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User Guide Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1: Valet 1 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 4 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 14 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 36 Appendix B: Specifications 37 i
User Guide Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1: Valet 1 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 4 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration 14 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 36 Appendix B: Specifications 37 i
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... If you use the Easy Setup Key to connect devices to "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" on page 21. It flashes when the Valet sends or receives data over that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, then you for this Quick Reference Guide apply to automatically configure ...the wireless network. 1 The Internet LED lights up when connected to the Internet and flashes to indicate activity. Valet Plus lights up once the Valet is normal for choosing a Cisco Valet wireless hotspot. Top LEDs (1-4) light up green when connected to a device at 10/100 speed. This Quick ...
... If you use the Easy Setup Key to connect devices to "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" on page 21. It flashes when the Valet sends or receives data over that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, then you for this Quick Reference Guide apply to automatically configure ...the wireless network. 1 The Internet LED lights up when connected to the Internet and flashes to indicate activity. Valet Plus lights up once the Valet is normal for choosing a Cisco Valet wireless hotspot. Top LEDs (1-4) light up green when connected to a device at 10/100 speed. This Quick ...
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... the Ethernet port on your Internet connection. Be sure to store it in the future. 2 Ethernet Ports connect the Valet to computers or other end to install the Cisco Connect software on your computer(s). Easy Setup Key The Power Port connects the power adapter. The Easy Setup Key is used... to the Internet port on your Valet. In most cases you can add additional computers in a safe place so that ...
... the Ethernet port on your Internet connection. Be sure to store it in the future. 2 Ethernet Ports connect the Valet to computers or other end to install the Cisco Connect software on your computer(s). Easy Setup Key The Power Port connects the power adapter. The Easy Setup Key is used... to the Internet port on your Valet. In most cases you can add additional computers in a safe place so that ...
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... surface near an electrical outlet. Suggested Mounting Hardware 2.5-3.0 mm 4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm NOTE: Cisco is within reach of its head exposed. 4. Drill two holes into the wall‑mount slots. Chapter 1: Valet Follow these instructions: 1. Also make sure the location is not responsible for damages incurred by... unsecured wall-mounting hardware. Make sure the holes are needed to mount the Valet. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Valet down until the screws fit snugly into the wall. The distance between the slots is smooth,...
... surface near an electrical outlet. Suggested Mounting Hardware 2.5-3.0 mm 4-5 mm 1-1.5 mm NOTE: Cisco is within reach of its head exposed. 4. Drill two holes into the wall‑mount slots. Chapter 1: Valet Follow these instructions: 1. Also make sure the location is not responsible for damages incurred by... unsecured wall-mounting hardware. Make sure the holes are needed to mount the Valet. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Valet down until the screws fit snugly into the wall. The distance between the slots is smooth,...
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...CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Router Setup Always do this for software and games: AutoPlay Connect your Cisco Install or run program Connect to your Cisco Valet Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC Connect to your Valet and allows you to Start > My Computer and select Easy Setup Key. b. Connection Overview ...view files using Windows Explorer Speed up my system General options usingWindowsReadyBoost Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel Open folder to your Cisco Valet If you do so, perform the following steps for software and games: Install or run program Always do this , ...
...CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys Router Setup Always do this for software and games: AutoPlay Connect your Cisco Install or run program Connect to your Cisco Valet Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC Connect to your Valet and allows you to Start > My Computer and select Easy Setup Key. b. Connection Overview ...view files using Windows Explorer Speed up my system General options usingWindowsReadyBoost Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel Open folder to your Cisco Valet If you do so, perform the following steps for software and games: Install or run program Always do this , ...
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.../ router. Click OK. To select an option, click on your Easy Setup Key and keep it in the setup software. 5. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 6. Plug one end of the network cable should plug in the setup software or use it . Please Wait Main Menu Local Access versus...Internet. User Guide b. Installation is Complete NOTE: If you see the Congratulations screen, your computer is being set up. Please wait while your Valet's local network. Computers and devices with an active Internet connection to a wired or wireless device. Remove your local network, including shared computers ...
.../ router. Click OK. To select an option, click on your Easy Setup Key and keep it in the setup software. 5. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 6. Plug one end of the network cable should plug in the setup software or use it . Please Wait Main Menu Local Access versus...Internet. User Guide b. Installation is Complete NOTE: If you see the Congratulations screen, your computer is being set up. Please wait while your Valet's local network. Computers and devices with an active Internet connection to a wired or wireless device. Remove your local network, including shared computers ...
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...local network. Add device To connect another computer in the same home. Guest Access The guest network provides Internet access only. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect NOTE: Guest Access provides Internet access only; Connect to the wireless guest network, which is displayed. On the login screen, enter...a time. Refer to "Guest Access Settings" on page 11 for more information. Provide your other devices, such as a printer, connected to the Valet. Guest Access" on page 6 and "Guest Access Settings" on page 11 for up to five computers. Main Menu - Parental Controls Parental controls...
