Linksys Router EA6900 User Manual

User Guide  
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Product Overview  
Features  
Product Overview  
Wireless-AC technology  
Built with leading 802.11ac wireless technology, your router offers maximum  
speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home  
theater performance. Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game  
consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates  
for an unrivaled experience.  
EA6900  
The power of dual band  
Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band wireless-AC.The  
dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize throughput  
for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming.  
SpeedBoost  
Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater  
distances throughout your home.  
Advanced security  
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and  
SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.  
Benefits of gigabit  
Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing (up to  
10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Gigabit-enabled devices like  
computers and servers.  
Package contents  
In addition to your router, your router package includes:  
Built-in USB ports and DLNA media server  
Network (Ethernet) cable  
AC power adapter  
The USB ports let you add an external USB drive to your network and share  
files at home or over the Internet. It also features a built-in DLNA media server  
for seamless streaming of your video and media files to an Xbox 360, PS3, or  
other DLNA-compatible device. You can also connect a USB printer and share  
it across your network.  
3 external antennas  
CD with documentation  
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Product Overview  
Home theater ready  
Top view  
Bring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting  
computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to  
your wireless network and the Internet. Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS  
traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so  
you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable  
gaming and VoIP.  
Quick to install  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi software helps you easily set up your router.  
IPv6 enabled  
Indicator light  
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network.  
Easy to manage  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi software helps you customize your settings and quickly  
add multiple devices to your network:  
Separate guest network  
Create a separate, password-protected network for guests.  
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.  
Parental controls  
Limit access time and websites with parental controls.  
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Reset button—Press and hold this button for 10 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 Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.  
Back view  
Adjustable Antenna ports  
Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.  
CAUTION  
Use only the adapter that came with your router.  
Port activity indicators  
Wi-Fi Protected  
Setup button  
Internet port  
USB ports  
Reset button  
Ethernet ports  
Power port  
Adjustable Antenna ports— This router ships with 3 adjustable  
external antennas, and should be connected to the router before  
powering it on. To connect the antennas, twist the antenna connector  
clockwise onto the antenna port on the router .  
Yellow network  
activity indicator  
Green connectivity  
indicator  
NOTE  
For best performance, position the side antennas at a 30˚ angle as  
shown in the picture Top view” on page 2.  
Network or Internet port  
Green connectivity indicator—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a  
cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet  
port, turns on while connected to a modem.  
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.  
Yellow network activity indicator—Flashes to indicate network activity  
over that port.  
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—1xUSB 3.0 port and 1xUSB 2.0 port 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.  
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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.  
Suggested Mounting Hardware  
3-5 mm  
7-8 mm  
1.5-2 mm  
NOTE  
Linksys is not responsible for damages incurred by unsecured wall-  
mounting 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 outlet.  
2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 82 mm apart.  
3. Insert a screw into each hole and leave 3 mm of its head 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 screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots.  
Wall-mounting template  
Print this page at 100% size.  
Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing.  
82 mm  
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Setting Up: Basics  
Setting Up: Basics  
2. Make sure that your modem is working. Your ISP can help you set up your  
How to create a home network  
modem and verify that it’s working correctly.  
3. Set up your router. See “How to install your routeron page 6.  
4. To connect a computer or other network device to the network, see  
What is a network?  
A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each other. A  
home network can also include Internet access, which requires a router like  
this one.  
Where to find more help  
A typical home network may include multiple computers, a printer, a modem,  
and a router. A large home network may also have a switch, additional routers,  
access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game  
consoles, and web cameras.  
In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations:  
Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical  
support, live chat, forums)  
Modem—Connects a computer or a router to your ISP (Internet Service  
Provider). Your ISP may have provided one. The modem is a device that  
connects to a phone jack or your cable TV outlet.  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi help (connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click  
Help at the top of the screen)  
Router—Connects your wireless and wired network devices to each  
other and to the modem (and to your ISP).  
Switch—Allows you to connect several wired network devices to your  
home network. Your router has a built-in network switch (the Ethernet  
ports). If you have more wired network devices than available Ethernet  
ports on your router, you will need an additional switch to consolidate  
the wired connections.  
How to set up a home network  
1. Purchase the proper equipment. For a network that includes Internet  
access, you’ll need:  
Computers with an Ethernet port or wireless networking capabilities  
A modem for connecting to your ISP (typically supplied by your ISP)  
A router to connect your computers with each other and to the modem  
Internet service to your home, provided by an ISP (Internet Service  
Provider)  
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Setting Up: Basics  
How to install your router  
TIP:  
Print this page, then record your router and account settings in  
the table below as a reference. Store your notes in a safe place.  
Setup also saves your setup information as a file to your computer  
desktop.  
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.  
Network Name (SSID)  
Network Password  
Router Password  
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.  
Guest Network Name  
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.  
Guest Network  
Password  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi  
Username  
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:  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi  
Password  
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 the router setup process, you will be sent a verification  
e-mail. From your home network, click the link in the e-mail to  
associate your router with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account. Make  
sure that the link opens in a supported web browser, such as  
Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox 8 or higher, Google Chrome 10  
or higher, and Safari 5 (for Mac) or higher.  
If you cannot click the link while behind your new Linksys router, log into  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi while behind the router and add your router there.  
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How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi  
How to configure your router  
You can change router settings to make your network more secure or to work  
better with a device or game. Being able to adjust the settings while you’re  
away from home can help make router administration easier. You can configure  
your router from anywhere in the world by using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, but you  
can also configure your router directly from your home network.  
To connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:  
1. Open your computer’s web browser.  
2. Go to www.linksyssmartwifi.com and log into your account.  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi may be available for your mobile device, as well. See your  
device’s app store for information.  
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  
Your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account can also be used to manage multiple Linksys  
routers. For more information, see“How to associate a router with your Linksys  
If you can’t remember your password, click Forgot your password? and  
follow the on-screen instructions to recover it.  
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How to disable remote access  
If you want to configure your router only while you are on your home network,  
you should disable remote access.  
How to connect directly to your router  
You can configure your router by directly accessing it on your home network  
instead of through the Internet-based Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.  
To disable remote access:  
To connect to your router while you are on your home network:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.  
1. Open your computer’s web browser.  
2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.  
2. Go to www.linksyssmartwifi.com and log into your router using the  
router password you created when you installed your router. (When  
there is no Internet connection, this address re-routes directly to your  
router.)  
3. Click the Administration tab, then deselect Allow remote access to  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.  
4. Click OK.  
How to improve your wireless connection speed  
Follow these tips to improve your network’s wireless connection speed:  
Make sure that your router is in a good location:  
For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of  
your home, and near the ceiling, if possible.  
Avoid placing the router on or near metal objects (such as file cabinets  
and metal furniture), reflective surfaces (such as glass or mirrors), or  
masonry walls.  
Any obstruction can weaken the wireless signal (even non-metallic  
objects), so the fewer obstructions between the router and the  
wireless device, the better.  
Place the router in a location away from other electronics, motors, and  
fluorescent lighting.  
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Many environmental variables can affect the router’s performance, so  
3. Click the Wireless tab, then click Edit.  
if your wireless signal is weak, place the router in several locations and  
test the signal strength to determine the ideal position.  
If possible, upgrade wireless network interfaces (such as wireless  
network cards in computers) from older wireless standards to 802.11n. If  
a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance  
of the entire wireless network may be slower.  
To change the network name, type a new name in the Network name  
(SSID) box.  
If your router is a dual-band router, split your network traffic so the high-  
bandwidth traffic uses the 5 GHz band. For more information, see “How  
To change the network password, type a new password in the  
Password box.  
4. Click OK to apply your changes.  
How to change your network’s name and password  
You can change the name (SSID) and password of your network, but if you do so,  
all wireless devices connected to your router will lose their Internet connection  
until you reconnect them using the new network name and password.  
TIP  
If you have a dual-band router, each band (2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz)  
can have a separate network name and password.  
To change your router’s name and password:  
How to change your router’s local access password  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See ““How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
Your router’s local access password was set when you ran the router’s setup  
software, but you can change it at any time. You need the router password to  
change router settings when you don’t have an Internet connection. When you  
do have an Internet connection, log into your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account by  
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2. Under Router Settings, click Wireless.  
To change your router’s local access password  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Click Connectivity under Router Settings.  
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3. Click the Basic tab.  
How to test your Internet connection  
speed  
4. Under Router Password, type the new password, then click OK.  
NOTE  
To run the speed test, you must be accessing the Internet by using  
the router you are testing. You cannot run the speed test remotely.  
To test your Internet connection speed:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Click Speed Test under Apps. The Speed Test screen opens.  
How to change your router’s time zone  
Your router’s time zone should be set to your local time zone.  
To set your router’s time zone:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Click Connectivity under Router Settings.  
3. Click the Basic tab, then select your time zone in the Time Zone drop-  
down list and click OK.  
3. Click Begin Test. The test measures your download and upload speeds.  
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How to connect a USB printer  
When you install a printer that requires a cable, you can:  
NOTE  
Internet connection speeds are determined by a variety of factors,  
including ISP account type, local and worldwide Internet traffic,  
and number of devices in your home that are sharing the Internet  
connection.  
