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    Linksys EA-Series User Guide
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    a MAC address 26 How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN 27 How to optimize your router for gaming and voice 27 How to remotely change your router settings 29 How to enable Voice over IP on your network 30 How to configure UPnP 30 How to use a router as an access point 31
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    restore factory defaults 56 How to upgrade the router's firmware 57 How to check the status of your router 58 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 59 How to test your Internet connection 60 How to configure and use logs 61 Browser-based Utility Menu Structure EA2700 62 EA3500
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    , and more to your wireless network and the Internet. QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you can enjoy fast downloads and reliable VoIP. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your
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    Internet port, turns on while connected to a modem. •• Yellow activity indicator-Flashes to indicate network activity over that port. Bottom view •• 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
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    network and the Internet. Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable gaming and VoIP. Easy to manage Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings
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    Internet port Power port Power indicator Wi-Fi Protected Setup button •• USB port-To easily share disk storage with other users on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. For more information, see "Using an External Drive" on page 43. You can also connect a USB printer
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    -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 the browser-based utility. For more information, see "How to restore factory defaults" on page 56. Product overview 5
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    and the Internet. Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so 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 your router. 6
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    security using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup" on page 38. •• USB port-To easily share disk storage with other users on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. For more information, see "Using an External Drive" on page 43. You can also connect a USB printer and share it across
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    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 the browser-based utility. For more information, see "How to restore factory defaults" on page 56. •• Power-Connect the included AC power adapter to
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    ALL In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations: •• Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) •• Setup CD (Troubleshooting Guide, legal and regulatory notices) •• Cisco Connect help (run Cisco Connect, then click Learn More
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    on page 12. Notes: Your Cisco Connect CD works with only this router model. If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from Linksys.com/support. To start Cisco 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
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    your Internet connection speed For ALL To test your Internet connection speed: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Router settings. The Router settings screen opens. 2. Click Launch Test under Internet Speed. The Internet speed test screen opens. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to
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    No, I don't have an Easy Setup Key, then click Next. 4. Insert a USB drive into an available USB port on your computer. This USB drive will be your new Easy Setup Key. Cisco Connect detects the newly attached USB drive and copies the router's settings and a copy of Cisco Connect to it. 5. When the
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    Setup Key files, then double‑click Connect. 5. Click Connect to your router, then follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Return to the computer running Cisco Connect, then click Next. 7. Enter a name for the newly connected computer, then click Finish. How to connect a computer manually To connect
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    then click Finish. 8. Follow your computer operating system's instructions for adding the new printer to your list of available printers. To connect a USB printer to your network through the router's USB port: For EA3500 EA4500 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Add device under Computers and devices
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    Cisco Connect, then click Next. 6. Enter a name for device, then click Finish. For more instructions on connecting a game console to your network, see also: •• "How to optimize your router for gaming and voice" on page 27 •• "How to set up port forwarding" on page 52 •• "How to set up port range
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    controls The first time you try to access parental controls, you are asked to set a password. To access parental controls for the first time: 1. Run Cisco Connect, then click Change under Parental controls. The Parental controls password screen opens. Setting Up: Basics The Parental controls
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    Never does not block Internet access. •• Always blocks Internet access at all times. a. On a blank line, enter a website address that you want to block. b. Click Save to save the list and return to the Parental controls main screen. 4. To save your changes, click Finish. 5. Repeat the above steps
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    connect to. To prevent unauthorized users from using your Internet access, your guest network requires that a password be entered for Internet access. The guest network is enabled by default. File Edit View Go Shortcuts Options Help X http://mynetwork/guest/login _ X Enter the Guest Password
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    the password you provided in the Password field, then click LOGIN. Setting Up: Basics How to change your router's name and password For ALL You can change the name and password of your router, but if you do so, all wireless devices connected to your router will lose their Internet connection until
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    utility's main menu opens. Tips If you set up your router without using Cisco Connect, your router's default username and password is admin. If you used Cisco Connect to set up your router, you can see your router's user name and password by running Cisco Connect, then clicking Router settings. 20
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    Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to an available numbered Ethernet (blue) port on the back of your router. 4. Open a web browser on the computer and open the address 192.168.1.1 or myrouter.local. A login window appears. 5. Enter admin as the user name, then enter the default password
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    your router model supports IPv6, an IPv6 Setup page is available under the Setup tab. Note To use your router's IPv6 Internet connection settings, IPv6 service from your ISP (Internet service provider) is required. For more information on this service, ask your ISP. To manually configure your router
