Linksys EA8250 User Manual

User Guide

MAX-STREAM™

AC2200 MU-MIMO TRI-BAND ROUTER

Model EA8300

Contents

Product Overview .........................................................................................................3

Top view ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

System status indicator........................................................................................................................................ 4

Back view ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

Side view ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Setting Up: Basics ........................................................................................................7

Where to find more help ............................................................................................................................... 7

How to install your router ............................................................................................................................ 8

How to Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi .......................................................................... 11

How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi............................................................................................... 11

Network Map ................................................................................................................................................. 12

Guest Access ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Parental Controls......................................................................................................................................... 13

Media Prioritization ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Speed Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

External Storage.......................................................................................................................................... 14

Connectivity .................................................................................................................................................. 15

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 15

Wireless ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 17

Your router was not successfully set up ............................................................................................. 17

Your Internet cable is not plugged in Cannot access your router

After setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

The internet appears to be unavailable ............................................................................................... 21

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi does not open in your web browser .............................................................. 22

message .................................................................................................... 19

message ................................................................................. 18

Specifications ............................................................................................................. 23

Linksys EA8300 .......................................................................................................................................... 23

Environmental ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Product Overview

Top view

System status indicator

Ethernet cable connection to Internet port—When lit (orange), indicates a problem with the network cable connected to the Internet (WAN) port.

Internet connection—When lit (orange), indicates the router cannot access the internet. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) indicator------The WPS light has four states:

Off No Wi-Fi Protected Setup

activity

Blinking White

Solid White

Blinking Orange

Illuminated Linksys Logo—Logo blinks while the router is starting up. When the logo is solid white,

the router is powered on and working correctly.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup in progress

Wi-Fi Protected Setup is successful; remains lit for five seconds

Wi-Fi Protected Setup error; blinks for one minute, then goes off

Back view

USB 3.0 port (1)— Connect and share USB drives on your network or on the internet. USB activity indicator (2)— Lights indicate data transfer to/from external devices. Ethernet ports (3)—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.

Internet port (4)— 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 cable on the Internet port.

Reset button (5)— Press and hold until the illuminated Linksys logo turns off 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 port (6)—Connect the included AC power adapter. Power switch (7)—Press | (on) to turn on the router.

Side view

Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press to connect to WPS-enabled network devices.

Setting Up: Basics

Where to find more help

In addition to this user guide, you can find help at these locations:

•

Linksys.com/support/EA8300 (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)

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 is 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 light on the top of your router stops blinking and is solid white.

If you have a modem router, leave it connected.

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/ea8300.

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

•

Set up guest access

•

Configure parental controls

•

Connect devices to your Wi-Fi

•

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.

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Name

Wi-Fi Password

5 GHz1 Wi-Fi Name

Wi-Fi Password

5 GHz2 Wi-Fi Name

Wi-Fi Password

Router Password

2.4 GHz Guest Wi-Fi Name

5GHz Guest Wi-Fi Name

Guest Wi-Fi Password (Both share a password.)

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Username

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Password

How to Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

You can manage your router from anywhere in the world by using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, but you can also do it directly from your home network. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi may be available for your mobile device, as well. See your device’s app store for information.

How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

To connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:

1. Open your computer’s web browser.

2. Go to http://LinksysSmartWiFi.com

If you can’t remember your password, click instructions to recover it.

and log in to your account.

Forgot your password?

and follow the on-screen

Network Map

Lets you display and manage all network devices connected to your router. You can view devices on your main network and your guest network, or display information about each device.

Guest Access

Lets you set up and monitor a network for guests to access Wi-Fi without exposing personal information.

Parental Controls

Lets 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.

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