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Linksys E3200 Table of ContentsiHigh Performance Dual-Band N RouterContentsChapter 3: Cisco Connect  3Installation.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  3Main Menu.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   3Computers and Other Devices  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  5Parental Controls .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  7Guest Access   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  9Router Settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .10How to Exit Cisco Connect .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .11How to Access Cisco Connect .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .11Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration  13How to Access the Browser-Based Utility.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .13Setup > Basic Setup .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .13Setup > DDNS.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .17Setup > MAC Address Clone.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .18Setup > Advanced Routing  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  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Linksys E3200 Table of ContentsiiHigh Performance Dual-Band N RouterAppendix A: Troubleshooting  44Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage  46Overview.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .46Windows 7 .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .46Windows Vista   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .48Windows XP .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .50Mac OS X .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .53Advanced Configuration  (Advanced Users Only)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .56Appendix C: Specifications  58
3High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationChapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationAfter  setting  up  the  Router  with  the  setup  software (located on the CD-ROM), the Router will be ready for use. If you would like to change its advanced settings, use the Router’s browser-based utility. This chapter describes each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. You can  access  the  utility via  a  web browser on  a  computer connected to the Router.The  browser-based  utility  has  these  main  tabs:  Setup, Wireless, Security, Storage, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.How to Access the Browser-Based UtilityTo  access  the  browser-based  utility,  launch  the  web browser on your computer, and enter the Router’s default IP  address,  192.168.1.1  in  the  Address  field. Then  press Enter.NOTE: You  can also  access the  browser-based utility on Windows computers by entering the device name in the Address field. Refer to Device Name under “Router Address” on page 6.A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows 7 users will see a similar screen.) In the User name field, enter admin. Then enter  the  password  created  during  the  setup  software. (If  you  did  not  run  the  setup  software,  then  use  the default  password,  admin.  You  can  set  a  new  password on  the  Administration  >  Management  screen.  Refer  to “Administration > Management” on page 28.) Click OK to continue.Windows 7 Login ScreenNOTE: You  can also  access the  browser-based utility through the Cisco Connect software. For more information, refer to “Router Settings” on page 10.Setup > Basic SetupThe first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the Router’s general settings. Setup > Basic SetupLanguageSelect your language To use a different language, select one  from  the  drop-down  menu.  The  language  of  the browser-based  utility  will  change  five  seconds  after  you select another language.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Internet SetupThe Internet Setup section configures the  Router to your Internet  connection.  Most  of  this  information  can  be obtained through your Internet Service Provider (ISP).Internet Connection TypeSelect the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. The available types are: • Automatic Configuration - DHCP • Static IP • PPPoE • PPTP • L2TP • Telstra Cable
4High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationAutomatic Configuration - DHCPThe default Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP. Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or if you connect using  a dynamic  IP  Address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCPStatic IPIf  you  are  required  to  use  a  permanent  IP  address  to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.Internet Connection Type > Static IPIP  Address  This  is  the  Router’s  IP  address,  when  seen from  the  Internet. Your  ISP  will  provide  you  with  the  IP address you need to enter here.Subnet Mask  This is  the  Router’s Subnet  Mask, as  seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.Default  Gateway  Your  ISP  will  provide  you  with  the Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.DNS  Your  ISP  will  provide  you  with  at  least  one  DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address.PPPoESome DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.Internet Connection Type > PPPoEUser  Name  and  Password  Enter  the  User  Name  and Password provided by your ISP.Service Name  (optional)  If  provided by  your ISP,  enter the Service Name.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time  You can configure the  Router  to  cut  the  Internet  connection  after  it  has been  inactive  for  a  specified  period  of  time  (Max  Idle Time).  If  your  Internet  connection  has  been  terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to  automatically  re-establish  your  connection  as  soon as  you  attempt to  access  the Internet  again. To  use  this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field,  enter  the  number  of  minutes  you  want  to  elapse before your Internet connection terminates. The default is 5 minutes.Keep Alive: Redial Period  If you select this option,  the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish  your  connection.  To  use  this  option,  select Keep Alive. In  the  Redial Period  field,  specify  how  often the  Router  should  check  the  Internet  connection.  The default is 30 seconds.PPTPPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.Internet Connection Type > PPTPIf your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address. Then configure the following:Internet  IP  Address  This  is  the  Router’s  IP  address,  as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.Subnet Mask  This is  the  Router’s Subnet  Mask, as  seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.Default  Gateway  Your  ISP  will  provide  you  with  the Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.DNS  Your  ISP  will  provide  you  with  at  least  one  DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP address.
5High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationServer  IP  Address  Your  ISP  will  provide  you  with  the Server IP Address.User  Name  and  Password  Enter  the  User  Name  and Password provided by your ISP.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time  You can configure the  Router  to  cut  the  Internet  connection  after  it  has been  inactive  for  a  specified  period  of  time  (Max  Idle Time).  If  your  Internet  connection  has  been  terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to  automatically  re-establish  your  connection  as  soon as  you  attempt to  access  the Internet  again. To  use  this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field,  enter  the  number  of  minutes  you  want  to  elapse before your Internet connection terminates. The default is 5 minutes.Keep Alive: Redial Period  If you select this option,  the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish  your  connection.  To  use  this  option,  select Keep Alive. In  the  Redial Period  field,  specify  how  often the  Router  should  check  the  Internet  connection.  The default is 30 seconds.L2TPLayer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.Internet Connection Type > L2TPServer  IP  Address  This  is  the  IP  address  of  the  L2TP Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.User  Name  and  Password  Enter  the  User  Name  and Password provided by your ISP.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time  You can configure the  Router  to  cut  the  Internet  connection  after  it  has been  inactive  for  a  specified  period  of  time  (Max  Idle Time).  If  your  Internet  connection  has  been  terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to  automatically  re-establish  your  connection  as  soon as  you  attempt to  access  the Internet  again. To  use  this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field,  enter  the  number  of  minutes  you  want  to  elapse before your Internet connection terminates. The default is 5 minutes.Keep Alive: Redial Period  If you select this option,  the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish  your  connection.  To  use  this  option,  select Keep Alive. In  the  Redial Period  field,  specify  how  often the  Router  should  check  the  Internet  connection.  The default is 30 seconds.Telstra CableTelstra  Cable  is  a  service  that  applies  to  connections  in Australia only.Internet Connection Type > Telstra CableServer  IP  Address  This  is  the  IP  address  of  the  Telstra Cable. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.User  Name  and  Password  Enter  the  User  Name  and Password provided by your ISP.Optional SettingsSome of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.Optional SettingsHost  Name/Domain  Name  These  fields  allow  you  to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these  names as identification. You  may  have  to  check  with  your  ISP  to  see  if  your broadband  Internet  service  has  been  configured  with  a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. MTU  MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is transmitted. To have the Router select the  best  MTU  for  your  Internet  connection,  keep  the default setting, Auto.
6High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationSize  When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type: • DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500 • PPPoE: 1492 • PPTP or L2TP: 1460Network SetupThe Network Setup section  configures  the  IP settings  for your local network.Router AddressThis  presents the  Router’s  IP  Address,  the  Subnet  Mask, and the Device Name as seen by your network. Router IP AddressIP Address  This is the IP address of the router and is used as the base for all of your local network settings.Subnet  Mask  This  is  the  subnet  mask  address  for  your router. It offers a selection of addresses from a drop-down menu. Most users will not need to change this setting.Device  Name  The  default  device  name  is  Ciscoxxxxx. xxxxx  represents  the  last 5  digits  of  your serial  number. This can be found on the bottom of the router. (The Device name is also the Router’s NetBIOS name.)NOTE:  If  you  used  the  setup  software for  installation,  then  the  device  name  is synchronized  with  the  name  of  your  wireless network (up to 15 characters).DHCP Server SettingsThe  settings  allow  you  to  configure  the  Router’s  DHCP server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer or device on your network.NOTE: If you choose to enable the DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network. DHCP Server SettingDHCP Server  DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or  you do not want a DHCP server, then select Disabled  (no other DHCP features will be available).DHCP Reservation  Click DHCP Reservation if you want to assign  a fixed local  IP  address to a  specific device  on your network. This is helpful if you have a device you need to access at the same address all the time such as a media server or  print server. You can  reserve the IP  address for the specific device by selecting it from the list of devices or by manually entering the MAC address of the device. DHCP ReservationYou  will  see a list  of  DHCP clients with  the  following information:  Client  Name,  Interface,  IP  Address,  and MAC Address. DHCP Reservation • Select  Clients  from  DHCP  Table  Click  the  Select check  box to  reserve  a  client’s  IP  address. Then  click Add Clients.  • Manually  Add  Client  To  manually  assign  an  IP address,  enter  the  client’s  name  in  the  Enter  Client Name  field.  Enter the  IP  address you  want it  to have in the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC address in the To This MAC Address field. Then click Add and click Save Settings.Clients Already ReservedA list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses are displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove a client from this list, click Remove.Click  Save  Settings  to  apply  your  changes,  or  click Cancel  Changes  to  clear  your  changes.  To  update the  on-screen  information, click  Refresh. To  exit  this screen, click Close.Start  IP  Address  The  Start  IP  Address  specifies  the starting  IP  address  for  the  range  of  addresses  assigned by your Router when it functions as a DHCP server. (The first IP address assigned  by  the Router  will be  randomly selected within the range you specify.)Because  the  Router’s  default  IP  address  is  192.168.1.1, the  Start  IP  Address must  be 192.168.1.2  or greater,  but
7High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced Configurationsmaller than 192.168.1.254. The default Start IP Address is 192.168.1.100.Maximum  Number  of  Users  Enter  the  maximum number of computers that you want the DHCP server to assign  IP  addresses  to.  This  number  cannot  be  greater than 253. The default is 50.IP Address Range  The range of available IP addresses is displayed.Client Lease Time  The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router  with  their  current  dynamic  IP  address.  Enter  the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased” this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic  IP address, or the lease will be renewed. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.Static DNS (1-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the  Internet  translates  domain  or  website  names  into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.WINS  The  Windows  Internet  Naming  Service  (WINS) manages each computer’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.Time SettingsTime SettingTime Zone  Select the time zone in which your network functions from this drop-down menu.Automatically  adjust  clock  for  daylight  saving changes  Select  this  option  to  have  the  Router automatically adjust for daylight saving time.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.RebootRebootReboot  Use this option to reboot your Router.Setup > DDNSThe  Router  offers  a  Dynamic  Domain  Name  System (DDNS)  feature.  DDNS  lets  you  assign  a  fixed  host  and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server, or other server behind the Router. Before  you  can  use  this  feature,  you  need  to  sign up  for  DDNS  service  with  a  DDNS  service  provider,  www.dyndns.org or www.tzo.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default, Disabled.DDNSDDNS ServiceIf  your  DDNS  service  is  provided  by  DynDNS.org,  then select  DynDNS.org  from  the  drop-down  menu.  If  your DDNS  service  is provided  by TZO,  then select TZO.com. The  features  available  on  the  DDNS  screen  will  vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.  DynDNS.orgSetup > DDNS > DynDNSUsername  Enter the Username for your DDNS account.Password  Enter the Password for your DDNS account.Host Name  The DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service is displayed.System  Select  the  DynDNS  service  you  use:  Dynamic, Static, or Custom. The default selection is Dynamic.Mail Exchange (Optional)  Enter the address of your mail exchange server, so e-mails to your DynDNS address go to your mail server.Backup MX  This feature allows the Mail eXchange (MX) server  to  be  a  backup. To  disable  this  feature,  keep  the default, Disabled. To enable the feature, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.