Follow the printer’s instructions for setting it up, then follow your  
computer’s operating system instructions to share the printer with your  
network.  
4. Click Restart Test to run it again, and click Show History to display the  
- OR -  
results of past tests.  
You can connect a USB printer to the router’s USB port to make the  
printer available to any networked computer.  
When you set up a wireless printer, you need to make sure that:  
Your printer has been completely set up except for being connected to  
the network.  
Your printer supports the WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption standard.  
If your wireless printer supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, you should use  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect the printer to your network. See “How  
To connect a USB printer to your network through the router’s USB port:  
How to connect devices to your network  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
Your Linksys router is the nerve center of your home network. Your router safely  
opens the Internet to your network, and all of your computers and network  
devices rely on your router to pass files, media, and network commands in an  
organized, error-free way. Whether connected wirelessly or with cables, each  
part of your network needs the router in order to work reliably with the other  
parts of your network.  
2. Click Device List, then click Add a Device.  
How to connect a computer to your network  
To connect a computer to your network:  
1. At the computer you want to connect, enter your network’s connection  
information into your wireless manager.  
2. After that computer connects to your network, log into Linksys Smart Wi-  
Fi, then click Device List to confirm that your router recognizes the new  
computer. You can use the Device List to monitor all network-attached  
devices.  
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3. Under Select the type of device to add to your network, click USB Printer.  
Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you must  
manually enter network information into the devices for a successful network  
connection.  
The Add a USB printer screen opens.  
TIP  
For more instructions on connecting a game console to your  
network, see also:  
How to manually connect a network device  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions for downloading and installing the  
To manually connect a device to your network:  
VUSB (virtual USB) software for your computer.  
1. Follow the device’s instructions to connect it to your network. Use the  
connection information available in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or saved to your  
computer desktop.  
To connect a wireless printer to your network:  
1. Follow the printer’s instructions to connect it to your network. Use the  
connection information available in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or saved to your  
computer desktop.  
2. After the device connects to your network, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi,  
then click Device List to confirm that your router recognizes the new  
device.  
2. After that printer connects to your network, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi,  
then click Device List to confirm that your router recognizes the new  
printer.  
How to connect a network device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup  
To connect a device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™:  
1. Plug in and turn on the network device. If the device does not support  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup, follow its instructions for a standard network  
installation.  
How to connect other devices  
Many other types of wireless network devices can connect to your home  
network, including:  
2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
Game consoles  
Internet-capable TVs and media players  
Digital music players  
Smart phones  
3. Under Wireless, click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup tab.  
4. Use one of the following methods to complete the setup:  
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If the device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button, press that button,  
then click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or  
How to view device details  
You can use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to view any network device’s network  
infomation.  
press the button on the back of your router.  
To view network device details:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Apps, click Device List. The Device List screen opens.  
If the device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN, type that number into  
3. Click the i in the lower-right corner of the device.  
the Device PIN box in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Register.  
If the device’s own setup asks for the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup  
PIN, enter the number that appears under Router PIN in Linksys Smart  
Wi-Fi.  
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Information about the device appears on the screen.  
How to set parental controls  
To set parental controls:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Apps, click Parental Controls. The Parental Controls screen opens.  
4. Click OK.  
How to set up parental controls  
With your router, you can use parental controls to:  
3. To turn on parental controls, click the Enable parental controls button  
Set the times that Internet access is allowed.  
so that ON is displayed.  
Block websites that you specify or based on their content.  
Set the above restrictions for specific computers.  
TIP  
It’s not necessary to set parental controls over each computer  
on your home network. You can set the controls on only those  
computers that children can access.  
TIP  
When someone tries to open a blocked website, a Linksys Smart  
Wi-Fi login page appears. To view the blocked content, you must  
log into your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account and change the parental  
control restrictions.  
4. To select a computer to apply parental controls to, click the name of the  
computer in the Restrict Internet access on list.  
5. To block Internet access on the selected computer(s), under Block  
Internet access:  
Click Never to allow Internet access.  
Click Always to always block Internet access.  
Click Specific Times to set the times when Internet access is allowed.  
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Click Edit to change the Internet access schedule. You can click and  
drag to select or deselect a block of time.  
How to configure your guest network  
You can use your router’s guest network to provide your guests with access  
to the Internet, while restricting their access to other resources on your local  
network. To prevent unauthorized users from using your Internet access, your  
guest network requires that a password be entered for Internet access. The  
guest network is enabled by default.  
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X
File Edit View Go Shortcuts Options Help  
X
Enter the Guest Password  
for Internet Access:  
Login  
Done  
6. To block specific websites:  
a. Under Block specific sites, click Add.  
Local Network  
Guest Network  
b. Type the web address (URL) of the website to block, then click OK.  
You can block up to ten websites.  
Local Access and Guest Access Diagram  
TIP  
It’s easier to copy and paste a web address than it is to type it in.  
Copy the address from your browser’s web address box, then paste  
it into an available box in the Block Specific Sites screen of Linksys  
Smart Wi-Fi.  
Your wireless network’s guest network and password were set when you ran  
the router’s setup software, but you can change them at any time.  
7. Click OK to apply your changes.  
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To set up guest access to your network:  
3. Click OK to apply your changes.  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See ““How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
TIP  
The first time your guest tries to access the Internet through a web  
browser, they will see the Guest access screen. To continue, they  
must enter the password you provided in the Password field, then  
click LOGIN.  
2. Under Apps, click Guest Access. Your guest network, which was set up  
during your router installation, is displayed.  
How to back up your router configuration  
When you are done setting up your router, you should back up its settings so  
that you can restore them later, if necessary. For instructions, see “How to back  
To turn guest access on or off, click the Allow guest access button.  
The guest network name is based on your 2.4 GHz network name and  
is automatically generated.  
To change the guest network password, click in the box next to Guest  
network password, then type the new password.  
To change the number of simultaneous guest network users you want  
to allow, click the drop-down box under Total guests allowed, then  
click the number that you want.  
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To keep your guest network secure, click Change to change the  
guest password when the guest no longer needs access to the  
account.  
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Customizing the Device List  
You can change the icon and text description of each device on your network.  
How to customize Linksys Smart Wi-Fi  
You can customize your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi home page by adding or removing  
widgets. Widgets are miniature versions of menus that let you change basic  
settings or check the status of your network.  
To change the device appearance:  
1. In the Device List, click the device you want to change the appearance  
for. The device’s information screen opens.  
Using widgets  
To add a widget:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Open a menu, then select Show widget on the homepage in the upper-  
right corner.  
2. To change the description, click Edit, type the new name, then click OK.  
To remove a widget:  
1. On the home page, click the × in the upper-right corner of the widget  
you want to remove.  
3. To change the icon, click Change, click a new icon, then click OK.  
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Using an External Drive  
Overview  
How to attach a USB drive  
You can attach most USB drives (including a thumb drive or a high-capacity  
external drive) to the USB port on your router. You can then use the drive as  
networked storage, as a media server (for media-enabled devices such as a  
networked TV), and as an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server. You can also specify  
which users can access the content on the drive. Menus are subject to change.  
If a USB drive is already connected to the router, and you want to attach a  
different drive to that USB port, you should safely disconnect the old drive first.  
To safely remove a USB drive from the router:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click USB Storage under Apps.  
2. In the Status tab, click Safely remove drive.  
To view the status and settings of your attached drive:  
3. Disconnect the old drive from the router.  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
To attach a USB drive to the router:  
2. Click USB Storage under Apps. The Status tab displays information such  
1. Connect the USB drive to an available USB port on the back of your  
as:  
router. Your router detects the drive.  
Drive capacity and use  
2. To update the USB Storage screen, you may need to click Refresh.  
Secured folder access status  
Addresses for accessing shared folders, the FTP server, and media  
server  
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4. In the Authorized users list, type a Username and Password for each new  
How to use secured folder access  
user.  
Why would I need to use secured folder access? By default, when you  
connect a USB drive to your router, the entire contents of the drive are available  
for read and write access to anyone on your local network (no login credentials  
are required). However, you can also make the drive and its folders secure, so  
that only authorized users can access the drive’s contents.  
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When Secure Folder Access is on, the entire USB drive is secured.  
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How to set up authorized users and shared folders  
Two accounts, Admin and Guest, are already set up and cannot be  
deleted.  
To enable access to shared folders:  
5. Select the permissions to give the user.  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
Read Only lets the user read (open) the file.  
Read & Write lets the user read, rename, overwrite, or delete the file.  
The user can also save new files to the folder.  
2. Click USB Storage under Apps, then click the Folder Access tab.  
6. Click Select Share. The Select Existing Share dialog box opens.  
7. If you already have the shared folder set up:  
a. Select the check box next to each share you want to grant access to,  
then click OK.  
3. Click the setting for Secure Folder Access to turn it on.  
The Authorized users list appears.  
