Cisco Linksys E1550

User Guide
Linksys E1550 Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost

Cisco Linksys E1550 Specifications

General

Model	E1550
Type	Wireless Router
Wireless Standard	802.11n
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz
Maximum Wireless Speed	300 Mbps
Ethernet Ports	4 x 10/100 Mbps
Brand	Cisco
Security	WPA, WPA2

Summary

Setting Up: Basics

How to Create a Home Network

Explains what a network is and the steps to set up a home network.

How to Set Up Your Router

Guides on setting up the router using Cisco Connect or manually.

How to Start Cisco Connect

To Start Cisco Connect on a Windows Computer

Instructions on how to launch Cisco Connect from a Windows PC.

To Start Cisco Connect on a Mac OS X Computer

Instructions on how to launch Cisco Connect from a Mac.

How to Connect Devices to Your Network

How to Connect a Computer to Your Network

Guide on connecting a computer using Easy Setup Key or manually.

How to Set Up Parental Controls

Accessing Parental Controls

Steps to access and set up parental controls for the first time.

How to Select Computers for Parental Controls

Assigning Parental Controls to Specific Computers

How to assign parental controls to specific computers on the network.

How to Set Up Guest Access to Your Network

Setting Up Guest Access

Guide to setting up a separate guest network for visitors.

How to Change Your Routers Name and Password

Changing Router Name and Password

Steps to change the router's network name and login password.

Setting Up: Advanced

How to Open the Browser-Based Utility

Instructions to access the router's advanced settings via the browser.

How to Manually Set Up Your Router

Guide for advanced users to manually configure the router.

How to Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

Manual Internet Connection Setup

Steps to manually configure the Internet connection for specific ISPs.

How to Set Up the DHCP Server on Your Router

Configuring DHCP Server Settings

How to configure the router's DHCP server settings.

How to Set Up DHCP Reservation

Assigning Fixed IP Addresses

Assigning fixed IP addresses to devices for better management.

How to Optimize Your Router for Gaming and Voice

QoS Settings for Gaming and Voice

How to Remotely Change Your Router Settings

Remote Management Access

How to Use a Router as an Access Point

Using Old Router as Access Point

How to Put Your New Router Behind an Existing Router

Scenarios for Router Placement

Adding Router to Existing Gateway

To Share an Internet Connection

Sharing Internet Connection

To Extend Your Network

Extending Network Capabilities

How to Expose a Device to the Internet

Using DMZ for Internet Exposure

To Set Up a Device in the DMZ

DMZ Device Configuration

Improving Security

How Do I Know If My Network Is Secure?

Network Security Following a Manual Setup

To Manually Set Your Routers Password

Setting Router Password

To Manually Set Your Routers Wireless Security Settings

Configuring Wireless Security

How to Set Up Wireless Security Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

WPS Setup for Wireless Security

Connecting a Device Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

WPS Button Connection

How to Connect a Device Using Its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN

Device PIN Connection

How to Control Access to Your Wireless Network

MAC Filtering for Access Control

How to Improve Security Using the Built-in Firewall

Built-in Firewall Configuration

Configuring the router's built-in firewall settings.

Using an External Drive

How to Configure Storage

How to Create Shared Folders

How to Manage Group and User Access to Shared Folders

Managing Shared Folder Access

How to Create a Group

How to Create a New User

Creating New User Accounts

How to Grant Group Access to a Share

Assigning Group Permissions to Shares

How to Configure Your Routers Storage for Remote Access

Remote File Access Setup

How to Configure the FTP Server

How to Share Folders and Set Access Rights

Selecting Folders and Setting Rights

How to Access Files Remotely

Remote File Access Methods

Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

How to Set Up Port Forwarding

Forwards inbound traffic to specific devices on the network.

How to Set Up Port Forwarding for a Single Port

Forwarding traffic for a single port to a specific device.

How to Set Up Port Forwarding for Multiple Ports

Forwarding Multiple Ports

How to Set Up Port Forwarding for a Range of Ports

Forwarding Port Ranges

How to Set Up Port Range Triggering for Online Gaming

Port Range Triggering for Gaming

Setting up port range triggering for online gaming applications.

How to Configure Your Xbox for Online Gaming

Xbox Online Gaming Setup

Setting up port forwarding for Xbox online gaming.

Maintaining and Monitoring

How to Back Up and Restore Your Router Configuration

Backing up and restoring router settings.

How to Restore Factory Defaults

Restoring Factory Defaults

Resetting the router to its original factory settings.

To Reset Your Router to Factory Defaults with the Reset Button

Factory Reset Using Reset Button

Resetting the router using the physical reset button.

How to Upgrade the Routers Firmware

Firmware Upgrade Process

Updating the router's firmware for new features or fixes.

To Upgrade the Routers Firmware

Firmware Upgrade Steps

Detailed steps for upgrading router firmware.

To Check Your Router Status Using Cisco Connect

Checking Status with Cisco Connect

To Check Your Router Status Using the Browser-Based Utility

Checking Status via Browser Utility

How to Test Your Internet Connection

Testing Internet Connection