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User Guide 

 
AC2400 

DUAL-BAND 

GIGABIT ROUTER   

 
Model # E8400 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for E8400

Page 1: ...User Guide AC2400 DUAL BAND GIGABIT ROUTER Model E8400 ...

Page 2: ...nguage 10 Internet Setup 10 Basic Wireless Settings 11 Wireless Security 13 Security Option Settings 13 WPA2 WPA Mixed Mode WPA2 Personal 13 WEP 13 Disabled 14 Troubleshooting 15 Your router was not successfully set up 15 Your Internet cable is not plugged in message 16 Cannot access your router message 17 After setup 18 The Internet appears to be unavailable 18 Specifications 19 Linksys E8400 19 ...

Page 3: ...Product Overview Top view 3 ...

Page 4: ...printer on your network or on the Internet 4 Ethernet ports Connect Ethernet cables also called network or Internet cables to these Gigabit Ethernet 10 100 1000 ports and to other wired devices on your network 5 Internet port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port and to your modem 6 Wi Fi button Press to turn the wireless function on and off 7 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS button Press to easily conf...

Page 5: ... com en us license Please contact http support linksys com en us gplcodecenter for questions or GPL source code requests How to install your router 1 If replacing an existing router disconnect that router first 2 Connect the antennas and plug in the router to a power source Press power switch to on to power on the router 3 Connect the Internet cable from your modem to the yellow Internet port on y...

Page 6: ...ect to this network in the future If you need help connecting to the network refer to your device documentation on the provided CD Note You will not have Internet access until router setup is complete 5 Type 192 168 1 1 in a browser to start setup 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 6 ...

Page 7: ...2 4 GHz Network Name Network Password 5 GHz Network Name Network Password Router Password Guest Network Name Guest Network Password 7 ...

Page 8: ...u are connected to the router open a web browser and go to 192 168 1 1 The router will prompt you for a username and password If you changed the password during setup enter admin in the Username field and the new password Click LOGIN If you didn t change the password or skipped setup altogether the default username and password are admin and admin 8 ...

Page 9: ...Basic Router Settings This screen allows you to change the router s basic configuration 9 ...

Page 10: ...nneling Protocol PPTP is a service that generally applies to connections in Europe If your PPTP connection supports DHCP or a dynamic IP address select Obtain an IP Address Automatically If you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet select Specify an IP Address and configure the options that appear o L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol L2TP is a service that generally applie...

Page 11: ...ixed default Keep the default if you have Wireless N 2 4 GHz Wireless G and Wireless B devices in your network o Wireless B G Only Select if you have both Wireless B and Wireless G 2 4 GHz devices in your network o Wireless B Only Select if you have only Wireless B devices o Wireless G Only Select if you have only Wireless G devices o Wireless N Only Select if you have only Wireless N 2 4 GHz devi...

Page 12: ...al name or you will have to reconnect all devices on your wireless network to the new network name Channel Width Keep the default Auto 20 MHz or 40 MHz for best performance in a 2 4 GHz network using Wireless B Wireless G and Wireless N 2 4 GHz devices For a channel width of 20 MHz select 20 MHz only For the best performance in a 5 GHz network keep the default 20 40 or 80 MHz Channel Select the ch...

Page 13: ... WPA2 WPA Mixed Mode WPA2 Personal Notes If you select WPA2 WPA Mixed Mode each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2 WPA and the same passphrase If you select WPA2 Personal each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2 Personal and the same passphrase Passphrase Enter a passphrase of 8 63 characters This is the Wi Fi password that provides access to the network It can be the same as ...

Page 14: ...phrase Enter a passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys Then click Generate Key 1 If you did not enter a passphrase enter the WEP key manually Disabled If you choose to disable wireless security you will be informed that wireless security is disabled when you first attempt to access the Internet You will be given the option to enable wireless security or confirm that you understand the risks ...

Page 15: ... can try the following Press and hold the Reset button on your router with a paperclip or pin until the illuminated Linksys logo turns off and starts blinking about 10 seconds Type 192 168 1 1 in a browser to try setup again Temporarily disable your computer s firewall see the security software s instructions for help Install the router again If you have another computer use that computer to insta...

Page 16: ...d to the appropriate port on your modem This port on the modem is usually labeled Ethernet Make sure that your modem is connected to power and is turned on If your Internet service is cable verify that the cable modem s CABLE port is connected to the coaxial cable provided by your ISP If your Internet service is DSL make sure that the DSL phone line is connected to the modem s DSL port If your com...

Page 17: ...e of the Linksys E8400 router Damaged_Beez2 4 in this example is shown selected 3 If you are prompted to enter a network security key type your password security key into the network security key field Click OK 4 Your computer will connect to the network and you should be able to access the router Depending on your version of Windows there could be some differences in wording or icons in these ste...

Page 18: ...ure that the power outlet that your router is connected to has power Reboot your router Contact your ISP and ask about outages in your area The most common method of troubleshooting your router is to turn it off then back on again Your router can then reload its custom settings and other devices such as the modem will be able to rediscover the router and communicate with it This process is called ...

Page 19: ...ted Security Features WEP 2 4 GHz network only WPA WPA2 Security Key Bits Up to 128 bit encryption Storage File System Support FAT NTFS and HFS Environmental Dimensions 10 09 x 2 21 x 7 22 256 3 mm x 56 2 mm x 183 5 mm without antennas Unit Weight 19 55 oz 554 2 g without antennas 22 16 oz 628 2 g with antennas Power 12V 3A Certifications FCC IC CE Wi Fi IEEE 802 11 a b g n ac Windows 7 Windows 8 ...

Page 20: ...oint volume of network traffic building materials and construction operating system used mix of wireless products used interference and other adverse conditions BELKIN LINKSYS and many product names and logos are trademarks of the Belkin group of companies Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product...

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