LINKSYS E8350 Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-AC Router User Manual User Guide Linksys E8350

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AC2400DUAL BAND GIGABIT Wi‑Fi ROUTERUSER GUIDEModel# E8350
I Linksys E-SeriesITable of ContentsProduct overviewE8350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Setting Up Your E-Series RouterWhere to find more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2How to set up your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2How to start Linksys Connect 2Use Linksys Connect to manage your router 2How to manually set up your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Advanced ConfigurationHow to open the browser-based utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Setup > Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Language 4Internet Setup 4Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Wireless Settings 5Wireless SecurityWireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Personal options 7Office options 7Option settings 7TroubleshootingYour router was not successfully set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Get Windows XP Service Pack 3 message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Your Internet cable is not plugged in message . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Cannot access your router message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Device not found message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12SpecificationsLinksys E8350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1Product overviewLinksys E-SeriesProduct overviewE8350Back view •Adjustable external antennas—This router ships with four adjustable external antennas that should be connected to the router before powering it on. To connect the antennas, twist the antenna connector clockwise onto the antenna port on the router.NOTEFor best performance, position the side antennas vertically as shown in the picture. •USB 3.0 port—Connect and share a USB drive on your network or on the Internet. (Go to support.linksys.com/storagelink for more details.) •USB 2.0/eSATA combo port—Connect and share a USB or eSATA drive on your network or on the Internet. (Go to support.linksys.com/storagelink for more details.) •Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network or Internet cables) to these Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports and to other wired devices on your network. •Ethernet activity indicator— Lights up when there is a wired connection. Blinks while sending or receiving data. •Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable to this port and to your modem. •Internet activity indicator—Lights up when there is a wired connection. Blinks while sending or receiving data. •Wi-Fi button—Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable/disable the wireless function. •Wi-Fi indicator—Lights up when wireless function is enabled. •Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button—Press to easily configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. For more information, see “Wireless Security” on page 7. •Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) indicator—LED is solid following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection or when wireless security is enabled. LED blinks slowly during a Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. LED blinks quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error. LED is off when wireless security is disabled. •Reset button—Press and hold for 5-10 seconds (until all port lights blink at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults. •Power indicator—LED is solid while power is connected. LED blinks slowly during bootup, firmware upgrades, and factory reset. •Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port. •Power switch—Press | (on) to power on the router. 1Power portPower switchPower indicatorResetWPS buttonand indicatorWi-Fi buttonand indicatorEthernetInternetUSB 1USB2/eSATAEthernet (LAN) activity indicator (green)Solid: physical link is up on the portBlinking: port is sending/receiving dataOff: no physical link on the portInternet (WAN) activity indicator (green)Solid: physical link is up on the portBlinking: port is sending/receiving dataOff: no physical link on the port
2Setting Up Your E-Series RouterLinksys E-Series2Where to find more helpIn addition to this user guide, you can find help at these locations: •Linksys.com/support/e8350 (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •Linksys Connect help (run Linksys Connect, then click Learn More where available) •Browser-based utility context-sensitive help (open the utility, then click Help in the right-side column.)How to set up your routerThe easiest and fastest way to set up your router is to run the Linksys Connect setup softwareHow to start Linksys ConnectWhen you run the setup CD, Linksys Connect (your router’s setup software) is automatically installed onto your computer. Use Linksys Connect to manage your router.Note:If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from Linksys.com/support/e8350To start Linksys Connect for the first time: 1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive.2. Click Set up your Linksys Router.If you do not see that prompt: •For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive and the Setup icon. •For Mac, double-click the CD icon on your desktop, then double-click the Setup icon.3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup.Use Linksys Connect to manage your routerAfter your router has been set up and Linksys Connect has been installed, you can use Linksys Connect to easily manage many of your router’s settings such as: •Connect devices to your network •Test your Internet connection speed •Configure parental controls •Set up guest access •Change your router’s name and passwordHow to manually set up your routerAfter setting up the router with the setup software (located on the CD), the router will be ready to use. If you would like to change its advanced settings, or if the software does not run, use the router’s browser-based utility. Access the utility with a web browser on a computer connected to the router. For more information on using the utility, see “How to open the browser-based utility” on page 3.Setting Up Your E-Series Router
