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User Guide Linksys EA-Series Linksys EA-Series Table of Contents Product Overview EA2700/EA3500 EA Linksys EA-Series Product Overview Product Overview • EA2700/EA3500 Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port CAUTION Use only the adapter that came with your router Back view • Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router Bottom view Power port USB port (EA3500 only) Internet port Ethernet ports Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Your router’s appearance may vary • USB port (EA3500 only)—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port • Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other wired Ethernet network devices on your network • Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem • Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices • Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection Flashes slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error Your router’s appearance may vary • 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 its factory defaults You can also restore the defaults using Cisco Connect Cloud Linksys EA-Series Product Overview Back view EA6500 Top view Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Ethernet ports Internet port USB ports Power port Reset button Indicator light • Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection Pulses slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error • Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices • Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired Ethernet network devices on your network NOTE For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports • Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem • USB ports—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to one of these ports You can also connect a USB printer and share it across your network • 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 its factory defaults You can also restore the defaults using Cisco Connect Cloud • Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port • Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router Linksys EA-Series Setting Up Your EA-Series Router Setting Up Your EA-Series Router Where to find more help In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations: • Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) • Cisco Connect Cloud help (connect to Cisco Connect Cloud, then click Help at the top of the screen) • Connect devices to your network • Test your Internet connection speed How to install your router NOTE: If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from Linksys.com/support To install your router: 1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive 2. Click Set up your Linksys Router If you do not see this: • For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive and the Setup icon NOTE: As part of Cisco Connect Cloud account setup, you will be sent a verification e-mail Make sure that you open the e-mail from Cisco and click the provided link • 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 At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Cisco Connect Cloud account Use Cisco Connect Cloud to easily manage your router’s settings, such as: • Change your router’s name and password • Set up guest access • Configure parental controls Linksys EA-Series How to use Cisco Connect Cloud How to connect to Cisco Connect Cloud You can use Cisco Connect Cloud to configure your router from any computer that has an Internet connection To open Cisco Connect Cloud: Setting Up Your EA-Series Router How to change router settings Use Cisco Connect Cloud to change settings on your router and set up special features such as parental controls and guest access To change router settings: NOTE: For additional help on any menu, click Help at the top of the screen 1. Click the Cisco Connect Cloud icon on your desktop - OR - 1. Open Cisco Connect Cloud and log into your account Open a web browser and go to www.ciscoconnectcloud.com 2. In the menu on the left, click an option: • Device List lets you display and manage all network devices connected to your router You can view devices on your main network and your guest network, disconnect the devices, or display information about each device 2. Enter the e-mail address and password you set up earlier, then click Log in Linksys EA-Series • Guest Access lets you configure and monitor a network that guests can use without accessing all of your network resources Setting Up Your EA-Series Router • Media Prioritization lets you set which devices and applications have top priority for your network traffic • Parental Controls let you block web sites and set Internet access times • Speed Test lets you test your network’s Internet connection speed Linksys EA-Series • USB Storage lets you access an attached USB drive (not included) and set up file sharing, a media server, and FTP access (Available only on routers with USB ports ) Setting Up Your EA-Series Router • Troubleshooting lets you diagnose problems with your router and check the status of the network • Wireless lets you configure your router’s wireless network You can • Connectivity lets you configure basic and advanced network settings change the security mode, password, MAC filtering, and connect devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Linksys EA-Series Setting Up Your EA-Series Router • Security lets you configure your router’s wireless security You can set up the firewall, VPN settings, and make custom settings for applications and games Linksys EA-Series Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the Internet You can find more help from our award-winning customer support at linksys.com/support. Your router was not successfully set up If Cisco Connect Cloud did not complete the setup, you can try the following: • Press and hold the Reset button on your router with a paperclip or pin for 5-15 seconds, then run the Setup program again on the router’s CD Your router’s appearance may vary • 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 Linksys EA-Series Windows XP Service Pack update On Windows XP computers, Cisco Connect Cloud requires Service Pack 3 in order to work If the currently installed Service Pack is older than version 3, you need to download and install Service Pack 3 TIP To 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. Connect to the Microsoft Update website (update.microsoft.com/ windowsupdate) Troubleshooting Your Internet cable is not plugged in message If 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 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 Back view of router Back view of cable modem Back view of DSL modem 10 Linksys EA-Series 2. 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 Troubleshooting 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 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. Run the Setup program again on the router’s CD Cannot access your router message If 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 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 2. Click View Available Wireless Networks A list of available networks appears Your computer connects to the network, and you should now be able to access the router 11 Linksys EA-Series Troubleshooting To 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 Cisco 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 12 Linksys EA-Series Specifications Specifications Environmental Linksys EA2700 Model Name Linksys EA2700 Description Dual-Band N600 Router with Gigabit Model Number EA2700 Switch Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2 4 and 5 GHz # of Antennas 4 (2 per band) Ports Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, power (EU models only) LEDs Power/Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Internet, Ethernet (1-4) Dimensions 174 x 190 x 28 mm (6 85” x 7 48” x 1 10”) Unit Weight 297 7 g (10 5 oz) Power 12V, 1A Certiications FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N Operating Temp 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Operating Humidity 10 to 80%, relative humidity, non-condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% non-condensing NOTES For regulatory, warranty, and safety information, see the CD that came with your router or go to Linksys.com/support UPnP Supported Security Features WEP, WPA, WPA2, RADIUS Security key bits Up to 128-bit encryption Specifications are subject to change without notice Browser Support Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox 4 or higher, Google Chrome 10 or higher, and Safari 4 or higher 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 13 Linksys EA-Series Specifications Environmental Linksys EA3500 Model Name Linksys EA3500 Description Dual-Band N750 Router with Gigabit and USB Model Number EA3500 Switch Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2 4 and 5 GHz # of Antennas 6 (3 per band) Ports Internet, Ethernet (1-4), USB, Power Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, power (EU models only) LEDs Power, Internet, Ethernet (1-4) UPnP Supported Security Features WEP, WPA, WPA2, RADIUS Security key bits Up to 128-bit encryption Storage File System Support FAT, NTFS, and HFS+ Browser Support Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox 4 or higher, Google Chrome 10 or higher, and Safari 4 or higher Dimensions 6 69” x 0 98” x 7 48” (170 x 25 x 190 mm) Unit Weight 11 5 oz (326 g) Power 12V, 2A Certiications FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N, Windows 7 Operating Temp 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C) Storage Temp -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) Operating Humidity 10 to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90% non-condensing NOTES For 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 14 Linksys EA-Series Specifications Environmental Linksys EA6500 Dimensions 10 8” x 1 58” x 7 25” (256 x 40 x 184 mm) Unit Weight 17 67 oz (501 g) Power 12V, 3A Certiications FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/draft ac, Windows 7, DLNA 6 (3 per band) Operating Temp 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Ports Power, USB (2), Internet, Ethernet (1-4) Storage Temp -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, power (EU models only) Operating Humidity 10 to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing LEDs Top panel: Power Back panel: Internet, Ethernet (1-4) Storage Humidity 5 to 90% non-condensing UPnP Supported Security Features WEP, WPA, WPA2, RADIUS Security Key Bits Up to 128-bit encryption Model Name Linksys EA6500 Description Dual-Band AC Router with Gigabit and 2×USB Model Number EA6500 Switch Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2 4 and 5 GHz # of Antennas Storage File System Support FAT, NTFS, and HFS+ Browser Support Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox 4 or higher, Google Chrome 10 or higher, and Safari 4 or higher NOTES For 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 16 Visit linksys.com/support for award-winning technical support Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. 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