8High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationWildcard  This  setting  enables  or  disables  wildcards for  your  host.  For  example,  if  your  DDNS  address  is myplace.dyndns.org  and  you  enable  wildcards,  then x.myplace.dyndns.org will work as well (x is the wildcard). To  disable  wildcards,  keep  the  default,  Disabled.  To enable  wildcards,  select  Enabled.  If  you  are  not  sure which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.Internet  IP  Address  The  Router’s  Internet  IP  address  is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.Status  The  status  of  the  DDNS  service  connection  is displayed.Update   To manually trigger an update, click Update.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.TZO.comSetup > DDNS > TZOE-mail  Address,  TZO  Password,  and  Domain Name  Enter the settings of the account you set up with TZO.Internet  IP  Address  The  Router’s  Internet  IP  address  is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.Status  The  status  of  the  DDNS  service  connection  is displayed.Update   To manually trigger an update, click Update.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Setup > MAC Address CloneA  MAC  address  is  a  12-digit  code  assigned  to  a  unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you can use the MAC Address Clone feature to assign the currently registered MAC address to the Router.Setup > MAC Address CloneMAC Address CloneEnabled/Disabled  To  have  the  MAC  address  cloned, select Enabled.MAC  Address  Enter  the  MAC  address  registered  with your ISP here.Clone My PC’s MAC  Click this button to clone the MAC address of the computer you are using.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Setup > Advanced RoutingThis  screen  is  used  to  set  up  the  Router’s  advanced functions.  Operating  Mode  allows  you  to  select  the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network. Static  Routing sets  up  a  fixed  route to  another  network destination.Setup > Advanced RoutingAdvanced RoutingNATEnabled/Disabled  If this Router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, keep the default, Enabled. If another  router exists  on  your  network,  select  Disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be available.
9High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationDynamic Routing (RIP)Dynamic  routing  uses  the  Routing Information  Protocol (RIP).  This  option  enables  the  Router  to  automatically adjust  to  physical  changes  in  the  network’s  layout  and exchange routing tables with other router(s). The Router determines  the  network  packets’  route  based  on  the fewest  number  of  hops  between  the  source  and  the destination.Enabled/Disabled  When the NAT setting is enabled, the Dynamic Routing option is automatically disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, this option is available. Select Enabled to use the Dynamic Routing option.Static RoutingA static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information  must  travel  to  reach  a  specific  host  or network. Enter the information described below to set up a new static route.Route Entries  To set up a static route between the Router and  another  network,  select  a  number  from  the  drop-down list. Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.Enter  Route  Name  Enter  a  name  for  the  Route  here, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.Destination LAN IP  The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route.Subnet  Mask  The  Subnet  Mask  determines  which portion  of  a  Destination  LAN  IP  address  is  the  network portion, and which portion is the host portion. Gateway  This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows  for  contact  between  the  Router  and  the  remote network or host.Interface  This interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the Internet (WAN).Click Show Routing Table to view  the static routes you have already set up.Routing TableRouting TableFor each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask,  Gateway,  and  Interface  are  displayed.  Click Refresh to update the information. Click Close to exit this screen.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Wireless > Basic Wireless SettingsThe basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.There  are  two  ways  to  configure  the  Router’s  wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup.Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup.Simultaneous NetworksFor more wireless bandwidth, the Router can create two simultaneous yet separate Wireless-N networks, one using the Wireless-N 5 GHz band and one using the Wireless-N 2.4  GHz  band.  You  can  use  Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup  to easily  configure  and connect  to  both  networks (refer to “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 11), or you can manually configure the Router. If you use manual configuration, then set up each network with the following: • Unique Network Name (SSID) • Wireless  security  settings  (refer  to “5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless Security” on page 12)Decide  which  computers  and  other  wireless  devices should  join  which  network.  Wireless-N  devices  support both the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands, so they can join either the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz network. Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices  support  only  the  2.4  GHz  band,  so  they  should join the 2.4 GHz network. Wireless-A devices support only the 5 GHz band, so they should join the 5 GHz network.For the 5 GHz network, configure all computers and other wireless  devices  with  the  same  5  GHz  Network  Name (SSID)  and  wireless  security  settings.  For  the  2.4  GHz network,  configure  all  computers  and  other  wireless devices with the same 2.4 GHz Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings. NOTE: Make sure each network uses a unique Network Name (SSID).
10High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationWireless > Basic Wireless SettingsConfiguration  View  To  manually  configure  your wireless networks, select Manual. Proceed to the Wireless Configuration  (Manual)  section.  To  use  Wi-Fi  Protected Setup,  select  Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup.  Proceed  to “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 11.Wireless Configuration (Manual)Your  Linksys  E3200  can  run  two  networks  at  the  same time, one network using the 5 GHz radio frequency band and the other network using the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band. This allows you to isolate higher-priority traffic, such as  video  and  voice  applications,  on  the  5  GHz  network, which is less prone to interference.The computers and devices running your video and voice applications can use the 5 GHz network, while your guest access and computers that are only browsing the web can use the 2.4 GHz network.1212Family NotebookPrinterModemRouterGaming ConsoleBlu-ray PlayerInternet  5 GHz Wireless Network (Local Devices Only)  2.4 GHz Wireless Network (Local or Guest Devices)If  you  set  the  Configuration  View  to  Manual,  the  Basic Wireless Settings screen displays the following fields.5 GHz Wireless SettingsNetwork Mode  Select the wireless standards running on your 5 GHz network.  • Mixed  If  you  have  both  Wireless-A  and  Wireless-N (5  GHz)  devices  in  your  network,  keep  the  default, Mixed.  • Wireless-A Only  If you have only Wireless-A devices, select Wireless-A Only.  • Wireless-N Only  If you have only Wireless-N (5 GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only.  • Disabled  If  you  do  not  have  any  Wireless-A  and Wireless-N  (5GHz)  devices  in  your  network,  select Disabled. Network  Name  (SSID)  The  Service  Set  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 Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are the last five digits of the Router’s serial number, found on the product label on the left side of the Router’s bottom panel).  The  setup  software  that  you  use  to  install  your Router  and  set  up  your  wireless  network  changes  the default Network Name to an easy-to-remember name.NOTE: If you restore the Router’s factory default settings (by pressing the Reset button or using the  Administration  >  Factory  Defaults  screen), the  Network  Name  will  return  to  its  default value, and all devices on your wireless network will need to be reconnected..Channel  Width  For  best  performance  in  a  network using Wireless-A and Wireless-N (5 GHz) devices, keep the default,  Auto  (20MHz  or  40MHz).  For  a  channel  width of 40 MHz, select 40MHz only. For a channel width of 20 MHz, select 20MHz only.  Channel  Select the channel from the drop-down list for Wireless-A  and Wireless-N  (5GHz) networking.  If  you  are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.SSID  Broadcast  When  wireless  clients  survey  the  local area  for  wireless  networks  to  associate  with,  they  will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router’s  SSID,  keep  the  default,  Enabled.  If  you  do  not want to broadcast the Router’s SSID, then select Disabled.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.2.4 GHz Wireless SettingsNetwork Mode  Select the wireless standards running on your 2.4 GHz network.  • Mixed  If  you  have  both  Wireless-B,  Wireless-G  and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed.
11High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration • Wireless-B/G  Only  If  you  have  both  Wireless-B  and Wireless-G  (2.4  GHz)  devices  in  your  network,  select Wireless-B/G Only.   • Wireless-B Only  If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only.  • Wireless-G Only  If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only.  • Wireless-N Only  If you have only Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only.  • Disabled  If you do not have any Wireless-B, Wireless-G and  Wireless-N  (2.4  GHz)  devices  in  your  network, select Disabled.Network  Name  (SSID)  The  Service  Set  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 Ciscoxxxxx (xxxxx are the last five digits of the Router’s serial number, found on the product label on the left side of the Router’s bottom panel).  The  setup  software  that  you  use  to  install  your Router  and  set  up  your  wireless  network  changes  the default Network Name to an easy-to-remember name.NOTE: If you restore the Router’s factory default settings (by pressing the Reset button or using the  Administration  >  Factory  Defaults  screen), the  Network  Name  will  return  to  its  default value, and all devices on your wireless network will need to be reconnected..Channel Width  For best performance in a network using Wireless-B,  Wireless-G  and  Wireless-N  (2.4  GHz)  devices, select Auto (20MHz or 40MHz). For a channel width of 20 MHz, keep the default, 20MHz only.Channel  Select  the  channel  from  the  drop-down  list for  Wireless-B,  Wireless-G,  and  Wireless-N  (2.4  GHz) networking. If  you are not  sure which  channel to  select, keep the default, Auto.SSID  Broadcast  When  wireless  clients  survey  the  local area  for  wireless  networks  to  associate  with,  they  will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. To broadcast the Router’s  SSID,  keep  the  default,  Enabled.  If  you  do  not want to broadcast the Router’s SSID, then select Disabled.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Wi-Fi Protected SetupThere are three methods available. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring.Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)NOTE:  Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup  configures  one client device at a time. Repeat the instructions for  each  client  device  that  supports  Wi-Fi Protected Setup.1.  Use  the  Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup  Button  Use  this method  if  your  client  device  has  a  Wi-Fi  Protected Setup button.a.  Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device.b.  Click  the  Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup  button  on  the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED  flashes blue for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process and lights up blue when the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process is successful.  The LED lights up amber if there is an error during the Wi-Fi  Protected Setup  process. Make  sure the client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again. The  LED  flashes  when  a  Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup session is active. The Router supports one session at a time. Wait until the LED is solidly lit, or off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.c.  After  the  client  device  has  been  configured, click  OK  on  the Router’s  Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup screen. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.2.  Enter  the  client  device’s  PIN  on  the  Router  Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.a.  Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.
12High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationSecurity ModeSelect  the security method  for each  wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, select Disabled.NOTE: If you  are  not using WPA2/WPA  Mixed-Mode  then  each  device  in  your  wireless network  MUST  use  the  same  security  mode and  passphrase,  or  else  the  network  will  not function properly.WPA2/WPA Mixed ModeNOTE: If you select WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use the same passphrase.WPA2/WPA Mixed ModePassphrase  Enter  a  passphrase  of  8-63  characters.  The default  is  password.  The  setup  software  that  you  use to  install  your  Router  and  set  up  your  wireless  network changes the default passphrase.WPA2 PersonalNOTE:  If  you  select  WPA2  Personal  as  your Security  Mode,  each  device  in  your  wireless network  MUST  use  WPA2  Personal  and  the same passphrase.WPA2 Personalb.  Click  the  Register  button  on  the  Router’s  Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen.c.  After  the  client  device  has  been  configured, click  OK  on  the  Router’s  Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup screen. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.3.  Enter  the  Router’s  PIN  on  your  client  device  Use this method if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN number. a.  On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen. (It is also listed on the label on the bottom of the Router.)b.  After  the  client  device  has  been  configured, click  OK  on  the Router’s  Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup screen. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.The  Network  Name  (SSID),  Security,  and  Passphrase  are displayed at the bottom of the screen.NOTE:  If  you  have  client  devices  that  do  not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings,  and  then  manually  configure  those client devices.Wireless > Wireless SecurityThe  wireless  security  settings  configure  the  security of  your  wireless  network(s).  The  Router  supports  the following  wireless  security  options:  WPA/WPA2  Mixed Mode  (default), WPA2  Personal, WPA  Personal, 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.)Personal OptionsSecurity Option StrengthWPA2 Personal StrongestWPA2/WPA Mixed Mode WPA2: Strongest WPA: StrongWPA Personal StrongWEP BasicOffice OptionRADIUS  is  the  security  option  offered  for  networks  that use a RADIUS server for authentication.5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless SecurityWireless security is strongly recommended, and WPA2 is the strongest method available. Use WPA2 if it is supported by all of your wireless devices.
