Linksys E2700, E3500, E4500 Wi-Fi Routers User Guide

Built with leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless network with double the capacity for surfing the Internet, streaming multimedia, and running applications simultaneously. Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi devices at fast transfer rates for an unrivaled experience.

Setting Up: Basics

How to create a home network
Where to find more help
How to install your router
How to configure your router
How to test your Internet connection speed
How to connect devices to your network
How to set up parental controls
How to configure your guest network
How to back up your router configuration
How to customize Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

Using an External Drive

Overview
How to attach a USB drive
How to use secured folder access
How to set up your router as a media server
How to remotely access storage

Setting Up: Advanced

How to manually set up your router
How to associate a router with your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account
How to get the most out of your dual-band router
How to control access to your network
How to set up the DHCP server on your router
How to access your network on the Internet
How to clone a MAC address
How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN
How to optimize your router for gaming and voice
How to enable Voice over IP on your network
How to configure UPnP
How to use a router as an access point
How to put your new router behind an existing router
How to expose a device to the Internet

Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

How to set up port forwarding
How to set up port range triggering for online gaming

Maintaining and Monitoring

How to back up and restore your router configuration
How to upgrade the router’s firmware
How to restore factory defaults
How to check the status of your router

Troubleshooting

During setup
After setup

Categories: Networking