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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys E-Series
How to start Cisco Connect
When you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router’s setup software) is
automatically installed onto your computer . You can then use Cisco Connect
to easily manage your router . To install Cisco Connect on another computer
after your router has been set up, see “How to install Cisco Connect on another
noTES:
Your Cisco Connect CD works with only this router model .
If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from
To start Cisco Connect for the first time:
1.
Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive .
2.
Click
Set up your Linksys Router
.
If you do not see this:
•
For Windows, click
Start
,
Computer
, then double-click the
CD
drive
and the
Setup
icon .
•
For Mac, double-click the
CD
icon on your desktop, then double-click
the
Setup
icon .
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup . When
setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto your hard
drive .
After your router has been set up and Cisco Connect has been installed, you
can use Cisco Connect to easily manage many of your router’s settings .
To start Cisco Connect on a Windows computer:
1.
Click
Start
,
All Programs
, then click
Cisco Connect
. The Cisco Connect
main menu opens .
To start Cisco Connect on a Mac oS X computer:
1.
Open the
Applications
folder, then double-click the
Cisco Connect
icon . The Cisco Connect main menu opens .
To install Cisco Connect on another computer:
1.
See “How to connect a computer using an Easy Setup Key” on page 16 .
When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the computer’s
hard drive .
CAUTIon
After your router has been set up, do not run the setup CD to install
Cisco Connect to another computer . If you run the setup CD again,
you will be prompted to enter the router’s network name (SSID)
and password .