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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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... and optimize throughput for guests. Easy 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 with leading 802...
... and optimize throughput for guests. Easy 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 with leading 802...
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...; 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 wired Ethernet network devices on your network. Linksys EA-Series Back view Port activity indicator Product overview Ethernet ports Internet port Power port...Press this button to restore factory defaults" on page 56. 2 For more information, see "How to indicate network activity over that came with your router. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. On the Internet port, turns on Wi-Fi...
...; 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 wired Ethernet network devices on your network. Linksys EA-Series Back view Port activity indicator Product overview Ethernet ports Internet port Power port...Press this button to restore factory defaults" on page 56. 2 For more information, see "How to indicate network activity over that came with your router. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. On the Internet port, turns on Wi-Fi...
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... Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can also connect a USB printer and share it across greater distances throughout your home. You can enjoy fast downloads...× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Wi-Fi devices at home or over the Internet. Linksys EA-Series EA3500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing...
... Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you can also connect a USB printer and share it across greater distances throughout your home. You can enjoy fast downloads...× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Wi-Fi devices at home or over the Internet. Linksys EA-Series EA3500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power adapter •• Setup CD containing...
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... a modem. •• Yellow activity indicator-Flashes to connect a printer" on your network. Linksys EA-Series Parental controls Limit access time and websites with your router. For more information, see "Using an External Drive" on steadily while power is a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup error. •• Power-Connect the included...
... a modem. •• Yellow activity indicator-Flashes to connect a printer" on your network. Linksys EA-Series Parental controls Limit access time and websites with your router. For more information, see "Using an External Drive" on steadily while power is a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup error. •• Power-Connect the included...
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Product overview 5 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. You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility.
Product overview 5 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. You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility.
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...ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to your network. Quick to install Cisco Connect software helps you can also connect a USB printer and share it across greater distances throughout your router offers maximum speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home theater ...It also features a built-in USB port and DLNA media server The USB storage port lets you add an external USB drive to your router. 6 Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you easily set up to 10× faster...
...ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to your network. Quick to install Cisco Connect software helps you can also connect a USB printer and share it across greater distances throughout your router offers maximum speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home theater ...It also features a built-in USB port and DLNA media server The USB storage port lets you add an external USB drive to your router. 6 Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you easily set up to 10× faster...
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.... •• Yellow network activity indicator-Flashes to this button for 5-15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to another Gigabit Ethernet port. For more information, see "How to restore factory defaults" on when a cable connects the port to its factory defaults. Product...On Ethernet ports, turns on page 56. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to indicate network activity over that came with your router. Caution Use only the adapter that port. Linksys EA-Series •• Reset button-Press and hold this port.
.... •• Yellow network activity indicator-Flashes to this button for 5-15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to another Gigabit Ethernet port. For more information, see "How to restore factory defaults" on when a cable connects the port to its factory defaults. Product...On Ethernet ports, turns on page 56. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to indicate network activity over that came with your router. Caution Use only the adapter that port. Linksys EA-Series •• Reset button-Press and hold this port.
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... 4. A network is working correctly. 3. Make sure that your modem is any group of devices that can find Cisco Connect on the CD that includes Internet access, you how to connect your router to create a home network For ALL What is to set up your modem and verify that it from the...) Setting Up: Basics 2. Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics How to your home network, step by step. Set up your router manually using the browser-based utility. Cisco Connect shows you 'll need an additional switch to connect other and to the modem •• Internet service to set up...
... 4. A network is working correctly. 3. Make sure that your modem is any group of devices that can find Cisco Connect on the CD that includes Internet access, you how to connect your router to create a home network For ALL What is to set up your modem and verify that it from the...) Setting Up: Basics 2. Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics How to your home network, step by step. Set up your router manually using the browser-based utility. Cisco Connect shows you 'll need an additional switch to connect other and to the modem •• Internet service to set up...
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... will be prompted to install Cisco Connect on another computer after your router. Linksys EA-Series How to start Cisco Connect When you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router's setup software) is automatically installed onto your Linksys Router. Click Set up , see this router model. When setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto...
... will be prompted to install Cisco Connect on another computer after your router. Linksys EA-Series How to start Cisco Connect When you run the setup CD, Cisco Connect (your router's setup software) is automatically installed onto your Linksys Router. Click Set up , see this router model. When setup has finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto...
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...Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. The Internet speed test screen opens. 3. Setting Up: Basics How to test your Internet connection speed For ALL To test your wireless signal is in a good location: •• For the widest coverage area, install your router near ...connection 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 network ...
...Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. The Internet speed test screen opens. 3. Setting Up: Basics How to test your Internet connection speed For ALL To test your wireless signal is in a good location: •• For the widest coverage area, install your router near ...connection 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 network ...
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..., then click Add device under Computers and devices. 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 your network using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. Linksys EA-Series How to connect devices to... Key, you first need to remember them to your computer. Click Close. 12 This USB drive will be your computer. After it to install Cisco Connect onto other devices screen opens. 2. Select No, I don't have finished copying, remove the Easy Setup Key from your new Easy Setup Key...
