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What does the EA6500 v2 router package include?

In addition to the router, the package includes a network (Ethernet) cable, an AC power adapter, and a SimpleTap™ card.

What are the key features of the Linksys EA6500 v2 Router?

Key features include:

  • Wireless-AC technology for maximum speed and range
  • Dual-band feature to avoid interference and optimize throughput
  • SpeedBoost for maintaining high speeds across greater distances
  • WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall for network protection
  • Four Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast file sharing
  • USB ports for adding external USB drives and sharing files
  • Built-in DLNA media server for streaming video and media files
  • Ability to share a USB printer across the network
  • Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS traffic prioritization technology
  • Linksys Smart Wi-Fi software for easy setup
  • IPv6 enabled for the latest Internet protocol technology
  • Separate guest network
  • Parental controls for limiting access time and websites
  • Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button for easy wireless security configuration

What do the indicator lights on the router mean?

The indicator light stays on steadily when power is connected and after a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. It pulses slowly during bootup, firmware upgrades, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup connections. It flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error.

What are the different ports on the back of the router used for?

  • Ethernet ports (blue): For connecting Ethernet cables to wired network devices
  • Internet port (yellow): For connecting an Ethernet cable to the modem
  • USB ports: For connecting a USB drive or a USB printer
  • Power port: For connecting the included AC power adapter
  • Reset button: To reset the router to its factory defaults

What do the port activity indicators show?

The green connectivity indicator turns on when a cable connects to another Gigabit Ethernet port, or when the Internet port is connected to a modem. The yellow network activity indicator flashes to show network activity over that port.

How can I mount the router on a wall?

The router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel, 82 mm apart. Follow these steps:

  1. Ensure the wall is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy and within reach of an electrical outlet.
  2. Drill two holes 82 mm apart.
  3. Insert screws, leaving 3 mm of the head exposed.
  4. Line up the router slots with the screws.
  5. Slide the router down until the screws fit snugly into the slots.

What is a network?

A network is a group of devices that can communicate with each other. A home network may also include internet access.

What are the basic components of a home network?

A typical home network includes:

  • Modem: Connects to the ISP
  • Router: Connects devices to each other and the modem
  • Computers with Ethernet or wireless capabilities
  • Switch: For connecting additional wired devices if needed

How do I set up a home network?

  1. Purchase necessary equipment, including computers, a modem, a router, and internet service.
  2. Ensure the modem is working.
  3. Set up the router.
  4. Connect devices to the network.

Where can I find more help with my Linksys Router?

  • Linksys.com/support
  • Linksys Smart Wi-Fi help

How do I install my router?

  1. Power on the router and disconnect any existing router.
  2. Connect the Internet cable from the modem to the yellow Internet port on the router. Wait for the power light to become solid.
  3. Connect to the secure wireless name shown in the Quick Start Guide.
  4. Open a web browser and follow the instructions. If the instructions do not appear, enter linksyssmartwifi.com in the address bar.
  5. Set up a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account.

What settings can I manage with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi?

  • Change the router’s name and password
  • Set up guest access
  • Configure parental controls
  • Connect devices to the network
  • Test internet connection speed

How do I associate my router with a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account?

Click the link in the verification email from your home network, or log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi while behind the router and add it there.

How do I configure my router?

You can configure your router through Linksys Smart Wi-Fi from anywhere or directly from your home network.

How do I connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi?

  1. Open your computer’s web browser.
  2. Go to http://www.linksyssmartwifi.com and log into your account.

How can I disable remote access to my router?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.
  3. Click the Administration tab, then deselect “Allow remote access to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi”.
  4. Click OK.

How do I connect directly to my router on my home network?

  1. Open your computer’s web browser.
  2. Go to http://www.linksyssmartwifi.com and log in using the router password.

How can I improve my wireless connection speed?

  • Place the router in a good location (center of the home, near the ceiling, away from metal objects, reflective surfaces, masonry walls, other electronics, motors, and fluorescent lighting).
  • Test different locations to find the ideal position.
  • Upgrade wireless network interfaces to 802.11n.
  • Split network traffic on a dual-band router to use the 5 GHz band for high-bandwidth traffic.

How do I change my network’s name and password?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Wireless.
  3. Click the Wireless tab, then click Edit.
  4. Type a new name in the Network name (SSID) box.
  5. Type a new password in the Password box.
  6. Click OK.

How do I change my router’s local access password?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click Connectivity under Router Settings.
  3. Click the Basic tab.
  4. Under Router Password, type the new password, then click OK.

How do I change my router’s time zone?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click Connectivity under Router Settings.
  3. Click the Basic tab.
  4. Select your time zone in the Time Zone drop-down list and click OK.

