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... 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 Internet connection speed... 11 How to connect devices to your network 12 How to connect a computer to your network 12 How to connect a printer 14 How to connect other devices 14 How ...
... 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 Internet connection speed... 11 How to connect devices to your network 12 How to connect a computer to your network 12 How to connect a printer 14 How to connect other devices 14 How ...
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... activity light 38 Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 38 How to connect 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 ... How to set up your router as a media server 49 How to connect your UPnP device to the media server 51 Contents Port Forwarding and Port ...59 How to test your Internet connection 60 How to configure and use logs 61 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure ...
... activity light 38 Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button 38 How to connect 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 ... How to set up your router as a media server 49 How to connect your UPnP device to the media server 51 Contents Port Forwarding and Port ...59 How to test your Internet connection 60 How to configure and use logs 61 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure ...
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... leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless network with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones, and other Gigabit-enabled devices like computers and servers. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum ...guest network Create a separate, password-protected network for guests. Easy to your settings and quickly add multiple devices 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 ...
... leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless network with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones, and other Gigabit-enabled devices like computers and servers. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum ...guest network Create a separate, password-protected network for guests. Easy to your settings and quickly add multiple devices 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 ...
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...-Press this port. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. On the Internet port, turns on when a cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. For more information, see "How to indicate network activity over that ...using the browser-based utility. Note For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cables) to these Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired...
...-Press this port. Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. On the Internet port, turns on when a cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. For more information, see "How to indicate network activity over that ...using the browser-based utility. Note For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cables) to these Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired...
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... at blazingly fast transfer rates for video, music, and multi-player gaming. Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay 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. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high...
... at blazingly fast transfer rates for video, music, and multi-player gaming. Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay 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. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high...
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...your network or on page 43. Note For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cables) to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired Ethernet ...slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. On the Internet port, turns on steadily while power is a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup error. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to another Gigabit Ethernet port. IPv6 enabled Supports the...
...your network or on page 43. Note For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cables) to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired Ethernet ...slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. On the Internet port, turns on steadily while power is a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup error. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to another Gigabit Ethernet port. IPv6 enabled Supports the...
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... computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones and other Gigabit-enabled devices like computers and servers. Built-in DLNA media server for quick file sharing (up your network. Linksys EA-Series EA4500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: ••... Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at blazingly fast transfer rates for home theater performance. You can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable gaming and VoIP. Quick to install Cisco Connect software helps you easily set up to ...
... computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones and other Gigabit-enabled devices like computers and servers. Built-in DLNA media server for quick file sharing (up your network. Linksys EA-Series EA4500 Package contents In addition to your router, your router package includes: ••... Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at blazingly fast transfer rates for home theater performance. You can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable gaming and VoIP. Quick to install Cisco Connect software helps you easily set up to ...
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... Limit access time and websites with other users on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this button to easily configure wireless security on the Ethernet ports. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cables) to these Gigabit (10/100/1000...) ports, color coded blue, and to your network. Note For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software...
... Limit access time and websites with other users on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this button to easily configure wireless security on the Ethernet ports. •• Internet port-Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cables) to these Gigabit (10/100/1000...) ports, color coded blue, and to your network. Note For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software...
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Port activity indicators Yellow network activity indicator Green network activity indicator Network or Internet port •• Green network activity indicator-On Ethernet ports, turns on when a cable connects the port to this button for 5-15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the...Yellow network activity indicator-Flashes to its factory defaults. Caution Use only the adapter that port. On the Internet port, turns on page 56. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to another Gigabit Ethernet port. Linksys EA-Series •• Reset button-Press...
Port activity indicators Yellow network activity indicator Green network activity indicator Network or Internet port •• Green network activity indicator-On Ethernet ports, turns on when a cable connects the port to this button for 5-15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the...Yellow network activity indicator-Flashes to its factory defaults. Caution Use only the adapter that port. On the Internet port, turns on page 56. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to another Gigabit Ethernet port. Linksys EA-Series •• Reset button-Press...
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A home network can also include Internet access, which requires a router like this User Guide, you can find more wired network devices than available Ethernet ports on the CD that came with your modem is to run Cisco Connect, then click Learn More where available) •• Browser-based ...utility context-sensitive help (open the browser-based utility" on page 14. A typical home network may also have more help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. How to set up your router is working correctly. 3. Make sure that it from the router's support site at these locations...
