Linksys EA-Series, User Manual

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Setting Up Your EA-Series Router Linksys EA-Series
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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:
1.
Power on your new router If replacing an existing router, disconnect it
2.
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
3.
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
4. 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
5. 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
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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
Setting Up Your EA-Series Router