LINKSYS EA6350 User Manual

Product Overview

EA6350

Top view

Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes or 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.

Back view

Adjustable Antenna ports— The included 2 adjustable external antennas should be connected to the router before powering it on. Twist the antenna connector clockwise onto the port on the router.

NOTE

For best performance, position the side antennas at a 30˚ angle as shown in the picture on the left.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button— Press to easily configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network

devices.

USB port—Connect and share a USB drive or a USB printer.

Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables to the blue gigabit (10/100/1000) ports and to wired Ethernet network devices.

NOTE

For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the

Ethernet ports.

Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable to this yellow port and to your modem.

Reset button—Press and hold 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.

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

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Where to find more help

Linksys.com/support (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

To install your router:

If replacing an existing router, disconnect it. Power on your new router.

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.

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

Open a web browser and follow the instructions to complete your router’s setup. If instructions do not appear in the web browser, enter linksyssmartwifi.com in the browser’s 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 easily manage your router’s settings, such as:

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 Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account setup, you will be sent a verification e-mail. Make sure that you open the e-mail from Linksys and click the provided link.

How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

You can use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to configure your router from any computer that has an Internet connection.

To open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:

Click the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi icon on your desktop. - OR -

Open a web browser and go to www.linksyssmartwifi.com.

Enter the e-mail address and password you set up earlierand click Log in.

How to change router settings

Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to change settings on your router and set up special features such as parental controls and guest access.

NOTE:

For additional help on any menu, click Help at the top of the screen.

To change router settings:

Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi and log in to your account.

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.

Guest Access lets you configure a network so guests can access the Internet, but not all of your network resources.

Parental Controls let 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.

Speed Test lets you test your network’s Internet connection speed.

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.)

Connectivity lets you configure basic and advanced network settings.