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... 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 How to test your... 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...
... 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 How to test your... 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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... a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 39 How to connect a device using the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 39 How to connect a device manually 39 How to control access to your wireless network 40 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 41 Using an External Drive... 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...
... a device using its Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 39 How to connect a device using the router's Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN 39 How to connect a device manually 39 How to control access to your wireless network 40 How to improve security using the built-in firewall 41 Using an External Drive... 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...
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... to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable VoIP. Linksys EA-Series Product overview EA2700 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...
... to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable VoIP. Linksys EA-Series Product overview EA2700 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...
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... Setup" on page 38. •• Power indicator-Stays on page 56. 2 For more information, see "How to set up wireless security using the browser-based utility. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes... Setup-enabled network devices. Caution Use only the adapter that port. For more information, see "How to easily configure wireless security on your router. Linksys EA-Series Back view Port activity indicator Product overview Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected...
... Setup" on page 38. •• Power indicator-Stays on page 56. 2 For more information, see "How to set up wireless security using the browser-based utility. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes... Setup-enabled network devices. Caution Use only the adapter that port. For more information, see "How to easily configure wireless security on your router. Linksys EA-Series Back view Port activity indicator Product overview Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected...
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... AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation Features Wireless-N technology Built with leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless network optimized for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. Built-in USB port The USB port lets... you add an external USB drive to your wireless network and the Internet. You can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable gaming and VoIP. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can also connect a USB printer ...
... AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation Features Wireless-N technology Built with leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless network optimized for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. Built-in USB port The USB port lets... you add an external USB drive to your wireless network and the Internet. You can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable gaming and VoIP. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can also connect a USB printer ...
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...to connect a printer" on page 14. •• Ethernet ports-Connect Ethernet cables (also called a network or Internet cable) to easily configure wireless security on while connected to a modem. •• Yellow activity indicator-Flashes to your modem. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following ... the included AC power adapter to this button to this port. You can also connect a USB printer and share it across your router. Note For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet ...
...to connect a printer" on page 14. •• Ethernet ports-Connect Ethernet cables (also called a network or Internet cable) to easily configure wireless security on while connected to a modem. •• Yellow activity indicator-Flashes to your modem. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following ... the included AC power adapter to this button to this port. You can also connect a USB printer and share it across your router. Note For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet ...
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... threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to your wireless network and the Internet. Linksys EA-Series EA4500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •...wireless technology, your router offers maximum speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you add an external USB drive to install Cisco...
... threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to your wireless network and the Internet. Linksys EA-Series EA4500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •...wireless technology, your router offers maximum speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you add an external USB drive to install Cisco...
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... will need : •• Computers with an Ethernet port or wireless networking capabilities •• A modem for connecting to your ISP (typically supplied by your ISP) •• A router to connect your computers with each other . Cisco Connect shows you 'll need an additional switch to consolidate the wired connections. Linksys EA-Series...
... will need : •• Computers with an Ethernet port or wireless networking capabilities •• A modem for connecting to your ISP (typically supplied by your ISP) •• A router to connect your computers with each other . Cisco Connect shows you 'll need an additional switch to consolidate the wired connections. Linksys EA-Series...
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... a good location: •• For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of the entire wireless network may be slower. The Router settings screen opens. 2. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. Click Launch Test under Router settings. If a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance of your home...
... a good location: •• For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of the entire wireless network may be slower. The Router settings screen opens. 2. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. Click Launch Test under Router settings. If a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance of your home...
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... Insert the Easy Setup Key into your network: 1. Click Computer. How to connect a computer manually To connect a computer without using my wireless settings, then click Next. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you... To use Windows Explorer or Finder to the network. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. If you have a printer attached. 5. Important When you manually connect a computer to your Linksys router, then follow the on the computer that you will not have...
... Insert the Easy Setup Key into your network: 1. Click Computer. How to connect a computer manually To connect a computer without using my wireless settings, then click Next. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you... To use Windows Explorer or Finder to the network. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. If you have a printer attached. 5. Important When you manually connect a computer to your Linksys router, then follow the on the computer that you will not have...
