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Cisco Linksys E800 User Manual

Cisco Linksys E800
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User Guide
Linksys E800

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Cisco Linksys E800 Specifications

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BrandCisco
ModelLinksys E800
CategoryModem
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Overview

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the router's package, such as cables and power adapters.

Features

Details the key technologies and benefits of the Linksys E800 router, including wireless-N and advanced security.

Back View

Illustrates and describes the ports and buttons on the rear of the router, such as Ethernet and power ports.

Port Activity Indicator

Explains the function of the port activity indicator lights on the router.

Bottom View

Illustrates and describes the bottom of the router, including the reset button.

Setting Up: Basics

How to Create a Home Network

Guides users through the process of setting up a home network and defines key components like modem and router.

Where to Find More Help

Provides resources for additional assistance, including online support, setup CDs, and Cisco Connect help.

How to Set Up Your Router

Explains the primary methods for router setup, emphasizing Cisco Connect for ease of use and manual setup for advanced users.

How to Start Cisco Connect

Provides step-by-step instructions for launching and using the Cisco Connect software for initial router setup.

How to Improve Your Wireless Connection Speed

Offers tips to enhance wireless network performance, focusing on router placement and device compatibility.

How to Test Your Internet Connection Speed

Details how to use the router's built-in tool to measure and verify internet connection speed.

How to Connect Devices to Your Network

Introduces methods for connecting various devices to the wireless network.

How to Connect a Computer to Your Network

Explains how to connect computers to the network using an Easy Setup Key or manual configuration.

How to Connect a Computer Using an Easy Setup Key

Guides users through creating and using an Easy Setup Key for simple computer network connections.

To Use Your Easy Setup Key to Connect a Computer to Your Network

Provides instructions on connecting a computer to the network using a pre-created Easy Setup Key.

How to Connect a Computer Manually

Details the steps for manually connecting a computer to the network without using the Easy Setup Key.

How to Connect a Printer

Explains how to connect both wired and wireless printers to the network.

How to Connect Other Devices

Lists various other wireless devices that can connect to the network, such as game consoles and smart phones.

To Manually Connect a Device to Your Network

Provides a general guide for manually connecting devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

How to Change Your Router's Name and Password

Guides users on how to modify the network name (SSID) and password for enhanced security.

Setting Up: Advanced

How to Open the Browser-Based Utility

Explains how to access the router's advanced configuration interface via a web browser.

How to Manually Set Up Your Router

Provides instructions for advanced users to manually configure router settings instead of using Cisco Connect.

How to Manually Set Up Your Internet Connection

Details manual configuration steps for various Internet connection types, especially for non-US ISPs.

IPv6 Internet Connection Settings

Explains how to configure IPv6 settings for improved network support and future-proofing.

How to Set Up the DHCP Server on Your Router

Guides users on configuring the router's DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to network devices.

How to Set Up DHCP Reservation

Explains how to assign fixed IP addresses to specific devices on the network for better management.

How to Find Your Network on the Internet

Details how to use DDNS services to access network resources remotely over the Internet.

How to Clone a MAC Address

Explains how to copy a MAC address to the router to avoid re-registering with the ISP.

How to Connect to Your Corporate Office Using a VPN

Covers configuring the router for VPN passthrough to securely connect to corporate networks.

How to Optimize Your Router for Gaming and Voice

Explains how to use QoS settings to prioritize traffic for gaming, voice, and other real-time applications.

How to Remotely Change Your Router Settings

Guides users on enabling and configuring remote management access to the router's settings.

How to Enable Voice over IP on Your Network

Details how to configure VoIP settings, specifically the SIP ALG feature, for voice communication over the internet.

How to Configure UPnP

Explains how to enable or disable Universal Plug and Play for automatic device configuration.

How to Use a Router as an Access Point

Guides users on configuring the router to extend the range of an existing wireless network.

How Can I Use My Old Router as an Access Point?

Provides instructions on converting an old router into an access point to extend wireless coverage.

To Use Your Old Router as an Access Point

Details the configuration steps to set up an old router as an access point for extended wireless network coverage.

