Linksys EA6350 User manual

User Guide

EA6350

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Table of Contents

Product Overview

EA6350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to install your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi 4 How to change router settings 4

Troubleshooting

Your router was not successfully set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Windows XP Service Pack update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Your Internet cable is not plugged in message . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cannot access your router message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Specications

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Product Overview

EA6350

Top view

Indicator light

Back view

Adjustable Antennas

Wi-Fi Protected Setup button

Reset button

• Adjustable Antennas— The included two external antennas are

adjustable for best performance.

NOTE

For best performance, position the side antennas vertically at a 90˚ 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 ports—Connect and share a USB drive or a USB printer

USB port

Ethernet ports

Internet port

Power port

• Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and

following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Blinks or pulses slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a WiFi Protected Setup connection. Blinks quickly when there is a WiFi Protected Setup error.

• 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.

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• 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 blink

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.

Product Overview

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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

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

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

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.

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.

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How to use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

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 earlier and 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 into 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.

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Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

• 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.

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Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

• 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.

• Troubleshooting lets you diagnose problems with your router and

check the status of the network.

• Wireless lets you configure your router’s wireless network. You can

change the security mode, password, MAC filtering, and connect devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.

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• Security lets you configure your router’s wireless security. You

can set up the firewall, VPN settings, and make custom settings for applications and games.

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

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