A home network can also include Internet access, which requires a router like this User Guide, you can find more wired network devices than available Ethernet ports on the CD that came with your modem is to run Cisco Connect, then click Learn More where available) •• Browser-based ...utility context-sensitive help (open the browser-based utility" on page 14. A typical home network may also have more help (run the Cisco Connect setup software. How to set up your router is working correctly. 3. Make sure that it from the router's support site at these locations...
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...;• Avoid placing the router on -screen instructions to complete the test. 11 Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. Setting Up: Basics How to test your Internet connection speed For ALL To test your wireless signal is weak, place the router in several ...; Many environmental variables can affect the router's performance, so if your Internet connection speed: 1. Linksys EA-Series How to improve your wireless connection speed For ALL Follow these tips to improve your network's wireless connection speed: •• Make sure that your router is in a good...
...;• Avoid placing the router on -screen instructions to complete the test. 11 Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Internet Speed. Setting Up: Basics How to test your Internet connection speed For ALL To test your wireless signal is weak, place the router in several ...; Many environmental variables can affect the router's performance, so if your Internet connection speed: 1. Linksys EA-Series How to improve your wireless connection speed For ALL Follow these tips to improve your network's wireless connection speed: •• Make sure that your router is in a good...
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...8226; Internet-capable TVs and media players •• Digital music players •• Smart phones 14 Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Return to your network through the router's USB port: For EA3500 EA4500 1. Run Cisco Connect, then ... Setup), you want to share the printer with your router is a Linksys EA3500 or EA4500, you have a different printer already connected. 4. After the printer connects to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. Click Printer, then click Wireless printer. Setting Up: Basics 2. ...
...8226; Internet-capable TVs and media players •• Digital music players •• Smart phones 14 Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Return to your network through the router's USB port: For EA3500 EA4500 1. Run Cisco Connect, then ... Setup), you want to share the printer with your router is a Linksys EA3500 or EA4500, you have a different printer already connected. 4. After the printer connects to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. Click Printer, then click Wireless printer. Setting Up: Basics 2. ...
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...•• "How to set up port forwarding" on page 52 •• "How to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. To manually connect a device to your network, return to set up parental controls For ALL With your device's instructions for entering the ...Enter a name for the parental controls password. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Tips • You can use parental controls to your network: 1. After the device connects to : •• Set the times that Internet access is allowed. •• Block websites that...
...•• "How to set up port forwarding" on page 52 •• "How to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. To manually connect a device to your network, return to set up parental controls For ALL With your device's instructions for entering the ...Enter a name for the parental controls password. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices. Tips • You can use parental controls to your network: 1. After the device connects to : •• Set the times that Internet access is allowed. •• Block websites that...
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...your guests. Under Allow guest access, click yes (default) to disable guest access. 3. Otherwise, click no longer needs access to the account. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. You will need to provide this information to your network: 1. The Guest Access screen opens. 2. Tips To ...keep your local network. 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 guest network secure, click Change to change the guest password when the guest no to...
...your guests. Under Allow guest access, click yes (default) to disable guest access. 3. Otherwise, click no longer needs access to the account. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Guest Access. You will need to provide this information to your network: 1. The Guest Access screen opens. 2. Tips To ...keep your local network. 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 guest network secure, click Change to change the guest password when the guest no to...
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...the browserbased utility, you want to allow. 5. Tip The first time your router's name and password using Cisco Connect. Caution If you change your guest tries to access the Internet through a web browser, they must enter the password you want to continue. 4. Enter the new router name... the network. 19 To change your router will see the Guest access screen. Setting Up: Basics How to change your changes. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Under Personalize, click Change. We recommend using the new router name and password. Click Yes...
...the browserbased utility, you want to allow. 5. Tip The first time your router's name and password using Cisco Connect. Caution If you change your guest tries to access the Internet through a web browser, they must enter the password you want to continue. 4. Enter the new router name... the network. 19 To change your router will see the Guest access screen. Setting Up: Basics How to change your changes. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. 2. Under Personalize, click Change. We recommend using the new router name and password. Click Yes...
