Linksys EA6100 User manual

EA6100
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Linksys EA-Series
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Product Overview
EA6100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Setting Up Your EA-Series Router
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to install your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi 4
How to change router settings 4
Troubleshooting
Your router was not successfully set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Windows XP Service Pack update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Your Internet cable is not plugged in message . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cannot access your router message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Specications
Linksys EA6100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Table of Contents

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Product Overview
Linksys EA-Series
EA6100
Top View
Back View
•Power switch — Press | (on) to turn on the router. Only available on
European model.
•Power port — Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
•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.
•Wi-Fi Protected Setup button —Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
NOTE
For best performance, use CAT5e or higher rated cables on the
Ethernet ports.
•Ethernet ports — Connect Ethernet cables (also called network
cables) to the blue Fast Ethernet (10/100) ports, and to wired devices
on your network.
•Internet port — Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to the yellow port and to your modem.
•USB port — Connect a USB device to share with other users on your
network or on the Internet. You can connect a storage device or a
USB printer.
Product Overview
Power port
Power switch
Indicator light
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button
Ethernet ports Internet port
USB port

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Product Overview
Linksys EA-Series
Bottom View
•Reset button — Press and hold this button for 10 seconds (until the
indicator light starts flashing) to reset the router to its factory default
settings. You can also restore the default settings using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
Reset button

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Setting Up Your EA-Series 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)
•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 it. Power on the new router.
2. Connect the Internet cable from your modem to the yellow Internet port
on your router. Wait until the power light on the router is solid.
3. Connect to the secure wireless network 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.
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.
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:
•Change your router’s name and password
•Set up guest access
•Configure parental controls
•Connect devices to your network
•Test your Internet connection speed
NOTE:
As part of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account setup, you will be sent
a verification e-mail. Make sure that you open the e-mail from
Linksys and click the provided link.
Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

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Setting Up Your EA-Series Router
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How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
You can use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to configure your router from any computer
that has an Internet connection.
To open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:
1. Click the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi icon on your desktop.
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Open a web browser and go to www.linksyssmartwifi.com.
2. Enterthee-mail addressandpasswordyousetupearlier,thenclickLogin.
How to change router settings
Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to change settings on your router and set up special
features such as parental controls and guest access.
To change router settings:
NOTE:
For additional help on any menu, click Help at the top of the
screen.
1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi and log into your account.
2. In the menu on the left, click an option:
•DeviceListletsyou displayandmanage all network devicesconnected
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 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.
•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.
Troubleshooting
Reset button