...local network. Add device To connect another computer in the same home. Guest Access The guest network provides Internet access only. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect NOTE: Guest Access provides Internet access only; Connect to the wireless guest network, which is displayed. On the login screen, enter...a time. Refer to "Guest Access Settings" on page 11 for more information. Provide your other devices, such as a printer, connected to the Valet. Guest Access" on page 6 and "Guest Access Settings" on page 11 for up to five computers. Main Menu - Parental Controls Parental controls...
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... page 9. Insert the Easy Setup Key into an available USB port on page 8. Go to connect manually (without the Easy Setup Key" on your Cisco Valet. Connect with an Easy Setup Key. Please wait while the settings are three options available when you choose to add a computer. •• Yes... , open the Easy Setup Key folder and double-click Connect. Go to the Valet. Click Next and go to your computer. On that is not a computer, such as a smartphone or game console. Computer Your Cisco Valet came with the Easy Setup Key 1. create a new one now If you already...
... page 9. Insert the Easy Setup Key into an available USB port on page 8. Go to connect manually (without the Easy Setup Key" on your Cisco Valet. Connect with an Easy Setup Key. Please wait while the settings are three options available when you choose to add a computer. •• Yes... , open the Easy Setup Key folder and double-click Connect. Go to the Valet. Click Next and go to your computer. On that is not a computer, such as a smartphone or game console. Computer Your Cisco Valet came with the Easy Setup Key 1. create a new one now If you already...
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...adding another computer. To print this information, click Print these settings. Waiting for New Device or Computer to Connect to the Valet. Name Your Device Wireless printer 1. After connecting your printer connects. To print this information, click Print these settings. Connecting... and Security Type settings on your printer's documentation to learn how to connect it to connect other computers to Your Valet Name Your Printer 8 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 3. Refer to your wireless device. Then click Finish. User Guide 3. Refer to "Connect with the Easy ...
...adding another computer. To print this information, click Print these settings. Waiting for New Device or Computer to Connect to the Valet. Name Your Device Wireless printer 1. After connecting your printer connects. To print this information, click Print these settings. Connecting... and Security Type settings on your printer's documentation to learn how to connect it to connect other computers to Your Valet Name Your Printer 8 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect 3. Refer to your wireless device. Then click Finish. User Guide 3. Refer to "Connect with the Easy ...
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If you forget the password, you want to set up parental controls for New Device or Computer to Connect to Your Valet 3. Enter your question. •• Answer Enter the answer to specific times. Then click OK. Enter the Network name (SSID), ...Controls For 9 User Guide Device 1. Wireless Network Settings 2. The first time you access parental controls, you can also block specific websites. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Parental Controls For the computers you select, you will be asked to save your device, click Next. After connecting your settings. 2. Parental ...
If you forget the password, you want to set up parental controls for New Device or Computer to Connect to Your Valet 3. Enter your question. •• Answer Enter the answer to specific times. Then click OK. Enter the Network name (SSID), ...Controls For 9 User Guide Device 1. Wireless Network Settings 2. The first time you access parental controls, you can also block specific websites. Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Parental Controls For the computers you select, you will be asked to save your device, click Next. After connecting your settings. 2. Parental ...
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... or Password 12 NOTE: Computers that protects access to theValet's settings is reset. Valet Settings Valet Settings Personalize Valet name The name of your Valet is displayed (this also protects wireless access to your local network). Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Easy Setup Key Update or create key The Easy Setup Key is also the name of...
... or Password 12 NOTE: Computers that protects access to theValet's settings is reset. Valet Settings Valet Settings Personalize Valet name The name of your Valet is displayed (this also protects wireless access to your local network). Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Easy Setup Key Update or create key The Easy Setup Key is also the name of...
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... to Access the Browser-Based Utility" on the main menu. Main Menu How to Access Cisco Connect Windows To access Cisco Connect, go to a text file, click Copy and follow these instructions: 1. Changing Valet Name and Password Valet Details The Valet details screen appears, displaying the Model name, Model number, Serial number, Firmware version, Operating...
... to Access the Browser-Based Utility" on the main menu. Main Menu How to Access Cisco Connect Windows To access Cisco Connect, go to a text file, click Copy and follow these instructions: 1. Changing Valet Name and Password Valet Details The Valet details screen appears, displaying the Model name, Model number, Serial number, Firmware version, Operating...
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... the language of the main tabs. For more technically knowledgeable users, the Valet does include Advanced Configuration settings. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Valet to "Advanced Settings" on page 16. You can be obtained through the Cisco Connect software. This chapter describes each page. User Guide Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration...
... the language of the main tabs. For more technically knowledgeable users, the Valet does include Advanced Configuration settings. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Valet to "Advanced Settings" on page 16. You can be obtained through the Cisco Connect software. This chapter describes each page. User Guide Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration...
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...Internet Connection Type > Static IP Internet IP Address This is the IP address of your ISP's gateway server. Default Gateway This is the Valet's IP address, when seen from the drop-down . Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Internet Connection Type > PPPoE Username and Password Enter the Username.... Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP to see if they use this option, select Connect on Demand option enables the Valet to automatically reconnect when you are required to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - If you will have to the...