13High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationPassphrase  Enter  a  passphrase  of  8-63  characters.  The default  is  password.  The  setup  software  that  you  use to  install  your  Router  and  set  up  your  wireless  network changes the default passphrase.WPA PersonalNOTE:  If  you  select  WPA  Personal  as  your Security  Mode,  each  device  in  your  wireless network MUST use WPA Personal and the same passphrase. WPA PersonalPassphrase  Enter  a  passphrase  of  8-63  characters.  The default  is  password.  The  setup  software  that  you  use to  install  your  Router  and  set  up  your  wireless  network changes the default passphrase.WEPWEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA. IMPORTANT: If you select WEP as your Security Mode,  each  device  in  your  wireless  network MUST  use  WEP  and  the  same  encryption  and shared key.WEPEncryption  Select  a  level  of  WEP  encryption,  64 bits 10  hex  digits  or  128  bits  26  hex digits.  The  default  is 64 bits 10 hex digits.Passphrase  Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate.Key 1-4  If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually.TX Key  Select a default TX (Transmit) Key (choose which Key to use). The default is 1.
14High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationRADIUSThis  option  features  WEP  used  in  coordination  with  a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) IMPORTANT:  If  you  select  RADIUS  as  your Security  Mode,  each  device  in  your  wireless network  MUST  use  RADIUS  and  the  same  WEP encryption and shared key.RADIUSRADIUS 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.Encryption  Select  a  level  of  WEP  encryption,  64 bits 10  hex  digits  or  128  bits  26  hex digits.  The  default  is 64 bits 10 hex digits.Passphrase  Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate.Key 1-4  If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually.TX Key  Select a default TX (Transmit) Key (choose which Key to use). The default is 1.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Wireless > Wireless MAC FilterWireless  access  can  be  filtered  (restricted)  by  specifying the MAC addresses of the devices in your wireless network.Wireless > Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC FilterEnabled/Disabled To  filter  wireless  users  by  the  MAC addresses  of  their  computers  or  devices,  select  Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.Access RestrictionPrevent  When the Wireless MAC Filter is enabled and this option is selected, PCs listed in the MAC Address filter list will be prevented from accessing the wireless network.Permit  When the Wireless MAC Filter is enabled and this option is selected, only PCs listed in the MAC Address filter list will be granted access to the wireless network.   MAC Address Filter ListWireless Client List  Click this to open the Wireless Client List screen. Wireless Client List
15High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationWireless Client ListThis  screen  shows  computers  and  other  devices  on the wireless network. The list can be sorted by Client Name, Interface, IP Address, MAC Address, and Status. Select Save to MAC Address Filter List for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List. Then click Add. To  update  the  on-screen  information,  click  Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click Close.MAC  01-32  Enter  the  MAC  addresses  of  the  devices whose wireless access you want to control.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Wireless > Advanced Wireless SettingsThe  Advanced  Wireless  Settings  screen  is  used  to  set  up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should  only  be  adjusted  by  an  advanced  user  because incorrect  settings  can  reduce  wireless  performance.  In most cases, keep the default settings.Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Advanced WirelessAP Isolation  This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices will  be  able  to  communicate  with  the  Router  but  not with each other. To use this function, select Enabled. AP Isolation is disabled by default. Frame  Burst  Enabling  this  option  should  provide  your network  with  greater  performance,  depending  on  the manufacturer of your wireless products. To use the Frame Burst option, keep the default, Enabled.Authentication Type  The default is Auto, which allows either  Open System  or Shared  Key authentication  to  be used. With Open System authentication, the sender and the  recipient  do  NOT  use  a  WEP  key  for  authentication. With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.Basic Rate  The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the Router can  transmit.  (The  Basic  Rate  is  not  the  actual  rate  of data transmission. If you want to specify the Router’s rate of  data  transmission,  configure  the  Transmission  Rate setting.) The Router will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless  devices  in  your  network,  so  they  know  which rates will be used. The Router will also advertise that it will automatically  select  the  best  rate  for  transmission.  The default setting is Default, for transmission at all standard wireless rates (1-2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 18 Mbps, and 24 Mbps).Transmission Rate  The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Router automatically use the fastest  possible  data  rate  and  enable  the  Auto-Fallback feature.  Auto-Fallback  will  negotiate  the  best  possible connection  speed  between  the  Router  and  a  wireless client. The default value is Auto.N  Transmission  Rate  The  rate  of  data  transmission should be set depending on the speed of your Wireless-N networking. You can select from a range of transmission speeds,  or  you  can  select  Auto  to  have  the  Router automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Router and a wireless client. The default is Auto.Transmission  Power  Select  the  appropriate  level  of transmission  power:  High,  Medium,  or  Low.  In  most cases, keep the default, High.CTS  Protection  Mode  The  Router  automatically uses  CTS  (Clear-To-Send)  Protection  Mode  when  your Wireless-N and Wireless-G devices are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to the Router in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. This option boosts the Router’s ability to catch all Wireless-N and Wireless-G transmissions but severely decreases performance. To use this option, keep the default, Auto. To disable this option, select Disabled.
16High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationBeacon Interval  A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network. Enter a value between  20 and  1000  milliseconds. The  Beacon  Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. The default value is 100. DTIM Interval  This value, between 3 and 255, indicates the  interval  of  the  Delivery  Traffic  Indication  Message (DTIM).  A  DTIM  field  is  a  countdown  field  informing clients  of  the  next  window  for  listening  to  broadcast and  multicast  messages.  When  the  Router  has  buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear  the  beacons  and  awaken  to  receive  the  broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 3.Fragmentation  Threshold  This  value  specifies  the maximum  size  for  a  packet  before  data  is  fragmented into  multiple  packets.  If  you  experience  a  high  packet error  rate,  you  may  slightly  increase  the  Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may  result  in  poor  network  performance.  Only  minor reduction of the  default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.RTS Threshold  Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only  minor  reduction of  the  default value, 2347, is recommended.  If  a  network  packet  is  smaller  than  the preset  RTS  threshold  size,  the  RTS/CTS  mechanism  will not be enabled. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames  to  a  particular  receiving  station  and  negotiates the sending  of a  data  frame. After  receiving  an  RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Security > FirewallThe Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Router’s local network. Security > FirewallFirewallSPI  Firewall  Protection  To  use  firewall  protection, keep  the  default  selection,  Enabled. To  turn  off  firewall protection, select Disabled.Internet FiltersFilter  Anonymous  Internet  Requests  This  feature makes  it  more  difficult  for  outside  users  to  work  their way into your network. This option is enabled by default. Disable it to allow anonymous Internet requests.Filter  Multicast  Multicasting  allows  for  multiple transmissions  to  specific  recipients  at  the  same  time.  If multicasting  is  permitted,  then  the  Router  will  allow  IP multicast  packets  to  be  forwarded  to  the  appropriate computers.  Select  this  option  to  enable  the  filter.  This option is disabled by default.Filter Internet  NAT Redirection  This  feature  is  used  to prevent  a  local  computer  from  using  a  URL  or  Internet address  to  access  the  local  server.  Select  this  option  to enable the filter. This option is disabled by default.Filter IDENT (Port 113)  The Filter IDENT (Identification) option  keeps  port  113  from  being  scanned  by  devices outside of your local  network. This  option is  enabled by default. Disable it to allow port 113 to be scanned.Web FiltersProxy  Use  of WAN  proxy  servers  may  compromise  the Gateway’s  security.  Denying Proxy  will  disable  access  to any WAN proxy servers. Select this option to enable proxy filtering. Deselect the feature to allow proxy access.
17High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationJava  Java is a programming language for websites. If you deny Java, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites  created  using  this  programming  language.  Select this option to enable Java filtering. Deselect the feature to allow Java usage.ActiveX  ActiveX is a programming language for websites. If you deny ActiveX, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. Select this option to enable ActiveX filtering. Deselect the feature to allow ActiveX usage.Cookies  A  cookie  is data  stored on  your computer and used by Internet sites when you interact with them. Select this option to filter cookies. Deselect the feature to allow cookie usage.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Security > VPN PassthroughThe  VPN  Passthrough  screen  allows  you  to  enable  VPN tunnels using IPSec, L2TP, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.Security > VPN PassthroughVPN PassthroughIPSec  Passthrough  Internet  Protocol  Security  (IPSec)  is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the  IP  layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled. L2TP  Passthrough  Layer  2  Tunneling  Protocol  is  the method  used  to  enable  Point-to-Point  sessions  via  the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.PPTP  Passthrough  Point-to-Point  Tunneling  Protocol (PPTP)  allows  the  Point-to-Point  Protocol  (PPP)  to  be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Storage > DiskYour  Linksys  E3200  has  a  USB  port  on  the  back  of  the Router. This allows you to connect an external USB drive and access the contents over the network.When  a  USB  drive  is  connected  to  the  USB  port  of  the Router,  a  shared  folder  titled  public  is  automatically created and shared on the USB drive. You can access the contents  via  Windows  Explorer  or  the  Mac  Finder.  For details on accessing the contents, refer to How to Install and Access USB Storage - Overview, page 36.The Storage options can be edited in the browser-based utility when a USB drive is plugged in.   The  Disk  screen  describes  the  disk  (USB  drive)  currently attached to  the  Router. Use  this screen  to create shared folders, safely remove a disk, or format a disk (any data on the disk will be deleted during formatting).Shared folders are folders on the disk that are accessible via  the  network. You  can  specify  individual  folders  that you want shared or share the entire partition. By default, existing files and folders are not shared on a disk that is plugged in for the first time. The only folder that is shared by default is the public folder that is automatically created. You can manually provide access to additional folders and grant access to specific users or groups.  Storage > DiskDisk ManagementIf a formatted disk is connected to the Router, then its name is displayed. For each partition of the disk, the Partition, File  System,  Capacity,  and  Free  Space  information  are displayed.Safely  Remove  Disk  Before  physically  disconnecting  a disk from the Router, click Safely Remove Disk first. This prevents the possible loss of data, which may occur if you remove the disk while it is transferring data.
18High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationCreate Share  To create a shared folder, click this option for the appropriate partition, and the Shared Folder screen appears. Create Share > Shared FolderUse this screen to create a shared folder.Shared FolderDisplay  Name  Create  a  name  for  the  folder.  This  will appear in the Shared Folder table on the Disk screen.Partition  The name of the partition is displayed.Location  The location of the current folder is displayed. If you haven’t selected a folder or shared the partition, a location will not be displayed. New  Folder  Type  in  a  new  folder  name  if  you  want  to create a new subfolder in the current location. Then click Create.Share  entire  Partition  Select  this  option  if  you  want to  share  the  entire  partition.  If  your  disk  doesn’t  have multiple  partitions,  selecting  this  option  will  share  the entire disk. If you do not want to share the entire partition, then select the folder you do want to share.Enter  into  Folder  Select  to  go  into  the  specified  sub-folder.Return to Upper Folder  To move back up a folder level, select this option.Current Folder  The current folder is displayed. Folder  Name  The  available  folders  are  listed  by  Folder Name.Enter into Folder  To display subfolders, click this button.Select  Select a folder.Return to Upper Folder  To go back up a folder level from a subfolder, click this button.AccessSpecify  which user  groups have read-and-write  or read-only access to the folder. (To create user groups, refer to “Create or Edit a Group Account” on page 22.)Available Groups  To allow a group access to the folder, select it, and then click the >> button.Groups with Access  To block a group from accessing the folder, select it, and then click the << button.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes  to  clear  your  changes.  Click  Close  to  exit  the screen.Shared FolderDevice  Name  The  default  device  name  is  Ciscoxxxxx. xxxxx  represents  the  last 5  digits  of  your serial  number. This can be found on the bottom of the router. (The Device name is also the Router’s NetBIOS name.)NOTE:  If  you  used  the  setup  software for  installation,  then  the  device  name  is synchronized  with  the  name  of  your  wireless network (up to 15 characters).Shared  Disk  IP  Address  The  IP  address  of  the  disk  is displayed.Summary  To view a list of shared folders, click this option. For each  shared folder, the  Display Name, Partition,  and Shared Folder location are displayed.Edit  To change the access settings of a shared folder, click this option, and the Shared Folder screen appears.