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8. If you need to set up the shared folder:  
9. Click Add User.  
a. Click Create new share. The Create New Share dialog box opens.  
10. In the Authorized users list, you can also:  
Click Edit to change a user’s credentials.  
Click Shares to change the shares that a user can access.  
Click Delete to delete the user account.  
How to access shared folders  
To access shared folders while on your network:  
1. While in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, click USB Storage under Apps.  
2. In the Status tab, note the information under Folder Access. This is the  
address you will need to access the shared folders from a file manager.  
b. Click the button next to the folder that you want to share.  
To view subfolders, click the  
To return to a parent folder, click the  
To select the entire drive, select Share entire storage device.  
icon next to the folder name.  
3. Enter the access address into your file manager.  
icon at the top of the list.  
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You can also usually locate the folder by browsing through your  
computer’s file manager.  
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The share name automatically changes to the name of  
the folder you selected.  
You cannot select more than one folder for each share.  
4. Enter your user account name and password. The drive’s contents (files  
and folders) appear in a window.  
5. Use the file manager to open, copy, or view the folder’s contents.  
To use a different share name, type the name in the Share name  
field.  
c. Click OK.  
d. Select the check box next to each share you want to grant access to,  
then click OK.  
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To configure your router as a media server:  
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1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
File managers display content in many ways, but you can usually  
use these common actions to navigate through folders:  
2. Click USB Storage under Apps. The USB Storage screen opens.  
Click or double-click a folder name to open it.  
Click, double-click, or right-click a file to open, copy, or view it.  
Drag a file from another window and drop it into the shared  
folder’s window to copy it to the shared folder. (To copy a  
file to the shared folder, your user account must have write  
access.)  
3. Click the Media Access tab.  
How to set up your router as a media  
server  
What is a media server and how would I use it? A media server lets you share  
media content across your network. Your router can act as a media server if it  
has a USB drive attached and if you have UPnP AV (Audio and Video)-enabled  
or DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)-certified devices in your home.  
Examples of UPnP AV-enabled devices include digital media players, gaming  
consoles with a built-in media player, and digital picture frames.  
4. Click the setting for Enable Media Server to turn it on.  
For example, if you have a digital media adapter that sends content to your  
entertainment system, and if your router’s set up as a media server, then the  
digital media adapter can access your router’s attached USB drive.  
You can specify which folders are used by the media server, add and delete  
folders, and specify how often the folders are scanned for new content.  
NOTE  
The EA3500 does not support the media server feature.  
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5. Click Add New Folder. The Add a new folder dialog box opens.  
How to connect your UPnP device to the media server  
After you set up your router’s media server, you need to connect an UPnP-  
compatible device (such as an UPnP-compatible game console or digital media  
player) to the network so that you can play the media server’s content.  
To connect an UPnP device to your router’s media server:  
1. Connect your UPnP device to your home network with wired (Ethernet  
cable) or wireless networking. If you are connecting wirelessly, you  
need to know your network’s name and password. See your device’s  
documentation for help.  
2. On your UPnP device, change the media source to the media server  
name you specified on your router. (See “How to set up your router as a  
3. See your UPnP device’s documentation for help with playing media on  
the device.  
How to remotely access storage  
Why would I need to access my router’s storage remotely? After you enable  
the router’s FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server, you can access the attached  
drive’s files from anywhere by using either a web browser or FTP software.  
6. Click the button next to the folder that you want to share, then click OK.  
To view subfolders, click the  
icon next to the folder name.  
To return to a parent folder, click the  
icon at the top of the list.  
To set up the FTP server:  
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1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
The share name automatically changes to the name of the  
folder you selected.  
You cannot select more than one folder at a time.  
2. Click USB Storage under Apps. The USB Storage screen opens.  
3. Click the FTP Server tab.  
7. Click OK again to save changes.  
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4. Click the setting for Enable FTP Server to turn it on.  
The address that was provided on the Status tab above, starting  
with ftp://... If you have DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service),  
you can use your router’s domain name instead.  
The user account name and password. This is the same User Name  
and Password that were set up in the shared folders Authorized  
5. We recommend that you keep the default settings for FTP Port and  
Encoding, unless you are an advanced user and have reason to change  
them.  
The port and encoding specified during your FTP server setup  
(usually port 21, and UTF-8 encoding)  
6. Click OK.  
c. Refer to the software’s help to determine how to download and  
upload files.  
7. Click the Status tab.  
8. Note the information under FTP Server. This is the information you will  
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need to access the attached storage remotely.  
FTP software and web browsers display FTP content in many ways,  
but you can usually use these common actions to navigate through  
FTP folders:  
Click a folder name to open it.  
Click a double period (..) or Up to a higher level directory to  
open a parent folder.  
Click or right-click a file to download or view it.  
Drag a file from another window and drop it into the FTP  
window to upload it. (To upload a file, your user account must  
have write access.)  
9. To access the attached storage using a web browser:  
a. Open a web browser.  
b. In the browser’s Address or URL field, type the address that was  
provided on the Status tab above, starting with ftp://... If you have  
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service), you can use your router’s  
domain name instead.  
c. Enter your user account name and password. This is the same User  
Name and Password that were set up in the shared folders Authorized  
The drive’s contents (files and folders) appear in a browser window.  
d. Click a file to download it to your computer, or click and drag a file  
from your computer’s file manager to the browser window to upload  
a file (only if you have read and write access).  
10. To access the attached storage using FTP client software:  
a. Run your FTP client software.  
b. Refer to the software’s help to determine how to connect to an FTP  
site. Use the following information to connect:  
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Setting Up: Advanced  
Setting Up: Advanced  
How to manually set up your Internet connection  
Running Setup configures your router’s Internet connection. However, for  
some ISPs (Internet Service Providers), especially those outside of the United  
States, you may need to manually configure your router’s Internet connection.  
How to manually set up your router  
Although running your router’s setup software is the easiest way to set up and  
maintain your router, advanced users may want to manually configure their  
router. Be careful when changing settings using this method.  
How to configure basic Internet connection settings  
To manually set up your router:  
1. Connect your router’s power adapter to a power outlet.  
To manually configure your router’s Internet connection:  
2. To connect to your router by using a cable:  
1. Connect to your router and log in using the instructions under “How to  
a. Connect an Ethernet cable to the computer and to an available  
numbered Ethernet (blue) port on the back of your router.  
2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity. The Connectivity page opens  
b. Disconnect the cable from the router’s Internet port.  
3. To connect to your router wirelessly:  
to the Basic tab.  
a. Make sure that your computer’s wireless networking is turned on.  
b. 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.  
4. Open a web browser on the computer, then go to  
www.linksyssmartwifi.com. (When there is no Internet connection,  
this address re-routes directly to your router.)  
5. Click I have read and accepted the License Terms for using this  
software, read the license agreement, then select the checkbox.  
6. Select I want to skip Setup and and configure my router manually,  
then click Next.  
7. Enter admin as the user name, then enter the default password (admin).  
3. Next to Type of Internet Connection, click Edit.  
The main menu opens.  
8. After you finish changing settings, click Save and close the browser  
window.  
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For descriptions of the settings, click Help at the top of the screen.  
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4. Select your ISP’s Internet connection type from the drop-down list.  
5. Click Edit. You can now change the following settings:  
Complete the Optional Settings only if required by your ISP.  
IPv6 - Automatic—Select Enabled to use IPv6 for all network  
addressing.  
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DUID (device user ID)Used by DHCP to identify network clients.  
For field descriptions, click Help at the top of the screen.  
6rd Tunnel—Allows your router to send IPv6 IP addresses over IPv4  
networks. To enable this option, IPv6 - Automatic must be unselected.  
To let your router handle the 6rd Tunnel settings (such as prefixes and  
address masks), change the 6rd tunnel setting to Automatic. Select  
Manual to change these settings manually.  
5. Click OK.  
IPv6 Internet connection settings  
IPv6 is a new IP protocol that uses simplified packet headers and requires IPSec.  
It also has improved support for mobile IP and computing devices.  
Prefix—Enter the prefix address used for the tunnel provided by your  
ISP.  
NOTE  
Prefix Length—Enter the prefix length used for the tunnel provided  
by your ISP.  
To use your router’s IPv6 Internet connection settings, IPv6 service  
from your ISP (Internet service provider) is required. For more  
information on this service, ask your ISP.  
Border Relay—Enter the border relay address used for the tunnel  
provided by your ISP.  
IPv4 mask length—Enter the IPv4 address mask length used for the  
tunnel provided by your ISP.  
To manually configure your router’s IPv6 settings:  
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on your router to the  
6. Click OK.  
Ethernet port on your computer.  
2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
How to associate a router with your  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account  
3. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity. The Connectivity page opens.  
4. Click the Internet Settings tab, then click IPV6.  
To associate an additional router to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account:  
1. Run Setup for the additional router. When Setup is complete, you are  
prompted to create a new Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account.  
2. Instead of creating a new account, click Login at the top of the screen.  
You are prompted to enter your account user name (e-mail address) and  
password.  
3. Enter your original Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account user name and password,  
then click Log in. The additional router is added to your Linksys Smart  
Wi-Fi account.  
