Cisco Linksys EA2700 User manual

User Guide

Linksys EA-Series

Table of Contents

Linksys EA-Series

Product Overview

EA2700/EA3500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

EA00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

EA6500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

How to install your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

How to use Cisco Connect Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

How to connect to Cisco Connect Cloud 5

How to change router settings 5

Troubleshooting

Your router was not successfully set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Windows XP Service Pack update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Your Internet cable is not plugged in message . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cannot access your router message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specications

Linksys EA2700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Linksys EA3500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Linksys EA00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Linksys EA6500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Product Overview

Linksys EA-Series

EA2700/EA3500

Back view

Ethernet ports Wi-Fi Protected Setup button

Internet port

Power port

Power indicatorUSB port (EA3500 only)

Your router’s appearance may vary

•USB port (EA3500 only)—To easily share disk storage with other users

on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port.

•Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)

to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other

wired Ethernet network devices on your network.

•Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or

Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.

• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure

wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.

•Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and

following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes slowly

during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected

Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup

error.

•Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.

CAUTION

Use only the adapter that came with your router.

•Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router.

Bottom view

Your router’s appearance may vary

•Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-15 seconds (until the

port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory

defaults. You can also restore the defaults using Cisco Connect Cloud.

Product Overview

Linksys EA-Series

EA6500

Top view

Indicator light

•Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and

following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Pulses slowly

during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected

Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup

error.

Back view

Ethernet ports

Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Internet port

Power port

Reset button

USB ports

•Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure

wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.

•Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)

to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired

Ethernet network devices on your network.

NOTE

For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the

Ethernet ports.

•Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or

Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.

•USB ports—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network

or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to one of these ports. You can also

connect a USB printer and share it across your network.

•Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-15 seconds (until the

port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory

defaults. You can also restore the defaults using Cisco Connect Cloud.

•Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.

•Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router.

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Linksys EA-Series

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)

•Cisco Connect Cloud help (connect to Cisco Connect Cloud, then click

Help at the top of the screen)

How to install your router

NOTE:

If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from

Linksys.com/support.

To install your router:

Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive.

Click Set up your Linksys Router.

If you do not see this:

•For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive

and the Setup icon.

•For Mac, double-click the CD icon on your desktop, then double-click

the Setup icon.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup.

At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Cisco

Connect Cloud account. Use Cisco Connect Cloud to easily manage your

router’s settings, such as:

• Change your router’s name and password

• Set up guest access

• Configure parental controls

• Connect devices to your network

• Test your Internet connection speed

NOTE:

As part of Cisco Connect Cloud 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

Linksys EA-Series

How to use Cisco Connect Cloud

How to connect to Cisco Connect Cloud

You can use Cisco Connect Cloud to configure your router from any computer

that has an Internet connection.

To open Cisco Connect Cloud:

Click the Cisco Connect Cloud icon on your desktop.

- OR -

Open a web browser and go to www.ciscoconnectcloud.com.

Enter the e-mail address and password you set up earlier, then clickLogin.

How to change router settings

Use Cisco Connect Cloud to change settings on your router and set up special

features such as parental controls and guest access.

To change router settings:

NOTE:

For additional help on any menu, click Help at the top of the

screen.

Open Cisco Connect Cloud and log into your account.

In the menu on the left, click an option:

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

to your router. You can view devices on your main network and your

guest network, disconnect the devices, or display information about

each device.

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Linksys EA-Series

• Guest Access lets you configure and monitor a network that guests

can use without accessing all of your network resources.

• Parental Controls let 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.

• Speed Test lets you test your network’s Internet connection speed.

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Linksys EA-Series

• USB Storage lets you access an attached USB drive (not included) and

set up file sharing, a media server, and FTP access. (Available only on

routers with USB ports.)

• Connectivity lets you configure basic and advanced network settings.

• Troubleshooting lets you diagnose problems with your router and

check the status of the network.

• Wireless lets you configure your router’s wireless network. You can

change the security mode, password, MAC filtering, and connect

devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Linksys EA-Series

• Security lets you configure your router’s wireless security. You

can set up the firewall, VPN settings, and make custom settings for

applications and games.

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