us whose ISP do not do native IPv6 or 6RD??
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E4200 causing DynDNS Abuse
Well after spending a good half hour arguing with a first level tech and then holding for another 20-30 min, I finally got...
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Suggestion for Configuring a Tightly Secured Router including Wireless...
1. Disabling the SSID broadcast is useless. Any driveby will still immediately detect the access point because it has to...
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Extending same network in 2 different rooms using 2 wireless linksys...
Wire a computer to the WRT120N. Open the web interface at http://192.168.1.1/ 1. On the main Setup page change the LAN...
- Downloads
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.

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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.

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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.

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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.

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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1. -
USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.

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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.

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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.

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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.

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Firmware
09/28/2011
Ver.1.0.03 (Build 14)
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08/18/2011
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Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
09/23/2011
Ver.1.4.11266.0
Download 19.8 MB
(Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac
09/23/2011
Ver.1.4.11266.0
Download 34.3 MB
(Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac)
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Forums
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E4200 firmware ver. 1.0.03 - Media Server Issue addressed
New firmware for the Linksys E4200 was released this morning that adds certification for DLNA, IPv6 Gold...
-
E4200 - IPv6 Neighbor Discovery
The router most likely won't send RAs unless it has a working IPv6 Internet connection.If it would send...
-
Linksys E4200 Print Server
Hi, I have a simple question; Does the E4200 have a print server built into it? I have a usb printer...
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E4200 Guest Network Not Working
I cannot get the Guest Network feature to work. Even though Guest SSID is enabled, it does not show...
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