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Linksys Wi-Fi Router N300 Simplicity (E900)
• Wireless-N (2.4 GHz)
• Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) 4-port switch
• High speed up to 300 Mbps
• IPv4 / IPv6 dual stack support
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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
- Getting to know the Linksys Wi-Fi Router N300 Simplicity, E900
- E900 Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting to know the Linksys Wi-Fi Router N300 Simplicity, E900 Cisco Connect software
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- US-CERT - Buffer overflow in libUPnP
- Product comparison among the Linksys Wi-Fi Routers
- Top Easy Setup Key Facts
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Changing the wireless network name and password using Cisco Connect on a Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Launching Cisco Connect on your Windows or Mac® computer
- Resetting your Linksys router to factory default settings
- Initial setup of your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Setting up your Linksys Wi-Fi Router without using the Setup CD
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- Configuring the Wireless Security of your Linksys Wi-Fi Router through Cisco Connect
- Checking Linksys Wi-Fi Router's name and password in Cisco Connect
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting a wireless printer to your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Connecting wireless devices and gaming consoles to the network using Cisco Connect
- How to connect additional computers to your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Checking Valet name and password in Cisco Connect
- Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys Wireless-N router
- Wirelessly connecting your PlayStation®3 to the Internet
- Connecting your iPhone® to your wireless network
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting the iPad® to the Guest network
- Basic troubleshooting tips for iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity to a Linksys router
- Removing a network from the preferred network list on your iPad®
- Connecting your Android™ tablet to your wireless network
- Connecting your Android™ smartphone to your wireless network
- Checking the Linksys Wi-Fi Router’s wireless settings using an Android™ tablet
- Personalizing Wi-Fi settings on your Android™ smartphone through Cisco Connect Express
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- Setting up your Cisco Connect Express
- Getting to know Cisco Connect Express
- Cisco Connect Express Frequently Asked Questions
- Downloading and installing Cisco Connect Express on an iPhone®
- Checking devices that are connected to the router using Cisco Connect Express through your iPod®
- Checking the router details on an iPhone® using Cisco Connect Express
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Configuring the IPv6 setup and 6rd Tunnel function of the Linksys E900
- Downloading Cisco Connect for Linksys devices
- Configuring the wireless security of your Linksys Wi-Fi Router through the web-based setup page
- Accessing Advanced settings through Cisco Connect
- Setting up single Port Forwarding on Linksys Wi-Fi Routers and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- Manually upgrading the firmware of the Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Important things you can do after installing your new Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Setting up port range triggering on your Linksys Wi-Fi router
- Manually enabling IPv6 on your Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Setting up the IPv6 and IPv4 SPI Firewall Protection of the Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- List of common issues with Linksys Wi-Fi and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- Accessing the router’s web-based setup page
- Product Information
- Getting to know the Linksys Wi-Fi Router N300 Simplicity, E900
- E900 Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting to know the Linksys Wi-Fi Router N300 Simplicity, E900 Cisco Connect software
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- US-CERT - Buffer overflow in libUPnP
- Product comparison among the Linksys Wi-Fi Routers
- Cisco Connect and Network Magic compatibility issues with OS X® Lion 10.7 and OS X Mountain Lion 10.8
- Downloading the latest firmware from Linksys support site using OS X® Mountain Lion 10.8 computer
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Changing the wireless network name and password using Cisco Connect on a Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Launching Cisco Connect on your Windows or Mac® computer
- Resetting your Linksys router to factory default settings
- Initial setup of your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Setting up your Linksys Wi-Fi Router without using the Setup CD
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- Configuring the Wireless Security of your Linksys Wi-Fi Router through Cisco Connect
- Checking Linksys Wi-Fi Router's name and password in Cisco Connect
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting and configuration tips for your Apple® devices
- Basic troubleshooting tips for iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity to a Linksys router
- Removing a network from the preferred network list on your iPad®
- Checking the Linksys Wi-Fi Router’s wireless settings using an Android™ tablet
- How to connect additional computers to your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys Wireless-N router
- Wirelessly connecting your PlayStation®3 to the Internet
- Connecting a wireless printer to your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Connecting a Mac® computer to a wireless network
- Setting up your Cisco Connect Express
- Getting to know Cisco Connect Express
- Cisco Connect Express Frequently Asked Questions
- Downloading and installing Cisco Connect Express on an iPhone®
- Checking devices that are connected to the router using Cisco Connect Express through your iPod®
- Checking the router details on an iPhone® using Cisco Connect Express
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Downloading Cisco Connect for Linksys devices
- Accessing Advanced settings through Cisco Connect
- Configuring File and Printer Sharing on a Mac® computer
- How to uninstall Cisco Connect software on a Mac® computer
- Manually upgrading the firmware of the Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Setting up the IPv6 and IPv4 SPI Firewall Protection of the Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Restricting Internet access times during certain hours or days using the router's web-based setup page
- 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
- Different methods of Access Restrictions for Linksys wireless-N routers
- Restricting Internet access times during certain hours or days using Cisco Connect
- Configuring the wireless security of your Linksys Wi-Fi Router through the web-based setup page
- Blinking Power or Diag LED on a router
- Pinging the Linksys router
- Accessing the router’s web-based setup page
- Forums
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Need the guest password? Here's how to retrieve it.
Open Cisco Connect then click Guest access. The password is displayed under the Password header. To go...
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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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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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Cisco Connect Express app
Hi Wes,the app its already available for all.
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Cisco Connect Advanced Settings
Yes, it possible to disable and later on enable wireless through Cisco Connect. Cisco Connect will still ...
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Cisco Connect Software Download
Go To http://homesupport.cisco.com/ en-us/wireless/linksys/E3000 Select downloads, choose model number (only one to choose...
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Cisco Connect Software Download
I just purchased the E3000. I am trying to set up my laptop with Cisco Connect software but my CD seems to be broken...
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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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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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Cisco Connect Will Not Install
Have any of you find a solution yet? I'm having the exact same problem. SO frustrating!
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Wired connection doesn't show in Cisco Connect
It will not show-up automatically. If the computer is not listed, click Add to select the computer. You can also check the...
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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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Cisco Connect and OpenDNS
I have been using OpenDNS for a long time, and I just got the Linksys E3000. When I tried to change the settings to add...
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Cisco Connect "Advanced Settings"
I have a Linksys E1000, firmware 2.1.02 Build 5. Everything works fine. I would like to be able to turn off and turn on...
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Transferring Cisco Connect
I am adding a new laptop to my home network and will stop using my old one. The old one has Cisco Connect on it. How can...
- 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
11/05/2012
Ver.v1.0.04 (Build 1)
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Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
09/20/2012
Ver.1.4.12263.1
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Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac
09/20/2012
Ver.1.4.12263.1
Download
33.4 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac)
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Forums
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Need the guest password? Here's how to retrieve it.
Open Cisco Connect then click Guest access. The password is displayed under the Password header. To...
-
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...
-
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...
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