3Advanced ConfigurationLinksys E-Series3How to open the browser-based utilityTo access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility. To open the browser-based utility:1. Run Linksys Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced settings, then click OK.– or –Open a web browser on a computer connected to your network, then go to 192.168.1.1The router prompts you for a user name and password.2. Enter the user name and password, and click OK. The utility’s main menu will open.TipsIf you set up your router without using Linksys Connect, your router’s default username and password are “admin”If you used Linksys Connect to set up your router, you can see your router’s user name and password by running Linksys Connect, then clicking Router settingsAdvanced Configuration
4Advanced ConfigurationLinksys E-SeriesSetup > Basic SetupThe first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the router’s general settings.LanguageSelect your language—To use a different language, select one from the drop-down menu. The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds after you select another language.Internet SetupThe Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service Provider (ISP).Internet Connection TypeSelect the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. The available types are the following: •Automatic Configuration - DHCP •Static IP •PPPoE •PPTP •L2TP •Telstra CableAutomatic Configuration - DHCPThe default Internet Connection Type is Automatic Configuration - DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP or if you connect using a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)Static IPIf you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.PPPoEIf you have a DSL connection, check whether your ISP uses Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If so, select PPPoE.
5Advanced ConfigurationLinksys E-SeriesPPTPPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that generally applies to connections in Europe. If your PPTP connection supports DHCP or a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address and configure the options below.L2TPLayer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that generally applies to connections in Israel.Telstra CableTelstra Cable is a service that generally applies to connections in Australia.Connect on Demand or Keep AliveThe Connect on Demand and Keep Alive options let you choose whether the router connects to the Internet only as needed (useful if your ISP charges for connect time), or if the router should always be connected. Select the appropriate option.Wireless > Basic Wireless SettingsThe basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.NoteAfter you set up the wireless network(s), set up the wireless security settings.Wireless SettingsNetwork Mode—Select the wireless standards your network will support. •Mixed—If you have Wireless-N (2.4 GHz), Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices in your network, keep the default, Mixed. •Wireless-B/G Only—If you have both Wireless-B and Wireless-G (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, select Wireless-B/G Only. •Wireless-B Only—If you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only. •Wireless-G Only—If you have only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only. •Wireless-N Only—If you have only Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only. •Disabled—If you have no Wireless-B, Wireless-G, and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices in your network, select Disabled.NoteYou may select Mixed, Wireless-A/N Only or Disabled for the 5 GHz band.If you are not sure which mode to select, keep the default, Mixed.
6Advanced ConfigurationLinksys E-SeriesNetwork Name (SSID) The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name used by devices to connect to a wireless network. SSIDs are case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. The default SSIDs for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks are LinksysXXXX and LinksysXXXX_5GHz, respectively. The Xs represent the last five digits of the router’s serial number, which can be found on the bottom of the router. If you changed the SSID in the Linksys Connect setup software, both bands have the new SSID. You may give them different names through the browser-based utility. If you do so, and use Linksys Connect again, it will make both SSIDs the same (the most recent entered in Linksys Connect).NoteIf you restore the router’s factory default settings (by pressing the Reset button or using the Administration > Factory Defaults screen), the Network Name will return to its default value. Change the Network Name back to its original name, or you will have to reconnect all devices on your wireless network to the new network name.Channel Width—For best performance in a 2.4 GHz network using Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, keep the default, Auto (20 MHz or 40 MHz). For a channel width of 20 MHz, select 20 MHz only. For the best performance in a 5 GHz network, keep the default 20, 40 or 80 MHz.Channel—Select the channel from the drop-down list. If you are not sure which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.SSID Broadcast—When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router. To broadcast the router’s SSID, keep the default, Enabled. If you do not want to broadcast the router’s SSID, select Disabled.
