Setup WiFi on the Linksys E2000

The Linksys E2000 router is considered a wireless router because it offers WiFi connectivity. WiFi, or simply wireless, allows you to connect various devices to your router, such as wireless printers, smart televisions, and WiFi enabled smartphones.

WiFi Terms

Before we get started there is a little bit of background info that you should be familiar with.

Wireless Name

Your wireless network needs to have a name to uniquely identify it from other wireless networks. If you are not sure what this means we have a guide explaining what a wireless name is that you can read for more information.

Wireless Password

An important part of securing your wireless network is choosing a strong password.

Wireless Channel

Picking a WiFi channel is not always a simple task. Be sure to read about WiFi channels before making the choice.

Encryption

You should almost definitely pick WPA2 for your networks encryption. If you are unsure, be sure to read our WEP vs WPA guide first.

Login To The Linksys E2000

To get started configuring the Linksys E2000 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the Linksys E2000, follow our Linksys E2000 Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys E2000

If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.

router setup — This is the *setup* page from your Linksys E2000 router.

This guide begins on the Basic Setup page of the Linksys E2000 router. To setup the WiFi, click the link at the top of the page labeled Wireless.

Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys E2000

wifi wireless — This is the *wifi setup* page from your Linksys E2000 router.

You are then taken to a page that may look like the one above. If the radio button at the top of the page labeled Wi-Fi Protected Setup is selected then you are on the WPS page. Turn this off if possible. WPS is an easy way for an intruder to get access to your network. Read our What is WPS Guide for more information.

Click the radio button labeled Manual at the top of the page.

This opens a new page. First, find the box titled Network Name (SSID). This name is how you identify your network. Create an original name here. While it doesn't matter what you enter here, we recommend you refrain from using personal information. Read our How to Change your Wireless Name Guide for more information.

Next is the Channel. All you need to do here is be sure you are using channel 1,6, or 11. Learn why when you read our guide titled WiFi Channels.

Click the Save Settings button at the bottom of the page. Then at the top of the page, click the link titled Wireless Security.

router wifi security wireless — This is the *wifi security* page from your Linksys E2000 router.

On this page, use the drop down menu to choose the option of WPA2 Personal. This is the most secure option available today. For more info on this topic, read our guide titled WEP vs. WPA.

Below that is the Passphrase. This is the password you need to type into the wireless devices in order for them to connect to your network. This password should be strong. We recommend 14-20 characters with at least one symbol, number, and capital letter. For more info on passwords, read our guide titled Choosing a Strong Password.

That's it, just don't forget to click the Save Settings button before you exit.

Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings

After making these changes to your router you will almost definitely have to reconnect any previously connected devices. This is usually done at the device itself and not at your computer.

Setup WiFi on the Linksys E2000

Other Linksys E2000 Guides

WiFi Terms

Wireless Name

Wireless Password

Wireless Channel

Encryption

Login To The Linksys E2000

Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys E2000

Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys E2000

Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings

Other Linksys E2000 Info