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Advanced Dual-Band N Router (E2500)
• Simultaneous Dual-Band N (2.4 & 5 GHz)
• Fast Ethernet 4-port switch
• Fast speed up to 300 + 300 Mbps
• Additional antenna for extended coverage
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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
- Getting to know the Linksys Wi-Fi Router, E2500
- Product comparison among the Linksys Wi-Fi Routers
- E2500 Frequently Asked Questions
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- List of common issues with Linksys Wi-Fi and Smart Wi-Fi Routers
- 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
- Manually configuring the wireless network of your Linksys Dual-Band router
- Personalizing and connecting to the 5 GHz wireless band on a Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Using 5 GHz wireless band on a non-simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N router
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- Creating and updating an Easy Setup Key for a Linksys Wi-Fi Router or a Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Cisco Connect fails during the initial setup
- 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
- Cisco Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting to know the Linksys Wi-Fi Router, E2500
- Product comparison among the Linksys Wi-Fi Routers
- E2500 Frequently Asked Questions
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- 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
- Manually configuring the wireless network of your Linksys Dual-Band router
- Personalizing and connecting to the 5 GHz wireless band on a Linksys Wi-Fi Router
- Using 5 GHz wireless band on a non-simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N router
- Testing Internet connection speed using the latest versions of Cisco Connect
- Creating and updating an Easy Setup Key for a Linksys Wi-Fi Router or a Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Cisco Connect fails during the initial setup
- 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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Linksys e2500 routers and Atheros wireless cards
Hello All - Wanted to save anybody out there having this problem some time and lots of effort. Have an older HP Pavilion...
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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 as WiFi access point only
I have an E2500 running as a router/DHCP server. For reasons beyond the scope of this question, I am replacing the router...
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Can't Log-Out Router Setting 192.168.1.1
Found the Solution... Just uninstall the cisco setup software and the auto login will be gone.. hope cisco will fix thete...
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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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Unable to connect to access point
Just like others my device cannot access my Wireless Network Router, when I power on my device it found my Network as well...
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E2500
Just installed the E250... I want to be able to pick up movies from the internet on my TV in the next room....wifi? My...
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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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E2500 router port forwarding
Your modem is a router. Any incoming internet requests end at the modem/router. You have to configure port forwarding on...
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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 Configuration
I think you will need to reset the router and reconfigure the router.Who is your Internet service provider?You have already...
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E2500 - Possible to Turn off Wireless?
My E2500 is running firmware 1.0.01 build 3. Is there a way to turn off the wireless with this router? I've checked in Advanced...
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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...
- 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.
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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
12/29/2012
Ver.1.0.07 (Build 1)
Download
6.77 MB(Firmware)
Release Notes
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
08/18/2011
Download
1,307 KB(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
11/30/2012
Download
20.0 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Release Notes
Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac
11/30/2012
Download
33.9 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac)
Release Notes
Firmware
12/21/2012
Ver.1.0.07 (Build 1)
Download
6.77 MB(Firmware)
Release Notes
Firmware Upgrade Instructions
08/18/2011
Download
1,307 KB(Firmware Upgrade Instructions)
Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
10/27/2011
Ver.1.4.11299.0
Download
19.1 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Release Notes
Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac
10/27/2011
Ver.1.4.11299.0
Download
32.8 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac)
Release Notes
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Forums
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Linksys e2500 routers and Atheros wireless cards
Hello All - Wanted to save anybody out there having this problem some time and lots of effort. Have...
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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 as WiFi access point only
I have an E2500 running as a router/DHCP server. For reasons beyond the scope of this question, I am...
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