19High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationShared Folder > EditUse this screen to edit a shared folder.Shared FolderDisplay  Name  Create  a  name  for  the  folder.  This  will appear in the Shared Folder table on the Disk screen.Partition  The name of the partition is displayed.Location  The location of the current folder is displayed.New  Folder  Type  in  a  new  folder  name  if  you  want  to create a new subfolder in the current location. Then click Create.Share  entire  Partition  Select  this  option  if  you  want to  share  the  entire  partition.  If  your  disk  doesn’t  have multiple  partitions,  selecting  this  option  will  share  the entire disk. If you do not want to share the entire partition, then select the folder you do want to share.Current Folder  The current folder is displayed. Folder  Name  The  available  folders  are  listed  by  Folder Name.Enter into Folder  To display subfolders, click this button.Select  Select a folder.Return to Upper Folder  To go back up a folder level from a subfolder, click this button.AccessSpecify  which user  groups have read-and-write  or read-only access to the folder. (To create user groups, refer to “Create or Edit a Group Account” on page 22.)Available Groups  To allow a group access to the folder, select it, and then click the >> button.Groups with Access  To block a group from accessing the folder, select it, and then click the << button.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes  to  clear  your  changes.  Click  Close  to  exit  the screen.Delete  To delete a shared folder, click this option.Format DiskDisk  To  format a disk and create a new partition, select the disk you want to format, and then click Format Disk. (If your disk was formatted with multiple partitions, then the formatting will delete them and create a single partition.Format Disk > Claim DiskEnter a partition’s name  Create a name for the partition. (If your disk was formatted with multiple partitions, then formatting will delete them and create a single partition.)To format the disk as FAT32, click Format and follow the on-screen  instructions.  To  cancel  the  formatting,  click Cancel. WARNING: Formatting a disk erases all data on the disk. Be sure to save any files that you want to keep from the disk onto another computer or drive before formatting a disk. Format DiskStorage > FTP ServerThe  Storage  options  are  available  when  a  USB  drive  is connected to the USB port of the Router. The  FTP  Server  tab  creates  an  FTP  server  that  can  be accessed from the Internet or your local network.
20High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationStorage> FTP Server SetupServer Name  Enter  the  FTP Server Name,  which  serves as a display name only. Use only alphanumeric characters (letters A to Z and numbers 0 to 9). The default FTP Server name of the Router is Ciscoxxxxx. XXXXX represents the last 5 digits of your serial number. This can  be  found on the bottom of the router.NOTE:  If  you  used  the  setup  software  for installation,  then  the  FTP  Server  name  is synchronized  with  the  name  of  your  wireless network (up to 15 characters).FTP Server  Select Enabled to use the Router as an FTP server. Otherwise, select Disabled. An external USB hard drive or USB disk must be connected to the USB port to use this service.Internet  Access  Select  Enabled  to  allow  access  of  the FTP server from the Internet. Otherwise, select Disabled to only allow local network access.FTP Port  Enter the FTP Port number to use. The default is 21.Encoding  The  Router  supports  different  character  sets for the  transfer of files  in  different languages. Select the appropriate  character  encoding  set:  Unicode(UTF-8), Chinese  Simplified(GB18030),  Vietnamese(CP1258),  or ISO8859_1. The default is Unicode(UTF-8). AccessThis section lets you add FTP folders that can be accessed through the FTP client.Specify Folder  To add an FTP folder to the Access table, click this button. The FTP Folder screen appears. Proceed to “Create or Edit an FTP Folder” on page 20.Summary  To view a list of FTP folders, click this option. For  each  FTP  folder,  the  Display  Name,  Partition,  and Folder location are displayed.The database table lists the FTP folders with the following information: Display Name, Partition, and Folder.Edit  To change the access settings of an FTP folder, click this option, and the FTP Folder screen appears. Proceed to “Create or Edit an FTP Folder” on page 20.Delete  To delete an FTP folder, click this option.Create or Edit an FTP FolderUse this screen to add an FTP folder.FTP Folder ScreenDisplay  Name  Create  a  name  for  the  folder.  Enter  a display name that will  appear  in the  Access table of  the FTP Server screen. Partition  The name of the partition is displayed.Location  The location of the folder is displayed.New  Folder  Type  in  a  new  folder  name  if  you  want  to create a new subfolder in the current location. Then click Create.Share entire Partition  Select this option if you want to share the entire partition with your FTP clients. If your disk doesn’t have multiple partitions, selecting this option will share the entire disk. If you do not want to share the entire partition, then select the folder you do want to share. Current Folder  The current folder is displayed. Folder  The available folders are listed by Folder name.Enter into Folder  To display subfolders, click this button.Select  Select a folder.Return to Upper Folder  To return to the previous folder, click this button.AccessSpecify  which user  groups have read-and-write  or read-only access to the folder. (To create user groups, refer to “Create or Edit a Group Account” on page 22.)
21High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationAvailable Groups  To allow a group access to the folder, select it, and then click the >> button.Groups with Access  To block a group from accessing the folder, select it, and then click the << button.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes  to  clear  your  changes.  Click  Close  to  exit  the screen.On the FTP Server screen, click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Storage > AdministrationThe Administration screen allows you to manage the user groups  and  individual  users  who  can  access  the  shared folders.Storage > Administration InformationDevice Name  The default device name  of the  Router is Ciscoxxxxx.  XXXXX  represents  the  last  5  digits  of  your serial  number.  This  can  be  found  on  the  bottom  of  the router.  (The  Device  name  is  also  the  Router’s  NetBIOS name.)NOTE:  If  you  used  the  setup  software for  installation,  then  the  device  name  is synchronized  with  the  name  of  your  wireless network (up to 15 characters).Workgroup  Name  Enter  the  workgroup  name  for  the Router;  it  should  match  the  workgroup  name  of  the computers on your local network. The Router’s default is workgroup.Server  LAN  IP  Address  The  local  IP  address  of  the Router’s media and FTP server is displayed.Server  Internet  IP  Address  The  Internet  IP  address  of the Router’s FTP server is displayed.User ManagementBy default the Router creates two users, admin and guest.The users are listed by User Name and Group.Create  New  User  To  create  a  new  user,  click  this button.  The  User  Account  screen  appears.  Proceed  to Create or Edit a User Account, page 21.Edit  To  change  the  settings  of  a  user  account,  click Edit,  and  the  User  Account  screen  appears.  Proceed  to “Create or Edit a User Account” on page 21.Delete  To delete a user, click this button.Group ManagementBy default the Router creates two user groups, admin and guest. The  groups are  listed  by  Group  Name  and  Access  level. There are two levels of access, r & w (read-and-write) and r (read-only).Create New Group  To create a new group of users, click this button. The Group Account screen appears. Proceed to “Create or Edit a Group Account” on page 22.Edit  To change the description or access rights of a group, click Edit, and the Group Account screen appears. Proceed to “Create or Edit a Group Account” on page 22.Delete  To delete a group, click this button.Create or Edit a User AccountUser Account
22High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationUser AccountUser Name  Create a name for the user.Full Name  Enter the actual name of the user.Description  Enter keywords to describe the user.Password  Enter  the password that the  user will  use for loginConfirm Password  Enter the password again to confirm.Group Member  Select the appropriate user group.Account  Disabled  To  temporarily  disable  an  account, select this option.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel to clear your changes. Click Close to exit the screen.On  the  Administration  screen,  click  Save  Settings  to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Create or Edit a Group AccountGroup AccountGroup AccountGroup Name  Create a name for the group.Description  Enter keywords to describe the group.Access  Select  the appropriate level of  access, read and write or read only.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel to clear your changes. Click Close to exit the screen.On  the  Administration  screen,  click  Save  Settings  to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Access Restrictions > Internet Access PolicyThe  Internet  Access  Policy  screen  allows  you  to  deny  or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, and websites during specific days and times.Access Restrictions > Internet AccessInternet Access PolicyAccess  Policy  Access can  be  managed by  a  policy.  Use the  settings on  this  screen  to establish  an  access  policy (after  Save  Settings  is  clicked).  Selecting  a  policy  from the  drop-down  menu  will  display  that  policy’s  settings. To  delete  a  policy,  select  that  policy’s  number  and  click Delete This Policy. To view all the policies, click Summary. SummaryThe policies are listed with the following information: No., Policy Name, Access, Days, Time, and status (Enabled). To enable  a  policy, select  Enabled. To  delete a  policy, click Delete. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear  your changes. To  return  to the Internet Access Policy screen, click Close. Status  Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and select Enabled.To create a policy, follow steps 1-11. Repeat these steps to create additional policies, one at a time.1.  Select  a  number  from  the  Access  Policy  drop-down menu.
23High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration2.  Enter a Policy Name in the field provided. 3.  To enable this policy, select Enabled.4.  Click Edit List to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen appears. You can select a PC by MAC address or IP address. You can also enter a range of IP addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs. After making your changes, click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Then click Close. List of PCs5.  Select  the  appropriate  option,  Deny  or  Allow, depending  on  whether  you  want  to  block  or  allow Internet access for the computers listed on the List of PCs screen.6.  Decide  which  days  and  what  times  you  want  this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours.7.  You  can  block  websites  with  specific  URL  addresses. Enter each URL in a separate Website Blocking by URL Address field.8.  You  can  also  block  websites using specific keywords. Enter each keyword in a separate Website Blocking by Keyword field. 9.  You  can  filter  access  to  various  services  accessed over  the  Internet,  such  as  FTP  or  telnet.  (You can  block  up  to  three  applications  per  policy.)  From the  Applications list, select the application you want to block. Then click the >> button to move it to the  Blocked  List.  To  remove  an  application  from  the Blocked List, select it and click the << button.10. If the application you want to block is not listed or you want to edit a service’s settings, enter the application’s name  in  the  Application  Name  field.  Enter  its  range in the Port Range fields. Select its protocol from the Protocol drop-down menu. Then click Add.To modify a service, select it from the Application list. Change its name, port range, and/or protocol setting. Then click Modify.To delete a service, select it from the Application list. Then click Delete.11. Click  Save  Settings  to  save  the  policy’s  settings,  or click Cancel Changes to clear the changes.Applications and Gaming > Single Port ForwardingThe Single Port  Forwarding  screen  allows you  to  customize port services for common applications.When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet,  the  Router will  forward those  requests to the appropriate  servers  (computers).  Before  using  forwarding, you  should  assign  static  IP  addresses  to  the  designated servers (use the DHCP Reservation feature on the Basic Setup screen; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 6).Applications and Gaming > Single Port ForwardingSingle Port ForwardingCommon applications are available for the first five entries. Application Name  Select the appropriate application.To  IP  Address  Enter  the  IP  address  of  the  server  that should receive these requests. Enabled  For each application, select Enabled to activate port forwarding.For additional applications, complete the following fields:Application Name  Enter the name you wish to give the application. Each name can have up to 12 characters.External  Port  Enter  the  external  port  number  used  by the server or Internet application. Check with the Internet application documentation for more information.Internal  Port  Enter  the  internal  port  number  used  by the server or Internet application. Check with the Internet application documentation for more information.
