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Linksys EA-Series Contents Product overview EA2700 1 EA3500 3 EA4500 6 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network 9 What is a network? 9 How to set up a home network 9 Where to find more help 9 How to set up your router 9 How to start Cisco Connect 10 How to improve your wireless connection speed 11... IP on your network 30 How to configure UPnP 30 How to use a router as an access point 31 How to put your new router behind an existing router 32 To add your router to an existing router or gateway 32 To share an Internet connection 33 To extend your network 34...
Linksys EA-Series Contents Product overview EA2700 1 EA3500 3 EA4500 6 Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network 9 What is a network? 9 How to set up a home network 9 Where to find more help 9 How to set up your router 9 How to start Cisco Connect 10 How to improve your wireless connection speed 11... IP on your network 30 How to configure UPnP 30 How to use a router as an access point 31 How to put your new router behind an existing router 32 To add your router to an existing router or gateway 32 To share an Internet connection 33 To extend your network 34...
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...How to upgrade the router's firmware 57 How to check the status of your router 58 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 59 How to test your Internet connection 60 How to configure and use logs 61 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure EA2700 62 EA3500 63 EA4500 64 ...Specifications Linksys EA2700 65 Linksys EA3500 66 Linksys EA4500 67 ...
...How to upgrade the router's firmware 57 How to check the status of your router 58 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 59 How to test your Internet connection 60 How to configure and use logs 61 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure EA2700 62 EA3500 63 EA4500 64 ...Specifications Linksys EA2700 65 Linksys EA3500 66 Linksys EA4500 67 ...
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...Create a separate, password-protected network for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable VoIP. Benefits of dual band Double your network. 1 QoS traffic prioritization ... wireless network with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). Linksys EA-Series Product overview EA2700 Package contents In addition to your router, your wireless network and the Internet. The dual-band feature is designed to 10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Wi...
...Create a separate, password-protected network for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable VoIP. Benefits of dual band Double your network. 1 QoS traffic prioritization ... wireless network with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). Linksys EA-Series Product overview EA2700 Package contents In addition to your router, your wireless network and the Internet. The dual-band feature is designed to 10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Wi...
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... Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to this button for 5-15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to restore factory defaults" on page 56. 2 Caution Use only the adapter that port. You can also restore the defaults using Wi‑Fi Protected... Setup" on page 38. •• Power indicator-Stays on your router. For more information, see "How to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet port, turns on when a cable connects the port to set up ...
... Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to this button for 5-15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to restore factory defaults" on page 56. 2 Caution Use only the adapter that port. You can also restore the defaults using Wi‑Fi Protected... Setup" on page 38. •• Power indicator-Stays on your router. For more information, see "How to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet port, turns on when a cable connects the port to set up ...
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Linksys EA-Series EA3500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation Features Wireless-N technology Built with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall ...game consoles, media players, and more to your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you add an external USB drive to your home. Connect your network. Benefits of dual band Double your network ...
Linksys EA-Series EA3500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation Features Wireless-N technology Built with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall ...game consoles, media players, and more to your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you add an external USB drive to your home. Connect your network. Benefits of dual band Double your network ...
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... Internet protocol technology to indicate network activity over that came with parental controls. Linksys EA-Series Parental controls Limit access time and websites with your router. Port activity indicators Yellow network activity indicator Green network activity indicator Network or Internet port •• Green network activity indicator-On Ethernet ports, turns...
... Internet protocol technology to indicate network activity over that came with parental controls. Linksys EA-Series Parental controls Limit access time and websites with your router. Port activity indicators Yellow network activity indicator Green network activity indicator Network or Internet port •• Green network activity indicator-On Ethernet ports, turns...
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Product overview 5 You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For more information, see "How to its factory defaults. Linksys EA-Series Bottom view •• Reset button-Press and hold this button for 5-15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to restore factory defaults" on page 56.
Product overview 5 You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For more information, see "How to its factory defaults. Linksys EA-Series Bottom view •• Reset button-Press and hold this button for 5-15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to restore factory defaults" on page 56.
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...ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to avoid interference and optimize throughput for home theater performance. Quick to install Cisco Connect software helps you can also connect a USB printer and share it across greater distances throughout your home. Benefits of your video... Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones and other DLNA-compatible device. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across your router. 6 Built-in DLNA media server for seamless streaming of gigabit Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for an ...
...ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to avoid interference and optimize throughput for home theater performance. Quick to install Cisco Connect software helps you can also connect a USB printer and share it across greater distances throughout your home. Benefits of your video... Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones and other DLNA-compatible device. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across your router. 6 Built-in DLNA media server for seamless streaming of gigabit Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for an ...
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...; Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to this button for 5-15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults. On the Internet port, turns on while connected to a modem. •• Yellow network activity indicator-Flashes to another Gigabit Ethernet... overview 8 For more information, see "How to restore factory defaults" on when a cable connects the port to indicate network activity over that came with your router. You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility.
...; Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to this button for 5-15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults. On the Internet port, turns on while connected to a modem. •• Yellow network activity indicator-Flashes to another Gigabit Ethernet... overview 8 For more information, see "How to restore factory defaults" on when a cable connects the port to indicate network activity over that came with your router. You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility.
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...computers with each other . See "How to your home network. Cisco Connect shows you will need : •• Computers with your router is any group of devices that your router, you how to connect your router to this one. A typical home network may also have more ... capabilities •• A modem for connecting to your router. To get started , see "How to start Cisco Connect" below. A home network can also include Internet access, which requires a router like this User Guide, you set up your router or download it 's working . To connect a computer or...
...computers with each other . See "How to your home network. Cisco Connect shows you will need : •• Computers with your router is any group of devices that your router, you how to connect your router to this one. A typical home network may also have more ... capabilities •• A modem for connecting to your router. To get started , see "How to start Cisco Connect" below. A home network can also include Internet access, which requires a router like this User Guide, you set up your router or download it 's working . To connect a computer or...
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...a computer using an Easy Setup Key" on a Windows computer: 1. When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the computer's hard drive. To install Cisco Connect on another computer after your router. If you can download the software from Linksys.com/support. Setting Up: Basics To... folder, then double-click the Cisco Connect icon. Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. Linksys EA-Series How to start Cisco Connect When you can use Cisco Connect to easily manage your router has been set up, see this router model. Follow the on-screen instructions...
...a computer using an Easy Setup Key" on a Windows computer: 1. When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the computer's hard drive. To install Cisco Connect on another computer after your router. If you can download the software from Linksys.com/support. Setting Up: Basics To... folder, then double-click the Cisco Connect icon. Click Start, All Programs, then click Cisco Connect. Linksys EA-Series How to start Cisco Connect When you can use Cisco Connect to easily manage your router has been set up, see this router model. Follow the on-screen instructions...
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... speed For ALL Follow these tips to improve your network's wireless connection speed: •• Make sure that your router is weak, place the router in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position. •• If possible, upgrade wireless ...wireless signal (even non-metallic objects), so the fewer obstructions between the router and the wireless device, the better. •• Place the router in computers) from older wireless standards to 802.11n. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. If a wirelessly networked device...
... speed For ALL Follow these tips to improve your network's wireless connection speed: •• Make sure that your router is weak, place the router in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position. •• If possible, upgrade wireless ...wireless signal (even non-metallic objects), so the fewer obstructions between the router and the wireless device, the better. •• Place the router in computers) from older wireless standards to 802.11n. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. If a wirelessly networked device...
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...don't have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. Click Computer. Select No, I don't have to remember them to the network. 6. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your computer. Click Close. 12 When the... to your network. After it . 5. To create an Easy Setup Key: 1. Setting Up: Basics 3. Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the router's settings and a copy of Cisco Connect to it has been created, you can connect a computer to your network using an Easy Setup Key...
...don't have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. Click Computer. Select No, I don't have to remember them to the network. 6. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your computer. Click Close. 12 When the... to your network. After it . 5. To create an Easy Setup Key: 1. Setting Up: Basics 3. Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the router's settings and a copy of Cisco Connect to it has been created, you can connect a computer to your network using an Easy Setup Key...
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Setting Up: Basics To manually connect a computer to your Linksys router, then follow the on -screen instructions. 8. The Connecting another computer screen opens. 4. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. Click Computer. Select Yes, I want to connect manually using an ... the computer will need to your wireless manager. 6. Select I have a printer attached. 5. Insert the Easy Setup Key into your router, then follow the on -screen instructions. 6. Click Connect to print or take note of some information. Click Computer. 3. The Computers...
Setting Up: Basics To manually connect a computer to your Linksys router, then follow the on -screen instructions. 8. The Connecting another computer screen opens. 4. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. Click Computer. Select Yes, I want to connect manually using an ... the computer will need to your wireless manager. 6. Select I have a printer attached. 5. Insert the Easy Setup Key into your router, then follow the on -screen instructions. 6. Click Connect to print or take note of some information. Click Computer. 3. The Computers...