4. To configure the additional router, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then  
select the router’s SSID (network name) from the drop-down list at the  
top of the screen.  
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Setting Up: Advanced  
Even though you are connected to your own wireless network, you are  
still sharing “air timewith nearby networks.  
How to get the most out of your dual-  
band router  
I bought a dual band router, but I’m not sure that I’m getting the most  
out of it. What should I check? Of the many reasons for owning a dual-band  
router, the most common is to ensure available bandwidth for streaming high-  
definition video. At the same time, owners want to make sure that their video  
streams won’t be interrupted by other wireless network traffic. To get the most  
out of your dual-band router, you can:  
The 5 GHz band is much less crowded than the 2.4 GHz band, so it’s ideal  
for streaming multimedia.  
The 5 GHz band has more available channels, so it is more likely that you  
will have your own, interference-free channel for your wireless network.  
By default, your dual-band router uses the same network name on both the  
2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band. The easiest way to segment your traffic is to  
rename one of your wireless networks. With a separate, descriptive name, it will  
be easy to connect to the right network.  
Upgrade your wireless clients  
Split your traffic  
To reconfigure your wireless network:  
Upgrade your wireless clients  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
If you have network adapters that support only legacy wireless network  
standards such as 802.11b, you should consider upgrading them with  
Wireless-N (802.11n) network adapters. Wireless-B (802.11b) devices can slow  
your entire wireless network. For the best performance, all of your wireless  
devices should support Wireless-N. You can then select Wireless-N Only as your  
Network Mode below.  
2. Under Router Settings, click Wireless. The Wireless page opens to the  
Wireless tab.  
NOTE  
If you select Wireless-N Only, you may need to temporarily change  
your network settings to Mixed to provide access to guests without  
Wireless-N networking.  
Split your traffic  
The best way to improve your multimedia wireless performance is to split your  
wireless traffic between your router’s two bands (ranges of radio frequencies).  
Your router supports the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band, and handles the  
two bands as two separate wireless networks to help manage the traffic.  
3. Click Edit next to the network band you want to modify. Change any of  
the settings below:  
The most common way to split wireless traffic is to use the 2.4 GHz band for  
basic Internet tasks such as web browsing, email, and downloads, and use  
the 5.0 GHz band for streaming multimedia. There are several reasons for this  
approach:  
a. Enabled—Deselect this checkbox to disable the network band.  
b. Network name (SSID)—You can provide a unique SSID for each band  
of your wireless network. The name must not exceed 32 characters.  
Although the 2.4 GHz band may be more crowded with wireless traffic  
from your neighbors, it’s fine for basic Internet traffic that is not time-  
sensitive (such as e-mail).  
c. Password—You can provide a unique password for each band of  
your wireless network.  
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d. Network mode—Your choice depends upon the clients that will  
With more available channels and less chance of interference on the  
5 GHz band, you have the option to force the 40 MHz mode.  
connect to your network. If all of your devices are Wireless-N capable,  
you can select Wireless-N Only for either or both bands.  
On the 2.4 GHz band, you can select:  
On the 2.4 GHz band, you can select:  
Auto (20 MHz or 40 Mhz)  
20 MHz Only  
Mixed  
Wireless-N Only  
Wireless-G Only  
On the 5 GHz band, you can select:  
Auto (automatically selects from the options below)  
On the 5 GHz band, you can select:  
20 MHz Only  
40 MHz Only  
80 MHz Only  
Mixed (default), which accepts connections from 802.11a or  
802.11n clients  
Wireless-N Only (802.11n only)  
Wireless-AC Only  
g. Channel—Choose the operating channel for each band. Your  
router will automatically select the channel with the least amount  
of interference if you leave the default Auto setting. We recommend  
keeping the default settings for both bands.  
e. Security mode—You can set up different security options for the  
5 GHz and 2.4 GHz networks. If the security mode you select requires  
a passphrase, a Passphrase field appears, and you must enter a  
passphrase. You can select:  
4. To save your changes, click OK.  
None (no security)  
WEP  
WPA Personal  
WPA Enterprise  
WPA2 Personal  
WPA2 Enterprise  
WPA2/WPA Mixed Personal  
WPA2/WPA Mixed Enterprise  
How to control access to your network  
Why would I need to control access to my wireless network? By default,  
Setup enables industry-standard WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security using  
WPA2/WPA mixed mode. If you set up your wireless network manually and  
have not enabled wireless security, your wireless network will be an “open”  
network that almost anyone nearby with a Wi-Fi-enabled device could access.  
What is MAC filtering? If you choose not to use the built-in security features  
of your router, you can still control access to your wireless network using  
MAC filtering. Every network device has a unique, 12-digit MAC (Media  
Access Control) address. Using MAC filtering, you can allow only known MAC  
addresses (known devices) onto your network. You can also exclude specific  
MAC addresses or deny them access to your wireless network.  
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Wireless-N networks should use the WP2-Personal security  
mode for best performance.  
f. Channel width—We recommend that you keep the default (Auto)  
setting for each band. In Auto mode, the router and the network  
clients automatically switch to the 40 MHz mode if:  
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MAC filtering is not strong security. The best way to secure your  
network is to use the router’s WPA2 security setting.  
Your wireless clients support the 40 MHz mode (sometimes  
called Bonded mode) in which two 20 MHz channels are bonded  
together for better performance.  
There is no adjacent interference.  
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Example: Because each MAC filtering configuration is unique, the following  
procedure uses the simplified example of setting up MAC filtering to allow one  
wireless device access to the network.  
5. Click Add MAC Address, then enter the MAC address into the MAC Filter  
List and click Save.  
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You can also use MAC filtering to prevent specific PCs from  
accessing your network by selecting Deny. However, it’s easier  
to select Allow to permit only known devices than to exclude  
unknown devices.  
To set up MAC filtering to allow one wireless device access to your  
network:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Wireless. The Wireless page opens.  
3. Click the MAC Filtering tab.  
4. Select Enabled next to MAC Filters, then select Allow access for ONLY  
the listed MAC addresses.  
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VPN Passthrough:  
How to improve security using the built-in firewall  
IPSec Passthrough IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of  
protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP  
layer. The VPN clients on the local network can establish an IPSec  
VPN tunnel through the router. This option is enabled by default.  
Why would I need to change my security settings? By default, the firewall  
settings in your router have been optimized for most home environments, so  
no changes are needed. The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall is enabled  
by default. In addition, anonymous Internet requests and IDENT requests are  
filtered by default. All web filters are disabled, because enabling them may  
cause problems for sites that depend on ActiveX controls, Java, or cookies.  
PPTP Passthrough PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)  
allows the PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) to be tunneled through  
an IP network. The VPN clients on the local network can establish  
a PPTP VPN tunnel through the router. This option is enabled by  
default.  
Changing firewall settings  
L2TP Passthrough L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) enables  
point-to-point sessions using the Internet on the Layer 2 level.  
The VPN clients on the local network can establish an L2TP VPN  
tunnel through the router. This option is enabled by default.  
To change your firewall settings:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Security. The Security page opens to the  
Internet filters:  
Firewall tab.  
Filter anonymous Internet requests—This filter blocks Internet  
requests from unknown sources such as ping requests.This option  
is enabled by default.  
Filter multicast—Multicasting allows a single transmission  
to simultaneously reach specific recipients within your local  
network. Select this option to block multicasting. This option is  
disabled by default.  
Filter Internet NAT redirection—This filter prevents a local  
computer from using a URL or Internet IP address to access the  
local server. Select this option to enable the filter. This option is  
disabled by default. On some router models, this setting applies  
to IPv4 Internet only.  
Filter ident (Port 133)—This filter prevents port 133 from being  
scanned by devices from the Internet. This option is enabled by  
default.  
3. You can now change the following settings:  
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For more descriptions of each setting, click Help at the top of the  
screen.  
4. Click Save to save your changes.  
Firewall: SPI firewall protection—This helps protect your local  
network from Internet threats. This option is enabled by default.  
On some router models, this setting is separated into IPv6 and IPv4  
options so that each can be handled separately.  
CAUTION  
To help protect your network, you should keep this option enabled.  
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Setting Up: Advanced  
3. Click Add IPv6 Firewall Setting. You can now change the following fields:  
Changing IPv6 firewall settings  
On some router models, the IPv6 firewall lets you customize IPv6 port services  
for applications. When users send these types of requests to your network via  
the Internet, the router will allow those requests to the appropriate computers.  
Description—Enter a description of the application.  
Protocol—Select TCP, UDP, or Both (default).  
IPv6 Address—Enter the IPv6 address of the computer that should  
receive the traffic.  
NOTE  
Allow—Select the range of port(s) used by incoming traffic.  
To use your router’s IPv6 Internet connectino settings, IPv6 service  
from your ISP (Internet service provider) is required. For more  
information on this service, ask your ISP.  
4. Click Save to save your changes. The list is updated to show the settings  
you have saved.  
To change a saved setting, click Edit next to the setting.  
