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... and Monitoring How to back up and restore your router configuration 56 How to restore factory defaults 56 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...
... and Monitoring How to back up and restore your router configuration 56 How to restore factory defaults 56 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...
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... with your router. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. For more information, see "How to restore factory defaults" on when a cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet port, turns on your network. For more information, see "How to set up wireless security using the browser-based utility. Bottom view •• Reset button-Press and hold this button to easily configure wireless security on steadily...
... with your router. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. For more information, see "How to restore factory defaults" on when a cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet port, turns on your network. For more information, see "How to set up wireless security using the browser-based utility. Bottom view •• Reset button-Press and hold this button to easily configure wireless security on steadily...
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... parental controls. IPv6 enabled Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to this port, color coded yellow, and to another Gigabit Ethernet port. Linksys EA-Series Parental controls Limit access time and websites with your router. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following a Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Note For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on your network. For...
... parental controls. IPv6 enabled Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to this port, color coded yellow, and to another Gigabit Ethernet port. Linksys EA-Series Parental controls Limit access time and websites with your router. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following a Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Note For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on your network. For...
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...Parental controls Limit access time and websites with other users on page 43. Back view Product overview Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Reset button USB port •• Ethernet ports-Connect Ethernet cables (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port. Pulses slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. For more information, see "How to set up wireless security using Wi...
...Parental controls Limit access time and websites with other users on page 43. Back view Product overview Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Reset button USB port •• Ethernet ports-Connect Ethernet cables (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port. Pulses slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. For more information, see "How to set up wireless security using Wi...
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Make sure that can also include Internet access, which requires a router like this User Guide, you can set up a home network 1. You can help (open the browser-based utility" on your router, you set up your router manually using the browser-based utility. Cisco Connect shows you to connect several wired network devices to start Cisco Connect" below. A typical home network may also have more help For ALL In addition to this one. If you have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable...
Make sure that can also include Internet access, which requires a router like this User Guide, you can set up a home network 1. You can help (open the browser-based utility" on your router, you set up your router manually using the browser-based utility. Cisco Connect shows you to connect several wired network devices to start Cisco Connect" below. A typical home network may also have more help For ALL In addition to this one. If you have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable...
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... instructions. 6. How to connect a computer manually To connect a computer without using my wireless settings, then click Next. A screen opens that you do not see this, use your Easy Setup Key to connect a computer to the network. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you manually connect a computer to print or take note of some information. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices...
... instructions. 6. How to connect a computer manually To connect a computer without using my wireless settings, then click Next. A screen opens that you do not see this, use your Easy Setup Key to connect a computer to the network. Write down the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type information, or click Print these settings if you manually connect a computer to print or take note of some information. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices...
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... new printer to share the printer with your network. Linksys EA-Series How to connect a printer When you install a printer that requires a cable, you can connect to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. Follow your printer's instructions for entering the wireless network information into your printer screen opens. 7. Click Printer, then click USB Printer. 3. TIP Setting up , then follow your computer's operating system instructions to your list of wireless network devices can : •• Follow the printer's instructions...
... new printer to share the printer with your network. Linksys EA-Series How to connect a printer When you install a printer that requires a cable, you can connect to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. Follow your printer's instructions for entering the wireless network information into your printer screen opens. 7. Click Printer, then click USB Printer. 3. TIP Setting up , then follow your computer's operating system instructions to your list of wireless network devices can : •• Follow the printer's instructions...
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... wireless clients If you may need to temporarily change the 6rd Tunnel setting to automatically use your router's IPv6 Internet connection settings, IPv6 service from your wireless devices should consider upgrading them with Wireless-N (802.11n) network adapters. You can slow your ISP. •• IPv4 Address Mask-Enter the IPv4 address mask length used for the tunnel provided by your entire wireless network. For more information on page 20). 2. To manually configure your dualband router...
... wireless clients If you may need to temporarily change the 6rd Tunnel setting to automatically use your router's IPv6 Internet connection settings, IPv6 service from your wireless devices should consider upgrading them with Wireless-N (802.11n) network adapters. You can slow your ISP. •• IPv4 Address Mask-Enter the IPv4 address mask length used for the tunnel provided by your entire wireless network. For more information on page 20). 2. To manually configure your dualband router...
