quick reference guide
/ Product Overview Product Overview Wireless (Blue) The Wireless LED lights up when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes when the Valet sends or receives data over the wireless network. Thank you for choosing a Cisco Valet wireless hotspot. This Quick Reference Guide covers both the Valet (M10) and Valet Plus (M20) models. Valet will be used as a general reference to both models and all details in this Quick Reference Guide apply to both models unless a specific model number is noted.
/ Cisco Connect Cisco Connect Mac OS X During installation, the setup software installs the Cisco Connect software on your computer. Cisco Connect offers options to connect additional computers or devices to your Valet and allows you to modify the Valet’s settings. b. Double-click Connect. a. Double-click the USB drive on your desktop. 3. Read the Software End User License Agreement. To accept the agreement and continue with the installation, click Next. Installation To install the Valet: 1.
/ Cisco Connect Main Menu Main Menu – Parental Controls The main menu offers four options: Parental controls restrict Internet access for up to five computers. For the computers you select, you can block or limit Internet access to specific times. You can also block specific websites. •• Computers and Devices •• Parental Controls •• Guest Access •• Valet settings To select an option, click on it.
/ Cisco Connect Computers and Other Devices The computers or devices you connect with this option will have access to the Internet and your local network, including computers or other devices, such as a printer, connected to the Valet. If you have a guest visiting your home, you can provide Internet access only (no access to your local network) through the guest access feature. Refer to Guest Access Settings, page 8 for more information. Connecting Another Computer Connect with the Easy Setup Key 1.
/ Cisco Connect Update or create an Easy Setup Key 1. Insert the Easy Setup Key or your own USB flash drive into an available USB port on your computer. Wait while the files are copied to the Easy Setup Key. Name Your Device Wireless printer Update or Create an Easy Setup Key 2. Remove the Easy Setup Key and click Close. You can now use it to connect other computers to the Valet. Refer to Connect with the Easy Setup Key, page 4 to complete the process of adding another computer. 1.
/ Cisco Connect Device First-Time Access of Parental Controls 1. Enter the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type settings on your wireless device. To print this information, click Print these settings. 1. The first time you access parental controls, you will be asked to create a parental controls password. Complete the following: –– Parental controls password Create a password of 4-32 characters that protects access to parental controls. –– Verify password Re-enter the password.
/ Cisco Connect Restrict Internet Access List Set Up Parental Controls To set up parental controls for a computer, follow these instructions: 1. Select the computer from the Restrict Internet access on list. (If the computer is not listed, click Add to select the computer.) Parental Controls Add Click to apply parental control settings to additional computers. If you clicked Add, the Set up parental controls for screen appears. Parental Controls 2.
/ Cisco Connect 4. For the Block specific sites option, click Edit to create a list of websites you want to block. The default is None. turned off for the hour including any teen or child content settings or blocked sites. If you clicked Edit, the Block these sites screen appears. Blocked Site Block These Sites Guest Access Settings a. Enter a website address on each line. b. Click Save to save your settings. 5. On the Parental controls screen, click Finish to save your settings.
/ Cisco Connect •• Enter a new guest password Enter a password of Other Options •• Click Change to save your setting. Register now to receive special offers and updates To sign up to receive special offers and updates, click this option. 4-32 characters. Total guests allowed By default, 5 guests are allowed Internet access through your guest network. If you want to allow more or less, select the desired number of guests from the drop-down menu ; you can select up to 10 guests.
/ Cisco Connect Valet Details The Valet details screen displays model, software, and Internet connection details. These are useful when you are contacting our support team. Copy To copy the details to a text file, click Copy and follow these instructions: 1. Open a text editor, such as Microsoft Word or Notepad. 2. Go to Edit > Paste. Click OK to open the web browser and access the browser‑based utility. Click Cancel to return to the Valet settings screen.
/ Support Support If your computer can’t connect to the Internet. If your computer can’t access the Internet, try the following: •• Check that the power cord on the Valet is connected to a power outlet. If connected to a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. •• Check to make sure that the power light, Internet lights, port lights and wireless lights are on. •• Check that the Valet is connected to your DSL or cable modem using a network cable.
