Linksys EA6350 User manual

EA6350
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Linksys EA-Series
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Product Overview
EA6350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Setting Up Your EA-Series Router
Where to nd more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to install your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to use 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 EA6350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Table of Contents

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Product Overview
Linksys EA-Series
EA6350
Top view
•Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Blinks or
pulses slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a
WiFi Protected Setup connection. Blinks quickly when there is a WiFi
Protected Setup error.
Back view
•Adjustable Antennas— The included two external antennas are
adjustable for best performance.
NOTE
For best performance, position the side antennas vertically at a 90˚
angle as shown in the picture on the left.
•Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press to easily configure wireless
security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
•USB ports—Connect and share a USB drive or a USB printer
•Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables to the blue gigabit
(10/100/1000) ports and to wired Ethernet network devices.
NOTE
For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the
Ethernet ports.
Product Overview
Adjustable Antennas
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected
Setup button Internet port
Power port
Reset button
USB port
Indicator light

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Product Overview
Linksys EA-Series
•Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable to this yellow port and to your
modem.
•Reset button—Press and hold for 10 seconds (until the port lights blink
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.
•Power button—Press |(on) to turn on the router.

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Setting Up Your EA-Series Router
Linksys EA-Series
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Where to find more help
•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
To install your router:
1. If replacing an existing router, disconnect it. Power on your 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 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 CD. 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
Linksys EA-Series
How to use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
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. Enter the e-mail address and password you set up earlier and click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.
NOTE:
For additional help on any menu, click Help at the top of the
screen.
To change router settings:
1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi and log into your account.
2. In the menu on the left, click an option:
• DeviceListlets youdisplayand manageall networkdevices 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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Setting Up Your EA-Series Router
Linksys EA-Series
• Guest Access lets you configure a network so guests can access the
Internet, but not 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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Setting Up Your EA-Series Router
Linksys EA-Series
• 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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Setting Up Your EA-Series Router
Linksys EA-Series
• 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 blinking (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), and 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. If the
currently installed Service Pack is older than version 3, you need to download
and install Service Pack 3.
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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