To set IPv6 firewall settings:  
To delete a saved setting, click Remove next to the setting.  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
How to set up the DHCP server on your  
router  
2. Under Router Settings, click Security. The Security page opens to the  
Firewall tab.  
Your router can be used as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)  
server to automatically assign an IP address to each computer or device on  
your network. The DHCP server is enabled by default. If you already have a  
DHCP server on your network, or if you do not want to use your router as a  
DHCP server, you should disable this setting.  
To configure your router’s DHCP server settings:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.  
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3. Click the Local Network tab.  
How to set up DHCP reservation  
Why would I use it? DHCP reservation allows you to assign a unique, fixed IP  
address to a specific device on your network. Assigning a fixed IP address is  
a good way to manage devices such as print servers, web cameras, network  
printers, and game consoles. A fixed IP address is also recommended if you  
want to use port forwarding for devices that need to receive inbound traffic  
To configure DHCP reservation:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.  
3. Click the Local Network tab, then click DHCP Reservations. The DHCP  
Reservations list opens, which lists attached network devices and current  
DHCP reservations.  
4. To disable the DHCP server, deselect the Enabled checkbox.  
5. Leave the Enabled checkbox selected to edit the following settings:  
Start IP address  
Maximum number of users  
IP address range (not editable)  
Client lease time  
Static DNS values  
WINS  
6. Click OK to save changes.  
4. Click the Select checkbox next to the device you want to reserve, then  
click Add DHCP Reservation.  
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5. Click Edit to change the reservation details, or click Delete to delete the  
3. Under Router Settings, click Security, then click the Apps and Gaming  
reservation.  
tab. The DDNS screen opens.  
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For field descriptions, click Help at the top of the screen.  
How to access your network on the  
Internet  
Why would I need to find my network on the Internet? If you want to  
remotely access a drive attached to your router or view a web camera on your  
home network, you need to be able to easily enter your network’s address into  
a web browser.  
4. In the DDNS Service drop-down list (the list that has Disabled selected  
by default), select your DDNS service provider.  
Working with several DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) service providers,  
your router’s DDNS feature lets you configure a domain name for your network,  
which you can then use to easily find your network on the Internet. If your ISP  
changes your network’s IP address (which can happen frequently), the DDNS  
service providers detect the address change and continue to route your  
domain name to that address.  
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5. Complete the fields with information provided by your DDNS provider,  
Before you configure DDNS on your router, you must sign up for  
DDNS service from a DDNS service provider that’s supported by  
your router.  
then click OK.  
6. To access the network from the Internet, enter the domain name  
provided by the DDNS service provider.  
To access one of your network devices on the Internet:  
To set up DDNS:  
a. Configure the router to use port forwarding for the device (see “How  
number used for the device.  
1. Sign up for DDNS service at either www.dyndns.org or www.tzo.com.  
Note all of the information provided to you by the DDNS provider.  
2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
b. Enter the domain name for your network, followed by a colon and  
the port number. For example, if the domain name registered with  
your DDNS provider is HappyBunny.linksysnet.com, and your Internet  
camera has been configured to use port 1024, you would enter:  
HappyBunny.linksysnet.com:1024  
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4. Under MAC Address Clone, click Enabled.  
How to clone a MAC address  
5. Enter the 12-digit MAC address of your old router, then click OK.  
On any home network, each network device has a unique MAC (Media Access  
Control) address. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the device (usually a  
router or a computer) connected directly to the modem. If your computer’s  
MAC address is registered with your ISP and you do not want to re-register  
the MAC address, then you can clone the address (assign the registered MAC  
address of your previous device to your new router). If you want to use the  
MAC address from an old router that you are replacing with your new router,  
you should first determine the MAC address of your old router, then manually  
enter it into your new router.  
How to connect to your corporate office  
using a VPN  
What is a VPN, and do I need to change my router settings? A VPN (Virtual  
Private Network) is a network that uses a public network, such as the Internet,  
to provide secure communications between a remote computer and another  
network. Corporations often provide VPN access to their networks to enable  
employees to work from remote offices or while traveling. Most corporate VPNs  
use the Internet to provide connectivity between remote employees and the  
corporate network.  
NOTE  
For many ISPs that provide dynamic IP addresses automatically, the  
stored MAC address in the modem is reset each time you reset the  
modem. If you are installing this router for the first time, reset your  
modem before connecting the router to your modem. To reset your  
modem, disconnect power for about one minute, then reconnect  
power.  
For a typical VPN, the corporation installs a VPN gateway on their corporate  
network. Employees authorized to work remotely connect to the VPN gateway  
through the Internet using VPN software and security methods provided by  
their employers. Robust security and authentication schemes ensure a secure  
connection and access by only authorized users.  
The default VPN settings in your router have been configured to pass through  
(allow) the most common types of VPN protocols, so usually no changes are  
needed.  
To clone a MAC address from your computer:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity. The Connectivity page opens.  
To change your VPN passthrough settings:  
3. Click the Internet Settings tab.  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Security. The Security page opens to the  
Firewall tab.  
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3. Enable each setting that you want to change.  
To configure media prioritization:  
IPSec Passthrough IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of  
protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP  
layer. The VPN clients on the local network can establish an IPSec VPN  
tunnel through the router. This option is enabled by default.  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Apps, click Media Prioritization. The Media Prioritization screen  
opens.  
PPTP Passthrough PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) allows  
the PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) to be tunneled through an IP network.  
The VPN clients on the local network can establish a PPTP VPN tunnel  
through the router. This option is enabled by default.  
L2TP Passthrough L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) enables point-  
to-point sessions using the Internet on the Layer 2 level. The VPN  
clients on the local network can establish an L2TP VPN tunnel through  
the router. This option is enabled by default.  
3. Turn on Prioritization if it is not already on.  
4. Click and drag high-priority devices from the Normal Priority list to the  
High Priority list.  
4. Click OK to save your changes.  
How to optimize your router for gaming  
and voice  
How does my router prioritize traffic to the Internet? Your router can  
prioritize traffic between your network and the Internet. Performance for  
demanding, real-time applications, such as online gaming, VoIP calls, video  
streaming, and videoconferencing, can be improved by configuring media  
prioritization.  
Prioritization settings are applied only to traffic that is uploaded to the Internet.  
The router cannot control the quality of the traffic after it reaches the Internet.  
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For more information on optimizing your router for online gaming,  
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5. To prioritize an application or game, select the name in the drop-down  
a. Set the maximum Downstream Bandwidth. If you set the bandwidth  
lower than the actual bandwidth of your router, performance may be  
limited.  
list, then click and drag the  
icon next to the name to the High  
Priority list.  
b. Set the maximum Upstream Bandwidth.  
c. To help manage traffic priority with devices that support WMM, turn  
on WMM Support.  
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WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) Support is a wireless feature  
based on the IEEE 802.11e standard. WMM improves  
quality for audio, video, and voice applications by  
prioritizing wireless traffic. This feature requires that the  
wireless client devices in your network also support WMM.  
d. To have the router re-send data if an error occurs, turn off No  
Acknowledgement.  
CAUTION  
If you specify a maximum bandwidth that is too high, the  
router cannot apply priorities correctly, and prioritization  
problems may result.  
If the application name isn’t listed, click Edit and add the name.  
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If you want to add a new application or game, you need  
to know its port and protocol information (see the  
application or game’s documentation for help).  
e. Click OK.  
How to enable Voice over IP on your  
network  
6. Click Settings. The Settings screen opens.  
Do I need to configure Voice over IP? VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a  
technologyforusingtheInternetasaninterfacefortelephonecommunications.  
To use VoIP, you need to get an account with a VoIP service provider. The VoIP  
service provider typically provides you with a telephone adapter that connects  
to your network. If you do not use your network to make phone calls, you don’t  
need to change the default settings.  
The Application Layer Gateway SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) allows SIP  
packets, used by some VOIP service providers, to get through your router’s  
firewall.  
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To configure the router for VoIP:  
How to configure UPnP  
What is UPnP? UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows devices connected  
to a network to discover each other and automatically create working  
configurations. Examples of UPnP-capable devices include web cameras,  
online gaming applications, and VoIP devices. UPnP is enabled by default.  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. UnderRouterSettings,clickConnectivity,thenclicktheAdministration  
tab.  
To configure UPnP:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. UnderRouterSettings,clickConnectivity,thenclicktheAdministration  
tab.  
3. If your VoIP service uses SIP, select the SIP checkbox under Application  
Layer Gateway.  
– OR –  
If your VoIP service uses other NAT traversal solutions such as STUN  
(Session Traversal Utilities for NAT), TURN (Traversal Using Relay NAT), or  
ICE (Interactive Connectivity Establishment), deselect the SIP checkbox.  
3. To use UPnP, select Enabled (default) next to UPnP.  
NOTE  
4. To allow changing router settings while using UPnP, select Allow Users  
You may need to contact your VoIP service provider to determine  
the type of NAT traversal configuration they use.  
to Configure.  
5. To prevent local network users from disabling your Internet connection  
through UPnP, deselect the Allow users to disable Internet access  
checkbox.  