7Wireless SecurityLinksys E-Series7Wireless > Wireless SecurityThe router supports the following wireless security options: WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 Personal and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP stands for Wireless Equivalent Privacy).Security Option StrengthWPA2 Personal StrongestWPA2/WPA Mixed Mode WPA2: Strongest WPA: StrongWEP BasicOption settingsWPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 PersonalNotesIf you select WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2/WPA and the same passphrase.If you select WPA2 Personal as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2 Personal and the same passphrase.Passphrase—Enter a passphrase of 8-63 characters. If you used the setup software for installation, the default is changed to a unique passphrase, which you can find by running Linksys Connect, then clicking Router settings.WEPWEP is a basic encryption method, which is not as secure as WPA2/WPA. WEP is not available on 5 GHz network.Note:If you select WEP as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WEP and the same encryption and shared key.Encryption—Select a level of WEP encryption: 40/64-bit, 10 hex digits or104/128-bit, 26 hex digits. The default is 40/64-bit, 10 hex digits.Passphrase—Enter a passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate.Key 1 —If you did not enter a passphrase, enter the WEP key(s) manually.DisabledIf you choose to disable wireless security, you will be informed that wireless security is disabled when you first attempt to access the Internet. You will be given the option to enable wireless security, or confirm that you understand the risks but still wish to proceed without wireless security.Wireless Security
8TroubleshootingLinksys E-Series8This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the Internet. Your router’s CD includes Linksys Connect, the router setup software that makes it easy to connect network devices, change router settings, control guest access, enable parental controls, and connect to the Internet. Linksys Connect is also installed onto your computer during setup. If Linksys Connect is prevented from completing the setup, this chapter will guide you through finding solutions.You can find more help from our award-winning customer support at linksys.com/support.How to run Linksys Connect after setupWhen you run the setup CD, Linksys Connect is automatically installed onto your computer. You can then use Linksys Connect to easily manage your network. To start Linksys Connect on a Windows computer:1. Click Start, All Programs, then click Linksys Connect. The Linksys Connect main menu opens.To start Linksys Connect on a Mac OS X computer:1. Open Finder and click Applications in the left panel.2. Double-click the Linksys Connect icon.The Linksys Connect main menu opens.Troubleshooting
9TroubleshootingLinksys E-SeriesYour router was not successfully set upIf Linksys Connect did not complete the setup, you can try the following: • Reset button—Press and hold for 5-10 seconds (until all port lights blink at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults •Temporarily disable your computer’s firewall (see the security software’s instructions for help), then run the Setup program again on the router’s CD •If you have another computer, use that computer to run the setup program again on the router’s CD.“Get Windows XP Service Pack 3” messageOn Windows XP computers, Linksys Connect requires Service Pack 3. If you receive a “Get Windows Service Pack 3” message when setting up your router for the first time, follow these troubleshooting steps:If the currently installed Service Pack is older than version 3, you need to download and install Service Pack 3.TIPTo temporarily connect to the Internet and download the required Service Pack, you can use the included Ethernet cable to connect your computer directly to your modem.To install Service Pack 3:1. Click the link in the Linksys Connect error message or connect to the Microsoft Update website (update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate).2. Follow the instructions on the website or contact Microsoft if you need further help.3. After downloading and installing Service Pack 3, run the Setup program on your router’s CD.Reset
10TroubleshootingLinksys E-Series“Your Internet cable is not plugged in” messageIf you get a “Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message when trying to set up your router, follow these troubleshooting steps.To fix the problem:1. Make sure that an Ethernet or Internet cable (or a cable like the one supplied with your router) is securely connected to the yellow Internet port on the back of the router and to the appropriate port on your modem. This port on the modem is usually labeled Ethernet, but may be named Internet or WAN.Back view of routerBack view of DSL modem Back view of cable modem2. Make sure that your modem is connected to power and is turned on. If it has a power switch, make sure that it is set to the ON or l position.3. If your Internet service is cable, verify that the cable modem’s CABLE port is connected to the coaxial cable provided by your ISP. Or, if your Internet service is DSL, make sure that the DSL phone line is connected to the modem’s DSL port.4. If your computer was previously connected to your modem with a USB cable, disconnect the USB cable.5. Return to the Linksys Connect window and click Next to try again. If the window has already been closed, run the Setup program again on the router’s CD.Internet
