Cisco Linksys EA2700 User manual

User Guide
Linksys EA-Series

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Table of Contents
Linksys EA-Series
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Product Overview
EA2700/EA3500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
EA00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
EA6500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up Your EA-Series Router
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
How to install your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
How to use Cisco Connect Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How to connect to Cisco Connect Cloud 5
How to change router settings 5
Troubleshooting
Your router was not successfully set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Windows XP Service Pack update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Your Internet cable is not plugged in message . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cannot access your router message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specications
Linksys EA2700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Linksys EA3500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Linksys EA00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Linksys EA6500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table of Contents

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Product Overview
Linksys EA-Series
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EA2700/EA3500
Back view
Ethernet ports Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port
Power port
Power indicatorUSB port (EA3500 only)
Your router’s appearance may vary
•USB port (EA3500 only)—To easily share disk storage with other users
on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port.
•Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network.
•Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
•Power indicator—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
•Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
•Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router.
Bottom view
Your router’s appearance may vary
•Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-15 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory
defaults. You can also restore the defaults using Cisco Connect Cloud.
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Product Overview
Linksys EA-Series
EA6500
Top view
Indicator light
•Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Pulses slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
Back view
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Internet port
Power port
Reset button
USB ports
•Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
•Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired
Ethernet network devices on your network.
NOTE
For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the
Ethernet ports.
•Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
•USB ports—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to one of these ports. You can also
connect a USB printer and share it across your network.
•Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-15 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory
defaults. You can also restore the defaults using Cisco Connect Cloud.
•Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
•Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router.

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Where to find more help
In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations:
•Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical
support, live chat, forums)
•Cisco Connect Cloud help (connect to Cisco Connect Cloud, then click
Help at the top of the screen)
How to install your router
NOTE:
If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from
Linksys.com/support.
To install your router:
1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive.
2. Click Set up your Linksys Router.
If you do not see this:
•For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive
and the Setup icon.
•For Mac, double-click the CD icon on your desktop, then double-click
the Setup icon.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup.
At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Cisco
Connect Cloud account. Use Cisco Connect Cloud to easily manage your
router’s settings, such as:
• Change your router’s name and password
• Set up guest access
• Configure parental controls
• Connect devices to your network
• Test your Internet connection speed
NOTE:
As part of Cisco Connect Cloud account setup, you will be sent a
verification e-mail. Make sure that you open the e-mail from Cisco
and click the provided link.
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Setting Up Your EA-Series Router
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How to use Cisco Connect Cloud
How to connect to Cisco Connect Cloud
You can use Cisco Connect Cloud to configure your router from any computer
that has an Internet connection.
To open Cisco Connect Cloud:
1. Click the Cisco Connect Cloud icon on your desktop.
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Open a web browser and go to www.ciscoconnectcloud.com.
2. Enter the e-mail address and password you set up earlier, then clickLogin.
How to change router settings
Use Cisco Connect Cloud to change settings on your router and set up special
features such as parental controls and guest access.
To change router settings:
NOTE:
For additional help on any menu, click Help at the top of the
screen.
1. Open Cisco Connect Cloud and log into your account.
2. In the menu on the left, click an option:
• Device List lets you display and manage all network devices connected
to your router. You can view devices on your main network and your
guest network, disconnect the devices, or display information about
each device.

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• Guest Access lets you configure and monitor a network that guests
can use without accessing all of your network resources.
• Parental Controls let you block web sites and set Internet access
times.
• Media Prioritization lets you set which devices and applications have
top priority for your network traffic.
• Speed Test lets you test your network’s Internet connection speed.

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• USB Storage lets you access an attached USB drive (not included) and
set up file sharing, a media server, and FTP access. (Available only on
routers with USB ports.)
• Connectivity lets you configure basic and advanced network settings.
• Troubleshooting lets you diagnose problems with your router and
check the status of the network.
• Wireless lets you configure your router’s wireless network. You can
change the security mode, password, MAC filtering, and connect
devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.

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• Security lets you configure your router’s wireless security. You
can set up the firewall, VPN settings, and make custom settings for
applications and games.