Cisco Network Magic Pro 5.5

Features

• Easy to use - No IT Expertise Needed
• Perform tasks from centralized location
• An enhanced interface plus new in-product wizards streamline networking tasks, taking the guesswork and effort out of getting connected, monitoring activity and repairing your network.
• Connect to the network
• Add a Device
• Easily connects all of the devices you use in your daily life; computers, printers, cameras and game consoles to your wireless or broadband network.
• Go Wireless
• "Go Wireless" helps you connect your computers and devices to a secure network.
• NAS Support
• Connect Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices to your network, allowing you to easily back up your data.
• Share Folders and Printers
• Share Printers and Files
• Eliminate the need to email yourself to get access to files or print documents from different computers.
• Protect
• New Security Enhancements
• Add protection to your network with wireless protection (encryption support for WPA), enabling you to lock out intruders. Plus, easily change your router password in Network Magic instead of having to log-in to your router admin utility.
• Monitor and Control
• New Parental Monitoring
• Gives parents the ability to monitor their kids' online activity. Restrict Internet access plus take real-time desktop screenshots to track websites visited and programs used, providing peace of mind and a safer online experience.
• Network Reports
• Viewed detailed activity reports for each computer on your networkl informing you of web sites visited, software application used, and devices added or removed.
• Manage and Troubleshoot
  
  • Internet Speed Test
    
    • Test your Internet speed so you can be aware of service or performance issues.
  • Health and Security Alerts
    
    • Proactively monitors and informs you of your network's activity and health, giving you advice on how to resolve issues and improve your online experience.
  • Internet Connection Repair
    
    • Quickly troubleshoot, pinpoint, and repair Internet connection problems.
• Cross-platform Support
  
  • Create a seamless network across Windows 7, Vista, XP and Mac so you can easily share printers and files across alll of your computers.
  • Network Magic for MAC Add-on
    
    • Integrate Macs and PCs into one network.

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How to install DD-WRT onto your Linksys Cisco Home Router

Installation

Installing DD-WRT on your Linksys Cisco Router is almost as simple as installing a program onto your computer. The bad part is; if done incorrectly, you can brick your router. Installing programs on a router is known as a firmware, is done through flashing. This article will help you install DD-WRT onto your Linksys Cisco Home Router.

Identifying your Linksys Cisco Router

Visit this website to accurately identify which model your Linksys Cisco router is. Start with the brand name Cisco Linksys and go down the list.

Flashing Instructions

1. First and foremost, you will need to download the DD-WRT file that you've identified is your model and save it to a location that you will be able to locate later to flash your router.
2. Log into the Linksys stock firmware and choose to reset to defaults.
3. Do a hard reset on your router (hold the reset button down for 30 seconds.) 
4. After your router has been set to default settings and you've done a hard reset, log into your Linksys firmware by typing 192.168.1.1 into your browser.
5. Click on the "Administration" tab
6. Click on the "Firmware Upgrade" sub-tab.
7. Click the "Browse" button and select the DD-WRT .bin file you downloaded and placed in a location you remembered earlier.
8. Click the "Upgrade" button.
9. The router will take a few minutes to upload the file and flash the firmware. You should see the power light flash multiple times, dont panic. This is normal.
10. Once the firmware has been uploaded, a new page will open confirming that the upload was successful. Now wait about 3-5 minutes before clicking "Continue".
11. Lastly, do another hard reset on your router.
12. To check that you've successfully and correctly installed DD-WRT, type in 192.168.1.1 in your web browser to be able to see the DD-WRT web interface.

Reverting Back to Stock

Should you want to revert back to your router's stock firmware, you should be able to download the stock firmwaire from the Linksys's site and flash using the webgui.

Helpful Sites

• DD-WRT Installation site
• How to install custom frmware DD-WRT on Linksys Router (YouTube)