How do I test my Internet connection speed?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click Speed Test under Apps.
  3. Click Begin Test.
  4. Click Restart Test to run it again, or Show History to see past results.

How do I connect devices to my network?

Connect devices either wirelessly or with cables. Each device needs the router to work reliably.

How do I connect a computer to my network?

  1. Enter the network’s connection information into the wireless manager of the computer.
  2. After connecting, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi and confirm the computer is recognized in the Device List.

How do I connect a USB printer?

You can either follow the printer’s instructions for setting it up and then share it via your computer’s operating system, or you can connect it to the router’s USB port to make it available to any networked computer.

How do I connect a USB printer via the router’s USB port?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click Device List, then click Add a Device.
  3. Select USB Printer under “Select the type of device to add to your network”.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the VUSB software.

How do I connect a wireless printer to my network?

  1. Follow the printer’s instructions for connecting to the network.
  2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi and confirm the printer is recognized in the Device List.

How do I manually connect other devices?

  1. Follow the device’s instructions to connect to your network.
  2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi and confirm the device is recognized in the Device List.

How do I connect a device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup?

  1. Turn on the network device.
  2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. Under Wireless, click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup tab.
  4. Use one of the following methods:
    • If the device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button, press that button, then click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or press the button on the back of your router.
    • If the device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN, type that number into the Device PIN box in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Register.
  • If the device’s setup asks for the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN, enter the number that appears under Router PIN in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.

How can I view device details?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click Device List under Apps.
  3. Click the “i” icon in the lower-right corner of the device.
  4. Click OK.

What parental controls can I set up with my router?

  • Set the times that internet access is allowed.
  • Block websites.
  • Set restrictions for specific computers.

How do I set up parental controls?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click Parental Controls under Apps.
  3. Turn on parental controls by clicking the Enable parental controls button.
  4. Select a computer to apply parental controls to.
  5. Choose to block internet access never, always, or during specific times.
  6. To block specific websites, click Add, type the URL, then click OK.
  7. Click OK to apply changes.

How do I configure my guest network?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click Guest Access under Apps.
  • Turn guest access on or off by clicking the Allow guest access button.
  • Change the guest network password.
  • Change the number of simultaneous guest network users allowed.
  1. Click OK to apply changes.

How do I back up my router configuration?

See “How to back up and restore your router configuration” on page 47.

How do I customize Linksys Smart Wi-Fi?

You can customize the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi home page by adding or removing widgets, which are miniature versions of menus.

How do I add a widget?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Open a menu, then select “Show widget on the homepage” in the upper-right corner.

How do I remove a widget?

On the home page, click the “x” in the upper-right corner of the widget you want to remove.

How do I customize the Device List?

  1. In the Device List, click the device you want to change the appearance for.
  2. To change the description, click Edit, type the new name, then click OK.
  3. To change the icon, click Change, click a new icon, then click OK.

What are the functions of attaching a USB drive to my router?

You can use the drive as networked storage, as a media server, and as an FTP server. You can also specify which users can access the content on the drive.

How do I view the status and settings of my attached USB drive?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click USB Storage under Apps.

How do I safely remove a USB drive from the router?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click USB Storage under Apps.
  2. In the Status tab, click Safely remove drive.
  3. Disconnect the old drive from the router.

How do I attach a USB drive to the router?

  1. Connect the USB drive to an available USB port on the back of the router.
  2. Click Refresh if needed to update the USB Storage screen.

Why would I need to use secured folder access?

By default, when you connect a USB drive to your router, the entire contents of the drive are available for read and write access to anyone on your local network. You can make the drive secure, so that only authorized users can access the drive’s contents.

How do I set up authorized users and shared folders?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click USB Storage under Apps, then click the Folder Access tab.
  3. Click the setting for Secure Folder Access to turn it on.
  4. In the Authorized users list, type a Username and Password for each new user.
  5. Select the permissions to give the user: Read Only or Read & Write.
  6. Click Select Share.
  7. If you already have a shared folder set up, select the check box next to each share you want to grant access to, then click OK.
  8. If you need to set up the shared folder, click Create new share, then select the folder you want to share, then click OK.
  9. Click Add User.
  10. In the Authorized users list, you can also click Edit to change a user’s credentials, click Shares to change the shares that a user can access, or click Delete to delete the user account.

How do I access shared folders while on my network?

  1. While in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, click USB Storage under Apps.
  2. In the Status tab, note the information under Folder Access.
  3. Enter the access address into your file manager.
  4. Enter your user account name and password.
  5. Use the file manager to open, copy, or view the folder’s contents.