24High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationProtocol  Select the protocol(s) used for this application, TCP, UDP, or Both.To IP Address  For each application, enter the IP address of the computer that should receive the requests. If you assigned a static IP address to the computer, then you can look up its static IP address; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 6.Enabled  For each application, select Enabled to enable port forwarding.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Applications and Gaming > Port Range ForwardingThe  Port  Range  Forwarding  screen  allows  you  to  set  up public  services  on  your  network,  such  as  web  servers, ftp  servers,  e-mail  servers,  or  other  specialized  Internet applications.  (Specialized  Internet  applications  are  any applications  that use  Internet  access  to perform  functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.)When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet,  the  Router will  forward those requests to  the appropriate  servers  (computers).  Before  using  forwarding, you  should  assign  static  IP  addresses  to  the  designated servers (use the DHCP Reservation feature on the Basic Setup screen; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 6).If you need to forward all ports to one  computer, click the DMZ tab.Applications and Gaming > Port Range ForwardingPort Range ForwardingTo forward a port, enter the information on each line for the criteria required.Application  Name  In  this  field,  enter  the  name  you wish to give the application. Each name can be up to 12 characters.Start~End  Port  Enter  the  number  or  range  of  port(s) used by the server or Internet application. Check with the Internet application documentation for more information.Protocol  Select the protocol(s) used for this application, TCP, UDP, or Both.To IP Address  For each application, enter the IP address of  the computer  running the  specific  application. If  you assigned a static IP address to the computer, then you can look up its static IP address; refer to “DHCP Reservation” on page 6.Enabled  Select Enabled to enable port forwarding.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Applications & Gaming > Port Range TriggeringThe  Port  Range  Triggering  screen  allows  the  Router  to watch  outgoing  data  for  specific  port  numbers.  The  IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is  pulled  back to  the  proper  computer  by  way  of  IP  address  and  port mapping rules.Applications and Gaming > Port Range TriggeringPort Range TriggeringApplication  Name  Enter  the  application  name  of  the trigger.Triggered Range  For each application, enter the starting and ending port numbers of the  triggered port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed.
25High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationForwarded  Range  For  each  application,  enter  the starting  and  ending  port  numbers  of  the  forwarded port  number range. Check  with the  Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed.Enabled  Select Enabled to enable port triggering.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Applications and Gaming > DMZThe  DMZ  feature  allows  one  network  computer  to  be exposed  to  the  Internet  for  use  of  a  special-purpose service  such  as  Internet  gaming  or  videoconferencing. DMZ hosting  forwards all  the ports at  the same  time to one PC. The Port Range Forwarding feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet. Applications and Gaming > DMZDMZAny computer whose port is being forwarded should have its DHCP client function disabled and have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function.Enabled/Disabled  To  disable  DMZ  hosting,  select Disabled.  To  expose  one  PC,  select  Enabled.  Then configure the following settings:Source IP Address  If you want any IP address to be the source, select Any IP Address. If you want to specify an IP address or range of IP addresses as the designated source, select and complete the IP address range fields.Destination  If  you  want  to specify  the  DMZ  host  by  IP address,  select  IP  Address  and  enter  the  IP  address  in the  field  provided.  If  you want  to  specify the  DMZ  host by MAC address, select MAC Address and enter the MAC address in the field provided. To retrieve this information, click DHCP Client Table.DHCP Client TableThe DHCP Client Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router. The list  can  be  sorted  by  Client  Name, Interface,  IP  Address, and MAC Address. To select a DHCP client, click Select.  To update the  on-screen information, click  Refresh. To  exit this screen and return to the DMZ screen, click Close.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Applications and Gaming > QoSQuality of Service (QoS) is a method that assigns priority to  specific  types  of  network  traffic,  which  often  are demanding,  real-time  applications,  such  as  gaming, videoconferencing,  video  streaming,  and  Voice  over Internet  Protocol  (VoIP)  telephony.  QoS  helps  to  ensure optimal performance for these types of uses.Applications and Gaming > QoS QoS (Quality of Service)WirelessWMM  Support  Wi-Fi  Multimedia  (WMM)  is  a  wireless Quality of Service feature that improves quality for audio, video,  and  voice  applications  by  prioritizing  wireless traffic. To  use  this  feature,  the  wireless  client  devices  in your network must support Wireless WMM. If you would like  to  disable  this  feature,  select  Disabled.  Otherwise, keep the default, Enabled.
26High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationNo  Acknowledgement  If  you  want  to  disable  the Router’s Acknowledgement feature, so the Router will not re-send data if an error occurs, select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.Internet Access PriorityIn  this section, you  can set  the  bandwidth priority for  a variety of applications and  devices. There are four levels of  priority;  High,  Medium,  Normal,  or  Low.  When  you set  priority,  do  not  set all  applications  to High,  because this  will  defeat  the  purpose  of  allocating  the  available bandwidth. If you want to select below normal bandwidth, select Low. Depending on the application, a few attempts may be needed to set the appropriate bandwidth priority.Enabled/Disabled  To use the QoS policies you set, select Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.Upstream BandwidthUpstream  Bandwidth  This  option  sets  the  maximum outgoing bandwidth  that applications  can use. To  allow the Router to set the  maximum,  keep  the  default,  Auto. To  specify  the maximum, select Manual. Then enter the appropriate value and select Kbps or Mbps.CategorySelect  one  of  the  following  categories:  Applications, Online Games, MAC Address, or Voice Device. Proceed to the instructions for your selection.SummaryThis  lists  the  QoS  entries  you  have  created  for  your applications and devices. Refer to “Summary” on page 27 for more information.ApplicationsApplications  Select  the  appropriate  application.  If  you select  Add a  New Application,  follow  the  instructions  in the Add a New Application section.Priority  Select  the  appropriate  priority:  High,  Medium (Recommended), Normal, or Low.Click  Apply  to  save  your  changes.  Your  new  entry  will appear in the Summary list.Add a New ApplicationAdd a New ApplicationEnter a Name  Enter a name for this application.Port Range  Enter the port range that the application will be using. For example, if you want to allocate bandwidth for FTP,  you can  enter  21-21. If  you need  services  for an application that uses from 1000 to 1250, you enter 1000-1250  as  your  settings. You  can  have  up  to  three  ranges to  define  for  this  bandwidth  allocation.  Port  numbers can  range  from  1  to  65535.  Check  your  application’s documentation for details on the service ports used.Select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select Both. Priority  Select  the  appropriate  priority:  High,  Medium (Recommended), Normal, or Low.Click  Apply  to  save  your  changes.  Your  new  entry  will appear in the Summary list.Online GamesOnline GamesOnline GamesGames  Select the appropriate game. If you select Add a New Game, follow the instructions in the Add a New Game section.Priority  Select  the  appropriate  priority:  High,  Medium (Recommended), Normal, or Low.
27High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationClick  Apply  to  save  your  changes.  Your  new  entry  will appear in the Summary list.Add a New GameEnter a  Name  Enter any  name to  indicate  the name  of the entry.Port Range  Enter the  port range that  the  game will  be using. You can have up to three ranges to define for this bandwidth allocation. Port numbers can range from 1 to 65535. Check your application’s documentation for details on the service ports used.Select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select Both. Priority  Select  the  appropriate  priority:  High,  Medium (Recommended), Normal, or Low.Click  Apply  to  save  your  changes.  Your  new  entry  will appear in the Summary list.MAC AddressMAC AddressThe  MAC  address  of  the  computer  you  are  using  is displayed.Enter a Name  Enter a name for your device.MAC Address  Enter the MAC address of your device.Priority  Select  the  appropriate  priority:  High,  Medium (Recommended), Normal, or Low.Click  Apply  to  save  your  changes.  Your  new  entry  will appear in the Summary list.Voice DeviceVoice DeviceEnter a Name  Enter a name for your voice device.MAC  Address  Enter  the  MAC  address  of  your  voice device.Priority  Select  the  appropriate  priority:  High (Recommended), Medium, Normal, or Low.Click  Apply  to  save  your  changes.  Your  new  entry  will appear in the Summary list.SummaryThis  lists  the  QoS  entries  you  have  created  for  your applications and devices.Priority  This column displays the  bandwidth priority  of High, Medium, Normal, or Low.Name  This  column  displays  the  application,  game, device, or port name.Information  This  column  displays  the  port  range  or MAC address  entered  for  your  entry. If a  pre-configured application or game was selected, there will be no valid entry shown in this section.Remove  Click this button to remove an entry.Edit  Click this button to make changes.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.
28High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationAdministration > ManagementThe  Management  screen  allows  the  network’s administrator  to  manage  specific  Router  functions  for access and security.Administration > ManagementRouter PasswordRouter AccessTo ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your password  when  you  access  the  Router’s  browser-based utility. The default is admin.Router Password  Enter a new password for the Router.Re-enter to confirm  Enter the password again to confirm.Local Management AccessAccess  via  HTTP  (HyperText  Transport  Protocol)  is  the communications  protocol  used  to  connect  to  servers on the World Wide Web.  HTTPS uses  SSL (Secure Socket Layer)  to  encrypt  data  transmitted  for  higher  security. Select HTTP or HTTPS. The default is HTTP.Access via Wireless  If you are using the Router in a public domain  where  you  are  giving  wireless  access  to  your guests,  you  can  disable  wireless  access  to  the  Router’s web-based utility. You will only be able to access the utility via a wired connection if you disable the setting. Keep the default, Enabled, to allow wireless access to the utility, or select Disabled to block wireless access to the utility.Remote Management AccessRemote  Management  To  permit  remote  access  of  the Router  from  the  Internet  (outside  the  local  network), select Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.Access  via HTTP  (HyperText  Transport  Protocol)  is  the communications  protocol  used  to  connect  to  servers on the World Wide Web.  HTTPS uses  SSL (Secure Socket Layer)  to  encrypt  data  transmitted  for  higher  security. Select HTTP or HTTPS. HTTP is the default.Remote  Upgrade  If  you  want  to  be  able  to  upgrade the Router from the Internet (outside the local network), select Enabled. (You must have the Remote Management feature  enabled  as  well.)  Otherwise,  keep  the  default, Disabled.Allowed  Remote  IP  Address  If  you want  to  be  able  to access the Router from any external IP address, select Any IP Address. If you want to specify an external IP address or range of IP addresses, then select the second option and complete the fields provided.Remote Management Port  Enter the port number that will be open to outside access. To access the Router, you will need to enter the Router’s password.NOTE:  When  you  are  in  a  remote  location and  wish  to  manage  the  Router,  enter  http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyy  or https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyy,  depending on whether you use HTTP or HTTPS. Enter the Router’s  specific  Internet  IP  address  in  place of  xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx,  and  enter  the  Remote Management Port number in place of yyyy.Advanced FeaturesSIP ALG  The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application Layer Gateway (ALG) feature allows SIP packets, which are used  for  Voice  over  Internet  Protocol  (VoIP),  to  traverse the NAT firewall. For more information, contact your VoIP service provider.To use the SIP ALG feature for VoIP service, select Enabled. If  you are  not using VoIP service, then  keep  the default, Disabled.If  your  VoIP  service  provider  uses  other  NAT  traversal solutions  such  as  Session  Traversal  Utilities  for  NAT (STUN), Traversal Using  Relay  NAT  (TURN),  or Interactive Connectivity  Establishment  (ICE), then  keep  the  default, Disabled.UPnPUniversal  Plug  and  Play  (UPnP)  allows  the  appropriate Windows operating system to automatically configure the Router for various  Internet applications, such  as  gaming and videoconferencing.UPnP  If you want to use UPnP, keep the default, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.
