Cisco E1000 User Guide - Page 4

Linksys E1000 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys E1000 Wireless-N Router. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while you are online. Security features include Wi‑Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security, which encrypts data on your wireless network; a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall to help block unauthorized access to your Router; and Network Address Translation (NAT) technology, which enhances network protection by allowing your computers to share Internet access through a single, public Internet IP address. (IP stands for Internet Protocol.) Setup and use of the Router is easy using Cisco Connect, the software that is installed when you run the included CD. Advanced configuration of the Router is available through the provided browser‑based utility. Top 1, 2, 3, 4 (Blue) These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. The LED is continuously lit when the Router is connected to a device through that port. It flashes to indicate network activity over that port. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, refer to Wi-Fi Protected Setup, page 20. Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes when the Router sends or receives data over the wireless network. Wireless-N Router Chapter 1: Product Overview Internet (Blue) The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Internet port. Power (Blue) The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, the LED flashes. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED is continuously lit. Back Internet 4 3 Ethernet 2 1 Reset 12VDC Power Internet Using an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable), the Internet port connects the Router to your Internet connection, which is typically a cable or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem. 4, 3, 2, 1 Using Ethernet cables, these Ethernet ports (4, 3, 2, 1) connect the Router to computers and other Ethernet network devices on your wired network. Reset The Reset button is located on the right side of the product label. There are two ways to reset the Router to its factory defaults. Either press and hold the Reset Button for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen in the Router's browser-based utility (refer to Administration > Factory Defaults, page 34). Power The Power port connects to the included power adapter. Horizontal Placement The Router has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Router on a level surface near an electrical outlet. 1