LINKSYS EA7300 Users Manual
User Guide
MAX-STREAM™
AC1750
MU-MIMO
GIGABIT ROUTER
Model # EA7300
Contents
Product Overview .........................................................................................................3
Top view ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Back view ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Setting Up: Basics ........................................................................................................6
Where to find more help ............................................................................................................................... 6
How to install your router ............................................................................................................................ 6
How to Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi .............................................................................9
How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.................................................................................................. 9
Network Map ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Guest Access ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Parental Controls......................................................................................................................................... 11
Media Prioritization ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Speed Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
External Storage.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Connectivity .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Wireless ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 15
Your router was not successfully set up ............................................................................................. 15
Your Internet cable is not plugged in
Cannot access your router
After setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
The Internet appears to be unavailable ............................................................................................... 18
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi does not open in your web browser .............................................................. 19
message .................................................................................................... 17
message ................................................................................. 16
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 20
Linksys EA7300 .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Environmental ............................................................................................................................................... 20
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Product Overview
Top view
Illuminated Linksys logo—The Linksys logo stays on steadily while connected to the internet. It flashes
or pulses slowly during startup, self-testing and firmware upgrades. It flashes quickly when indicating
connection errors.
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Back view
Adjustable antennas (1)—For best performance, position the antennas vertically as shown in the
drawing.
USB 3.0 port (2)—Connect and share a USB drive or USB printer on your network or on the internet.
Internet port (3)—Connect an Ethernet cable to this yellow gigabit (10/100/1000) port, and to a
broadband internet cable/DSL or fiber modem.
Note—For best performance, use CAT5e or higher rated cables on the Internet ports.
Ethernet ports (4)—Connect Ethernet cables to these blue gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, and to wired
devices on your network.
Note—For best performance, use CAT5e or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports.
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Power port (5)—Connect the included AC power adapter.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button (6)—Press to configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-
enabled network devices.
Reset button (7)—Press and hold until the illuminated Linksys logo starts flashing to reset the router
to factory settings. You can also restore the factory settings using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi on the internet
or mobile app.
Power switch (8)—Press | (on) to turn on the router.
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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:
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Linksys.com/support/EA7300 (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat,
forums)
Note—Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product may be viewed on
http://support.linksys.com/en-us/license. Please contact http://support.linksys.com/enus/gplcodecenter for questions or GPL source code requests.
How to install your router
1. To complete setup, you will need a computer to visit http://LinksysSmartWiFi.com in a web
browser.
2. Identify your equipment.
If you have a separate modem and standalone
router, disconnect and remove your old router.
3. Position the antennas straight up and plug in the router to a power source. Make sure the
power switch in the | (on) position.
4. Connect your router to your modem or modem router. Plug one end of the included internet
cable to the yellow Internet port on your new router. If you have a modem, plug the other end
into the Ethernet (LAN) port on the modem. If you have a modem-router, plug into any available
port.
5. Wait until the illuminated Linksys LED on the top of your router stops blinking and is solid
white.
6. Connect to the Wi-Fi name shown in the Quick Start Guide that came with your router. (You
can change these details later.) If you need help connecting to the network refer to your
device documentation at linksys.com/support/ea7300.
If you have a modem-router, leave it
connected.
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Note—You will not have internet access until router setup is complete.
7. Enter http://LinksysSmartWiFi.com in a web browser. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete your router setup. You also can type 192.168.1.1 in a browser to start setup.
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:
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Change your router’s name and password
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Set up guest access
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Configure parental controls
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Connect devices to your network
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Test your internet connection speed
Note—As part of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account setup, 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 the next page, then record your router and account settings in the table as a reference.
Store your notes in a safe place.
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