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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 How to test...
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 How to test...
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Linksys EA-Series Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 37 Network security following a manual setup 37 How to set up wireless security ... 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 ii
Linksys EA-Series Improving Security How do I know if my network is secure 37 Network security following a manual setup 37 How to set up wireless security ... 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 ii
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... 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. The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize...other Gigabit-enabled devices like computers and servers. Parental controls Limit access time and websites with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). Linksys EA-Series Product overview EA2700 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable ...
... 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. The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize...other Gigabit-enabled devices like computers and servers. Parental controls Limit access time and websites with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). Linksys EA-Series Product overview EA2700 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable ...
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... factory defaults. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. On the Internet port, turns on your network. Linksys EA-Series Back view Port activity indicator Product overview Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button •• Ethernet...
... factory defaults. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. On the Internet port, turns on your network. Linksys EA-Series Back view Port activity indicator Product overview Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button •• Ethernet...
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... home by connecting computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to your home. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network: Separate guest network Create a separate,...gaming. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). Linksys EA-Series EA3500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power...
... home by connecting computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to your home. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network: Separate guest network Create a separate,...gaming. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). Linksys EA-Series EA3500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC power...
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.... Product overview •• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button-Press this port. You can also connect a USB printer and share it across your network. Linksys EA-Series Parental controls Limit access time and websites with other users on your network or on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. Note...
.... Product overview •• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button-Press this port. You can also connect a USB printer and share it across your network. Linksys EA-Series Parental controls Limit access time and websites with other users on your network or on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. Note...
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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. 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.
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... USB drive to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other Wi-Fi devices at bay with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to install Cisco Connect software helps you easily set up to avoid interference and optimize throughput for home theater performance. You can enjoy fast downloads, ...smooth video and music streaming, and reliable gaming and VoIP. Quick to help keep your network protected. Linksys EA-Series EA4500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC...
... USB drive to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other Wi-Fi devices at bay with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to install Cisco Connect software helps you easily set up to avoid interference and optimize throughput for home theater performance. You can enjoy fast downloads, ...smooth video and music streaming, and reliable gaming and VoIP. Quick to help keep your network protected. Linksys EA-Series EA4500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: •• Network (Ethernet) cable •• AC...
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... a USB printer and share it across your network: Separate guest network Create a separate, password-protected network for guests. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network. For more information, see "How to set up ...security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup" on page 38. •• USB port-To easily share disk storage with parental controls. Linksys EA-Series IPv6 enabled Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your modem. •• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button...
... a USB printer and share it across your network: Separate guest network Create a separate, password-protected network for guests. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network. For more information, see "How to set up ...security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup" on page 38. •• USB port-To easily share disk storage with parental controls. Linksys EA-Series IPv6 enabled Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your modem. •• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button...
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... activity indicator-Flashes to its factory defaults. Caution Use only the adapter that port. You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. Linksys EA-Series •• Reset button-Press and hold this port.
... activity indicator-Flashes to its factory defaults. Caution Use only the adapter that port. You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. Linksys EA-Series •• Reset button-Press and hold this port.
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... To get started , see "How to connect a computer to your modem and verify that can find help you set up your home, provided by step. Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network For ALL What is any group of devices that it from the router's support site... To connect a computer or other devices" on page 20. 9 If you are an advanced user, you can help at Linksys.com/support. Your ISP can set up your modem is to run Cisco Connect, then click Learn More where available) •• Browser-based utility context-sensitive help For ALL In addition...
... To get started , see "How to connect a computer to your modem and verify that can find help you set up your home, provided by step. Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics How to create a home network For ALL What is any group of devices that it from the router's support site... To connect a computer or other devices" on page 20. 9 If you are an advanced user, you can help at Linksys.com/support. Your ISP can set up your modem is to run Cisco Connect, then click Learn More where available) •• Browser-based utility context-sensitive help For ALL In addition...
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.... If you run the setup CD again, you run the setup CD to install Cisco Connect to another computer after your computer. Linksys EA-Series How to start Cisco Connect When you will be prompted to enter the router's network name (SSID) and password. 10 If you do ... setup software) is automatically installed onto your router has been set up and Cisco Connect has been installed, you can download the software from Linksys.com/support. To start Cisco Connect for the first time: 1. When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the computer's hard drive. When setup has...
.... If you run the setup CD again, you run the setup CD to install Cisco Connect to another computer after your computer. Linksys EA-Series How to start Cisco Connect When you will be prompted to enter the router's network name (SSID) and password. 10 If you do ... setup software) is automatically installed onto your router has been set up and Cisco Connect has been installed, you can download the software from Linksys.com/support. To start Cisco Connect for the first time: 1. When finished, Cisco Connect has also been installed onto the computer's hard drive. When setup has...
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... wireless network cards in computers) from older wireless standards to complete the test. 11 The Internet speed test screen opens. 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. Linksys EA-Series How to improve your wireless connection speed For ALL Follow these tips to improve your network's wireless connection speed: •...
