Linksys XAC, XAC1900 Series Manual

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Wall-mounting placement

The router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel The distance between the
slots is 82 mm Two screws are needed to mount the router

Wall-mounting template

Print this page at 100%
Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing

suggested mounting Hardware

7-8 mm

3-5 mm

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Linksys is not responsible for damages incurred by unsecured wallmounting
hardware

Follow these instructions:

1. Determine where you want to mount the router Make sure that the wall you use is smooth,

flat, dry, and sturdy Also, make sure the location is within reach of an electrical

2. Using the template on the next page, drill two holes into the wall

3. Insert screws leaving 3 mm of the heads exposed

4. Position the router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws

5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the router down until the

outlet

screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots

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How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to configure your router from any computer that has an
Internet connection

To open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:

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

- OR -
Open a Web browser and go to

2. Enter the e-mail address and password you set up earlier, and click Sign

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:

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

2. In the menu on the left, click an option:

• Device List lets you see and manage all network devices connected

to your router View devices on your main network and your guest

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network, disconnect the devices, or display information about each
device

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• Media Prioritization lets you set which devices and

applications have top priority for your network traffic

• Guest Access lets you configure a network so guests can use

the Internet, but not access all of your network resources

• Parental Controls let you block Web sites and set Internet

access times

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• USB Storage lets you access an attached USB drive )not included( and • Troubleshooting lets you diagnose problems with your router and set up file

sharing, a media server, and FTP access )Available only on check the status of the network routers with USB ports (

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• Security lets you configure your router’s wireless security Set up the firewall, VPN settings, and make custom settings for applications and games

devices using Wi-

Fi Protected Setup

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Troubleshooting

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Your Internet cable is not plugged in Cannot access your router message message If you cannot access your

router because your computer is not connected to your network, follow these
troubleshooting steps

To access your router, you must be connected to your own network If you currently
have wireless Internet access, the problem may be that you have accidentally
connected to a different wireless network

To fix the problem on Windows computers, do the following:

1. On your Windows desktop right-click the wireless icon in the system tray

The icon might differ depending on your version of Windows Windows 7 is
represented below

2. Click Open Network and Sharing
Center A list of available

3. Click your own network name, and click Connect In the example below,

the computer was connected to another wireless network named LP4309
The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in this example, is
shown selected

networks will appear

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4. If you are prompted to enter

a network key, type your

password )Security

Key( into
the fields
and click

Connect

Your

2. Click the wireless network name of your Linksys E-Series router

)BronzeEagle in the example(

3. Type your wireless network password )Security Key( into the Password

Field and click OK

computer will connect
to the network, and you
should be able to access the
router

To fix the problem on Mac

computers, do the following:

1. In the menu bar at the top of the screen, click the Wi-Fi icon A list of

wireless networks will appear Linksys Smart Wi-Fi has automatically
assigned your network a name

In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless
network named JimsRouter The name of the Linksys E-Series network,
BronzeEagle in this example, is shown selected

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Model Name

Linksys XAC1900

Description

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Modem Router AC1900

Model Number

XAC1900

Switch Port Speed

10/100/1000 Mbps )Gigabit Ethernet(

Radio Frequency

4 and 5 GHz

# of Antennas

external antennas

Ports

Power, USB )2(, Internet, Ethernet )1-4(, R-SMA
)3(

Buttons

Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup,

Power )EU models only(

LEDs

Top panel: Power

Back panel: Internet, Ethernet )1-4(

UPnP

Supported

Security Features

WEP, WPA, WPA2, RADIUS

Security Key Bits

Up to 128-bit encryption

File System Support

FAT, NTFS, and HFS+

ADSL Standards

T1 413i2, G 992 1 )G DMT(, G992 2 )G Lite(,
G 992 3 )ADSL2(, G 992 5 )ADSL2+( for Annex A,
B, M, L

Specifications

Specifications

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox 4 or higher,
Google Chrome 10 or higher, and Safari 4 or
higher

Linksys XAC1900

Dimensions

10 8” x 1 58” x 7 25” )256 x 40 x 184 mm(

Unit Weight

18 84 oz )534 g(

Power

12V, 3 5A

Certifications

CE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/draft ac, Windows 7,
Windows 8, DLNA

Operating Temp

32 to 104°F )0 to 40°C(

Storage Temp

-4 to 140°F )-20 to 60°C(

Operating Humidity

10 to 80% relative humidity,

noncondensing

Storage Humidity

5 to 90% non-condensing

Environmental

NOTES

For regulatory, warranty, and safety information, see the CD that came with your router or go to
Linksys.com/support Specifications are subject to change without notice

Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual performance can vary,
including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage Performance
depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used,
interference and other adverse conditions

Licenses and notices for
third party software
used in this product
may be viewed here:
http://support linksys
com/en-us/license
Please contact
http://support linksys
com/en­us/gplcodecenter for
questions or GPL
source code requests