Linksys EA4500 V3 User manual

FRONT COVER
Product Overview
EA4500 V3 1
Setting Up: Basics
Where to find more help 3
How to install your router 3
How to configure your router 4
How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi 4
How to connect directly to your router 5
How to improve your wireless connection speed 5
How to change your network’s name and password 5
How to change your router’s local access password 6
How to change your router’s time zone 6
How to test your Internet connection speed 7
How to connect devices to your network 7
How to connect a computer to your network 7
How to connect a USB printer 7
How to connect other devices 8
How to view device details 9
How to set up parental controls 10
How to set parental controls 10
How to configure your guest network 11
How to back up your router configuration 12
How to customize Linksys Smart Wi-Fi 12
Using widgets 12
Customizing the Device List 12
Using an External Drive

Overview 13
How to attach a USB drive 13
How to use secured folder access 13
How to set up authorized users and shared folders 13
How to access shared folders 15
How to set up your router as a media server 15
How to connect your UPnP device to the media server 16
How to remotely access storage 16
Setting Up: Advanced
How to manually set up your router 18
How to manually set up your Internet connection 18
How to associate multiple routers with your
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account 19
How to get the most out of your dual-band router 20
How to control access to your network 20
How to improve security using the built-in firewall 20
How to set up the DHCP server on your router 22
How to set up DHCP reservation 22
How to access your network on the Internet 23
How to clone a MAC address 24
How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN 24
How to optimize your router for gaming and voice 25
How to enable Voice over IP on your network 26
How to configure UPnP 27
How to use a router as an access point 27
How to put your new router behind an existing router 29
How to add your router to an existing router or gateway 29
How to share an Internet connection 29
How to extend your network 30
How to expose a device to the Internet 31

Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
How to set up port forwarding 33
How to set up port forwarding for a single port 33
How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports 33
How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports 34
How to set up port range triggering for online gaming 35
Maintaining and Monitoring
How to back up and restore your router configuration 36
How to upgrade the router’s firmware 36
How to restore factory defaults 37
How to check the status of your router 37
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights 38
How to test your Internet connection 38
How to configure and use logs 39
Troubleshooting
Your router was not successfully set up 40
Your Internet cable is not plugged in
message 40
Cannot access your router
message 41
After setup 42
The Internet appears to be unavailable 42

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi does not open in your web browser 43
You cannot access Linksys Smart Wi-Fi 43
All other troubleshooting has been unsuccessful 43
Specifications
Linksys EA4500 V3 44

Product Overview
EA4500 V3
Front/top view
Main green LED

Back view
Ethernet ports —Connect Ethernet cables to these blue gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, and to wired devices on your network.
NOTE For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports.

INTERNET port —Connect an Ethernet cable to this yellow gigabit (10/100/1000) port, and to a broadband Internet cable/DSL or fiber modem.
NOTE For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the Ethernet ports.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button —Press to configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
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USB 2.0 port —Connect and share USB drives on your network or on the Internet.Reset button —Press and hold for 10 seconds (until the power LED
starts flashing) to reset the router to factory settings. You can also restore the factory settings using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi on the Internet or mobile app.
Power port —Connect the included AC power adapter.
Power switch —Press to turn on the router (European only).
Top view

Setting Up: Basics
Where to find more help
In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations:
Linksys.com/support/EA4500 V3 (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums)
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi help (connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Help at the top of the screen)
How to install your router
1. If replacing an existing router, disconnect that router first.
2. Unplug and plug in your modem before connecting your new router.
3. Plug in your router to a power source.
4. 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.
5. 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.) If you need help connecting to the network refer to your device documentation on the provided CD. Note: You will not have
Internet access until router setup is complete.
6. Open a web browser to launch the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router setup instructions. If you don’t see the instructions, type linksyssmartwifi.com in
the address bar.
At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account. Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to configure your router from any computer with an
Internet connection. Manage your router’s settings:
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.
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.
2.4 GHz Network
Name
Network Password
5 GHzNetwork Name
Network Password
Router Password