LINKSYS EA6200 User Manual

EA6200
EA6300
EA6200, Smart Wi-Fi Router AC900
User Guide
Linksys EA-Series
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Setting Up Your E-Series Router
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to install your router
How to change router settings 2
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Troubleshooting
Your router was not successfully set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Windows XP Service Pack update
Your Internet cable is not plugged in message
Cannot access your router message
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Specications
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Product Overview

Product Overview

EA6200

Top view
EA6200
Indicator light—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.
Indicator light
Back view
USB port
Ethernet ports
USB port—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.
Reset button—Press and hold this button for 10 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 Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
Internet port
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Power port
Reset button
Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router. (EU models only)
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Setting Up Your E-Series Router

Setting Up Your E-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)

How to install your router

To install your router:
1.
Power on your new router. If replacing an existing router, disconnect it.
2.
Connect the Internet cable from your modem to the yellow Internet port on your router. Wait until the power light on the front of the router is solid.
3.
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 during router setup.) If you need help connecting to the network, refer to your device documentation. Note: You will not have Internet access until router setup is complete.

How to change router settings

Use your favorite browser 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.
Open your browser at 192.168.1.1 and log into your router.
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.
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