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.... 3. Setting Up: Advanced How to manually set up your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up your router: 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to start Cisco Connect" on page 20). 2. Click Save Settings at the bottom ... in the right side of Internet connections. For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of the screen. 7. Basic Internet connection settings To manually configure your ISP. 4. After you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect. 2. In the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, click...
.... 3. Setting Up: Advanced How to manually set up your Internet connection In most cases, Cisco Connect automatically sets up your router: 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to start Cisco Connect" on page 20). 2. Click Save Settings at the bottom ... in the right side of Internet connections. For some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of the screen. 7. Basic Internet connection settings To manually configure your ISP. 4. After you have started the Cisco Connect setup, exit Cisco Connect. 2. In the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, click...
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...network. Click the Setup tab, then click the IPv6 Setup page. 3. Automatic-Select Enabled to automatically use your router's IPv6 Internet connection settings, IPv6 service from your Network Mode below. Automatic must be interrupted by your router handle the 6rd Tunnel settings (such as... all network addressing. 4. 6rd Tunnel-Allows your router model supports IPv6, an IPv6 Setup page is required. Linksys EA-Series IPv6 Internet connection settings For ALL IPv6 is to ensure available bandwidth for streaming highdefinition video. If your router to send IPv6 IP addresses over IPv4 ...
...network. Click the Setup tab, then click the IPv6 Setup page. 3. Automatic-Select Enabled to automatically use your router's IPv6 Internet connection settings, IPv6 service from your Network Mode below. Automatic must be interrupted by your router handle the 6rd Tunnel settings (such as... all network addressing. 4. 6rd Tunnel-Allows your router model supports IPv6, an IPv6 Setup page is required. Linksys EA-Series IPv6 Internet connection settings For ALL IPv6 is to ensure available bandwidth for streaming highdefinition video. If your router to send IPv6 IP addresses over IPv4 ...
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...GHz band, you can select: •• Mixed (default), which accepts connections from your neighbors, it's fine for basic Internet traffic that is not timesensitive (such as e-mail). •• Even though you are connected to your own wireless network, you to make changes to help manage the ...traffic. Network Name (SSID)-Provide a unique SSID for basic Internet tasks such as two separate wireless networks to all of your 5 GHz...
...GHz band, you can select: •• Mixed (default), which accepts connections from your neighbors, it's fine for basic Internet traffic that is not timesensitive (such as e-mail). •• Even though you are connected to your own wireless network, you to make changes to help manage the ...traffic. Network Name (SSID)-Provide a unique SSID for basic Internet tasks such as two separate wireless networks to all of your 5 GHz...
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... open the browser-based utility" on page 52), you should first determine the MAC address of the device (usually a router or a computer) connected directly to your modem, disconnect power for about one minute, then reconnect power. Some ISPs register the MAC address of your old router, then ... dynamic IP addresses automatically, the stored MAC address in the above example used for the first time, reset your modem before connecting the router to the modem. If an Internet camera had been configured (see "How to set up port forwarding for a single port" on page 20). 2. Complete ...
... open the browser-based utility" on page 52), you should first determine the MAC address of the device (usually a router or a computer) connected directly to your modem, disconnect power for about one minute, then reconnect power. Some ISPs register the MAC address of your old router, then ... dynamic IP addresses automatically, the stored MAC address in the above example used for the first time, reset your modem before connecting the router to the modem. If an Internet camera had been configured (see "How to set up port forwarding for a single port" on page 20). 2. Complete ...
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Linksys EA-Series EA4500 Setup Basic Setup Language Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Network Setup Router Address DHCP Server Setting Time Settings Time Zone Port Lights Reboot IPv6 Setup Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Network Setup 6rd Tunnel DDNS DDNS Service MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing NAT Dynamic ...Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet IPv4 Connection Internet IPv6 Connection Local Network Local Network DHCP Server Wireless Network 5 GHz Wireless Network 2.4 GHz Wireless Network Ports...
Linksys EA-Series EA4500 Setup Basic Setup Language Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Network Setup Router Address DHCP Server Setting Time Settings Time Zone Port Lights Reboot IPv6 Setup Internet Setup Internet Connection Type Network Setup 6rd Tunnel DDNS DDNS Service MAC Address Clone Advanced Routing NAT Dynamic ...Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet IPv4 Connection Internet IPv6 Connection Local Network Local Network DHCP Server Wireless Network 5 GHz Wireless Network 2.4 GHz Wireless Network Ports...