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... own, interference-free channel for streaming multimedia. c. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to your wireless network. Network Name (SSID)-Provide a unique SSID for basic Internet traffic that is not timesensitive (such as web browsing, email, and downloads, and use the 5.0 GHz band for your network. There are several reasons for this router On the 2.4 GHz band, you will be easy to connect to help manage the traffic.
... own, interference-free channel for streaming multimedia. c. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to your wireless network. Network Name (SSID)-Provide a unique SSID for basic Internet traffic that is not timesensitive (such as web browsing, email, and downloads, and use the 5.0 GHz band for your network. There are several reasons for this router On the 2.4 GHz band, you will be easy to connect to help manage the traffic.
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... side of users (253 maximum). 4. To configure your changes, click Save Settings at the bottom of the page. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in which two 20 MHz channels are bonded together for wireless networks to connect to force the 40MHz mode. e. Tip Wireless-N networks should disable this setting. To apply your router's DHCP server settings: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Server Settings 1. If you already have the option to , they detect the SSID (wireless network name) broadcast by default. Tip For...
... side of users (253 maximum). 4. To configure your changes, click Save Settings at the bottom of the page. Review the DHCP Server Setting fields (in which two 20 MHz channels are bonded together for wireless networks to connect to force the 40MHz mode. e. Tip Wireless-N networks should disable this setting. To apply your router's DHCP server settings: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Server Settings 1. If you already have the option to , they detect the SSID (wireless network name) broadcast by default. Tip For...
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... (Internet Protocol Security) is a network that can establish a PPTP VPN tunnel through the Internet using VPN software and security methods provided by only authorized users. Setting Up: Advanced •• PPTP Passthrough - L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) enables pointto-point sessions using a VPN For ALL What is a VPN, and do I need to change . Corporations often provide VPN access to their networks to enable employees to work remotely connect to the VPN gateway through the router. Log into the browser-based utility (see "Port Forwarding and Port Triggering...
... (Internet Protocol Security) is a network that can establish a PPTP VPN tunnel through the Internet using VPN software and security methods provided by only authorized users. Setting Up: Advanced •• PPTP Passthrough - L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) enables pointto-point sessions using a VPN For ALL What is a VPN, and do I need to change . Corporations often provide VPN access to their networks to enable employees to work remotely connect to the VPN gateway through the router. Log into the browser-based utility (see "Port Forwarding and Port Triggering...
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... Access via setting above, enter https:// then the IP address. 2. Add a colon (:), then the Remote Management Port number. After you have a device on page 25), you selected HTTPS for higher security. 5. When you are away from your router's firmware remotely, select Enabled next to find your network on the Internet" on your router remotely: 1. Log into your router's browser-based utility remotely, you can change your router settings For ALL Why would normally from home. You will use...
... Access via setting above, enter https:// then the IP address. 2. Add a colon (:), then the Remote Management Port number. After you have a device on page 25), you selected HTTPS for higher security. 5. When you are away from your router's firmware remotely, select Enabled next to find your network on the Internet" on your router remotely: 1. Log into your router's browser-based utility remotely, you can change your router settings For ALL Why would normally from home. You will use...
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... work as an access point. For ALL To set up your new router as an access point? For Internet Connection Type, select Bridge Mode. 5. Important While in Bridge Mode, the following browser-based utility pages will be unavailable: •• Setup tab: IPv6 Setup, DDNS, MAC Address Clone, Advanced Routing •• Security tab: all pages •• Access Restrictions tab: all pages •• Applications & Gaming tab: all pages •• Administration tab: Log Setting...
... work as an access point. For ALL To set up your new router as an access point? For Internet Connection Type, select Bridge Mode. 5. Important While in Bridge Mode, the following browser-based utility pages will be unavailable: •• Setup tab: IPv6 Setup, DDNS, MAC Address Clone, Advanced Routing •• Security tab: all pages •• Access Restrictions tab: all pages •• Applications & Gaming tab: all pages •• Administration tab: Log Setting...
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... be able to set up the router as an access point instead of the network. Change the security mode to one active DHCP server on your old router. (Because your old router will use your network from a drop-down list. 5. d. For example, if your new router is operating on your old router: a. Connect an Ethernet network cable to match the security mode on channel 11, configure your old router for channel selection that automatically selects a wireless channel that you might...