..., then click Add device under Computers and devices. 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 your network using an Easy Setup Key (the easiest way) or manually. Linksys EA-Series How to connect devices to... Key, you first need to remember them to your computer. Click Close. 12 This USB drive will be your computer. After it to install Cisco Connect onto other devices screen opens. 2. Select No, I don't have finished copying, remove the Easy Setup Key from your new Easy Setup Key...
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...newly connected computer, then click Finish. Linksys EA-Series To use Windows Explorer or Finder to your Linksys router, then follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Return to your network: 1. Important When you do not... see this, use your Easy Setup Key to connect a computer to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 2. The Connecting another computer screen..., the computer will need to your router, then follow the on it. 2. When you have Cisco Connect installed on -screen instructions. 8.
...newly connected computer, then click Finish. Linksys EA-Series To use Windows Explorer or Finder to your Linksys router, then follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Return to your network: 1. Important When you do not... see this, use your Easy Setup Key to connect a computer to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 2. The Connecting another computer screen..., the computer will need to your router, then follow the on it. 2. When you have Cisco Connect installed on -screen instructions. 8.
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OR •• If your router is a Linksys EA3500 or EA4500, you can connect a USB printer to the router's USB port to make sure that displays network information. 3. When you set up , then follow your computer's operating system instructions to share the ..., then click Next. The Computers and other devices screen opens. Setting Up: Basics 2. Return to your network through the router's USB port: For EA3500 EA4500 1. For information on installing Cisco Connect onto other types of wireless network devices can connect to your list of available printers. See "How to set up ...
OR •• If your router is a Linksys EA3500 or EA4500, you can connect a USB printer to the router's USB port to make sure that displays network information. 3. When you set up , then follow your computer's operating system instructions to share the ..., then click Next. The Computers and other devices screen opens. Setting Up: Basics 2. Return to your network through the router's USB port: For EA3500 EA4500 1. For information on installing Cisco Connect onto other types of wireless network devices can connect to your list of available printers. See "How to set up ...
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... the above restrictions for a successful network connection. Setting Up: Basics 4. A screen opens that you have a printer attached. Follow your router, you can also set up parental controls For ALL With your device's instructions for entering the wireless network information into the devices for specific... To manually connect a device to your network, return to view the blocked content. 15 Enter the password to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. Linksys EA-Series Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you must manually ...
... the above restrictions for a successful network connection. Setting Up: Basics 4. A screen opens that you have a printer attached. Follow your router, you can also set up parental controls For ALL With your device's instructions for entering the wireless network information into the devices for specific... To manually connect a device to your network, return to view the blocked content. 15 Enter the password to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. Linksys EA-Series Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you must manually ...
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...network. Take note of the Guest account's network name and password. Under Allow guest access, click yes (default) to disable guest access. 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. Otherwise, click no longer needs access to the account. Tips To keep your guests. You can easily ...no to allow guest Internet access. 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 guests can view...
...network. Take note of the Guest account's network name and password. Under Allow guest access, click yes (default) to disable guest access. 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. Otherwise, click no longer needs access to the account. Tips To keep your guests. You can easily ...no to allow guest Internet access. 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 guests can view...
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...password using the browserbased utility, you reconnect them using the new router name and password. Setting Up: Basics How to your router will see the Guest access screen. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Click Yes if you make it easier to ...wireless devices connected to change your router's name and password For ALL You can change your changes. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Click Finish to allow. 5. We recommend using Cisco Connect. Tip After you want to apply your router's login information. To change ...
...password using the browserbased utility, you reconnect them using the new router name and password. Setting Up: Basics How to your router will see the Guest access screen. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Click Yes if you make it easier to ...wireless devices connected to change your router's name and password For ALL You can change your changes. A Changing router name and password warning appears 3. Click Finish to allow. 5. We recommend using Cisco Connect. Tip After you want to apply your router's login information. To change ...
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... a computer connected to your network, then go to set up your router, you can see your router's default username and password is admin. Tips If you set up your router without using Cisco Connect, your router's user name and password by running Cisco Connect, then clicking Router settings. 20 Enter the user name and password, then click...
... a computer connected to your network, then go to set up your router, you can see your router's default username and password is admin. Tips If you set up your router without using Cisco Connect, your router's user name and password by running Cisco Connect, then clicking Router settings. 20 Enter the user name and password, then click...
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... six types of the screen. Basic Internet connection settings To manually configure your router's Internet connection. Be careful when changing settings using this method. Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to start Cisco Connect" on the back of the page. 21 Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to... (blue) port on page 10). To exit the browser-based utility, close the web browser window. Linksys EA-Series How to manually set up your router For ALL Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up your Internet connection In most cases...
... six types of the screen. Basic Internet connection settings To manually configure your router's Internet connection. Be careful when changing settings using this method. Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to start Cisco Connect" on the back of the page. 21 Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to... (blue) port on page 10). To exit the browser-based utility, close the web browser window. Linksys EA-Series How to manually set up your router For ALL Although running Cisco Connect is the easiest way to set up your Internet connection In most cases...