Linksys EA5800 User Manual

User Guide

AC1000
Dual-Band
Wi-Fi Router

Model EA5800

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... 1

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

Front/top ............................................................................................................................................................ 3

Back ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

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

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

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

Manual Setup .................................................................................................................................................................. 8

How to configure your router ................................................................................................................. 10

How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi ............................................................................................ 10

Device List ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Guest Access ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................................ 12

Media Prioritization .................................................................................................................................... 12

Speed Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

External Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Connectivity................................................................................................................................................... 14

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Wireless ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 16

Your router was not successfully set up .......................................................................................... 16

Your Internet cable is not plugged in message ............................................................................. 17

Cannot access your router message .................................................................................................. 18

After setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

The internet appears to be unavailable ............................................................................................. 19

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi does not open in your web browser ......................................................... 20

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Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 21

Linksys EA5800 .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Environmental ............................................................................................................................................... 21

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Product Overview

Front/top

2 x external adjustable antennas

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Back

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. Power switch (Europe only)-----Toggle to turn on/off the router.

2. Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables to these blue fast ethenet (10/100) ports, and to

wired devices on your network.

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

3. Internet port-----Connect an Ethernet cable to this yellow fast ethernet (10/100) port, and to
a broadband internet cable/DSL or fiber modem.

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

4. Power port-----Connect the included AC power adapter.

5. Power/WPS light—Light is solid to indicate power to the router, and blinks when Wi-Fi

Protected Setup pairing is in process.

6. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button-----Press to configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected
Setup-enabled network devices.

7. USB port—Connect a USB device to share with other users on your network or on the

Internet. You can connect a storage device or a USB printer

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Bottom

Reset button ----- Press and hold until the light under the power light starts blinking to reset the router

to factory settings. You can also restore the factory settings using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi in a web
browser or the Linksys app.

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Setting Up: Basics

Where to find more help

In addition to this user guide, you can find help at these locations:
Linksys.com/support/EA5800 (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)

How to install your router

1. Position the antennas as shown, and plug your router into a power source.

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2. I

dentify your equipment type.

OR

If you have a separate modem and
standalone router, disconnect and
remove your old router.

3. Connect your new router to your equipment.

OR

If you have a separate modem and
standalone router, disconnect and

remove your old router.

If you have a modem router, leave it
connected.

If you have a modem router, leave it
connected.

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4. Plug the other end into the yellow INTERNET port on your new router.

5. Wait until the illuminated Linksys logo is solid white. Make sure the power switch on the back

of the router is in the | (on) position.

6. Use a computer or mobile device to connect to the temporary setup Wi-Fi on the

sticker in your Quick Start Guide. (There is also a sticker on the bottom of your
router.) You can personalize these details later.

7. Enter http://LinksysSmartWiFi.com in a web browser. Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete your router setup. (You can also type 192.168.1.1 in a browser to start setup.)

Manual Setup

• Connect your computer to your router with an ethernet cable.

• Enter http://LinksysSmartWiFi.com in a browser.

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You also can type 192.168.1.1 in a browser to start setup.

• Be sure to click “Manual configuration” in the bottom left corner of the setup Welcome page.

• Enter “admin” for the admin password.

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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:

•

Change your router’s name and password

•

Set up guest access

•

Configure parental controls

•

Connect devices to your network

•

Test your internet connection speed

Note—As part of the router setup process, 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.

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Name

Network Password

5 GHz Wi-Fi Name

Network Password

Router Password

Guest Wi-Fi Name

Guest WI-Fi Password

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
Username

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
Password

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How to configure your router

You can change router settings to make your network more secure or to work better with a device or
game. Being able to adjust the settings while you’re away from home can help make router
administration easier. You can configure your router from anywhere in the world by using Linksys
Smart Wi-Fi, but you can also configure your router directly from your home network.

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi may be available for your mobile device, as well. See your device’s app store for
information.

How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

To connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:

•

Open your computer’s web browser.

•

Go to www.linksyssmartwifi.com and log into your account.

If you can’t remember your password, click
instructions to recover it.

Forgot your password?

and follow the on-screen

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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, or display information about each device.

Guest Access

Lets you configure and monitor a network that guests can use without accessing all of your network
resources.

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Parental Controls

Lets you block web sites and set Internet access times.

Media Prioritization

Lets you set which devices and applications have top priority for your network traffic.

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Speed Test

Lets you test your network’s Internet connection speed.

External Storage

Lets you access an attached USB drive (not included) and set up file sharing, a media server, and
FTP access.

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