6. Click OK.  
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To view your new router’s settings:  
How to use a router as an access point  
How can I use this new router as an access point? If you have a large area to  
cover with your wireless signal, or if part of your home has weak signals due to  
interference, you can use this router to extend the range of your old router’s  
wireless network.  
1. Make sure that your new router is connected to the Internet.  
2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
3. Under Router Settings, click Wireless, then take note of the Network  
name (SSID), Password, Security mode, and Channel.  
4. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity, then click the Local Network  
tab. Take note of the DHCP server’s IP address range (192.168.1.100 to  
192.168.1.149 by default)  
To set up your new router as an access point:  
1. Use a network cable to connect this router’s Internet port to the Ethernet  
or LAN port on the router that is connected to your modem.  
2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
To use your old router as an access point:  
1. With your computer connected to your old router, log into its browser-  
3. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity, then click the Internet  
based administration utility.  
Settings tab.  
4. Click IPv4.  
NOTE  
Save your changes after finishing each step below.  
5. For Type of Internet Connection, select Bridge Mode.  
6. Click Obtain an IPv4 address automatically, then click OK. The new  
router’s LAN IP address will be changed and obtained from the router  
that is connected to your modem.  
2. Open the setup page for the local network (LAN).  
3. In the Router IP address field, enter an unused IP address for the LAN  
network of your new router.  
How can I use my old router as an access point? If you have a large area to  
cover with your wireless signal, or if part of your home has weak signals due to  
interference, you can use your old router to extend the range of your wireless  
network. This is a complex process, so this procedure assumes that you have  
some networking knowledge.  
For example, if your new router has an IP address of 192.168.1.1, you  
should choose an IP address on the 192.168.1.0 network. You can choose  
any address within the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. You should  
exclude addresses in the range that will be used by the DHCP Server of  
your new router (192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149). A safe choice might be  
192.168.1.250. Take note of this address, because this will be the address  
that you will use to manage your old router in the future.  
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Check the documentation for your old router. Some brands of  
routers include either a switch on the outside of the case or a  
software option to convert it to an access point. If either of these  
options is available, follow your old router’s instructions to convert  
it to an access point.  
4. In the Subnet Mask field, enter 255.255.255.0 or, if available, select that  
subnet mask from a drop-down list.  
5. Disable the DHCP server on your old router. (Because your old router will  
be operating as an access point instead of a router, you don’t want it to  
distribute IP addresses. There should be only one active DHCP server on  
your network, and that should be your new router.)  
You need to take note of your new router’s settings, then apply some of those  
settings to the old router so it can work as an access point.  
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6. To reconfigure the wireless network on your old router:  
How to put your new router behind an  
existing router  
Why would I put my new router behind an existing router? There are several  
possible scenarios in which you might want to use your new router “behind”  
another router:  
a. Open the wireless network setup page.  
b. Change the network name (SSID) to match the name of your new  
network. Having the same network name and security settings  
enables you to seamlessly roam between your new router and your  
old router.  
c. Change the security mode to match the security mode on your new  
1. You might be in an environment that shares the landlord’s Internet  
connection with all tenants. In this case, you should put your own router  
behind the landlord’s router in order to create your own private network  
and to isolate computers on your network from the rest of the building.  
router.  
d. Change the passphrase (sometimes called the pre-shared key) on  
your old router to match the passphrase on your new router.  
e. Change the wireless channel to a non-conflicting channel. Some  
manufacturers have an “Auto” function for channel selection that  
automatically selects a wireless channel that does not interfere with  
other nearby wireless networks. If your old router supports an Auto  
function, select that. Otherwise, you may need to manually select the  
wireless operating channel on your old router. In the 2.4 GHz wireless  
spectrum, there are only three non-overlapping channels: 1, 6, and  
11. Pick a channel that does not overlap the operating channel of your  
new router. For example, if your new router is operating on channel  
11, configure your old router for either channel 1 or channel 6.  
2. You are sharing an office building Internet connection, and you want to  
control Internet access or the content viewed by your employees.  
3. You already have an existing network and you want to extend the  
network’s range or add wireless capabilities to your network.  
4. You want to separate older, less secure network devices from the rest of  
the network.  
To add your router to an existing router or gateway  
In most cases, you can easily add your router to an existing wireless network by  
running Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. If you are unable to set up the additional router  
using the instructions below, see To share an Internet connectionon page 39  
7. Connect an Ethernet network cable to one of the LAN/Ethernet ports on  
your old router and an Ethernet port on your new router.  
CAUTION  
Do not connect the cable to the Internet port on your old router. If  
you do, you may not be able to set up the router as an access point  
on the current network.  
To add your router to your existing wireless network:  
1. Connect your router’s Internet port to the LAN/Ethernet port on your  
existing (upstream) router or gateway.  
2. 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.  
3. 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.  
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4. At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your  
d. Take note of the IP address. In this example, the IP address is  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account.  
192.168.100.192.  
To determine the address range by using a Mac computer:  
NOTE:  
a. Connect your computer into your upstream network’s router.  
As part of the router setup process, you will be sent a verification  
e-mail. From your home network, click the link in the e-mail to  
associate your router with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account. Make  
sure that the link opens in a supported web browser, such as  
Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox 8 or higher, Google Chrome 10  
or higher, and Safari 5 (for Mac) or higher.  
b. From the Dock, click System preferences, click Network, then click  
Ethernet in the window to the left. A network status window opens.  
To share an Internet connection  
NOTE  
c. Take note of the IP address. In this example, the IP address is  
This is a complex process, so this procedure assumes that you have  
some networking knowledge.  
192.168.100.139.  
Example: The above examples show that upstream IP addresses are on  
the 192.168.100.0 network. (The “0” indicates the entire network.) Your  
upstream network’s address may be different. The default address of  
your new Linksys router is 192.168.1.1. In setting up one router behind  
another, you must make sure that the local network on your new router is  
different than the network of your upstream router. In the above example,  
because the default local network on your Linksys router 192.168.1.0 is  
on a different subnet than the office network’s 192.168.100.0, you will be  
able to place your Linksys router behind the other router.  
To add another router to share an Internet connection:  
This topic covers cases one and two above  
1. Determine the IP address range for your upstream (office or building)  
network.  
To determine the address range by using a Windows computer:  
a. Connect your computer into your upstream network’s router.  
b. Click Start, Run, type CMD, then click OK. The command prompt  
window appears.  
c. Type ipconfig, then press Enter.  
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Although you can determine your computer’s IP address in  
many ways, this method is quick and relatively easy.  
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2. Connect an Ethernet network cable to a LAN/Ethernet port on your  
Your computers can also use the built-in capabilities of your Linksys router,  
such as parental controls. If you need further control over the type of content  
your employees or family access, you can create an account with an Internet  
filtering site such as www.opendns.com or www.bsecure.com. After you  
create an account with them, use their DNS in place of your ISP’s DNS.  
upstream network to the yellow Internet port on your router.  
CAUTION  
Connect the upstream network to your router’s yellow Internet  
port, not one of the blue Ethernet ports. If you connect to an  
Ethernet port, you create IP addressing problems for the office  
network.  
To use their DNS:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
TIPS  
2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.  
An office network often has a wall plate with an Ethernet port that  
you can connect to.  
3. Click the Local Network tab.  
If you are doing this in a home environment (without wall ports),  
connect an Ethernet network cable between a LAN port on your  
upstream router and the Internet port on your Linksys router.  
3. Run your router’s setup CD on each computer that you want to connect  
to the Linksys router. Each computer needs either a wired or wireless  
connection to the Linksys router. For more information, see “How to  
4. Complete the Static DNS fields with the information provided by your  
content filtering provider.  
5. Click OK.  
The computers that are connected to the Linksys router are now on the same  
network, and are isolated from the upstream network. However, you will still  
have access to the Internet through the upstream router (by way of your Linksys  
router). Because two routers are between your computer and the Internet,  
Internet traffic undergoes two network address translations. This is sometimes  
referred to as Double NAT.  
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To extend your network  
How to expose a device to the Internet  
This topic covers cases three and four above.  
Why would I expose a device to the Internet? If you are operating a web  
server, a mail server, or a web camera, you may want to expose that device to  
the Internet so anybody can access it. Your router includes a DMZ (Demilitarized  
Zone) feature that forwards all inbound ports presented on the WAN interface,  
except those that are specifically forwarded, to an individual IP address or  
MAC address. This feature is normally not used, because it presents significant  
security risks to the device that you designate for the DMZ. The DMZ device is  
not protected by the built-in firewalls, Internet filters, or router web filters, and  
is open to attacks from hackers.  
NOTE  
This is a complex process, so this procedure assumes that you have  
some networking knowledge.  
To extend your network or add wireless capabilities:  
1. If you want to extend your network, you may also follow the instructions  
above. One example of this might be to provide a separate wireless  
network for your children to keep their wireless network traffic separate  
from your wireless network. You might also want to isolate one network  
from another network so that network shares aren’t visible across  
networks. In this case, use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet  
port of the downstream router to one of the LAN ports of the upstream  
router. Make sure that the local network subnets on the two routers are  
different.  