How to Put Your New Router Behind an Existing Router

Explains scenarios and steps for installing a new router behind an existing one for network isolation or extension.

To Share an Internet Connection

Covers sharing an internet connection with multiple tenants or within an office environment.

To Add Another Router to Share an Internet Connection

Provides specific steps for adding a router to share an existing internet connection.

To Extend Your Network

Details methods for extending network range or adding wireless capabilities using another router.

To Use Their DNS

Explains how to configure static DNS settings for content filtering providers.

How to Expose a Device to the Internet

Explains how to use the DMZ feature to make a device accessible from the Internet, highlighting security risks.

Improving Security

How Do I Know If My Network Is Secure?

Explains how to confirm network security by checking the Cisco Connect status indicator.

Network Security Following a Manual Setup

Guides users on manually setting essential security configurations like passwords and SSIDs.

To Manually Set Your Router's Password

Provides instructions for setting a strong, secure password for router administration.

To Manually Set Your Router's Network Name (SSID)

Details how to change the wireless network name (SSID) for identification and security.

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

Explains how to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for easy and secure connection of devices.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Activity Light

Describes the meaning of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity light on the router.

Connecting a Device Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button

Guides on connecting devices using the WPS button on both the device and the router.

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

Explains how to connect devices using their unique Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN.

How to Connect a Device Using the Router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN

Guides on connecting devices when the client asks for the router's specific Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN.

How to Connect a Device Manually

Provides instructions for manually configuring devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

How to Control Access to Your Wireless Network

Explains MAC filtering as a method to control which devices can access the wireless network.

How to Improve Security Using the Built-in Firewall

Details how to configure the router's built-in firewall settings for enhanced network protection.

IPv6 Firewall Settings

Guides on customizing IPv6 firewall rules for specific applications and services.

Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

How to Set Up Port Forwarding

Introduces port forwarding as a feature to direct inbound Internet traffic to specific devices or ports.

How to Set Up Port Forwarding for a Single Port

Details how to forward inbound traffic on a specific port to a single device on the local network.

How to Set Up Port Forwarding for Multiple Ports

Explains how to forward multiple ports to a single device for applications requiring more than one port.

How to Set Up Port Forwarding for a Range of Ports

Guides on forwarding a range of ports to a single device, often used for applications like BitTorrent.

How to Set Up Port Range Triggering for Online Gaming

Explains port range triggering for monitoring outgoing data and routing return traffic to the correct computer.

How to Configure Your Xbox for Online Gaming

Provides specific port forwarding configurations required for optimal Xbox online gaming performance.

Maintaining and Monitoring

How to Back Up and Restore Your Router Configuration

Explains the importance of backing up router settings and how to perform backup and restore operations.

To Restore Your Router Configuration

Details the process of restoring router settings from a previously saved configuration file.

How to Restore Factory Defaults

Guides users on resetting the router to its original factory settings when troubleshooting issues.

To Reset Your Router to Factory Defaults with the Reset Button

Explains how to perform a factory reset using the physical reset button on the router.

To Reset Your Router to Factory Defaults Using the Browser-Based Utility

Details how to perform a factory reset using the router's browser-based administration interface.

How to Upgrade the Router's Firmware

Provides instructions for updating the router's firmware to improve performance or add features.

How to Check the Status of Your Router

Explains how to check the router's operational status, including internet connection and network security.

To Check Your Router Status Using the Browser-Based Utility

Guides users on checking router status through the browser-based utility interface.

How to Disable the Ethernet Port Status Lights

Explains how to turn off the LED status lights on the router's Ethernet ports.

How to Test Your Internet Connection

Details how to use diagnostic tools like Ping and Traceroute to test network connectivity.

How to Configure and Use Logs

Explains how to enable, view, and save different types of traffic logs for monitoring network activity.

Specifications

Linksys E800

Provides detailed technical specifications for the Linksys E800 router, including model and port details.

Environmental

Lists environmental specifications such as dimensions, weight, power requirements, and operating conditions.

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