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Linksys Wi-Fi Router N300 SpeedBoost™ (E1500)
• Wireless-N (2.4 GHz)
• Fast Ethernet 4-port switch
• High speed up to 300 Mbps
• SpeedBoost for better signal strength
Support Sections
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 E1500
- Linksys Wi-Fi Router, E1500 Frequently Asked Questions
- Product comparison among the Linksys Wi-Fi Routers
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- US-CERT - Buffer overflow in libUPnP
- List of common issues with Linksys Wi-Fi and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Initial setup of your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Manually launching the Cisco Connect installation software
- Setting up your Linksys Wi-Fi Router without using the Setup CD
- Setting up Guest access using Cisco Connect
- 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
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- Important things you can do after installing your new Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Launching Cisco Connect on your Windows or Mac® computer
- Product Information
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- 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
- How to connect additional computers to your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Connecting wireless computers to your 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
- Adding wireless network profiles to a Windows 8 computer
- Checking the devices connected to the router using the DHCP Client Table
- 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
- Manually upgrading the firmware of the Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Downloading Cisco Connect for Linksys devices
- Accessing Advanced settings through Cisco Connect
- 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
- Launching Cisco Connect on your Windows or Mac® computer
- How to uninstall Cisco Connect software on a Windows computer
- Blinking Power or Diag LED on a router
- Repairing Internet connection using Windows network diagnostics
- Pinging the Linksys router
- Product Information
- Getting to know the Linksys E1500
- Linksys Wi-Fi Router, E1500 Frequently Asked Questions
- Product comparison among the Linksys Wi-Fi Routers
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- US-CERT - Buffer overflow in libUPnP
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- List of common issues with Linksys Wi-Fi and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- 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
- Initial setup of your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Manually launching the Cisco Connect installation software
- Setting up your Linksys Wi-Fi Router without using the Setup CD
- Setting up Guest access using Cisco Connect
- 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
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- Important things you can do after installing your new Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Launching Cisco Connect on your Windows or Mac® computer
- Product Information
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- 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
- How to connect additional computers to your Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Cisco Connect
- Connecting wireless computers to your 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
- Connecting and configuration tips for your Apple® devices
- Checking the devices connected to the router using the DHCP Client Table
- 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
- Manually upgrading the firmware of the Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- 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
- 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
- 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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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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E1000 router security question
When you install the E1000 router using CD, it will create a secured wireless network for you. Also if you install the router...
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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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E3000 Cisco Connect in Cascade Mode
Yes it will work. If you still face any problem you can refer to this link and it will help you in cascading this both the...
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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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Cisco Connect Will Not Install
I have finally got Cisco Connect to reinstall. I had to go into computer drive C > Programs > delete Cisco folder....
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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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Cisco Connect didn't install properly
I was able to set it up manually from the web as long as I didn't try to reinstall the software after resetting it.
- Downloads
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WIRED ROUTERS
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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.
WIRELESS ADAPTERS
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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.
WIRED ADAPTERS
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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.
SWITCHES
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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.
MEDIA HUB
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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.
WIRELESS HOME AUDIO
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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.
- Videos
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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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Downloads
Please ensure you select the correct hardware version as not all downloads are compatible with your device.
Free Software notice for certain products, click here.
Firmware
09/18/2012
Ver.v1.0.05 (Build 1)
Download
6.66 MB(Firmware)
Release Notes
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
08/18/2011
Download
1,307 KB(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
01/09/2012
Ver.1.4.12005.2
Download
18.9 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Release Notes
Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac
01/09/2012
Ver.1.4.12005.2
Download
32.8 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac)
Release Notes
How to find your model or serial number
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