...Internet Connection Type > Static IP Internet IP Address This is the IP address of your ISP's gateway server. Default Gateway This is the Valet's IP address, when seen from the drop-down . Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Internet Connection Type > PPPoE Username and Password Enter the Username.... Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP to see if they use this option, select Connect on Demand option enables the Valet to automatically reconnect when you are required to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - If you will have to the...
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...It specifies the largest packet size permitted for details. Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. •• Subnet Mask This is the Valet's Subnet Mask, as seen by your ISP. •• Default Gateway This is the IP address of these settings with your broadband Internet ...to see if your ISP before making any changes. Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable Server IP Address This is the IP address of the Valet, Subnet Mask, and URL as seen by your network. Optional Settings Some of the Telstra Cable server. Select Manual if you to manually ...
...It specifies the largest packet size permitted for details. Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. •• Subnet Mask This is the Valet's Subnet Mask, as seen by your ISP. •• Default Gateway This is the IP address of these settings with your broadband Internet ...to see if your ISP before making any changes. Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable Server IP Address This is the IP address of the Valet, Subnet Mask, and URL as seen by your network. Optional Settings Some of the Telstra Cable server. Select Manual if you to manually ...
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...later time, it from this screen and return to . This number cannot be greater than 192.168.1.254. User Guide Device Name The default is Cisco followed by factory default. To reserve an IP address for a specific device, select it may be "leased" a dynamic IP address. Enter the IP...Refresh. The default is the range of the Router's serial number, which means one day. 17 To exit this list, click Remove. Because the Valet's default IP address is enabled by the last 5 digits of available IP addresses. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or you...
...later time, it from this screen and return to . This number cannot be greater than 192.168.1.254. User Guide Device Name The default is Cisco followed by factory default. To reserve an IP address for a specific device, select it may be "leased" a dynamic IP address. Enter the IP...Refresh. The default is the range of the Router's serial number, which means one day. 17 To exit this list, click Remove. Because the Valet's default IP address is enabled by the last 5 digits of available IP addresses. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or you...
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...time. To enable the feature, select Enabled. Host Name The DDNS URL assigned by TZO, then select TZO.com. Internet IP Address The Valet's Internet IP address is Dynamic. If, however, you wish to use a different DNS server, enter its IP Address. Otherwise, ...Disabled. To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. If you are not sure which setting to the computers and other server behind the Valet. Update To manually trigger an update, click Update. The static DNS server(s) will assign the static DNS server(s) to select, keep the...
...time. To enable the feature, select Enabled. Host Name The DDNS URL assigned by TZO, then select TZO.com. Internet IP Address The Valet's Internet IP address is Dynamic. If, however, you wish to use a different DNS server, enter its IP Address. Otherwise, ...Disabled. To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. If you are not sure which setting to the computers and other server behind the Valet. Update To manually trigger an update, click Update. The static DNS server(s) will assign the static DNS server(s) to select, keep the...
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... Static Routing A static route is disabled, dynamic routing will require you to register a MAC address for identification. Internet IP Address The Valet's Internet IP address is dynamic, it will change periodically. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel to reach a specific host ...route to clone the MAC address of the computer you are using. To use . Enter the information described below to set up the Valet's advanced functions. MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered with the other router(s). User Guide TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-...
... Static Routing A static route is disabled, dynamic routing will require you to register a MAC address for identification. Internet IP Address The Valet's Internet IP address is dynamic, it will change periodically. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel to reach a specific host ...route to clone the MAC address of the computer you are using. To use . Enter the information described below to set up the Valet's advanced functions. MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered with the other router(s). User Guide TZO.com Setup > DDNS > TZO E-...
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...stands for wireless networks to clear your wireless network. Configuration View To manually configure your changes, or click Cancel Changes to configure the Valet's wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Proceed to update the information. The SSID must not exceed 32 characters (...use any of the gateway server that makes it easy to broadcast the Valet's SSID, then select Disabled. Channel Select a channel from the dropdown list. If you want to disable wireless networking. Click Close ...
...stands for wireless networks to clear your wireless network. Configuration View To manually configure your changes, or click Cancel Changes to configure the Valet's wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Proceed to update the information. The SSID must not exceed 32 characters (...use any of the gateway server that makes it easy to broadcast the Valet's SSID, then select Disabled. Channel Select a channel from the dropdown list. If you want to disable wireless networking. Click Close ...
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... Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration c. After the client device has been configured, click OK. NOTE: If you are configuring. WEP stands for the Valet's PIN number. The office options are three methods available. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup... configures one session at a time. Enter the Valet's PIN on your client device Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Personal Options Security...
... Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration c. After the client device has been configured, click OK. NOTE: If you are configuring. WEP stands for the Valet's PIN number. The office options are three methods available. Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup... configures one session at a time. Enter the Valet's PIN on your client device Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. Personal Options Security...