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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 450 Mbps
• USB port for shared storage
• Built-In UPnP AV media server
Limited Warranty And Support Offerings
Support Sections
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 storage link routers
- List of tested USB storage devices for the Linksys E4200
- Setting up your router
- Setting up your Linksys Wireless-N (E/EA Series) router for the first time using Cisco Connect
- Setting up a Linksys router for DSL Internet connection
- Setting up a router with a Static IP account
- Setting up a Linksys router with Cable Internet service
- Setting up your Linksys Wireless-N router without using the setup CD
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Cisco Connect fails during the initial setup
- Manually launching the Cisco Connect installation software
- Manually enabling IPv6 on your Linksys Wireless-N router
- Accessing the router’s web-based setup page
- Turning the Rear Port Lights OFF on a Linksys Wireless-N Router
- Automatically upgrading the E4200 v2's firmware through the web-based setup page
- Restoring previous firmware on the E4200 v2 router
- Personalizing and connecting to the 5 GHz wireless band on a Linksys Wireless-N router
- Manually configuring the wireless network of your Linksys Dual-Band router
- Important things to do after installing your brand new Valet hotspot or Linksys wireless-N router
- Configuring the Media Server feature on Linksys routers with USB storage
- Changing the wireless network name and password using Cisco Connect
- Configuring the Wireless Security of your Linksys Wireless-N Router through Cisco Connect
- Creating groups or users on storage devices using the Linksys Wireless-N routers
- Setting up wireless network for guests with Internet access only
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- 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 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 storage link routers
- 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
- Setting up your Linksys Wireless-N (E/EA Series) router for the first time using Cisco Connect
- Setting up a Linksys router for DSL Internet connection
- Setting up a router with a Static IP account
- Setting up a Linksys router with Cable Internet service
- Setting up your Linksys Wireless-N router without using the setup CD
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Cisco Connect fails during the initial setup
- Manually launching the Cisco Connect installation software
- Manually enabling IPv6 on your Linksys Wireless-N router
- Accessing the router’s web-based setup page
- Turning the Rear Port Lights OFF on a Linksys Wireless-N Router
- Automatically upgrading the E4200 v2's firmware through the web-based setup page
- Restoring previous firmware on the E4200 v2 router
- Personalizing and connecting to the 5 GHz wireless band on a Linksys Wireless-N router
- Manually configuring the wireless network of your Linksys Dual-Band router
- Important things to do after installing your brand new Valet hotspot or Linksys wireless-N router
- Configuring the Media Server feature on Linksys routers with USB storage
- Changing the wireless network name and password using Cisco Connect
- Configuring the Wireless Security of your Linksys Wireless-N Router through Cisco Connect
- Creating groups or users on storage devices using the Linksys Wireless-N routers
- Setting up wireless network for guests with Internet access only
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- 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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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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E4200 with Airplay mirroring hangs
I am not sure disabling CTF feature is a good thing this is just a workaround.Check this article from Cisco which explains...
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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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E4200 USB Disk and 'Access' Configuration
Hello - I got my NTFS formatted drive to work with the E4200 router via its USB port. One question - I do not see any...
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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...
- 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 Release Notes
03/23/2012
Ver.2.0.37
(Firmware Release Notes)
Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
04/11/2012
Ver.1.4.12100.0
Download 20.4 MB
(Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac
04/11/2012
Ver.1.4.12100.0
Download 34.6 MB
(Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac)
Firmware
02/21/2012
Ver.1.0.04 (Build 11)
Download 11.8 MB
(Firmware)
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
08/18/2011
Download 1,307 KB
(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
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...
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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...
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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...
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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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