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Wireless-N Router with SpeedBoost (E1550)
• Wireless-N with SpeedBoost (2.4 GHz)
• Fast Ethernet 4-port switch
• High Speed up to 300 Mbps
• USB port for shared storage
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Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- Quick USB storage setup guide for Linksys storage link routers
- E1550 Frequently Asked Questions
- Product comparison among the Linksys Wi-Fi Routers
- Getting to know the Linksys E1550
- List of common issues with Linksys Wi-Fi and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Manually launching the Cisco Connect installation software
- Setting up your Linksys Wi-Fi Router without using the Setup CD
- How to set up and configure the Guest access feature using Cisco Connect
- Creating groups or users on storage devices using the Linksys wireless-N routers
- Configuring the Wireless Security of your Linksys Wi-Fi Router through Cisco Connect
- Changing the wireless network name and password using Cisco Connect on a Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Cisco Connect fails during the initial setup
- Creating and updating an Easy Setup Key for a Linksys Wi-Fi Router or a Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Checking Valet name and password in Cisco Connect
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- How to connect additional computers to your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Connecting a wireless printer to your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Difference between adding a second computer and adding a Guest computer to the network
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Setting up single Port Forwarding on Linksys Wi-Fi Routers and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- Setting up port range triggering on your Linksys Wi-Fi router
- How to download the Cisco Connect software
- Manually upgrading the firmware of the Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Restricting Internet access times during certain hours or days using Cisco Connect
- Accessing Advanced settings through Cisco Connect
- Important things to do after installing your Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Restricting Internet access times during certain hours or days using the router's web-based setup page
- How to configure the wireless security of your Linksys router with the Classic firmware
- Product Information
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- Quick USB storage setup guide for Linksys storage link routers
- E1550 Frequently Asked Questions
- Product comparison among the Linksys Wi-Fi Routers
- Getting to know the Linksys E1550
- List of common issues with Linksys Wi-Fi and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Cisco Connect and Network Magic compatibility issues with OS X® Lion 10.7 and OS X Mountain Lion 10.8
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Manually launching the Cisco Connect installation software
- Setting up your Linksys Wi-Fi Router without using the Setup CD
- How to set up and configure the Guest access feature using Cisco Connect
- Creating groups or users on storage devices using the Linksys wireless-N routers
- Configuring the Wireless Security of your Linksys Wi-Fi Router through Cisco Connect
- Changing the wireless network name and password using Cisco Connect on a Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Cisco Connect fails during the initial setup
- Creating and updating an Easy Setup Key for a Linksys Wi-Fi Router or a Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Checking Valet name and password in Cisco Connect
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- How to connect additional computers to your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Connecting a wireless printer to your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Difference between adding a second computer and adding a Guest computer to the network
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Setting up single Port Forwarding on Linksys Wi-Fi Routers and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- Setting up port range triggering on your Linksys Wi-Fi router
- How to download the Cisco Connect software
- Manually upgrading the firmware of the Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Restricting Internet access times during certain hours or days using Cisco Connect
- Accessing Advanced settings through Cisco Connect
- Important things to do after installing your Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Restricting Internet access times during certain hours or days using the router's web-based setup page
- How to configure the wireless security of your Linksys router with the Classic firmware
- Forums
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E3000 Connection Problems
I think you can try to reset the router and reconfigure it manually.Connect the modem to the internet port and computer...
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E2500. Cisco Connect. Threre is an important update for you...
I had the same problem. It was resolved early last week. It is a problem in the Cisco database If:You have latest...
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Urgent: WPS vulnerability fix ETA?
Have you tried reading their knowledgebase? This might help you guys.http://www6.nohold. net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx? vw=1&a...
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Weird Cisco VPN isse. Crashing machine when accessing VPN using cisco...
As I wrote before: reinstall the computer. It has a serious problem. A computer which shows BSOD has a serious problem....
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DoS protection E-series?
For home routers there is very little you can do about DoS. If your connection is flooded or "breaks down", well,...
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Enable Guest Access on E1000 Router
Hi please follow the instructions from the link below. Checking the password for the guest access network
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Encyption Type for E4200
An AES-based encryption mechanism that is stronger than TKIP. Sometimes referred to as AES instead of CCMP. Used by ...
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E4200 - Connection issues
For the E4200 can try to reset and reconfigure the router after a firmware upgrade. Follow this article to check...
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Toshiba Thrive tablet connects to Linksys E1000, but can't browse...
For some reason, when the Thrive is set for DHCP ip addressing, it is not going out to the internet. So, I changed the...
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E3200 an Microsoft Lync
Hi, finally resolved the problem.It was a setting in Lync tu use 'automatic configuration'. Strange that it worked with...
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Password vs Passphrase vs Key ?
Re 1. None.Re 2. Yes.Re 3. No, unless you use WEP which you shouldn't because it's highly insecure.As there is no standard...
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E1550 Can't access NTFS hard drive.
I had to call tech support and the advanced tech dept did a remote connect to my network. After a lot of checking and looking...
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E1200: Disable Wireless
If you don't want wireless do not disable the SSID broadcast. The SSID broadcast does not disable the wireless not makes...
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E4200 causing DynDNS Abuse
Well after spending a good half hour arguing with a first level tech and then holding for another 20-30 min, I finally got...
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Guest networking features on Linksys routers?
The computers connected to the guest network will NOT be able to see the computers connected to your home network. Just...
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Cisco Connect Express app
The app is available in Canada. Go to the app store and search for "Cisco Connect Express" and you will see it....
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Port Fowarding Issue - EA4500
Why on earth do you want to forward port 53???Port 53 is DNS. It is how host names are resolved to IP addresses. It's an...
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Wireless Routes
II want to use a Linksys E3200 as wireless router and a WRT54G as an access point (bridge mode). How can i do it ? The bridge...
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DoS protection E-series?
For home routers there is very little you can do about DoS. If your connection is flooded or "breaks down", well,...
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WPS Vulnerability status update for Linksys devices
Dear Community, Here is the official statement about the WPS vulnerability issue.
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Advanced Configuration vs Cisco Connect
Cisco Connect Software allows you to manage your router easily. If you launch the Cisco Connect, you will see four tiles...
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Cisco Connect Will Not Install
You don't really need to install that software to configure your routers You can simply follow instructions here Setting-Up...
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Cisco Connect Express app
It is my hope that Cisco with Apple will make the Connect Express app available to everyone not only who live in the USA,...
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Port forwarding questions
Finally figured out that it is an issue with the ports being blocked from my workplace, which is where I was trying to connect...
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Block specific external ip address
Not possible.1. Unless you forward a port the server can't be accessed anyway.2. If you forward a port to the server set...
- Downloads
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1.
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USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Firmware
02/29/2012
Ver.1.0.03 (Build 2)
Download
9.64 MB(Firmware)
Release Notes
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
08/18/2011
Download
1,307 KB(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
12/16/2011
Ver.1.4.11350.0
Download
18.0 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Release Notes
Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac
12/16/2011
Ver.1.4.11350.0
Download
30.9 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac)
Release Notes
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Forums
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E3000 Connection Problems
I think you can try to reset the router and reconfigure it manually.Connect the modem to the internet...
-
E2500. Cisco Connect. Threre is an important update for you...
I had the same problem. It was resolved early last week. It is a problem in the Cisco database...
-
Urgent: WPS vulnerability fix ETA?
Have you tried reading their knowledgebase? This might help you guys.http://www6.nohold. net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?...
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