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User Guide
Linksys EA-Series
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Linksys EA-Series Contents Contents How to customize Cisco Connect Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Product Overview Using widgets 21 Customizing the Device List 21 EA2700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 EA3500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 EA4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Linksys EA-Series Contents Using an External Drive Troubleshooting Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 During setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Your router was not successfully set up 57 How to attach a USB drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Windows XP Service Pack update 57 How to use secured folder access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Your Internet cable is not plugged in messag
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Linksys EA-Series Product Overview The power of dual band Product Overview Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. EA2700 Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall to help keep your network protected. Benefits of gigabit Use the four
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Linksys EA-Series Product Overview Port activity indicator Back view Yellow network Green connectivity activity indicator indicator Power port Network or Internet port Internet port Power indicator • Green connectivity indicator—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a Ethernet ports Wi-Fi Protected Setup button cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet port, turns on while connected to a modem. • Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
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Linksys EA-Series Product Overview The power of dual band EA3500 Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home. Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with
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Linksys EA-Series Product Overview • Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure Parental controls wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. For Limit access time and websites with parental controls. more information, see “How to connect a network device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 16. IPv6 enabled • Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your ne
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Linksys EA-Series Product Overview Bottom view • Reset button—Press and hold this button for 15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults. You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For more information, see “How to restore factory defaults” on page 53. 5
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Linksys EA-Series Product Overview The power of dual band EA4500 Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5 GHz). The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming. SpeedBoost Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater distances throughout your home. Advanced security Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with
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Linksys EA-Series Product Overview IPv6 enabled Back view Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network: Separate guest network Ethernet ports Internet port Power port Create a separate, password-protected network for guests. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Reset button USB port Parental controls Limit access time and websites with parental contr
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Linksys EA-Series Product Overview • Reset button—Press and hold this button for 15 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults. You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For more information, see “How to restore factory defaults” on page 53. • Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port. CAUTION Use only the adapter that came with your router. Port activity indicators Yellow network Green conn
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Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics Setting Up: Basics 2. Make sure that your modem is working. Your ISP can help you set up your How to create a home network modem and verify that it’s working correctly. 3. Set up your router. See “How to install your router” on page 10. 4. To connect a computer or other network device to the network, see What is a network? “How to connect a computer to your network” on page 15 and “How to A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each oth
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Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics As part of the router setup process, you will be sent a verification e-mail. How to install your router From your home network, click the link in the e-mail to associate your router with the Cisco Connect Cloud account. Make sure that the link The easiest and fastest way to install your router is to run the Setup software on opens in a supported web browser, such as Internet Explorer 8 or higher, the CD that came with your router or download it from the
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Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics How to connect to Cisco Connect Cloud How to configure your router You can change router settings to make your network more secure or to work To connect to Cisco Connect Cloud: better with a device or game. Being able to adjust the settings while you’re away from home can help make router administration easier. You can configure 1. Open your computer’s web browser. your router from anywhere in the world by using Cisco Connect Cloud, but you 2. Go to www.
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Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics 3. Click the Administration tab, then deselect Allow remote access to How to improve your wireless connection speed Cisco Connect Cloud. Follow these tips to improve your network’s wireless connection speed: • Make sure that your router is in a good location: • For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of your home, and near the ceiling, if possible. • Avoid placing the router on or near metal objects (such as file cabinets and meta
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Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics 4. Click OK to apply your changes. How to change your network’s name and password You can change the name (SSID) and password of your network, but if you do so, TIP all wireless devices connected to your router will lose their Internet connection If you have a dual-band router, each band (2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz) until you reconnect them using the new network name and password. can have a separate network name and password. To change your router’s name and p
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Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics How to change your router’s time zone How to test your Internet connection Your router’s time zone should be set to your local time zone. speed To set your router’s time zone: NOTE To run the speed test, you must be accessing the Internet by using 1. Log into Cisco Connect Cloud. (See “How to configure your router” on the router you are testing. You cannot run the speed test remotely. page 11. 2. Click Connectivity under Router Settings. 3. Click the Bas
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Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics How to connect a USB printer NOTE Internet connection speeds are determined by a variety of factors, When you install a printer that requires a cable, you can: including ISP account type, local and worldwide Internet traffic, • Follow the printer’s instructions for setting it up, then follow your and number of devices in your home that are sharing the Internet computer’s operating system instructions to share the printer with your connection. network. 4.
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Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics 3. Under Select the type of device to add to your network, click USB Printer. Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you must The Add a USB printer screen opens. manually enter network information into the devices for a successful network connection. TIP For more instructions on connecting a game console to your network, see also: • “How to optimize your router for gaming and voice” on page 32 • “How to set up port forwarding” o
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Linksys EA-Series Setting Up: Basics • If the device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button, press that button, How to view device details then click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in Cisco Connect Cloud You can use Cisco Connect Cloud to view any network device’s network or press the button on the back of your router. infomation. To view network device details: 1. Log into Cisco Connect Cloud. (See “How to configure your router” on page 11. 2. Under Apps, click Device List. The Device List s
