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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys E-Series
How to start Cisco Connect
When you run  the setup  CD, Cisco Connect  (your router’s  setup software) is 
automatically installed onto your computer. You can then use Cisco Connect 
to easily  manage your router. To install  Cisco Connect on  another computer 
after your router has been set up, see “How to install Cisco Connect on another 
computer” on page 12.
NOTES:
Your Cisco Connect CD works with only this router model.
If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from 
Linksys.com/support.
To start Cisco Connect for the first time: 
1. 
Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive.
2. 
Click Set up your Linksys Router.
If you do not see this:
 • For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive 
and the Setup icon.
 • For Mac, double-click the CD icon on your desktop, then double-click 
the Setup icon.
3. 
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup. When 
setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto your hard 
drive.
After your router has been set up and Cisco Connect has been installed, you 
can use Cisco Connect to easily manage many of your router’s settings.
To start Cisco Connect on a Windows computer:
1. 
Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. The Cisco Connect 
main menu opens.
To start Cisco Connect on a Mac OS X computer:
1. 
Open  the  Applications  folder,  then  double-click  the  Cisco  Connect 
icon. The Cisco Connect main menu opens.