... be able to set up the router as an access point instead of the network. Change the security mode to one active DHCP server on your old router. (Because your old router will use your network from a drop-down list. 5. d. For example, if your new router is operating on your old router: a. Connect an Ethernet network cable to match the security mode on channel 11, configure your old router for channel selection that automatically selects a wireless channel that you might...
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... "exposing" devices to the Internet would I expose a device to the device that will be to provide a separate wireless network for help with setting a static IP address or use a router as all devices are specifically forwarded, to the router. File, printer, and media sharing is open the browser-based utility" on page 31). In this might also want to one network from the entire Internet, or select the source range button and enter a range of setting up port forwarding" on...
... "exposing" devices to the Internet would I expose a device to the device that will be to provide a separate wireless network for help with setting a static IP address or use a router as all devices are specifically forwarded, to the router. File, printer, and media sharing is open the browser-based utility" on page 31). In this might also want to one network from the entire Internet, or select the source range button and enter a range of setting up port forwarding" on...
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The best way to secure your network with a complex, 10-character password that almost anyone nearby with the MAC address of setting up your wireless network manually and have not enabled wireless security, your wireless network is MAC filtering? Improving Security Tip You can still control access to your network by selecting Prevent. However, it . The Mac Address Filter List is the MacBook. Cisco Connect configures your wireless network is almost impossible to compromise. However, if you choose not to use the...
The best way to secure your network with a complex, 10-character password that almost anyone nearby with the MAC address of setting up your wireless network manually and have not enabled wireless security, your wireless network is MAC filtering? Improving Security Tip You can still control access to your network by selecting Prevent. However, it . The Mac Address Filter List is the MacBook. Cisco Connect configures your wireless network is almost impossible to compromise. However, if you choose not to use the...
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...Name Port Range Triggering Port Range Triggering DMZ DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Log Diagnostics Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 Local Network Local Network DHCP Server IPv4 DHCP Client Table Wireless...
...Name Port Range Triggering Port Range Triggering DMZ DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Log Diagnostics Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 Local Network Local Network DHCP Server IPv4 DHCP Client Table Wireless...
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... Management Access Restriction Parental Controls Target Devices Schedule Block Specific Sites Applications & Gaming Single Port Forwarding Application Name Port Range Forwarding Application Name Port Range Triggering DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router...
... Management Access Restriction Parental Controls Target Devices Schedule Block Specific Sites Applications & Gaming Single Port Forwarding Application Name Port Range Forwarding Application Name Port Range Triggering DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router...
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...User Management Group Management Access Restriction Parental Controls Target Devices Schedule Block Specific Sites Applications & Gaming Single Port Forwarding Application Name Port Range Forwarding Application Name Port Range Triggering DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access ALG UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status Router...
...User Management Group Management Access Restriction Parental Controls Target Devices Schedule Block Specific Sites Applications & Gaming Single Port Forwarding Application Name Port Range Forwarding Application Name Port Range Triggering DMZ IPv6 Firewall QoS QoS (Quality of Service) Wireless Internet Access Priority Upstream Bandwidth Category Summary Browser-based Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access ALG UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status Router...
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... Linksys EA3500 Description Dual-Band N750 Router with your router or go to Linksys.com/support. Maximum performance derived from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of Antennas 6 (3 per band) Ports Internet, Ethernet (1-4), USB, Power Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup LEDs Power, Internet, Ethernet (1-4) UPnP Supported Security features Security key bits WEP, WPA, WPA2 Up to 128-bit encryption Storage File System Support FAT, and NTFS, and HFS+ Specifications Environmental Dimensions Unit Weight...
... Linksys EA3500 Description Dual-Band N750 Router with your router or go to Linksys.com/support. Maximum performance derived from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of Antennas 6 (3 per band) Ports Internet, Ethernet (1-4), USB, Power Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup LEDs Power, Internet, Ethernet (1-4) UPnP Supported Security features Security key bits WEP, WPA, WPA2 Up to 128-bit encryption Storage File System Support FAT, and NTFS, and HFS+ Specifications Environmental Dimensions Unit Weight...
