Valet easy setup key

So I decided to play the role of PC neophyte and follow the instructions as strictly as possible. Click Connect to your Cisco Valet. If you do not see this, open the Easy Setup Key folder and double-click Connect.

My Windows 7 laptop, however, merely asked me if I wanted to browse the files in Windows Explorer as it does with any removable media. When the window opened, it showed a bunch of cryptically named files, including the invisible files for the Mac file system like. The Easy Set Up key is little more than a Flash drive that contains some documentation and the Cisco Connect application.

Launching the Cisco Connect gives you a screen that tells you to do do three things:. In less than the five minutes it tells you it could take, I had a screen that told me my router was set up and I was connected to it. You could, of course, do some additional configuration of the router. A very simple interface is presented for doing this click image for larger view :. The add device option gives you the settings you need to configure a device. However, it appears they do some category-based URL filtering and allow you to blacklist sites.

The problem is the restrictions are per-host, meaning you have to select the individual hosts that you wish to restrict. The guest access feature is quite handy as well. It is segmented off from your regular wireless network and presents a captive portal to your guests, whom must enter a password before they are allowed access to the Internet:. When the router is first configured, the SSID is set to a random adjective-noun word combination and the password is set to a 10 character random string.

In the Valet Settings, you can change these things to something. You can also save this to the Easy Setup Key or create a new one using any standard USB thumb drive that will allow you easily configure other Mac or Windows computers in your house with the correct wireless settings. Most reviews stop here. They are quite happy that someone has finally come up with a wireless router that almost anyone with even rudimentary computer knowledge could configure and use.

That is a feat worthy of praise, no doubt. I am not most people. I wonder, in the back of my mind, does Cisco make this device easy to use, yet actually make it secure? The answer is not surprising—to me at least. Refer to the image below for details.

Scenario B: You are using a laptop with a built-in wireless adapter. Refer to your laptop's documentation or online help if you're unsure where this switch is located.

This doesn't apply for external wireless adapters. The Easy Setup Key cannot be used as a wireless adapter. Step 2: Locate the Linksys Connect software wizard to begin the setup. Click Run to proceed. Enter the necessary details on the fields provided then click OK. Click Next. Step 4: On the next window, follow the on-screen instructions on how to connect your Valet. Refer to the image below for an example.

Click Next to continue. A window will appear, indicating the software is now setting up the Valet Hotspot. A series of tests will be performed to determine the optimal configuration for your network.

NOTE: You may notice that your computer will be connected or disconnected to your wireless network several times.

This is a normal process where the Valet is validating the connection and your wireless network is being secured. Step 5: You will be asked to enter the password to your Valet Hotspot. The setup automatically detects your Internet connection type.

If you're using a DSL connection , you may be requested to enter your account details. If this is the case, enter your Account name and Password in the allocated fields. You can also change the name and password fields according to your preference or choose to continue with the default name. Once done, click Next. QUICK TIP: Make sure you take note of the Valet name and password that you have set as this will be the network name and password for computers and devices to connect to.

Step 7: Once your Internet connection is running, a confirmation window will appear on your screen. Your Valet or Valet Plus is now secure and connected to the Internet.

Click OK to proceed. To know how to create or update the Easy Setup Key, click here. Click on Finish. To learn more about the available features in Linksys Connect, click here.

Otherwise, you may click on the Close button to exit Linksys Connect and connect to the Internet. For more help on this, click here. Once you have set up your Valet Hotspot, you already have your own wireless network that you can use and share to your family and friends. You can enjoy wireless connectivity a little better with the help of other networking products from Linksys.

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