... wireless network cards in computers) from older wireless standards to complete the test. 11 The Internet speed test screen opens. 3. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. Linksys EA-Series How to improve your wireless connection speed For ALL Follow these tips to improve your network's wireless connection speed: •...
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... 12 Click Computer. Setting Up: Basics 3. When the files have finished copying, remove the Easy Setup Key from your new Easy Setup Key. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. After it has been created, you first need to your network. This USB drive will be... Easy Setup Key stores network information (name, password, security type, and security key) so you don't have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. Linksys EA-Series How to connect devices to your network For ALL How to connect a computer to your network You can connect a computer to it. 5.
... 12 Click Computer. Setting Up: Basics 3. When the files have finished copying, remove the Easy Setup Key from your new Easy Setup Key. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. After it has been created, you first need to your network. This USB drive will be... Easy Setup Key stores network information (name, password, security type, and security key) so you don't have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. Linksys EA-Series How to connect devices to your network For ALL How to connect a computer to your network You can connect a computer to it. 5.
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...the newly connected computer, then click Finish. After that computer connects to your network: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Click Connect to your Linksys router, then follow the on it. 2. Enter a name for the newly connected computer, enter .... The Connecting another computer screen opens. 4. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 2. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. Linksys EA-Series To use Windows Explorer or Finder to view the Easy Setup Key files, then double‑click Connect. 5....
...the newly connected computer, then click Finish. After that computer connects to your network: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Click Connect to your Linksys router, then follow the on it. 2. Enter a name for the newly connected computer, enter .... The Connecting another computer screen opens. 4. The Computers and other devices screen opens. 2. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. Linksys EA-Series To use Windows Explorer or Finder to view the Easy Setup Key files, then double‑click Connect. 5....
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...click USB Printer. 3. For information on each computer you have a different printer already connected. 4. OR •• If your router is a Linksys EA3500 or EA4500, you can connect to your home network, including: •• Game consoles •• Internet-capable TVs and media players •..., or click Print these settings if you want to print from. Setting Up: Basics 2. Click Printer, then click Wireless printer. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Enter a name for connecting the printer. TIP Setting up , then follow your ...
...click USB Printer. 3. For information on each computer you have a different printer already connected. 4. OR •• If your router is a Linksys EA3500 or EA4500, you can connect to your home network, including: •• Game consoles •• Internet-capable TVs and media players •..., or click Print these settings if you want to print from. Setting Up: Basics 2. Click Printer, then click Wireless printer. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Enter a name for connecting the printer. TIP Setting up , then follow your ...
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... if you must manually enter network information into the device. 5. Follow your router, you specify or based on page 54 How to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. Enter a name for specific computers. A screen opens that you can also set up parental controls For ALL With your... device's instructions for entering the wireless network information into the devices for a successful network connection. Linksys EA-Series Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you have a printer attached.
... if you must manually enter network information into the device. 5. Follow your router, you specify or based on page 54 How to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. Enter a name for specific computers. A screen opens that you can also set up parental controls For ALL With your... device's instructions for entering the wireless network information into the devices for a successful network connection. Linksys EA-Series Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you have a printer attached.
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... password must contain from 4 to 32 valid characters, which are asked to set a password. The Parental controls main screen appears. Linksys EA-Series How to access parental controls The first time you try to access parental controls, you can reset it by others. If...access parental controls after the first time: 1. Enter the parental control password, then click OK. The Parental controls password screen opens. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Parental controls. To access parental controls for the first time: 1. The Enter the parental controls password screen opens...
... password must contain from 4 to 32 valid characters, which are asked to set a password. The Parental controls main screen appears. Linksys EA-Series How to access parental controls The first time you try to access parental controls, you can reset it by others. If...access parental controls after the first time: 1. Enter the parental control password, then click OK. The Parental controls password screen opens. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Parental controls. To access parental controls for the first time: 1. The Enter the parental controls password screen opens...
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... save the list and return to the Parental controls main screen. 4. a. Click Save to save your home network. Click the computer name, then click OK. Linksys EA-Series How to select the computers to have parental controls: 1. You can access.
... save the list and return to the Parental controls main screen. 4. a. Click Save to save your home network. Click the computer name, then click OK. Linksys EA-Series How to select the computers to have parental controls: 1. You can access.
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... can easily connect to. 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. Otherwise, click no longer needs access to your guests. Under Allow guest access, click yes (default) to... other resources on your local network. You can view the Guest account's name and password in Cisco Connect's main screen. 18 Linksys EA-Series How to set up guest access to your network For ALL You can use your router's guest access feature to ...
... can easily connect to. 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. Otherwise, click no longer needs access to your guests. Under Allow guest access, click yes (default) to... other resources on your local network. You can view the Guest account's name and password in Cisco Connect's main screen. 18 Linksys EA-Series How to set up guest access to your network For ALL You can use your router's guest access feature to ...