How to load Cisco E2500 router software to Mountain Lion

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How to load Cisco E2500 router software to Mountain Lion

I have a MacBook Pro. After struggling with a setup of a new Cisco E2500 router, I discovered the cd's software was incompatible with Mountain Lion. I understand there was a Cisco software update but the update isn't available for the 2500 router. I found the router's IP address. It's 192.168.1.1. Can anyone tell me - in plain English - if I can install the software without the cd. Please tell me how in the same plain English. I did see a forum mention that if one does use the IP address, one should not change the factory provided ID and password. Since both provided ID and password are "admin", and if the comment is true, then that won't work because it's as good as leaving the router unlocked. Does anyone know if the comment is true?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Feb 5, 2014 6:09 PM

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babowa

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Feb 5, 2014 6:26 PM in response to lilacsbloom

No, you don't install the software if it is not compatible. However, according to their support site, there is a Mac version:

support.linksys.com/en-apac/support/routers/E2500

But, that was introduced in 2012, so you might want to check with them to see if the software is compatible with your OS version.

Or, you can simply go to the router's website using the IP address you posted and set it up manually. Instructions are contained in the manual I pulled up at their support site.

(Note: forum software glitch makes it impossible to post a live link, so please copy and paste)

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lilacsbloom Author

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Feb 6, 2014 1:19 PM in response to babowa

At the moment, I do not have the E2500 connected. For the past few years, I have been using an E2000 which is connected to my MacBook Pro and the high-rise building internet. When I enter the IP address 192.68.1.1 on my MacBook, I am asked to enter the ID and password of my router (the E2000). Will the software recognize the E2500 after it is connected to the condominium internet or will it again as for my "old" ID/Password. I am concerned I will somehow screw up what is already working. Just to clarify, my "old" router is on the second floor of my unit which is in a concrete building and I want to install a second independent router downstairs as the E2000 router signal is very weak when it reaches the first floor. I have tried an extender but it did not work out well.

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babowa

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Feb 6, 2014 1:50 PM in response to lilacsbloom

Router setup is not my forte; however, my instinct tells me that you will need to set it up - the other question is (and, again, not my forte): my ISP allows me to have one router. If I want another, I have to set up the first one as a "gateway" to send the signal to the second one (essentially as an extender which you said did not work). You might want to check with your ISP (the building internet provider) on how to get to routers working and/or someone with networking expertise may reply here (I can't tell from your post category, but there is a subcategory in the Mountain Lion forum specifically for networking problems:)

https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/os_x_mountain_lion?view=discussio ns#/?tagSet=1462

Do a search there and see if there's been a similar or same issue by someone.

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