Linksys Router How to :

Linksys is most trusted brand if it comes to networking. Linksys has launched a new Expert series in the market. The new E series of Linksys wireless routers comes with a very good Cisco connect software which you can use to configure and mange your settings. This post will give you tips on frequently asked “linksys router how to”.

These devices are very easy to install. Just open the setup page of Linksys router and change the wireless settings manually. You can configure any Linksys router without CD or any software. You can do it manually. You just need to access the settings page and change the settings accordingly. Make sure that your computer should be connected with the Ethernet cable while accessing the setup page.

3 basic steps to setup your Linksys router:

  1. Setup your Linksys router for the Internet connection. First connect one of your computers to the router and open the setup page of the router. On this page you can change the Internet connection settings of your Linksys router  so that it can communicate with the modem and your main computer will be able to access the Internet.
  2. Change the wireless settings of the Linksys router. Create your own wireless network with the unique name and password.
  3. Once you are able to access the Internet on the main computer, connect other computes to the wireless network and you are done.

Linksys new E series routers can broadcast 2 wireless networks at a time. One is the main wireless for your own computers and devices. The other network is for Guests. Your guest can connect to the guest network and access the Internet without getting into your main wireless network. The guest network can used only when you install the E series router using Cisco connect software.

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Here are few basic articles for Linksys router how to :

How to set up Linksys router without CD or any software.

In order to setup your router manually, you need to access the setup page of the router. Connect the computer to the router with the Ethernet cable. Check the IP address of the wired computer and open the setup page to change the settings manually.

How to connect to the wireless network

You may different error messages while connecting to the network. It depends on the operating system on your computer. First you need to search for the wireless network. Once you find the SSID, enter the password and join the network.

How to add a new computer or new device to the network

How to find the wireless security key WEP or WPA

WEP and WPA are the types of wireless security. To find the security key, you need to access the settings page of your router.

How to secure the wireless network

More information about router

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17 thoughts on “linksys router how to”

  1. I am trying to re-use my very old Linksys WRT160N wireless router.
    I have one desktop connected with the wire to the router, Now trying to connect laptop to the wireless and it is not working.
    Any help will be appreciated.

  2. I am using cisco e3000 and want to set NAT type open. I can not play games online and getting the NAT error. What settings do I need to change?

  3. need help to setup Linksys E3000. I tried to run the CD which failed after 15 minutes. Now I want to access the set up page but can not do it. I just need help setting up my E3000. How to change the wireless security key? I have WEP setup and want to change it to WPA2.

  4. I was looking for steps to get my laptop running on the Internet. I have my desktop and modem working fine. I was looking for information about MAC address filter.

  5. Thanks for your help. I was actually looking for help to install my older WRT54GS. It was working fine before I tried to change the Internet service provider. Now I have a new service provider. Your technician was really very good and easy to understand. I was lucky not to throw my older charm. It was very good experience. He also helped me to upgrade the firmware and now I can see the real difference in the speed. Thanks again.

  6. Trying to install Cisco E100 without CD. I tried to install the CD but getting the error message error 321. My Internet service provider is Comcast. I have 2 wired and 2 wireless computers which I want to use for Internet access. I tried to reset it but still not working. How to setup manually.

  7. I have E1000 wireless and I want to know how can I install it without cisco connect software. Because I am not able to run the CD. whenever I run the CD it says we did not find your E1000. I wanted to know steps to change the wireless settings of my network. I followed your steps and got it working.

  8. Trying to change the security settings of WRT120N.
    I tried to access the settings page but don’t know which security type will be better for my old laptop.
    I tried WPA2 but it is not working.

  9. How do I set up WRT54GS for the DSL internet service ? It was working before now I changed the Internet service provider from comcast to verizon.

    1. Hi Jim ! My old WRT54G is working now. I can access the internet. All my computers are on line. The online instructions are really very good. I hope I could join your program before.

  10. I have WRT54G2 how to change the wireless channel? I am getting weak signal or sometimes it is not connecting to the network. I called the tech support. they suggested me to upgrade the firmware. How to upgrade the firmware?

  11. I forgot the password of my WRT120N. I am trying to access the setup page but it is not accepting any password.
    Need help to open the setup page so that I can change the settings ?

  12. How to open the ports on the WRT54G ? I need the steps . I am trying to get my X-box working. I called x-box people they advised me to open the ports . I have the port numbers.

  13. Your guide has all the information.
    I was wondering about how to secure it ?
    I also upgraded the firmware and now it is working like a charm.
    Only thing is the File sharing missing. I hope you will add the file and printer sharing.

  14. My WRT160N is not working. help me fix this. it was working before now I can use the Internet only with the modem.
    I have comcast broadband. I have WRT54G , it’s an old version.

  15. My WRT54G4 is very Old. The Model number is WRT54GS V 5. It works but most of the time i am not connected.
    If it is connected then it will work slowly.
    I heard that the firmware upgrade will help.
    I don’t know how to upgrade the firmware.
    I called the tech support guy but they did not help me.
    My WRT54G is Out of warranty.
    Shall I upgrade the firmware or buy a new one ?

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