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    your router's two bands (ranges of radio frequencies). Your router supports the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band, and handles the two bands as two separate wireless networks to help manage the traffic. The most common way to split wireless traffic is to use the 2.4 GHz band for basic Internet tasks
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    How to set up the DHCP server on your router For ALL Your router can be used as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically assign an IP address to each computer or device on your network. The DHCP server is enabled by default. If you already have a DHCP server on your
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    , network printers, and game consoles. A fixed IP address is also recommended if you want to use port forwarding for devices that need to receive inbound traffic from the Internet ("How to set up port forwarding" on page 52). To configure DHCP reservation: Setup > Basic Setup > DHCP Reservation
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    is BronzeEagle953.linksysnet.com. If an Internet camera had been configured (see "How to set up port forwarding for a single port" on page 52), you could access the camera by typing the domain name into the address bar of your web browser followed by the port number used for the device. For example
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    to work remotely connect to the VPN gateway through the Internet using VPN software and security methods provided by their employers. Robust security and authentication schemes ensure a secure connection and access by only authorized users. The default VPN settings in your router have been
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    network also support WMM. 4. To have the router re-send data if an error occurs, select Disabled under No Acknowledgement. Otherwise, select Enabled. 5. To set access priorities for a specific device or application, select Enabled next to Internet Access Priority. 6. In the Category drop-down list
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    your router's firmware remotely, select Enabled next to Remote Upgrade. 6. To allow remote access from anywhere on the Internet, select Any IP Address (default) next to Allowed Remote IP Address. Otherwise, enter a range of allowed IP addresses. Setting Up: Advanced 7. For Remote Management Port
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    router settings while using UPnP, select Enabled (default) next to Allow Users to Configure. Otherwise, select Disabled. 5. To prevent local network users from disabling your Internet connection through UPnP, select Disabled (default) next to Allow Users to Disable Internet Access. Otherwise
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    page and take note of the DHCP server's IP Address range (192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149 by default) To use your old router as an access point: 1. With your computer connected to your old router, log into its browser- based administration utility. Note Save your changes after finishing each step
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    Cisco Connect setup CD into a CD/DVD drive on your computer, then follow the on-screen instructions. 2. When you are told to connect your router's Internet port to the LAN/ Ethernet port on your modem, connect your router's Internet port to the LAN/Ethernet port on your existing (upstream) router
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    instructions until setup is complete. To share an Internet connection Note This is a complex process, so this procedure assumes that you have some networking knowledge. To add another router to share an Internet connection: This topic covers cases one and two above 1. Determine the IP address range
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    on your upstream network to the yellow Internet port on your router. Caution Connect the upstream network to your router's yellow Internet port, not one of the blue Ethernet ports. If you connect to an Ethernet port, you create IP addressing problems for the office network. Tips An office network
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    the Internet would be to use port forwarding. See "How to set up port forwarding" on page 52. Setting Up: Advanced To set up a device in the DMZ: Applications & Gaming > DMZ 1. Configure your device with a static IP address. See your device's documentation for help with setting a static IP address
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    click DHCP Client Table. A separate window opens showing the current DHCP client list. Tip The DHCP Client Table is only available if you select MAC Address. d. Click Select next to the device that you want to place in the DMZ. In this example, the first device was selected. The corresponding MAC
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    ALL If you configured your router using Cisco Connect, your network is secure. During setup, Cisco Connect creates a name for your network, enables industrystandard WPA/WPA2 wireless security, and assigns a highly secure password for your wireless network and the administrator's account. To confirm
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    devices using one of the three methods below. Note Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one device at a time. Repeat the instructions for each device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Connecting a device using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Use this method if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected
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    example below, the router's PIN is 32744781. 5. Follow the device's instructions to complete setup. How to connect a device manually If you have devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings in the Wireless Settings screen, then manually configure those devices. For
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    If you used Cisco Connect to configure your router, your wireless network is already secure. By default, Cisco Connect enables industry-standard WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security using WPA2/WPA mixed mode. Cisco Connect configures your network with a complex, 10-character password that is almost
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    computer from using a URL or Internet IP address to access the local server. Select this option to enable the filter. This option is disabled by default. On some router models, this setting applies to IPv4 Internet only. •• Filter IDENT (Port 113)-This filter prevents port 113 from being scanned by
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    Linksys EA-Series IPv6 firewall settings For ALL On some router models, the IPv6 firewall lets you customize IPv6 port services for applications. When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the router will allow those requests to the appropriate computers. Note To use
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    Using an External Drive How to configure storage For EA3500 EA4500 Why would I need to configure storage? By default, when you connect a storage device to your router, the entire contents of the device are available for read and write access to anyone on your local network (no login credentials are