29High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationAllow  Users  to  Configure  Keep  the  default,  Enabled, if  you  want  to  be  able  to  make  manual  changes  to  the Router  while  using  the  UPnP  feature.  Otherwise,  select Disabled.Allow Users to Disable Internet Access  Select Enabled, if  you  want  to  be  able  to  prohibit  any  and  all  Internet connections. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled.Backup and RestoreBackup  Configurations  To  back  up  the  Router’s configuration  settings,  click  this  button  and  follow  the on-screen instructions.Restore  Configurations  To  restore  the  Router’s configuration settings, click this button and follow the on-screen instructions. (You must have previously backed up the Router’s configuration settings.)Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Administration > LogThe  Router  can  keep  logs  of  all  traffic  for  your  Internet connection.Administration > LogLogLog  To  disable  the  Log  function,  select  Disabled.  To monitor  traffic  between  the  network  and  the  Internet, keep the default, Enabled. With logging enabled, you can choose to view temporary logs.Logviewer IP Address   If your computer uses Logviewer software,  you  can  enter  the  fixed  IP  address  of  the computer running the software. The Router will now send updated logs to that computer.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. View  Log  When  you  wish  to  view  the  logs,  click  this option. Log > View LogLog • Type  Select Incoming Log, Outgoing Log, Security Log, or DHCP Client Log.  • <Type> Log  The Incoming Log displays a temporary log  of  the  source  IP  addresses  and  destination port  numbers  for  the  incoming  Internet  traffic.  The Outgoing  Log  displays  a  temporary  log  of  the  local IP  addresses,  destination  URLs/IP  addresses,  and service/port numbers for the outgoing Internet traffic. The Security log displays the login information for the browser-based  utility.  The  DHCP  Client  Log  displays the local DHCP server status information.Click Save the Log to save this information to a file on your  computer’s  hard  drive.  Click  Refresh to  update the log. Click Clear to clear all the information that is displayed.Administration > DiagnosticsThe  diagnostic  tests  (Ping  and  Traceroute)  allow  you  to check the connections of your network devices, including connection to the Internet.Administration > Diagnostics
30High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationDiagnosticsPing TestPing checks the status of a connection. IP  or  URL  Address  Enter  the  address  of  the  PC  whose connection you wish to test.Packet Size  Enter  the  packet  size you  want to  use. The default is 32 bytes.Number to Ping  Enter the number of times you wish to test the connection. The default is 5.Start  Test  To  run  the  test,  click  this  button.  The  Ping screen shows if the test is successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to stop the test.PingTraceroute TestTraceroute checks the performance of a connection.IP  or  URL  Address  Enter  the  address  of  the  PC  whose connection you wish to test.Start  Test  Click  to  run  the  test.  The  Traceroute  screen shows if the test is successful. Click Close to return to the Diagnostics screen. Click Stop to stop the test.TracerouteAdministration > Factory DefaultsThe  Factory  Defaults  screen  allows  you  to  restore  the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory DefaultsRestore Factory Defaults  To reset the Router’s settings to  the  default  values,  select  Restore  Factory  Defaults. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.Administration > Factory DefaultsNOTE: Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router and have  exhausted  all  other  troubleshooting measures. Once the Router is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.Administration > Firmware UpgradeThe  Firmware  Upgrade  screen  allows  you  to  upgrade  the Router’s  firmware.  Do  not  upgrade  the  firmware  unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. Administration > Firmware UpgradeNOTE:  The  Router  may  lose  the  settings you  have  customized.  Before  you  upgrade its  firmware,  write  down  all  of  your  custom settings.  After  you  upgrade  its  firmware,  you will  have  to  re-enter  all  of  your  configuration settings.
31High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationFirmware UpgradeBefore  upgrading  the  firmware,  download  the Router’s  firmware  upgrade  file  from  our  website  at  www.linksys.com/support/E3200.Please Select a File to Upgrade  Click Browse and select the firmware upgrade file.Start Upgrade  After you have selected the appropriate file, click this button, and follow the on-screen instructions. WARNING:  Do  not  interrupt  the  upgrade process. You  should not  turn off the  power or press  the  Reset  button  during  the  upgrade process. Doing so may disable the Router.Status > RouterThe Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings.Status > RouterRouter InformationFirmware  Version  The  version  number  of  the  Router’s current firmware is displayed.Firmware  Verification  The  unique  identifier  of  the firmware is displayed.Current Time  The time set on the Router is displayed.Internet  MAC  Address  The  Router’s  MAC  Address,  as seen by your ISP, is displayed.Server Name  The Server Name is the name used for the USB network storage and FTP functions of the Router. The default,  Ciscoxxxxx,  is  displayed.  XXXXX  represents  the last 5 digits of your serial number. This can  be  found on the bottom of the router.NOTE:  If  you  used  the  setup  software  for installation,  then  the  name  of  your  wireless network  (up  to  15  characters)  is  the  server name of the Router.Host Name  The Host Name of the Router is displayed (if it was entered on the Setup > Basic Setup screen).Domain  Name  The  Domain  Name  of  the  Router  is displayed  (if  it  was  entered  on  the  Setup  >  Basic  Setup screen).Internet ConnectionThis  section  shows  the  current  network  information stored in the Router. The information varies depending on the Internet connection type selected on the Setup > Basic Setup screen.For  a  DHCP  connection,  select  Release  IP  Address  or Renew  IP  Address  as  appropriate  to  release  or  renew a  DHCP  lease.  For  a  PPPoE  or  similar  connection,  select Connect or Disconnect  as  appropriate to connect to or disconnect from the Internet.Click Refresh to update the on-screen information. Status > Local NetworkThe Local Network screen displays information about the local network. Status > Local NetworkLocal NetworkLocal  MAC  Address  The  MAC  address  of  the  Router’s local, wired interface is displayed.Router IP Address  The Router’s IP address, as it appears on your local network, is displayed.Subnet Mask  The Subnet Mask of the Router is displayed.DHCP ServerDHCP  Server  The  status  of  the  Router’s  DHCP  server function is displayed.
32High Performance Wireless-N RouterLinksys E3200 Chapter 4: Advanced ConfigurationStart IP Address  For the range of IP addresses that can be used by devices on your local network, the starting IP address is displayed.End  IP  Address  For  the  range  of  IP  addresses  that  can be used by devices on your local network, the ending IP address is displayed.DHCP  Client  Table  Click  this  option  to  view  a  list  of computers or other devices that are using the Router as a DHCP server.DHCP Client TableDHCP Client TableThe  DHCP  Client  Table  lists  computers  and  other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Router.  The  list  can  be  sorted  by  IP  Address,  MAC Address,  Interface,  and  Client  Name.  To  remove  a DHCP  client,  click  Delete.  To  update  the  on-screen information,  click  Refresh.  To  exit  this  screen  and return to the Local Network screen, click Close.Status > Wireless NetworkThe Wireless Network screen displays the status information of your 5 GHz and/or 2.4 GHz wireless network(s).Status > Wireless Network5GHz/2.4GHz Wireless NetworkMAC  Address  The  MAC  address  of  the  Router’s  local, wireless interface is displayed.Mode  The  wireless  mode  used  by  the  network  is displayed.Network Name (SSID)  The name of the wireless network, which is also called the SSID, is displayed.Radio Band  The Radio Band setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen is displayed.Wide Channel  The Wide Channel setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen is displayed.Standard  Channel  The  Standard  Channel  setting selected on the Basic Wireless Settings screen is displayed.Security  The  wireless  security  method  used  by  the Router is displayed.SSID Broadcast  The status of the SSID Broadcast feature is displayed.
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Linksys E3200 Appendix A: Troubleshooting34High Performance Dual-Band N RouterAppendix A: TroubleshootingYour computer cannot connect to the Internet. Follow these instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: • Verify  that  the  power  adapter  is  connected  to  the Router and to a power outlet. If connected to a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. • Make  sure  that  the  Power  LED,  Internet  LED,  and Wireless LED are on. If you have any wired computers connected to the Router, make sure the appropriate port LED is lit. NOTE: The Power LED flashes  after  the  power adapter is plugged in to the Router. If the light remains  flashing  for  more  than  30  seconds, it  may  indicate  the  Router  is  not  working properly.  For  assistance,  use  a  computer  or device  with  Internet  access  to  refer  to  our Linksys  E3200  support  section  on  the  web,  www.linksys.com/support/E3200 • Make sure that your DSL or cable modem is connected to your Router’s Internet port using an Ethernet cable. • Reset all of the devices on your network:1.  Turn  off  all  of  your  network  computers  and devices,  and  then  unplug  the  power  adapter from your Router.2.  Unplug  your  modem’s  power  cord  (and  coaxial cable if you have a cable modem), and wait two minutes.3.  Reconnect  your  modem’s  power  cord  (and coaxial cable) and wait two more minutes.4.  Reconnect the power adapter to the Router, and then  power  on  all  of  your  network  computers and devices.The modem does not have an Ethernet port.The  modem  is  a  dial-up  modem  for  traditional  dial-up service. To use the Router, you need a cable/DSL modem and high-speed Internet connection.You cannot use the DSL service to connect manually to the Internet.After  you  have  installed the  Router,  it will  automatically connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), so you no longer need to connect manually.The  DSL  telephone  line  does  not  fit  into  the  Router’s Internet port.The Router does not replace your modem. You still need your DSL modem in order to use the Router. Connect the telephone  line  to  the  DSL  modem,  and  then  insert  the setup CD into your computer. Click Set up your Linksys Router and follow the on-screen instructions.When  you  double-click  the  web  browser,  you  are prompted for a username and password. If you want to get rid of the prompt, follow these instructions.Launch the web browser and perform the following steps (these steps are specific to Internet Explorer but are similar for other browsers):1.  Select Tools > Internet Options. 2.  Click the Connections tab.3.  Select Never dial a connection. 4.  Click OK.The  Router  does  not  have  a  coaxial  port  for  the  cable connection.The Router does not replace your modem. You still need your  cable  modem  in  order  to  use  the  Router.  Connect your  cable  connection  to  the  cable  modem,  and  then insert the setup CD into your computer. Click Set up your Linksys Router and follow the on-screen instructions.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 Router. If you have enabled wireless  security,  then  make  sure  the  same  security method and key are used by both the computer and the Router.You need to modify the settings on the Router.Router settings can be modified using the Cisco Connect software,  refer  to  “How  to  Access  Cisco  Connect”  on page 11. To modify the advanced settings, go to Advanced Settings. Refer to “Advanced Settings” on page 11.You want to access the browser-based utility  from Cisco Connect.To  enter  the  browser-based  utility  from  Cisco  Connect, follow these steps:1.  Open Cisco Connect.2.  On the Main Menu, click Router Settings.3.  Click Advanced Settings. 4.  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.
