Linksys X1000, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide Linksys X1000 N300 Wireless Router with ADSL2 Modem ...

Page 2: ... Main Menu Computers and Devices 7 Main Menu Parental Controls 7 Main Menu Guest Access 7 Main Menu Router Settings 7 Advanced Configuration How to access the browser based utility 8 How to use the browser based utility 9 Setup Basic Setup 9 ADSL mode 9 Ethernet mode 10 Manual setup 12 Wi Fi Protected Setup 13 Wireless Wireless Security 14 Personal Options 14 Office Options 14 Wireless Security 14...

Page 3: ...blishing the Internet connection Lights up red when the modem router cannot obtain an IP address Power Lights up green when the modem router is powered on Whenthemodemroutergoesthroughitsself diagnosticmodeduring every boot up the LED flashes When the diagnostic is complete the LED is continuously lit Lights up red when an error occurs Back DSL port Connects to the ADSL line Cable port To use the ...

Page 4: ...outer Make sure that the wall you use is smooth flat dry and sturdy Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet 2 Drill two holes into the wall Make sure the holes are 75 6 mm apart 3 Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm of its head exposed 4 Position the router so the wall mount slots line up with the two screws 5 Place the wall mount slots over the screws and slid...

Page 5: ...on For Mac double click the CD icon on your desktop then double click the Setup icon 3 Read the license terms select the checkbox then click Next 4 At the How will you be using your X1000 screen click Modem router or Router only then click Next Modem router Use the X1000 as both a DSL modem and a router If you have a DSL Internet service provider this option provides Internet access and networking...

Page 6: ... Setup CD ROM to install the modem router If you cannot run the Setup CD ROM refer to the steps below Note If you are setting up your modem router in New Zealand see NOTE FOR USERS IN NEW ZEALAND on page 6 Connect your modem router To connect your modem router 1 Power down all your network devices including your computer s and the modem router If you currently use a modem disconnect it now the mod...

Page 7: ...r each connected computer should light up If not make sure the modem router is powered on and the cables are securely connected Set up your modem router as only a router Note Run the Setup CD ROM to install the modem router If you cannot run the Setup CD ROM refer to the steps below To set up your modem router as a router 1 Connect one end of the provided Ethernet cable to your computer s Ethernet...

Page 8: ...6 Enter your User Name and Password details from your ISP 7 Click Save Settings How to use Cisco Connect Cisco Connect provides an easy way to manage your router and network You can connect computers or devices to your router give Internet access to guests in your home and change the router s settings How to access Cisco Connect Windows Go to Start All Programs Cisco Connect Mac Go to Go Applicati...

Page 9: ...y guest 2 Open a web browser 3 On the login screen enter the password of your guest network Then click Login 4 To disable Guest Access or change settings click Change Then follow the on screen instructions Main Menu Router Settings Use this option to personalize the router s settings 1 To change settings click Change The Router settings screen appears Personalize Router name The name of the router...

Page 10: ...IP address WAN and Computer IP address WAN stands for Wide Area Network such as the Internet IP stands for Internet Protocol LAN stands for Local Area Network Advanced settings To access settings for advanced users click this option Then follow the on screen instructions Advanced Configuration After setting up the router with the setup software located on the CD ROM the router will be ready for us...

Page 11: ...mes For example Setup Basic Setup is the screen accessed via the Setup top level tab and its Basic Setup lower level tab If you change any settings on a screen you must click Save Settings to apply your changes or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes These controls are located at the bottom of each screen Note To learn more about any field click Help on the right side of the screen Setup Bas...

Page 12: ... IPoA IP over ATM uses a fixed IP address RFC 2516 PPPoE Some DSL based ISPs use PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet to establish Internet connections If you are using PPPoE your IP address is provided automatically RFC 2364 PPPoA Some DSL based ISPs use PPPoA Point to Point Protocol over ATM to establish Internet connections If using PPPoA your IP address is provided automatically Network...

Page 13: ... connect to the Internet then select Specify an IP Address and configure the options below Connect on Demand or Keep Alive The Connect on Demand and Keep Alive options let you choose whether the router connects to the Internet only as needed useful if your ISP charges for connect time or if the router should always be connected Select the appropriate option L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol L2TP is ...

Page 14: ...t Identifier SSID is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 keyboard characters The default is Cisco followed by the last 5 digits of the router s serial number which is found on the bottom of the router If you used the setup software for installation then the default Network Name is changed to an easy to remember name Note If you r...

Page 15: ...otected Setup session Wi Fi Protected Setup Button Use this method if your client device has a Wi Fi Protected Setup button Note Make sure you configure one client device at a time a Click or press the Wi Fi Protected Setup button on the client device b Click the Wi FiProtectedSetup button on the router s Wi FiProtected Setup screen OR press and hold the Wi Fi Protected Setup button on the back pa...

Page 16: ...rprise Mixed Mode WPA2 Enterprise WPA Enterprise WEP and RADIUS WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access WEP stands for Wireless Equivalent Privacy RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service Note To learn more about any field click Help on the right side of the screen Personal Options Security Option Strength WPA2 Personal Strongest WPA2 WPA Mixed Mode WPA2 Strongest WPA Strong WPA ...

Page 17: ... a unique passphrase WPA Personal Note If you select WPA Personal as your Security Mode each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA Personal and the same passphrase Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8 63 characters The default is password If you used the setup software for installation then the default is changed to a unique passphrase WPA2 WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode This option features WPA2 ...

Page 18: ...rver is connected to the router Note If you select WPA Enterprise as your Security Mode each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA Enterprise and the same shared key RADIUS Server Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server The default is 1812 Shared Key Enter the key shared between the router and the server WEP WEP is a basic encryption ...

Page 19: ...lly Disabled If you choose to disable wireless security you will be informed that wireless security is disabled when you first attempt to access the Internet You will given the option to enable wireless security or confirm that you understand the risks but still wish to proceed without wireless security Note When wireless security is disabled anyone can access your wireless network at any time Wir...

Page 20: ...n to the Guest Access screen TotalGuestsAllowed By default 5 guests are allowed Internet access through the guest network Select the number of guests you want to allow on your guest network SSID Broadcast When wireless devices survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with they will detect the SSID wireless network name broadcast by the router To broadcast the SSID of the guest netw...

Page 21: ... cannot connect Refer to Windows Help and change your Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties to Obtain an IP address automatically The computer cannot connect wirelessly to the network Make sure the wireless network name or SSID is the same on both the computer and the device If you have enabled wireless security then make sure the same security method and key are used by both the computer and the de...

Page 22: ... Write down the username and password that are displayed To help protect your password you can copy it to the Clipboard by clicking Copy password 5 Click OK When you try to log into the browser based utility your password does not work Your wireless security password also serves as the browser based utility s login password To see this password 1 Open Cisco Connect 2 On the main menu click Router ...

Page 23: ... 7 09 x 1 34 x 6 58 Weight 287 g 10 1 oz Power 12VDC 1A Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Noncondensing NoteS For regulatory warranty and safety information see the CD that came with your modem router or go to Linksys com support Specifications are subject to change without notice...

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