LINKSYS EA6700 User Manual

Linksys

SMART Wi-Fi Routers with Wireless-AC

User Guide

Linksys EA-Series

Table of Contents

Product Overview

EA6300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

EA6400/EA6700

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Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to install your router

How to use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

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

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Troubleshooting

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

Windows XP Service Pack update

Your Internet cable is not plugged in message

Cannot access your router message

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Specications

Linksys EA6300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Linksys EA6400

Linksys EA6700

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Linksys EA-Series

Product Overview

EA6300

Top view

Indicator light

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

following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. 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

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 5-15 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)

Linksys EA-Series

Product Overview

EA6400/EA6700

Top view

Indicator light

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

Back view

Wi-Fi Protected Setup button

USB port(s)

Ethernet ports

• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure

wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.

• USB ports—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network

or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to one of these ports. You can also connect a USB printer and share it across your network. (EA6400 has 1 port, EA6700 has 2 ports.)

• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)

to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired Ethernet network devices on your network.

NOTE

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

Internet port

Reset button

Power port

• Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or

Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.

• Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-15 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.

• Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router. (EU models only)

Linksys EA-Series

Setting Up Your EA-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)

• 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:

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

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. 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.

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

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 Cisco and click the provided link.

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