Linksys E3200 Appendix A: Troubleshooting35High Performance Dual-Band N Router6.  Your  web  browser  automatically  opens.  Enter  the username  and  password,  and  then  click  OK.  (If  you copied the password to the Clipboard in step 4, press Ctrl-V to paste it into the Password field.)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 Settings.3.  The Password is displayed on the left side of the screen.The Router does not recognize your USB storage device.Make sure  the  USB storage device uses  the NTFS  or FAT format. To check its format, follow these instructions:1.  Connect  the  USB  storage  device  directly  to  your computer. 2.  On  your  desktop,  double-click  Computer  or  My Computer icon. 3.  Right-click  the  USB  storage  device,  and  click Properties.4.  The  format  is  listed  in  the  File  system description.  If  the  format  is  not  NTFS  or  FAT,  then back up the data on the USB storage device.    After you have backed up the data on the USB storage drive,  you  can  format  it.  Right-click  the  USB  storage device,  and  click  Format.  Follow  the  on-screen instructions.  For  more information,  refer  to Windows Help.If  the  Router  still  does  not  recognize  the  USB  storage device, then remove the power adapter from the Router’s Power  port.  Wait  five  seconds,  and  then  re-connect  the power adapter to the Router’s Power port.In Windows Vista, you do not see the USB storage device in the Network screen.Make  sure the  Router and  your computer  use  the  same workgroup  name.  (The  default  workgroup  name  of  the Router  is  workgroup.  In  Windows  Vista,  right-click  the Computer  icon  and  select  Properties.  Click  Advanced system  settings.  Click  the  Computer  Name  tab.  The workgroup  name  is  displayed.)  If  they  differ,  then change the workgroup name of the Router. Follow these instructions:1.  Access the  web-based  utility  of  the  Router.  (Refer  to “How to Access the Browser-Based Utility” on page 3.)2.  Click the Storage tab.3.  Click the Administration tab.4.  In  the  Workgroup  Name  field,  enter  the  workgroup name of your computer. 5.  Click Save Settings.In  Windows  XP,  you  do  not  see  the  Router  in  the  My Network Places screen.In  the  Network  Tasks  section,  click  Show  icons  for networked UPnP devices. If the Router does not appear, follow these instructions:1.  Go to Start > Control Panel > Firewall. 2.  Click the Exceptions tab. 3.  Select UPnP Framework.4.  Click OK.In Windows XP, you do not see your USB storage device in the View workgroup computers screen.Make  sure the  Router and  your computer  use  the  same workgroup  name.  (The  default  workgroup  name  of the  Router is  workgroup. In Windows XP,  go  to Start > Control Panel > System. Click the Computer Name tab. The  workgroup  name  is  displayed.)  If  they  differ,  then change the workgroup name of the Router. Follow these instructions:1.  Access the  web-based  utility  of  the  Router.  (Refer  to “How to Access the Browser-Based Utility” on page 3.)2.  Click the Storage tab.3.  Click the Administration tab.4.  In  the  Workgroup  Name  field,  enter  the  workgroup name of your computer. 5.  Click Save Settings.WEB: If your questions are not addressed here, refer to our E3200 support section on the web,  www.linksys.com/support/E3200
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage36High Performance Wireless-N RouterAppendix B: How to Install and Access USB StorageOverviewThe  Router’s  USB  port  lets  you  connect  USB  storage that  can  be  accessed  over  your  network. This  appendix covers the main functions of the shared storage feature, including the following: • Connect and access a USB storage device • Map a shortcut to a USB storage device • Create  a  shared  folder  on  a  USB  storage  device (advanced users) • Manage access to shared folders using group and user accounts (advanced users)Follow  the  instructions  for  your  operating  system, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Mac OS X.Windows 7Install the USB Storage Device1.  Make  sure  your  computer  has  a  wired  or  wireless connection to the Router.2.  Connect an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash disk to the USB port of the Router.Access the USB Storage Device1.  On your desktop, click the Windows Explorer icon.Windows Explorer IconNOTE:  If  the  Computer  icon  is  not  displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.2.  In  the  Address  field, enter  the local  IP address  of the Router: \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The  default  is  192.168.1.1.  You  can  change  this  IP address  on  the  Setup  >  Basic  Setup  screen;  refer  to “Setup > Basic Setup” on page 3.Enter Local IP Address of RouterNOTE: Another option is to use the default server name of the Router. In the Address field, enter: \\Ciscoxxxxx  (xxxxx  represents  the  last five  digits  of  the  Router’s  serial  number.)  If you used the setup software for installation, then enter the name of  your  wireless network (up to 15 characters) in the Address field.3.  Double-click the Public folder. (By default the Router creates a shared folder called Public.)NOTE:  If  the  USB  storage  device  has pre-existing  folders,  then  you  will  have  to create  shared  folders  so  there  is  network access to these pre-existing folders. Proceed to “Create a Shared Folder” on page 46.Double-Click Public FolderNOTE:  If  the  Public  folder  is  not  displayed, right-click  Network.  Click  Properties.  Click Change  advanced  sharing  settings.  Select Turn  on  network  discovery.  Select  Turn  on file and printer sharing. Click Save changes.
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage37High Performance Wireless-N Router4.  On the login screen, enter your account user name and password. (For the admin account, admin is both the default user name and password.) Click OK.Enter Account User Name and PasswordUser  accounts  are  set  up  on  the  Storage  > Administration screen;  for  more  information,  refer  to “Storage > Administration” on page 21.Map a Drive1.  On your desktop, click the Windows Explorer icon.Windows Explorer IconNOTE:  If  the  Computer  icon  is  not  displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.2.  In  the  Address  field, enter  the local  IP address  of the Router: \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The  default  is  192.168.1.1.  You  can  change  this  IP address  on  the  Setup  >  Basic  Setup  screen;  refer  to “Setup > Basic Setup” on page 3.Enter Local IP Address of RouterNOTE: Another option is to use the default server name of the Router. In the Address field, enter: \\Ciscoxxxxx  (xxxxx  represents  the  last five  digits  of  the  Router’s  serial  number.)  If you used the setup software for installation, then enter the name of  your  wireless network (up to 15 characters) in the Address field..3.  Right-click the folder you want to map, and click Map Network Drive. Map Network Drive4.  From the  Drive drop-down menu,  select an available drive letter.Select Drive Letter5.  If  the  login  screen  appears,  enter  your  account  user name and password. (For the admin account, admin is both the default user name and password.) Click OK.Enter Account User Name and PasswordUser  accounts  are  set  up  on  the  Storage  > Administration screen;  for  more  information,  refer  to “Storage > Administration” on page 21.
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage38High Performance Wireless-N Router6.  Click Finish.Click FinishAccess Mapped Drive1.  On your desktop, click the Windows Explorer icon.Windows Explorer IconNOTE:  If  the  Computer  icon  is  not  displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.2.  Double-click the mapped drive to access it.Double-Click Mapped DriveWindows VistaInstall the USB Storage Device1.  Make  sure  your  computer  has  a  wired  or  wireless connection to the Router.2.  Connect an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash disk to the USB port of the Router.Access the USB Storage Device1.  On your desktop, double-click the Computer icon.Computer IconNOTE:  If  the  Computer  icon  is  not  displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.2.  In  the  Address  field, enter  the local  IP address  of the Router: \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The  default  is  192.168.1.1.  You  can  change  this  IP address  on  the  Setup  >  Basic  Setup  screen;  refer  to “Setup > Basic Setup” on page 3.Enter Local IP Address of RouterNOTE: Another option is to use the default server name of the Router. In the Address field, enter: \\Ciscoxxxxx  (xxxxx  represents  the  last five  digits  of  the  Router’s  serial  number.)  If you used the setup software for installation, then enter the name of  your  wireless network (up to 15 characters) in the Address field.
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage39High Performance Wireless-N Router3.  Double-click the Public folder. (By default the Router creates a shared folder called Public.)Double-Click Public FolderNOTE:  If  the  USB  storage  device  has pre-existing  folders,  then  you  will  have  to create  shared  folders  so  there  is  network access to these pre-existing folders. Proceed to “Create a Shared Folder” on page 46.4.  Enter your account user name and password. (For the admin account, admin is both the default user name and password.)  Click OK.Enter Account User Name and PasswordUser  accounts  are  set  up  on  the  Storage  > Administration screen;  for  more  information,  refer  to “Storage > Administration” on page 21.Map a Drive1.  On your desktop, double-click the Network icon.Network IconNOTE: If the My Computer icon is not displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.2.  In  the  Address  field, enter  the local  IP address  of the Router: \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The  default  is  192.168.1.1.  You  can  change  this  IP address  on  the  Setup  >  Basic  Setup  screen;  refer  to “Setup > Basic Setup” on page 3.Enter Local IP Address of RouterNOTE: Another option is to use the default server name of the Router. In the Address field, enter: \\Ciscoxxxxx  (xxxxx  represents  the  last five  digits  of  the  Router’s  serial  number.)  If you used the setup software for installation, then enter the name of  your  wireless network (up to 15 characters) in the Address field.3.  Right-click the folder you want to map, and click Map Network Drive. (The  default shared  folder  is named Public.)NOTE:  If  the  USB  storage  device  has pre-existing  folders,  then  you  will  have  to create  shared  folders  so  there  is  network access to these pre-existing folders. Proceed to “Create a Shared Folder” on page 46.Map Network Drive
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage40High Performance Wireless-N Router4.  From the  Drive drop-down menu,  select an available drive letter.Select Drive Letter5.  If  the  login  screen  appears,  enter  your  account  user name and password. (For the admin account, admin is both the default user name and password.) Click OK.Enter Account User Name and PasswordUser  accounts  are  set  up  on  the  Storage  > Administration screen;  for  more  information,  refer  to “Storage > Administration” on page 21.6.  Click Finish.Click FinishAccess Mapped Drive1.  On your desktop, double-click the Computer icon.Computer IconNOTE:  If  the  Computer  icon  is  not  displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.2.  Double-click the mapped drive to access it.Double-Click Mapped DriveWindows XPInstall the USB Storage Device1.  Make  sure  your  computer  has  a  wired  or  wireless connection to the Router.2.  Connect an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash disk to the USB port of the Router.
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage41High Performance Wireless-N RouterAccess the USB Storage Device1.  On your desktop, double-click the My Computer icon.My Computer IconNOTE: If the My Computer icon is not displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.2.  In  the  Address  field, enter  the local  IP address  of the Router: \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The  default  is  192.168.1.1.  You  can  change  this  IP address  on  the  Setup  >  Basic  Setup  screen;  refer  to “Setup > Basic Setup” on page 3.Enter Local IP Address of RouterNOTE: Another option is to use the default server name of the Router. In the Address field, enter: \\Ciscoxxxxx  (xxxxx  represents  the  last five  digits  of  the  Router’s  serial  number.)  If you used the setup software for installation, then enter the name of  your  wireless network (up to 15 characters) in the Address field.3.  Double-click the Public folder. (By default the Router creates a shared folder called Public.)Double-Click Public FolderNOTE:  If  the  USB  storage  device  has pre-existing  folders,  then  you  will  have  to create  shared  folders  so  there  is  network access to these pre-existing folders. Proceed to “Create a Shared Folder” on page 46.4.  Enter your account user name and password. (For the admin account, admin is both the default user name and password.) Click OK.Enter Account User Name and PasswordUser  accounts  are  set  up  on  the  Storage  > Administration screen;  for  more  information,  refer  to “Storage > Administration” on page 21.Map a Drive1.  On your desktop, double-click the My Computer icon.My Computer IconNOTE: If the My Computer icon is not displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.2.  In  the  Address  field, enter  the local  IP address  of the Router: \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The  default  is  192.168.1.1.  You  can  change  this  IP address  on  the  Setup  >  Basic  Setup  screen;  refer  to “Setup > Basic Setup” on page 3.Enter Local IP Address of RouterNOTE: Another option is to use the default server name of the Router. In the Address field, enter: \\Ciscoxxxxx  (xxxxx  represents  the  last five  digits  of  the  Router’s  serial  number.)  If you used the setup software for installation, then enter the name of  your  wireless network (up to 15 characters) in the Address field..