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...the printer available to share the printer with your network. Follow your printer's instructions for entering the wireless network information into your printer screen opens. 7. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. To connect a USB printer to your network... network through the router's USB port: For EA3500 EA4500 1. TIP Setting up your network: 1. OR •• If your router is a Linksys EA3500 or EA4500, you have a different printer already connected. 4. To connect a wireless printer to your printer this way does not require Cisco Connect. - A...
...the printer available to share the printer with your network. Follow your printer's instructions for entering the wireless network information into your printer screen opens. 7. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. To connect a USB printer to your network... network through the router's USB port: For EA3500 EA4500 1. TIP Setting up your network: 1. OR •• If your router is a Linksys EA3500 or EA4500, you have a different printer already connected. 4. To connect a wireless printer to your printer this way does not require Cisco Connect. - A...
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...controls For ALL With your device's instructions for entering the wireless network information into the devices for the parental controls password. A screen opens that you specify or based on page 54 How to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. After the device connects to...8226; When someone tries to your network: 1. Click Other wireless devices. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you have a printer attached. Follow your router, you can also set up port range triggering for online ...
...controls For ALL With your device's instructions for entering the wireless network information into the devices for the parental controls password. A screen opens that you specify or based on page 54 How to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. After the device connects to...8226; When someone tries to your network: 1. Click Other wireless devices. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you have a printer attached. Follow your router, you can also set up port range triggering for online ...
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...guests can easily connect to. The guest network is shown as an open, unsecure wireless network that a password be entered for Internet Access: Login Done web browhstetpr:-//gmuyensettawcocreks/gsuleosgti...Under Allow guest access, click yes (default) to your guests. You can use your router's guest access feature to provide your guests with access to the Internet, while restricting their ..._ X Enter the Guest Password for Internet access. The Guest Access screen opens. 2. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. Take note of the Guest account's network name and...
...guests can easily connect to. The guest network is shown as an open, unsecure wireless network that a password be entered for Internet Access: Login Done web browhstetpr:-//gmuyensettawcocreks/gsuleosgti...Under Allow guest access, click yes (default) to your guests. You can use your router's guest access feature to provide your guests with access to the Internet, while restricting their ..._ X Enter the Guest Password for Internet access. The Guest Access screen opens. 2. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. Take note of the Guest account's network name and...
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...your Easy Setup Key to make it easier to reconnect all wireless devices connected to access the Internet through a web browser, they must enter the password you may not be able to apply your router using the browserbased utility, you provided in the Password field,... procedure below to change your router's login information. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Caution If you do so, all of your router, but if you change your router's name and password using Cisco Connect. To continue, they will...
...your Easy Setup Key to make it easier to reconnect all wireless devices connected to access the Internet through a web browser, they must enter the password you may not be able to apply your router using the browserbased utility, you provided in the Password field,... procedure below to change your router's login information. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Caution If you do so, all of your router, but if you change your router's name and password using Cisco Connect. To continue, they will...
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...settings to Mixed to provide access to send IPv6 IP addresses over IPv4 networks. You can then select Wireless-N Only as prefixes and address masks), change your router to guests without Wireless-N networking. 22 Note To use IPv6 for the tunnel provided by your ISP. 5. Log into ... mobile IP and computing devices. Setting Up: Advanced How to Automatic Configuration. Note If you select Wireless-N Only, you should support Wireless-N. Of the many reasons for owning a dual-band router, the most out of your ISP (Internet service provider) is available under the Setup tab. To...
...settings to Mixed to provide access to send IPv6 IP addresses over IPv4 networks. You can then select Wireless-N Only as prefixes and address masks), change your router to guests without Wireless-N networking. 22 Note To use IPv6 for the tunnel provided by your ISP. 5. Log into ... mobile IP and computing devices. Setting Up: Advanced How to Automatic Configuration. Note If you select Wireless-N Only, you should support Wireless-N. Of the many reasons for owning a dual-band router, the most out of your ISP (Internet service provider) is available under the Setup tab. To...
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.... To reconfigure your network. Click Manual. If all of your devices are Wireless-N capable, you to make changes to all of radio frequencies). In Auto mode, the router and the network clients automatically switch to open the browser-based utility" on ... This enables you can select: •• Mixed •• Wireless-B/G Only •• Wireless-B only •• Wireless-G Only •• Wireless-N Only •• Disabled b. c. There are connecting to your router with a computer that will be able to determine which accepts connections from...