How do I set up my router as a media server?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click USB Storage under Apps.
  3. Click the Media Access tab.
  4. Click the setting for Enable Media Server to turn it on.
  5. Click Add New Folder.
  6. Click the button next to the folder that you want to share, then click OK.
  7. Click OK again to save changes.

How do I connect my UPnP device to the media server?

  1. Connect your UPnP device to your home network.
  2. On your UPnP device, change the media source to the media server name specified on your router.
  3. See your UPnP device’s documentation for help with playing media.

How do I remotely access storage?

After enabling the router’s FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server, you can access files from anywhere using a web browser or FTP software.

How do I set up the FTP server?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click USB Storage under Apps.
  3. Click the FTP Server tab.
  4. Click the setting for Enable FTP Server to turn it on.
  5. Keep the default settings for FTP Port and Encoding.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Click the Status tab.
  8. Note the information under FTP Server.

How do I access the attached storage using a web browser?

  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Type the address provided on the Status tab, starting with ftp:// in the browser’s address or URL field.
  3. Enter your user account name and password.

How do I access the attached storage using FTP client software?

  1. Run your FTP client software.
  2. Use the address provided on the Status tab, starting with ftp://, along with your user account name, password, port, and encoding.

How do I manually set up my router?

  1. Connect your router’s power adapter to a power outlet.
  2. Connect to your router by using a cable or wirelessly.
  3. Open a web browser and go to http://www.linksyssmartwifi.com.
  4. Click “I have read and accepted the License Terms”.
  5. Select “I want to skip Setup and configure my router manually”, then click Next.
  6. Enter “admin” as the user name, then enter the default password “admin”.
  7. After changing settings, click Save and close the browser window.

How do I manually set up my Internet connection?

  1. Connect to your router and log in using the instructions under “How to manually set up your router”.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.
  3. Next to Type of Internet Connection, click Edit.
  4. Select your ISP’s Internet connection type.
  5. Click OK.

How do I manually configure my router’s IPv6 settings?

  1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router to your computer.
  2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.
  4. Click the Internet Settings tab, then click IPv6.
  5. Click Edit.
  6. Change the IPv6 settings, such as IPv6 – Automatic, DUID, 6rd Tunnel, Prefix, Prefix Length, Border Relay, and IPv4 mask length.
  7. Click OK.

How do I associate an additional router with my Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account?

  1. Run Setup for the additional router.
  2. Instead of creating a new account, click Login.
  3. Enter your original Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account user name and password.
  4. To configure the additional router, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then select the router’s SSID.

How do I get the most out of my dual-band router?

  • Upgrade wireless clients to Wireless-N.
  • Split your traffic between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

How do I reconfigure my wireless network?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Wireless.
  3. Click Edit next to the network band you want to modify.
  4. Change settings such as Enabled, Network name (SSID), Password, Network mode, Security mode, Channel width, and Channel.
  5. Click OK to save changes.

How do I set up MAC filtering?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Wireless.
  3. Click the MAC Filtering tab.
  4. Select Enabled, then choose to allow or deny access for the listed MAC addresses.
  5. Click Add MAC Address, enter the MAC address, and click Save.

How do I change my firewall settings?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Security.
  3. Change settings such as Firewall (SPI firewall protection), VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP), and Internet filters (anonymous internet requests, multicast, Internet NAT redirection, ident).
  4. Click Save to save changes.

How do I set IPv6 firewall settings?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Security.
  3. Click Add IPv6 Firewall Setting.
  4. Change the settings including Description, Protocol, IPv6 Address, and Allow.
  5. Click Save.

How do I set up the DHCP server on my router?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.
  3. Click the Local Network tab.
  4. To disable the DHCP server, deselect the Enabled checkbox.
  5. To edit settings, leave the Enabled checkbox selected.
  6. Click OK.

How do I configure DHCP reservation?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.
  3. Click the Local Network tab, then click DHCP Reservations.
  4. Select the device to reserve, then click Add DHCP Reservation.
  5. Click Edit to change or Delete to remove the reservation.

How do I access my network on the Internet?

You can use a DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) service to configure a domain name for your network.

How do I set up DDNS?

  1. Sign up for DDNS service at either http://www.dyndns.org or http://www.tzo.com.
  2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. Under Router Settings, click Security, then click the Apps and Gaming tab.
  4. Select your DDNS service provider.
  5. Complete the fields with the provided information.
  6. To access the network from the Internet, enter the domain name.

How do I clone a MAC address?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.
  3. Click the Internet Settings tab.
  4. Under MAC Address Clone, click Enabled.
  5. Enter the MAC address, then click OK.

How do I connect to my corporate office using a VPN?

The default VPN settings in your router have been configured to pass through (allow) the most common types of VPN protocols, so usually no changes are needed.

How do I change my VPN passthrough settings?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Security.
  3. Enable each setting that you want to change (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP).
  4. Click OK.

