Linksys E2500 Network Router User Manual


 
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Product overview
Linksys E-Series
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Product overview
E900/E1200/E1500/E2500/E3200
Back view
Ethernet ports Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port
Power port
Power indicatorUSB port (E2500V3 and
E3200 only)
Your router’s appearance may vary
USB port (E2500V3 and E3200 only)—To easily share disk storage with
other users on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to
this port.
Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Fast Ethernet (10/100, for E900, E1200, E1500 and E2500) or
Gigabit (10/100/1000, for E3200) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network.
Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. For
more information, see “Wireless Security” on page 8.
Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router.
Bottom view
Your router’s appearance may vary
Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility.