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Advanced Wireless-N Router (E2000)
• Selectable 2.4 or 5 GHz bands to help avoid interference
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ports for faster file sharing
with other Gigabit devices
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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 E2000
- List of common issues with Linksys wireless-N routers
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Comparison of Technical Specifications of Linksys Wireless-N Routers (E-Series)
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting up your Linksys Wireless-N (E/EA Series) router for the first time using Cisco Connect
- Manually launching the Cisco Connect installation software
- Setting up your Linksys Wireless-N router without using the setup CD
- Setting up wireless network for guests with Internet access only
- Configuring the Wireless Security of your Linksys Wireless-N Router through Cisco Connect
- Changing the wireless network name and password using Cisco Connect
- Manually configuring the wireless network of your Linksys Dual-Band router
- Personalizing and connecting to the 5 GHz wireless band on a Linksys Wireless-N router
- Using 5 GHz wireless band on a non-simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N router
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- Creating and updating an Easy Setup Key
- Cisco Connect fails during the initial setup
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting your iPhone® to your Linksys wireless router
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to the Guest network
- Troubleshooting iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity on a Linksys router
- Removing a network from the preferred network list on your iPad®
- Connecting your Android tablet to your wireless network
- Connecting your Android smartphone to your wireless network
- Checking the router's wireless settings using an Android tablet
- Personalizing Wi-Fi settings on your Android smartphone through Cisco Connect Express
- 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
- Setting up your Cisco Connect Express
- Getting to know Cisco Connect Express
- Cisco Connect Express Frequently Asked Questions
- Downloading and installing Cisco Connect Express on an iPhone®
- Checking devices that are connected to the router on your iPhone using Cisco Connect Express
- Checking the router details on an iPhone® using Cisco Connect Express
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Downloading Cisco Connect
- Accessing advanced settings through Cisco Connect
- Manually upgrading the firmware for Valet hotspot or Linksys wireless-N router
- Setting up the IPv6 and IPv4 SPI Firewall Protection of the Linksys Wireless-N router
- Restricting Internet access times during certain hours or days using the router's web-based setup page
- 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 E2000
- List of common issues with Linksys wireless-N routers
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- Cisco Connect and Network Magic compatibility issues with Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting up your Linksys Wireless-N (E/EA Series) router for the first time using Cisco Connect
- Manually launching the Cisco Connect installation software
- Setting up your Linksys Wireless-N router without using the setup CD
- Setting up wireless network for guests with Internet access only
- Configuring the Wireless Security of your Linksys Wireless-N Router through Cisco Connect
- Changing the wireless network name and password using Cisco Connect
- Manually configuring the wireless network of your Linksys Dual-Band router
- Personalizing and connecting to the 5 GHz wireless band on a Linksys Wireless-N router
- Using 5 GHz wireless band on a non-simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N router
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- Creating and updating an Easy Setup Key
- Cisco Connect fails during the initial setup
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting your iPhone® to your Linksys wireless router
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to the Guest network
- Troubleshooting iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity on a Linksys router
- Removing a network from the preferred network list on your iPad®
- Connecting your Android tablet to your wireless network
- Connecting your Android smartphone to your wireless network
- Checking the router's wireless settings using an Android tablet
- Personalizing Wi-Fi settings on your Android smartphone through Cisco Connect Express
- 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
- Setting up your Cisco Connect Express
- Getting to know Cisco Connect Express
- Cisco Connect Express Frequently Asked Questions
- Downloading and installing Cisco Connect Express on an iPhone®
- Checking devices that are connected to the router on your iPhone using Cisco Connect Express
- Checking the router details on an iPhone® using Cisco Connect Express
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Downloading Cisco Connect
- Accessing advanced settings through Cisco Connect
- Manually upgrading the firmware of your Valet hotspot or Linksys Wireless-N router
- Setting up the IPv6 and IPv4 SPI Firewall Protection of the Linksys Wireless-N router
- Setting up Parental Controls using the Linksys wireless-N router's web-based setup page
- 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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Setting up Port Forwarding on two E2000 routers for Slingbox ...
I would recommend to use the second E2000 as access point only. That reduces complexity and also makes forwarding much easier:0....
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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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E2000--Can only connect wirelessly through Guest account
edremann wrote:I have a e1000 router and have two Toshiba notebooks that are set up with the same settings. I am upgrading...
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E2000--Can only connect wirelessly through "Guest"...
I searched on the internet and found this forum user with the same problem and got it to work. You may want to check on...
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E2000: Can I get 300 Mbps at 2.4GHz?
Hi all. Is it possible to get 300Mbps with the 2.5GHz band? If no why? If yes, How? I only got 300 Mbps using the 5 GHz...
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Names of devices connected to router
Open the Cisco connect software. Go to 'Router settings' and click on 'Advanced settings'. That will open the setup page...
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E2000 cannot connect to Comcast
If that is so, take note of the Netgear's MAC Address. Go to the router's setup page. On MAC Address Cloning sub-tab, put...
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E2500. Cisco Connect. Threre is an important update for you...
I had the same problem. It was resolved early last week. It is a problem in the Cisco database If:You have latest...
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Urgent: WPS vulnerability fix ETA?
Have you tried reading their knowledgebase? This might help you guys.http://www6.nohold. net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx? vw=1&a...
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Weird Cisco VPN isse. Crashing machine when accessing VPN using cisco...
As I wrote before: reinstall the computer. It has a serious problem. A computer which shows BSOD has a serious problem....
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DoS protection E-series?
For home routers there is very little you can do about DoS. If your connection is flooded or "breaks down", well,...
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Enable Guest Access on E1000 Router
Hi please follow the instructions from the link below. Checking the password for the guest access network
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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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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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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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2 Xbox 360's both OPEN NAT TYPE
Try this link and tell us if it works. http:// en.kioskea.net/forum/affich- 32140-i-cant-play- online-with-2-xbox-36...
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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...
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E1000 router security question
When you install the E1000 router using CD, it will create a secured wireless network for you. Also if you install the router...
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ATHEROS AR5007 802.11b/g WiFi ADAPER
I have a new Linksys E2000, I was unable to connect one of my laptops to the internet, so I decided to call support...
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Rotuer Security Question
Hello. Click here to see the differences between security modes. WPA2 Personal + wireless MAC filter should be good ...
- Downloads
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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 product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.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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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.
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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 Upgrade Instructions
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Ver.1.0.04 (build 7)
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Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
01/07/2011
Ver.1.3.11006.1
Download 20.7 MB
(Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac
01/07/2011
Ver.1.3.11006.1
Download 54.5 MB
(Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac)
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Forums
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Setting up Port Forwarding on two E2000 routers for Slingbox ...
I would recommend to use the second E2000 as access point only. That reduces complexity and also makes...
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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...
-
E2000--Can only connect wirelessly through Guest account
edremann wrote:I have a e1000 router and have two Toshiba notebooks that are set up with the same settings....
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E2000--Can only connect wirelessly through "Guest"...
I searched on the internet and found this forum user with the same problem and got it to work. You may...
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