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...;• Internet-capable TVs and media players •• Digital music players •• Smart phones 14 Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. Follow your computer operating system's instructions for adding the new printer to your printer. 5. Click Printer, then click...Protected Setup" on page 10. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 2. After the printer connects to your network through the router's USB port: For EA3500 EA4500 1. Enter a name for the printer, then click Finish. 8. The Computers and other devices screen opens. To connect ...
...;• Internet-capable TVs and media players •• Digital music players •• Smart phones 14 Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. Follow your computer operating system's instructions for adding the new printer to your printer. 5. Click Printer, then click...Protected Setup" on page 10. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 2. After the printer connects to your network through the router's USB port: For EA3500 EA4500 1. Enter a name for the printer, then click Finish. 8. The Computers and other devices screen opens. To connect ...
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...devices for entering the wireless network information into the device. 5. After the device connects to your network: 1. Enter the password to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 2. For more instructions on connecting a game console to your network, ...see also: •• "How to optimize your router for gaming and voice" on page 27 •• "How to set up port forwarding" on page 52 •• "How to set ...
...devices for entering the wireless network information into the device. 5. After the device connects to your network: 1. Enter the password to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 2. For more instructions on connecting a game console to your network, ...see also: •• "How to optimize your router for gaming and voice" on page 27 •• "How to set up port forwarding" on page 52 •• "How to set ...
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...allow guest Internet access. File Edit View Go Shortcuts Options Help X http://mynetwork/guest/login _ X Enter the Guest Password for Internet access. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. Take note of the Guest account's network name and password. To prevent unauthorized users from using your Internet... no to the account. Linksys EA-Series How to set up guest access to your network For ALL You can use your router's guest access feature to provide your guests with access to the Internet, while restricting their access to other resources on your local network.
...allow guest Internet access. File Edit View Go Shortcuts Options Help X http://mynetwork/guest/login _ X Enter the Guest Password for Internet access. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. Take note of the Guest account's network name and password. To prevent unauthorized users from using your Internet... no to the account. Linksys EA-Series How to set up guest access to your network For ALL You can use your router's guest access feature to provide your guests with access to the Internet, while restricting their access to other resources on your local network.
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...Linksys EA-Series 4. Caution If you change your changes. To change your router using Cisco Connect. We recommend using the procedure below to manage your router's name and password using the new router name and password. Tip After you make changes, update your Easy Setup Key...Guest access screen. To continue, they will lose their Internet connection until you want to apply your router's name and password: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Click Yes if you reconnect them using the browserbased utility, you provided in the Password...
...Linksys EA-Series 4. Caution If you change your changes. To change your router using Cisco Connect. We recommend using the procedure below to manage your router's name and password using the new router name and password. Tip After you make changes, update your Easy Setup Key...Guest access screen. To continue, they will lose their Internet connection until you want to apply your router's name and password: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Click Yes if you reconnect them using the browserbased utility, you provided in the Password...
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...based utility, you might not be able to set up your router, you can see your router's user name and password by running Cisco Connect, then clicking Router settings. 20 Tips If you set up your router without using Cisco Connect, your network, then go to open the browser-based ... and password, then click OK. Open a web browser on a computer connected to your router's default username and password is admin. To open the browser-based utility: 1. Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced settings, then click OK. - Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Advanced ...
...based utility, you might not be able to set up your router, you can see your router's user name and password by running Cisco Connect, then clicking Router settings. 20 Tips If you set up your router without using Cisco Connect, your network, then go to open the browser-based ... and password, then click OK. Open a web browser on a computer connected to your router's default username and password is admin. To open the browser-based utility: 1. Run Cisco Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced settings, then click OK. - Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Advanced ...
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..., close the web browser window. Setting Up: Advanced How to manually set up your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up and maintain your router, advanced users may need to manually configure your Internet connection (see "How to open the address 192.168.1.1 or .... Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to start Cisco Connect" on page 20). 2. Linksys EA-Series How to manually set up your router For ALL Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up your router's Internet connection. Be careful when changing settings using this method....
..., close the web browser window. Setting Up: Advanced How to manually set up your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up and maintain your router, advanced users may need to manually configure your Internet connection (see "How to open the address 192.168.1.1 or .... Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to start Cisco Connect" on page 20). 2. Linksys EA-Series How to manually set up your router For ALL Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up your router's Internet connection. Be careful when changing settings using this method....