Linksys EA6350 User manual

EA6350

User Guide

Table of Contents

Linksys EA-Series

Product Overview

EA6350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to install your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi 4

How to change router settings 4

Troubleshooting

Your router was not successfully set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Windows XP Service Pack update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Your Internet cable is not plugged in message . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cannot access your router message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Specications

Linksys EA6350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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Product Overview

Linksys EA-Series

EA6350

Top view

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

following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Blinks or

pulses slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a

WiFi Protected Setup connection. Blinks quickly when there is a WiFi

Protected Setup error.

Back view

•Adjustable Antennas— The included two external antennas are

adjustable for best performance.

NOTE

For best performance, position the side antennas vertically at a 90˚

angle as shown in the picture on the left.

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

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

•USB ports—Connect and share a USB drive or a USB printer

•Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables to the blue gigabit

(10/100/1000) ports and to wired Ethernet network devices.

NOTE

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

Ethernet ports.

Product Overview

Adjustable Antennas

Ethernet ports

Wi-Fi Protected

Setup button Internet port

Power port

Reset button

USB port

Indicator light

Product Overview

Linksys EA-Series

•Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable to this yellow port and to your

modem.

•Reset button—Press and hold for 10 seconds (until the port lights blink

at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults. You can also

restore the defaults using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.

•Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter.

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

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Linksys EA-Series

Where to find more help

•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:

If replacing an existing router, disconnect it. Power on your new router.

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.

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 CD. Note: You will not have Internet

access until router setup is complete.

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.

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

• 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

Linksys and click the provided link.

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Linksys EA-Series

How to use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

You can use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to configure your router from any computer

that has an Internet connection.

To open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:

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

- OR -

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

Enter the e-mail address and password you set up earlier and clickLog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:

Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi and log into your account.

In the menu on the left, click an option:

• DeviceListlets youdisplayand manageall networkdevices 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 a network so guests can access the

Internet, but not 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.

Troubleshooting

Linksys EA-Series

This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the

Internet. You can find more help from our award-winning customer support at

linksys.com/support.

Your router was not successfully set up

If Linksys Smart Wi-Fi did not complete the setup, you can try the

following:

•Press and hold the Reset button on your router with a paperclip or pin

until the LED starts blinking (about 10 seconds), then install the router

again.

Your router’s appearance may vary

•Temporarily disable your computer’s firewall (see the security software’s

instructions for help), and install the router again.

•If you have another computer, use that computer to install the router

again.

Windows XP Service Pack update

On Windows XP computers, Linksys Smart Wi-Fi requires Service Pack 3. If the

currently installed Service Pack is older than version 3, you need to download

and install Service Pack 3.

TIP

To temporarily connect to the Internet and download the required

Service Pack, you can use the included Ethernet cable to connect

your computer directly to your modem.

To install Service Pack 3:

Connect to the Microsoft Update website (update.microsoft.com/

windowsupdate).

Follow the instructions on the website or contact Microsoft if you need

further help.

After downloading and installing Service Pack 3, install the router again.

Troubleshooting

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