Linksys AC1750 User Manual

User Guide

MAX-STREAM™

AC1750

MU-MIMO

GIGABIT ROUTER

Model # EA7400

Contents

Product Overview .........................................................................................................3

Top view ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Back view ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Setting Up: Basics ........................................................................................................6

Where to find more help ............................................................................................................................... 6

How to install your router ............................................................................................................................ 6

How to Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi .............................................................................9

How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi .................................................................................................. 9

Network Map ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Guest Access ................................................................................................................................................ 10

Parental Controls......................................................................................................................................... 11

Media Prioritization ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Speed Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

External Storage.......................................................................................................................................... 12

Connectivity .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Wireless ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 15

Your router was not successfully set up ............................................................................................. 15

Your Internet cable is not plugged in Cannot access your router

After setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 18

The Internet appears to be unavailable ............................................................................................... 18

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi does not open in your web browser .............................................................. 19

message .................................................................................................... 17

message ................................................................................. 16

Specifications ............................................................................................................. 20

Linksys EA7400 .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Environmental ............................................................................................................................................... 20

Product Overview

Top view

Illuminated Linksys logo—The Linksys logo stays on steadily while connected to the Internet. It flashes

or pulses slowly during startup, self-testing and firmware upgrades. It flashes quickly when indicating connection errors.

Back view

(1) Adjustable antennas—For best performance, position the antennas vertically as shown in the

drawing.

(2) USB 3.0 port—Connect and share a USB drive or USB printer on your network or on the Internet.

(3) Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable to this yellow gigabit (10/100/1000) port, and to a

broadband Internet cable/DSL or fiber modem.

Note—For best performance, use CAT5e or higher rated cables on the Internet ports.

(4) Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables to these blue gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, and to wired

devices on your network.

Note—For best performance, use CAT5e or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports.

(5) Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter.

(6) USB 2.0 port—Connect and share a USB drive or USB printer on your network or on the Internet.

(7) Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press to configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-

enabled network devices.

(8) Reset button—Press and hold for until the power LED starts flashing to reset the router to factory settings. You can also restore the factory settings using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi on the Internet or mobile app.

(9) Power switch—Press | (on) to turn on the router.

Setting Up: Basics

Where to find more help

In addition to this user guide, you can find help at these locations:

•

Linksys.com/support/EA7400 (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums)

•

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi help (connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Help at the top of the screen)

Note—Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product may be viewed on http://support.linksys.com/en-us/license. Please contact us/gplcodecenter for questions or GPL source code requests.

http://support.linksys.com/en-

How to install your router

1. If replacing an existing router, disconnect that router first.

2. Attach antennas and position them so they are straight up. Plug in your router to a power

source and press the power switch to | (on).

3. Connect the Internet cable from your modem to the yellow Internet port on your router. Wait

until the indicator light on your router is solid.

4. Connect to the secure wireless name shown in the Quick Start Guide that came with your

router. (You can change the network name and password later.) If you need help connecting to the network refer to your device documentation on the provided CD.

Note—You will not have Internet access until router setup is complete.

5. Open a web browser to launch the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router setup instructions. If you don’t

see the instructions, type linksyssmartwifi.com in the address bar.

At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account. Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to configure your router from any computer with an Internet connection.

Manage your router’s settings:

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Change your router’s name and password

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Set up guest access

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Configure parental controls

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Connect devices to your network

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Test your Internet connection speed

Note—As part of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account setup, you will be sent a verification e-mail. From your home network, click the link in the email to associate your router with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account.

Tip—Print this page, then record your router and account settings in the table below as a reference. Store your notes in a safe place.

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