11TroubleshootingLinksys E-Series“Cannot access your router” messageIf you cannot access your router because your computer is not connected to your network, follow these troubleshooting steps.To access your router, you must be connected to your own network. If you currently have wireless Internet access, the problem may be that you have accidentally connected to a different wireless network.To fix the problem on Windows computers:1. On your Windows desktop, right-click the wireless icon in the system tray. 2. Click View Available Wireless Networks. A list of available networks appears.3. Click your own network name, then click Connect. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter. The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in this example, is shown selected.4. If you are prompted to enter a network key, type your password (Security Key) into the Network key and Confirm network key fields, then click Connect. Your computer connects to the network, and you should now be able to access the router.
12TroubleshootingLinksys E-SeriesTo fix the problem on Mac computers:1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the AirPort icon. A list of wireless networks appears. Linksys Connect has automatically assigned your network a name.In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter. The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in this example, is shown selected.2. Click the wireless network name of your Linksys E-Series router (BronzeEagle in the example).3. Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password field, then click OK.“Device not found” messageIf you get a “Device not found” message when trying to connect a network device (such as an iPhone, iPod, or smartphone), follow these troubleshooting steps.TIPFor a stronger signal during initial setup, move your wireless devices near your router. Long distances make it harder for the router to detect the devices.To fix the problem:1. Run Linksys Connect.
13TroubleshootingLinksys E-Series2. Click Computers and devices. The Computers and other devices window appears.3. Click Other wireless devices. 4. Enable your wireless network device’s Wi-Fi connection, then search for your wireless network name. See your device documentation for help. NoteYour wireless device must support WPA/WPA2.5. On the wireless network device, select the network name of your router and enter the password (Security Key).6. In Linksys Connect, click Next. Example: On your Smartphone or other wireless device, locate the Wi-Fi menu and search for available wireless networks. In this example, using the network information provided by Linksys Connect shown in the previous screen, click BronzeEagle.Android iPhone7. Enter the password (Security Key) provided by Linksys Connect. In this example, the security key is B6eM9UkCjz.NoteThe password is case sensitive. Make sure that you enter letters in the correct case.8. When your wireless device is successfully connected to your wireless network, enter a name for the device in Linksys Connect, then click Finish.
14SpecificationsLinksys E-Series14Specifications14Linksys E8350Model Name Linksys E8350Description AC2400 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi RouterModel Number E8350Switch Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)Radio Frequency 2.4 and 5 GHz# of Antennas 4Ports Power, Internet, Ethernet (1-4), USB 3.0, USB 2.0 / eSATA comboButtons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wi-Fi, PowerLEDs Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, PowerUPnP SupportedSecurity Features WEP (2.4 GHz network only), WPA, WPA2Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryptionStorage File Systems Support FAT32, NTFS, and HSF+EnvironmentalDimensions 10.09” x 2.21” x 7.22” (256.3 x 56.2 x 183.5 mm) without antennasUnit Weight 19.55 oz (554.2 g), without antennas 22.16 oz (628.2 g), with antennasPower 12V, 3ACertifications FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802 11a/b/g/n/ac), Windows 7, Windows 8Operating Temp. 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)Storage Temp. -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)Operating Humidity 10 to 80% non-condensingStorage Humidity 5 to 90% non-condensingNotesFor regulatory, warranty, and safety information, see the CD that came with your router or go to Linksys.com/support.Specifications are subject to change without notice.Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.Specifications
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