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     How to disable anonymous disk access By default, no password is needed for read and write access to the drive. Before you can manage group and user access to shared folders, you must disable anonymous disk access. To disable anonymous disk access: Storage > Administration 1. Log into the browser
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    name.  How to create a new user Two user accounts (Admin and Guest) are preconfigured for router access. The password for the Admin user is the same password that you use to access the router. By default, the user Admin is a member of the group named Admin, and the user Guest is a member of the
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    click Disk 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser
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    Linksys EA-Series How to configure your router's storage for remote access For EA3500 EA4500 Why would I need to access my router's storage remotely? If your router's storage is set up for remote access, you can access your files anywhere you have an Internet connection. To do this, you must enable
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    which folders to share. You can also select which users can access the folders. For more information on managing access rights, see "How to configure storage" on page 43. To configure FTP and control folder access: Storage > FTP Server 1. In the Storage tab's FTP Server page, click Specify Folder
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    " on page 25. 4. At any remote location where you can access the Internet, you can: •• Use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client software to connect to your router. You will need to enter your router's IP address. If access to your router requires a user name and password, you will also need to enter
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    to 9) and can be up to 15 characters long. 7. To share the entire drive, click Share Entire Partition. - OR - To share only specific folders: •• Click only removing it as a folder that the media server will use. 11. To manually scan all shared folders, click Scan All. - OR - To scan an individual
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    To connect an UPnP device to your router's media server: 1. Connect your UPnP device to your home network with wired (Ethernet cable) or wireless networking. If you are connecting wirelessly, you need to know your network's name and password. See your device's documentation for help. 2. On your UPnP
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    server. To set up single port forwarding: Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding 1. Follow your device's instructions for configuring it with a static IP address or use DHCP reservation to assign it a permanent address (see "How to set up the DHCP server on your router" on page 24). 2. Log
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    to forward additional ports to the same IP address. Example: You want to set up your computer so you can remotely access it using VNC software. By default, VNC uses TCP ports 5800 and 5900. To set up single port forwarding for multiple ports: Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding 1. Make
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    you installed the software. (See "How to set up the DHCP server on your router" on page 24). In this example, the IP address of the desktop computer with BitTorrent installed is 192.168.1.140. 3. Click the Applications & Gaming tab, then click the Port Range Forwarding page. 4. Enter a descriptive
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    using multiple entries of single port forwarding: Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding 1. Connect your Xbox 360 to your router. 1. Log into the browser-based utility (see "How to open the browser-based utility" on page 20). 2. Set up a DHCP reservation for the IP address of the Xbox. (See
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    . Those settings would be lost if you reset your router to its factory defaults, and you would need to re-enter all of them manually. If you back up your router configuration, restoring settings is easy. To back up your router configuration: Administration > Management 1. Log into the browser-based
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    -based utility" on page 20). 2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Factory Defaults page. How to upgrade the router's firmware For ALL Why would I need to upgrade my router's firmware? Linksys may periodically publish a firmware upgrade either to fix a problem or to add features to your
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    2. Click the Administration tab, then click the Firmware Upgrade page. 3. Click Online Upgrade, select Upgrade Automatically, then click Check For Upgrades. Tip To have your router automatically check for updates, select Update Automatically. The router will check for updates at midnight according
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    IP addresses. Maintaining and Monitoring How to disable the Ethernet port status lights Why would I want to disable the Ethernet port status lights? Depending on the placement of the router in a home, some users might find the lights distracting. You can easily disable the lights using Cisco
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    each successful ping. Note If an Internet URL fails to respond to ping, it doesn't necessarily mean that the site is down. For security reasons, some sites are configured to not respond to ping requests. 3. To check whether an address can be reached, enter an IP address or URL, a packet size, and
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    Enabled (default), then click Save Settings. •• Incoming Log-The source IP addresses and destination port numbers for incoming Internet traffic •• Outgoing Log-Local IP addresses, destination URLs/IP addresses, and service/port numbers for outgoing Internet traffic •• Security Log-Logins for the
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    Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Log Diagnostics Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4
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    Utility Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access Advanced features UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet Connection IPv4 IPv6 Local
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    Menu Structure Administration Management Router Access Local Management Access Remote Management Access ALG UPnP Back Up and Restore Log Diagnostics Ping Test Traceroute Test Factory Defaults Firmware Upgrade Status Router Router Information Internet IPv4 Connection Internet IPv6 Connection Local
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    Switch Port Speed Radio Frequency # of Antennas Ports Buttons LEDs UPnP Security features Security key bits Linksys EA2700 Dual-Band N600 Router with Gigabit EA2700 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) 2.4 and 5 GHz 4 (2 per band) Power, Internet, and Ethernet (1-4) Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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    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
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    EA4500 Description Dual-Band N900 Router with Gigabit and USB Model Number EA4500 Switch Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2.4 and 5 GHz # of Antennas 6 (3 per band) Ports Power, USB, Internet, Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup LEDs Top
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User Guide
Linksys EA-Series