A much safer way of “exposing” devices to the Internet would be to use port  
To set up a device in the DMZ:  
1. Configure your device with a static IP address. See your device’s  
documentation for help with setting a static IP address or use DHCP  
page 30).  
- OR -  
You can extend your network by turning the downstream router into an  
When you use a router as an access point, computers connected to the  
access point are on the same IP subnet as all other devices connected to  
the router. File, printer, and media sharing is much easier if all devices are  
on the same subnet.  
2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
3. Under Router Settings, click Security, then click the DMZ tab.  
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4. Click the setting for DMZ to turn it on.  
5. Select Enabled.  
6. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP Address to allow access to  
your DMZ device from the entire Internet, or select the alternate button  
and enter a range of allowed source addresses.  
7. In the Destination IP Address section, enter the last three digits of the IP  
address of the device that will be in the DMZ. The rest of the IP address is  
already completed.  
- OR -  
If you want to specify the 12-digit MAC address of the device instead of  
setting up a DHCP address reservation, you can replace Step 6 with the  
following steps:  
a. In the Destination IP Address section, select MAC Address, then click  
View DHCP Client Table. The DHCP Client Table screen opens.  
b. Click Select next to the device that you want to place in the DMZ,  
then click Close. The corresponding MAC address is copied into the  
MAC Address field.  
c. Click OK.  
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Port Forwarding and Port Triggering  
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering  
3. Under Router Settings, click Security.  
How to set up port forwarding  
Why would I use port forwarding? Port forwarding is a feature that forwards  
inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port or ports to a specific device  
or port on your local network. You can set up port forwarding for:  
4. Click the Apps and Gaming tab.  
5. Click Single Port Forwarding. The Single Port Forwarding screen opens.  
How to set up port forwarding for a single port  
6. Click Add a new Single Port Forwarding.  
Why would I use port forwarding for a single port? Single port forwarding  
is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port to  
a single device on your local network. An example of single port forwarding  
would be to forward inbound web requests, typically on port 80, to a web  
server.  
7. In the Application name field, enter a descriptive name.  
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8. In the External Port field, type the external port number (not always  
See the device’s documentation for port and protocol information.  
required).  
9. In the Internal Port field, type the internal port number (not always  
required).  
To set up single port forwarding:  
10. In the Protocol drop-down list, select TCP, UDP, or Both (default).  
1. Follow your device’s instructions for configuring it with a static IP address  
or use DHCP reservation to assign it a permanent address (see “How to  
11. In the Device IP# field, enter the last three digits of the IP address you  
have reserved for the computer you want to forward Internet traffic to.  
The rest of the IP address has already been completed for you.  
2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
12. Select Enabled, then click Save. If you don’t want to use port forwarding  
but want to keep the information in the table, unselect the checkbox.  
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7. Click Add a new Single Port Forwarding.  
How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports  
Why would I set up port forwarding for multiple ports? Port forwarding is  
a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a specific port to  
a single device on your local network. Unlike a web camera that typically only  
requires a single port to be forwarded, some applications require forwarding  
of multiple ports. VNC (Virtual Network Computing) software that allows you to  
operate your computer remotely from anywhere on the Internet is an example  
of an application that requires multiple ports to be forwarded. To forward to  
multiple ports, just create additional entries to forward additional ports to the  
same IP address.  
8. In the Application name field, enter a descriptive name.  
9. Enter in the same port number for the External Port and the Internal  
Port.  
10. In the Protocol drop-down list, select TCP, UDP, or Both (default).  
11. In the Device IP# field, enter the last three digits of the IP address you  
have reserved for the computer you want to forward Internet traffic to.  
The rest of the IP address has already been completed for you.  
Example: You want to set up your computer so you can remotely access it using  
VNC software. By default, VNC uses TCP ports 5800 and 5900.  
12. Select Enabled, then click Save. If you don’t want to use port forwarding  
To set up single port forwarding for multiple ports:  
but want to keep the information in the table, unselect the checkbox.  
1. Make sure that the software you want to use has been installed onto a  
networked computer.  
NOTE  
2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
If you want to use software such as VNC on multiple computers,  
you will need to reconfigure the default ports that VNC uses on  
each additional computer. Then, create additional port forwarding  
entries for each additional computer. See your software’s  
documentation for help.  
3. Set up DHCP reservation for the IP address of the computer on which  
you installed the software. (See “How to set up the DHCP server on your  
routeron page 34).  
4. Under Router Settings, click Security.  
5. Click the Apps and Gaming tab.  
How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports  
6. Click Single Port Forwarding. The Single Port Forwarding screen opens.  
Why would I set up port forwarding for a range of ports? Port forwarding is  
a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the Internet on a range of ports to  
a single device on your local network. Unlike a web camera that typically only  
requires a single port to be forwarded, some applications require forwarding  
to a range of ports.  
Example: You want to set up your computer so you can use BitTorrent, a  
popular peer-to-peer file sharing application. BitTorrent uses port 6881 by  
default. If that port is busy, the requesting BitTorrent client tries the next port  
in sequence. The most common configuration for home routers with a single  
BitTorrent computer is to set up port forwarding using a range of ports starting  
with 6881 and ending with port 6889.  
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To set up port range forwarding:  
11. Select Enabled, then click Save. If you don’t want to use port range  
forwarding but want to keep the information in the table, unselect the  
checkbox.  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Set up a DHCP reservation for the IP address of the computer on which  
you installed the software. (See “How to set up the DHCP server on  
your router” on page 34). In this example, the IP address of the desktop  
computer with BitTorrent installed is 192.168.1.140.  
TIPS  
To use software like BitTorrent on multiple computers on your  
network, create additional entries with a unique range of ports as  
shown above. BitTorrent works only with ports between 6881 and  
6999.  
3. Under Router Settings, click Security.  
4. Click the Apps and Gaming tab.  
Depending on your computer’s firewall software, you may need to  
open a range of ports in your firewall to enable software that uses  
port range forwarding.  
5. Click Port Range Forwarding. The Port Range Forwarding screen opens.  
How to set up port range triggering for  
online gaming  
Why would I use port triggering instead of port forwarding? Port range  
triggering allows the router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers.  
The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered  
by the router, so that when the requested data returns through the router,  
the data is routed back to the proper computer. An example of port range  
triggering would be to enable a USB or Bluetooth headset for online chat and  
gaming.  
6. Click Add a new Port Range Forwarding.  
To set up port range triggering for multiple entries:  
7. In the Application name field, enter a descriptive name.  
1. See your device documentation for information on the ports that the  
8. In the Start ~ End Port fields, enter the range or ports. In this example,  
device uses.  
the range is 6881 to 6889.  
2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
9. Select TCP as the protocol.  
10. In the To IP Address field, enter the last 3 digits of the IP address of the  
device running the software. The rest of the IP address fields already  
completed. In this example, you would enter 140.  
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3. Under Router Settings, click Security.  
4. Click the Apps and Gaming tab.  
5. Click Port Range Triggering. The Port Range Triggering screen opens.  
6. Click Add a new Port Range Triggering.  
7. In the Device or Application field, enter a descriptive name (such as  
PS3 Headset).  
8. For single ports, enter the same port number in each Triggered range  
and Forwarded range field.  
9. For port ranges, enter the same number ranges in each set of Triggered  
Range and Forwarded Range fields.  
10. Select Enabled, then click Save. If you don’t want to use port range  
triggering but want to keep the information in the table, unselect the  
checkbox.  
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Maintaining and Monitoring  
Maintaining and Monitoring  
How to back up and restore your router  
configuration  
TIP  
For save multiple backup files, include the backup date in the  
filename as you save.  
Why do I need to back up my router configuration? As with any valuable  
data, you should back up your router configuration. Your router might contain  
many customized settings. Those settings would be lost if you reset your router  
to its factory defaults, and you would need to re-enter all of them manually. If  
you back up your router configuration, restoring settings is easy.  
To restore your router configuration:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.  
NOTE  
3. Click the Diagnostics tab.  
You can only back up the router configuration locally (not  
remotely).  
4. Under Router configuration, click Restore. The Restore Router  
Configuration dialog box opens.  
To back up your router configuration:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.  
3. Click the Diagnostics tab.  
5. Click Choose File to navigate to the location of your configuration file,  
then select the file and click Open.  
6. To restore the configuration, click Start to Restore.  
4. Under Router configuration, click Backup. You are prompted to save the  
file.  
5. Specify a file location, then click Save.  
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How to upgrade the router’s firmware  
Why would I need to upgrade my router’s firmware? Linksys may periodically  
publish a firmware upgrade either to fix a problem or to add features to your  
router.  
How to restore factory defaults  
If you’ve tried previous troubleshooting steps and your network still doesn’t  
work, you may need to restore your router’s factory defaults. To restore your  
router to factory defaults, you can use the Reset button on the router or use  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.  
IMPORTANT  
Do not interrupt the upgrade process. You should not turn off the  
router or press the Reset button during the upgrade. Doing so may  
permanently disable the router.  