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage42High Performance Wireless-N Router3.  Right-click the folder you want to map, and click Map Network Drive. Map Network Drive4.  From the  Drive drop-down menu,  select an available drive letter.Select Drive Letter5.  If  the  login  screen  appears,  enter  your  account  user name and password. (For the admin account, admin is both the default user name and password.) Click OK.Enter Account User Name and PasswordUser  accounts  are  set  up  on  the  Storage  > Administration screen;  for  more  information,  refer  to “Storage > Administration” on page 21.6.  Click Finish.Click Finish
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage43High Performance Wireless-N RouterAccess Mapped Drive1.  On your desktop, double-click the My Computer icon.My Computer IconNOTE: If the My Computer icon is not displayed, then go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.2.  Double-click the mapped drive to access it.Double-Click Mapped DriveMac OS XInstall the USB Storage Device1.  Make  sure  your  computer  has  a  wired  or  wireless connection to the Router.2.  Connect an external USB hard disk drive or USB flash disk to the USB port of the Router.Access the USB Storage Device1.  From your desktop select Go > Network.2.  Double-click the server name.NOTE:  If  you  used  the  setup  software to  install  your  Router,  then  the  name of  your  wireless  network  will  be  the server  name  (up  to  15  characters).  If  not,   the  name  will  appear  as  Ciscoxxxxx  (xxxxx represents  the  last  five  digits  of  the  Router’s serial number.)
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage44High Performance Wireless-N Router3.  Click Connect As.Connect As button4.  Enter  your  name  and  password.  (For  the  admin account,  admin  is  both  the  default  user  name  and password.) Click OK. User  accounts  are  set  up  on  the  Storage  > Administration screen;  for  more  information,  refer  to “Storage > Administration” on page 21.5.  The window should display Connected as: admin (or whatever  name  you’ve  connected  with).  The  folders that  you  have  permission  to  view  will  be  displayed. Double-click a folder such as Public to open it. 6.  The selected folder will open. If the user name that you logged  in  with  is  in  the  admin  group  you  can  read/ write to the folder. If the user name is a member of the guest group you will only have read access.User  accounts  are  set  up  on  the  Storage  > Administration screen;  for  more  information,  refer  to “Storage > Administration” on page 21.Display Shared Folder on the Desktop1.  Go to Finder > Preferences. 2.  Check Connected Servers. Connected Servers
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage45High Performance Wireless-N Router3.  The shared folder will be displayed on the desktop and you can access it by double-clicking on the icon.Add to Startup Login Items1.  Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences.2.  Click Accounts.3.  Select Login Items. 4.  Drag the shared folder to the Login Items window. 5.  The folder will appear in the list of Login Items. Click the red x to close the window.
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage46High Performance Wireless-N RouterAdvanced Configuration  (Advanced Users Only)To  manage  access  to  the  USB  storage  device,  you  can create shared folders, user groups, and user accounts.Access the Browser-Based UtilityTo  access  the  browser-based  utility,  launch  the  web browser on your computer, and enter the Router’s default IP  address, 192.168.1.1,  in  the Address  field. Then press Enter.A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows 7 users will see a similar screen.) In the User name field, enter admin. Then enter  the  password  created  during  the  Setup  Software. (If  you  did  not  run  the  Setup  Software,  then  use  the default  password,  admin.  You  can  set  a  new  password on  the  Administration  >  Management  screen.  Refer  to “Administration > Management” on page 28.) Click OK to continue.Login ScreenCreate a Shared Folder1.  Click the Storage tab.2.  Click the Disk tab.Storage > Disk3.  To create a shared folder, click Create Share. Shared Folder4.  In the Display Name field, create a display name for the shared folder.5.  In the New Folder field, create a name for the physical location of the shared folder. Then click Create.6.  If the shared folder should include the entire partition, select Share entire Partition and proceed to step 8.If you do not want to share the entire partition, then specify the folder you do want to share. 7.  Select  the  appropriate  folder.  To  display  subfolders, click  Enter  into  Folder.  To  return  to  the  previous folder, click Return to Upper Folder.8.  To allow a group access to the shared folder, select it from the Available Groups column, and then click the >> button.NOTE:  Specify  which  user  groups  have  read-and-write  or  read-only  access  to  the  shared folders.9.  To  block  a  group  from  accessing  the  shared  folder, select  it  from  the  Groups  with  Access  column,  and then click the << button.10. Click  Save  Settings  to  apply  your  changes,  or  click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Click Close to exit the screen and return to the Disk screen.
Linksys E3200 Appendix B: How to Install and Access USB Storage47High Performance Wireless-N RouterCreate a User Group Account1.  Click the Storage tab.2.  Click the Administration tab.Storage > Administration3.  In  the  Group Management  section,  click  Create  New Group.Group Account4.  In the Group Name field, create a name for the group.5.  In the Description field, enter keywords to describe the group.6.  From  the  Access  drop-down  menu,  select  the appropriate  level  of  access,  read  and  write  or  read only.7.  Click  Save  Settings  to  apply  your  changes,  or  click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Click Close to exit the screen and return to the Administration screen.Create a User Account1.  Click the Storage tab.2.  Click the Administration tab.Storage > Administration3.  In  the  User  Management  section,  click  Create  New User.User Account4.  In the User Name field, create a name for the user.5.  In  the  Full  Name  field,  enter  the  actual  name  of  the user.6.  In the Description field, enter keywords to describe the user.7.  In the Password and Confirm Password fields, enter the password that the user will use for login.8.  From the Group Member drop-down menu, select the appropriate user group.NOTE: To temporarily disable an account, select Account Disabled.9.  Click  Save  Settings  to  apply  your  changes,  or  click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Click Close to exit the screen and return to the Administration screen.
Linksys E3200 Appendix C: Specifications48High Performance Dual-Band N RouterAppendix C: SpecificationsModel Name  Linksys E3200Description  High Performance Dual-Band N    RouterModel Number  E3200# of Antennas  6 total, 3 internal antennas per    each 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz radio bandDetachable (y/n)  No       Switch Port Speed  10/100/1000 MbpsPorts  Internet   Ethernet (1-4)   USB   PowerButtons  Reset   Wi-Fi Protected SetupLEDs  Power   Ethernet (1-4)Modulation  802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK    802.11g: OFDM   802.11a: OFDM   802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM,    64-QAM Receive Sensitivity  2.4 GHz   802.11b: -87 dBm @ 11 Mbps   (Typical)   802.11g: -77 dBm @ 54 Mbps   (Typical)   802.11n (20 MHz): -71 dBm    @ MCS15 (Typical)   802.11n (40 MHz): -68 dBm    @ MCS15 (Typical)  5 GHz   802.11a: -75 dBm @ 54 Mbps   (Typical)   802.11n  20 MHz: -70 dBm @ MCS15   (Typical)   802.11n  40 MHz: -67 dBm @ MCS15   (Typical)Antenna Gain  2.4 GHz (Dipole Antennas)   Antenna 1 ≤ 3 dBi   Antenna 2 ≤ 4 dBi   Antenna 3 ≤ 4 dBi  5 GHz (Dipole Antennas)   Antenna 1 ≤ 4.5 dBi   Antenna 2 ≤ 4.5 dBi   Antenna 3 ≤ 4.5 dBi UPnP  SupportedSecurity features  WEP, WPA, WPA2   Security key bits  Up to 128-bit encryptionStorage File System Support  FAT, and NTFS, and HFS+EnvironmentalDimensions  6.69" x 0.98" x 7.48"   (170 x 25 x 190 mm)Unit Weight  7.62 oz (216 g)Power  12V, 2ACertifications  FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N Operating Temp.  32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)Storage Temp.  -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)Operating Humidity  10 to 80% Relative Humidity and    NoncondensingStorage Humidity  5 to 90% NoncondensingSpecifications are subject to change without notice.11020112C-JL
Linksys E3200 Appendix C: Specifications48High Performance Dual-Band N RouterAppendix C: SpecificationsModel Name  Linksys E3200Description  High Performance Dual-Band N    RouterModel Number  E3200# of Antennas  6 total, 3 internal antennas per    each 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz radio bandDetachable (y/n)  No       Switch Port Speed  10/100/1000 MbpsPorts  Internet   Ethernet (1-4)   USB   PowerButtons  Reset   Wi-Fi Protected SetupLEDs  Power   Ethernet (1-4)Modulation  802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK    802.11g: OFDM   802.11a: OFDM   802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM,    64-QAM Receive Sensitivity  2.4 GHz   802.11b: -87 dBm @ 11 Mbps   (Typical)   802.11g: -77 dBm @ 54 Mbps   (Typical)   802.11n (20 MHz): -71 dBm    @ MCS15 (Typical)   802.11n (40 MHz): -68 dBm    @ MCS15 (Typical)  5 GHz   802.11a: -75 dBm @ 54 Mbps   (Typical)   802.11n  20 MHz: -70 dBm @ MCS15   (Typical)   802.11n  40 MHz: -67 dBm @ MCS15   (Typical)Antenna Gain  2.4 GHz (Dipole Antennas)   Antenna 1 ≤ 3 dBi   Antenna 2 ≤ 4 dBi   Antenna 3 ≤ 4 dBi  5 GHz (Dipole Antennas)   Antenna 1 ≤ 4.5 dBi   Antenna 2 ≤ 4.5 dBi   Antenna 3 ≤ 4.5 dBi UPnP  SupportedSecurity features  WEP, WPA, WPA2   Security key bits  Up to 128-bit encryptionStorage File System Support  FAT, and NTFS, and HFS+EnvironmentalDimensions  6.69" x 0.98" x 7.48"   (170 x 25 x 190 mm)Unit Weight  7.62 oz (216 g)Power  12V, 2ACertifications  FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N Operating Temp.  32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)Storage Temp.  -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)Operating Humidity  10 to 80% Relative Humidity and    NoncondensingStorage Humidity  5 to 90% NoncondensingSpecifications are subject to change without notice.11020112C-JLFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement  This  equipment  has been tested and found  to  comply  with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  FCC  Rules.    These  limits  are  designed  to  provide reasonable  protection  against  harmful  interference  in  a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee  that  interference  will  not  occur  in  a  particular installation.    If  this  equipment  does  cause  harmful interference  to  radio  or  television  reception,  which  can  be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  try to  correct  the interference  by one  of the following measures:  - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -  Increase  the  separation  between  the  equipment  and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult  the dealer  or an  experienced radio/TV  technician for help.  FCC  Caution:  Any  changes  or  modifications  not  expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz and 5.47~ 5.725GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment.  This  device  complies  with  Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device  may  not  cause  harmful  interference,  and  (2)  this device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including interference that may cause undesired operation.  IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set  forth  for  an  uncontrolled  environment.  This  equipment should  be  installed  and  operated  with  minimum  distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.  This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Industry Canada statement:  This  device  complies  with  RSS-210  of  the  Industry  Canada  Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  interference  received,  including  interference  that  may  cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.   IMPORTANT NOTE:  Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Caution:  (i) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.   NOTE IMPORTANTE:  Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Avertissement: (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (ii) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu'ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL
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