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User Guide
Linksys EA-Series
Linksys EA-Series
Table of Contents
Product Overview
EA2700/EA3500
EA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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• 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
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• 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™
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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