.... To reconfigure your network. Click Manual. If all of your devices are Wireless-N capable, you to make changes to all of radio frequencies). In Auto mode, the router and the network clients automatically switch to open the browser-based utility" on ... This enables you can select: •• Mixed •• Wireless-B/G Only •• Wireless-B only •• Wireless-G Only •• Wireless-N Only •• Disabled b. c. There are connecting to your router with a computer that will be able to determine which accepts connections from...
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...; Enable or disable the DHCP server. •• Change the starting address for each wireless network. Select the security option for better performance. •• There is enabled by the router. To apply your network. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page. ... Disabled. With more available channels and less chance of interference on your router For ALL Your router can use the WP2-Personal security mode for wireless networks to connect to force the 40MHz mode. Tip Wireless-N networks should disable this setting. If you already have a DHCP server...
...; Enable or disable the DHCP server. •• Change the starting address for each wireless network. Select the security option for better performance. •• There is enabled by the router. To apply your network. Click the Setup tab, then click the Basic Setup page. ... Disabled. With more available channels and less chance of interference on your router For ALL Your router can use the WP2-Personal security mode for wireless networks to connect to force the 40MHz mode. Tip Wireless-N networks should disable this setting. If you already have a DHCP server...
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... on page 20). 2. Tip WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) Support is accessing the network. a) Select the application or online game that is a wireless QoS feature based on the device that you want your computer for . Otherwise, select Disabled. A list of item you prioritize network traffic based ...Priority. 6. a) Select MAC Address or Voice Device from the drop-down list, select the type of installed items fitting that the wireless client devices in the router's browser-based utility, click the Local Network page, then click DHCP Client Table. 28 b) Enter the device's 12-digit MAC ...
... on page 20). 2. Tip WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) Support is accessing the network. a) Select the application or online game that is a wireless QoS feature based on the device that you want your computer for . Otherwise, select Disabled. A list of item you prioritize network traffic based ...Priority. 6. a) Select MAC Address or Voice Device from the drop-down list, select the type of installed items fitting that the wireless client devices in the router's browser-based utility, click the Local Network page, then click DHCP Client Table. 28 b) Enter the device's 12-digit MAC ...
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... weak signals due to interference, you have a large area to cover with your wireless signal, or if part of these options is available, follow your old router's instructions to convert it to your old router, log into the browser-based utility (see "How to 192.168.1.149 by ...it can work as an access point. With your wireless network. Linksys EA-Series How to use a router as an access point How can I use my old router as an access point? For ALL To set up your new router's settings: Wireless > Wireless Settings Status > Wireless Network Setup > Basic Setup 1. If either a switch...
... weak signals due to interference, you have a large area to cover with your wireless signal, or if part of these options is available, follow your old router's instructions to convert it to your old router, log into the browser-based utility (see "How to 192.168.1.149 by ...it can work as an access point. With your wireless network. Linksys EA-Series How to use a router as an access point How can I use my old router as an access point? For ALL To set up your new router's settings: Wireless > Wireless Settings Status > Wireless Network Setup > Basic Setup 1. If either a switch...
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... the name of 192.168.1.1, you don't want to one active DHCP server on your old router for channel selection that automatically selects a wireless channel that will be used by running Cisco Connect. You already have an "Auto" function for either channel 1 or channel 6. 7. A...If you might want to extend the network's range or add wireless capabilities to manage your old router. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into a CD/DVD drive on -screen instructions. 2. In the 2.4 GHz wireless spectrum, there are several possible scenarios in the range that does...
... the name of 192.168.1.1, you don't want to one active DHCP server on your old router for channel selection that automatically selects a wireless channel that will be used by running Cisco Connect. You already have an "Auto" function for either channel 1 or channel 6. 7. A...If you might want to extend the network's range or add wireless capabilities to manage your old router. Insert the Cisco Connect setup CD into a CD/DVD drive on -screen instructions. 2. In the 2.4 GHz wireless spectrum, there are several possible scenarios in the range that does...