Linksys AC900 User manual

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User Guide
EA6200, Smart Wi-Fi Router AC900

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Table of Contents
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Product Overview
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Setting Up Your E-Series Router
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to install your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to change router settings 2
Troubleshooting
Your router was not successfully set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Windows XP Service Pack update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Your Internet cable is not plugged in message . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cannot access your router message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specications
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Product Overview
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Top view
Indicator light
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•Indicator light—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.
Back view
Ethernet ports Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port Power port
Reset button
USB port
•USB port—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.
•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.
•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. (EU models only)
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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)
How to install your router
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.
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.
How to change router settings
Use your favorite browser 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 your browser at 192.168.1.1 and log into your router.
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.

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Troubleshooting
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This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the
Internet. You can find more help from our award-winning customer support at
linksys.com/support.
Your router was not successfully set up
If Setup did not complete, 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.
Your router’s 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.
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.
TIP
To temporarily connect to the Internet and download the required
Service Pack, you can use the included Ethernet cable to connect
your computer directly to your modem.
To install Service Pack 3:
1. Connect to the Microsoft Update website (update.microsoft.com/
windowsupdate).
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.
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Your Internet cable is not plugged in
message
If you get a “Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message when trying to set
up your router, follow these troubleshooting steps.
To fix the problem:
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.
Back view of router
Back view of cable modem
Back view of DSL modem
2. Make sure that your modem is connected to power and is turned on. If it
has a power switch, make sure that it is set to the ON or lposition.
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.
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
cable, disconnect the USB cable.
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.
2. Click View Available Wireless Networks. A list of available networks
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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.
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.
Your computer connects to the network, and you should now be able to
access the router.
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
(BronzeEagle in the example).
3. Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password
field, then click OK.