To reset your router using the reset button:  
CAUTION  
Whenever you restart the router, all logs that are not saved will be  
lost.  
TIPS  
Your router automatically checks for available updates and  
installs them by default. Use the following instructions only if the  
automatic firmware update has been turned off.  
1. With your router connected to power and turned on, press and hold the  
Reset button on the back of your router for about 10 seconds (until the  
power indicator flashes).  
To upgrade the router’s firmware:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.  
3. Click the Basic tab.  
4. Under Firmware Update, click Check for Updates.  
5. If an available update is found, follow the on-screen instructions to install  
To reset your router to factory defaults using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:  
it.  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
TIP  
To have your router automatically check for updates and install  
them, select Automatic under Firmware Update.  
2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.  
3. Click the Diagnostics tab.  
4. Under Factory reset, click Reset.  
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A confirmation screen opens.  
3. Click the Status tab. Detailed information about your router status is  
displayed.  
TIP  
For field descriptions, click Help at the top of the screen.  
5. Click Yes to confirm. All settings and logs are deleted, and your router is  
returned to its factory default settings.  
How to check the status of your router  
Why would I want to check the status of my router? Your router status tells  
you whether you have a secure Internet connection and informs you about the  
status of your network-connected devices.  
4. To view a list of connected network devices, click Devices. To view a full  
To check your router status:  
report of your router status, click Report.  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.  
5. Click OK to close the screen.  
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Maintaining and Monitoring  
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights  
How to test your Internet connection  
Why would I want to disable the Ethernet port status lights? Depending on  
the placement of the router in a home, you might find the lights distracting.  
You can easily disable the lights using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.  
What utilities are included in my router to test my Internet connection?  
Your router includes two diagnostic tests, Ping and Traceroute, that let you  
check network connections, including network devices and your Internet  
connection.  
To disable the lights:  
To diagnose your Internet connection:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.  
3. Click the Basic tab.  
2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.  
3. Click the Diagnostics tab.  
4. Under Port Lights, click the ON/OFF button.  
4. To check whether an address can be reached:  
a. Under Ping IPv4, enter an IP address or URL into the IP or host name  
field.  
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b. Select a number of times to ping from the Number to ping drop-  
How to configure and use logs  
What kind of logging capabilities does my router have? Your router can  
down list.  
c. Click Start to Ping. A window opens showing the ping test results.  
track all traffic for your Internet connection and record that information in a log.  
You will see a response for each successful ping.  
To enable and view logs:  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.  
3. Click the Logs tab.  
NOTE  
If an Internet URL fails to respond to ping, it doesn’t necessarily  
mean that the site is down. For security reasons, some sites are  
configured to not respond to ping requests.  
5. To trace the route that packets take between your router and a specific  
address:  
a. Under Trace route, enter an address in the IP or host name field.  
4. To enable logs, click the Enable Logs button so that ON is displayed.  
b. Click Start to Traceroute. A window opens with the test results.  
You can:  
View the logs directly in the list  
Open the logs in a separate browser window  
Print the logs  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
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  
Windows XP Service Pack update  
On Windows XP computers, Linksys Smart Wi-Fi requires Service Pack 3 in order  
to work. If the currently installed Service Pack is older than version 3, you need  
to download and install Service Pack 3.  
Your router was not successfully set up  
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.  
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 flashing (about 10 seconds), then install the router  
again.  
To install Service Pack 3:  
1. Connect to the Microsoft Update website (update.microsoft.com/  
2. Follow the instructions on the website or contact Microsoft if you need  
further help.  
3. After downloading and installing Service Pack 3, install the router again.  
Your routers appearance may vary  
Temporarily disable your computer’s firewall (see the security software’s  
instructions for help), then install the router again.  
If you have another computer, use that computer to install the router  
again.  
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2. Make sure that your modem is connected to power and is turned on. If it  
Your Internet cable is not plugged in  
has a power switch, make sure that it is set to the ON or l position.  
message  
3. 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 you get a “Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message when trying to set  
up your router, follow these troubleshooting steps.  
Or, if your Internet service is DSL, make sure that the DSL phone line is  
connected to the modem’s DSL port.  
4. If your computer was previously connected to your modem with a USB  
To fix the problem:  
cable, disconnect the USB cable.  
1. Make sure that an Ethernet or Internet cable (or a cable like the one  
supplied with your router) is securely connected to the yellow Internet  
port on the back of the router and to the appropriate port on your  
modem. This port on the modem is usually labeled Ethernet, but may  
be named Internet or WAN.  
5. Install the router again.  
Cannot access your router 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:  
1. On your Windows desktop, right-click the wireless icon in the system tray.  
Back view of router  
2. Click View Available Wireless Networks. A list of available networks  
appears.  
Back view of cable modem  
Back view of DSL modem  
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3. Click your own network name, then click Connect. 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.  
To fix the problem on Mac computers:  
1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the AirPort icon. A  
list of wireless networks appears. 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.  
2. Click the wireless network name of your Linksys E-Series router  
4. If you are prompted to enter a network key, type your password (Security  
Key) into the Network key and Confirm network key fields, then click  
Connect.  
(BronzeEagle in the example).  
3. Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password  
field, then click OK.  
Your computer connects to the network, and you should now be able to  
access the router.  
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Troubleshooting  
To reboot your router using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:  
After setup  
1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-  
The Internet appears to be unavailable  
2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.  
3. Click the Diagnostics tab.  
If the Internet has difficulty communicating with your router, the problem may  
appear as a “Cannot find [Internet address]” message in your web browser. If  
you know that the Internet address is correct, and if you’ve tried several valid  
Internet addresses with the same result, the message could mean that there’s a  
problem with your ISP or modem communicating with your router.  
4. Under Reboot, click Reboot.  
Try the following:  
Make sure that the network and power cables are securely connected.  
Make sure that the power outlet that your router is connected to has  
power.  
A confirmation screen opens.  
Reboot your router.  
Contact your ISP and ask about outages in your area.  
Why would I need to reboot my router? The most common method of  
troubleshooting your router is to turn off your router’s power, then turn it 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 rebooting.  
5. Click Yes to confirm. The router reboots. While the router is rebooting, all  
Rebooting your router  
connected devices will lose their Internet connection.  
To reboot your router using the power cord:  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi does not open in your web  
browser  
The latest versions of the most common web browsers work with Linksys Smart  
Wi-Fi. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi works with these web browsers:  
1. Disconnect the power cord from the router and the modem.  
2. Wait 10 seconds, then reconnect the power cord to the modem. Make  
sure it has power.  
3. Wait until the modem’s Online indicator has stopped flashing, or wait  
two minutes, then reconnect the power cord to the router.  
Internet Explorer 8 or higher  
Firefox 8 or higher  
4. Wait until the power indicator stops flashing, then wait two minutes  
before trying to connect to the Internet from a computer.  
Google Chrome 10 or higher  
Safari 5 (for Mac) or higher  
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You cannot access Linksys Smart Wi-Fi  
To access your router directly, see “How to manually set up your router” on  
All other troubleshooting has been unsuccessful  
If you’ve tried previous troubleshooting steps and your network still doesn’t  
work, you may need to restore your router’s factory defaults.  
Why would I need to restore to factory defaults? When all other  
troubleshooting has failed, you may want to try restoring the router to its basic  
factory settings, which are the most common settings used in home networks.  
Resetting the router erases your custom settings, so you must restore the  
settings after. We recommend that you back up your configuration before  
resetting your router to factory defaults. See “How to back up and restore your  
To restore your router to factory defaults, you can use the Reset button on the  
router or use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. For instructions, see “How to restore factory  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Environmental  
Dimensions  
Linksys EA6900  
10.8x 1.58x 7.25”  
(256 x 40 x 184 mm)  
Model Name  
Description  
Linksys EA6900  
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900  
EA6900  
Unit Weight  
Power  
18.84 oz (534 g)  
12V, 3.5A  
Model Number  
Switch Port Speed  
Radio Frequency  
# of Antennas  
Ports  
10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)  
2.4 and 5 GHz  
Certifications  
FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/draft ac,  
Windows 7, Windows 8, DLNA  
3 external antennas  
Operating Temp.  
Storage Temp.  
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)  
-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)  
Power, USB (2), Internet, Ethernet (1-4),  
R-SMA (3)  
Operating Humidity  
10 to 80% relative humidity,  
non-condensing  
Buttons  
LEDs  
Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup,  
power (EU models only)  
Storage Humidity  
5 to 90% non-condensing  
Top panel: Power  
Back panel: Internet, Ethernet (1-4)  
NOTES  
For regulatory, warranty, and safety information, see the CD that  
came with your router or go to Linksys.com/support.  
UPnP  
Supported  
Security Features  
Security Key Bits  
WEP, WPA, WPA2, RADIUS  
Up to 128-bit encryption  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Storage File System Support FAT, NTFS, and HFS+  
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.  
Browser Support Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox 4 or  
higher, Google Chrome 10 or higher, and  
Safari 4 or higher  
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