How do I optimize my router for gaming and voice?

Configure media prioritization by prioritizing traffic between your network and the internet.

How do I configure media prioritization?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Apps, click Media Prioritization.
  3. Turn on Prioritization.
  4. Drag high-priority devices from the Normal Priority list to the High Priority list.
  5. Prioritize an application or game by selecting the name, then drag the icon to the High Priority list.
  6. Click Settings.
  7. Set maximum Downstream and Upstream Bandwidth.
  8. Turn on WMM Support.
  9. Turn off No Acknowledgement.
  10. Click OK.

How do I enable Voice over IP on my network?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity, then click the Administration tab.
  3. If your VoIP service uses SIP, select the SIP checkbox under Application Layer Gateway, or deselect the checkbox if it uses other NAT traversal solutions.

How do I configure UPnP?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity, then click the Administration tab.
  3. To use UPnP, select Enabled next to UPnP.
  4. To allow changing router settings while using UPnP, select Allow Users to Configure.
  5. To prevent local network users from disabling your Internet connection through UPnP, deselect the Allow users to disable Internet access checkbox.
  6. Click OK.

How do I use a router as an access point?

  1. Connect the new router’s Internet port to the Ethernet/LAN port on the main router.
  2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity, then click the Internet Settings tab.
  4. Click IPv4.
  5. Select Bridge Mode as the Type of Internet Connection.
  6. Click Obtain an IPv4 address automatically, then click OK.

How can I use my old router as an access point?

  1. Log into the old router’s browser-based administration utility.
  2. Open the setup page for the local network (LAN).
  3. In the Router IP address field, enter an unused IP address for the LAN network of your new router.
  4. In the Subnet Mask field, enter 255.255.255.0.
  5. Disable the DHCP server on the old router.
  6. Reconfigure the wireless network settings on the old router to match your new router including: network name, security mode, passphrase, and wireless channel.
  7. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the LAN/Ethernet ports on your old router and an Ethernet port on your new router.

How do I put my new router behind an existing router?

Connect your new router’s Internet port to the LAN/Ethernet port on the existing router. You can easily add your router to an existing wireless network by running Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.

How do I add another router to share an Internet connection?

  1. Determine the IP address range for your upstream network.
  2. Connect an Ethernet network cable to a LAN/Ethernet port on your upstream network to the yellow Internet port on your router.
  3. Run your router’s setup on each computer that you want to connect to the Linksys router.

How do I extend my network or add wireless capabilities using a new router behind my existing router?

You can either follow the instructions above or extend your network by turning the downstream router into an access point.

How do I expose a device to the Internet using DMZ?

  1. Configure your device with a static IP address or use DHCP reservation.
  2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. Under Router Settings, click Security, then click the DMZ tab.
  4. Click the setting for DMZ to turn it on.
  5. Select Enabled.
  6. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP Address or a range of allowed source addresses.
  7. In the Destination IP Address section, enter the last three digits of the IP address of the device that will be in the DMZ. Alternatively, select MAC Address and click View DHCP Client Table, then click Select to copy the device’s MAC address into the MAC address field.
  8. Click OK.

How do I set up port forwarding for a single port?

  1. Configure your device with a static IP address or use DHCP reservation.
  2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. Under Router Settings, click Security.
  4. Click the Apps and Gaming tab.
  5. Click Single Port Forwarding.
  6. Click Add a new Single Port Forwarding.
  7. Enter a descriptive name, the external and internal port number, select the protocol, and enter the last three digits of the IP address.
  8. Select Enabled, then click Save.

How do I set up port forwarding for multiple ports?

  1. Install the desired software onto a networked computer.
  2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. Set up DHCP reservation for the computer.
  4. Under Router Settings, click Security.
  5. Click the Apps and Gaming tab.
  6. Click Single Port Forwarding.
  7. Click Add a new Single Port Forwarding.
  8. Enter a name, the port numbers, select the protocol, and enter the last three digits of the IP address.
  9. Select Enabled, then click Save.

How do I set up port forwarding for a range of ports?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Set up a DHCP reservation for the computer.
  3. Under Router Settings, click Security.
  4. Click the Apps and Gaming tab.
  5. Click Port Range Forwarding.
  6. Click Add a new Port Range Forwarding.
  7. Enter a descriptive name, the range of ports, the protocol, and the last three digits of the IP address.
  8. Select Enabled, then click Save.

How do I set up port range triggering for online gaming?

  1. Check your device documentation for port information.
  2. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. Under Router Settings, click Security.
  4. Click the Apps and Gaming tab.
  5. Click Port Range Triggering.
  6. Click Add a new Port Range Triggering.
  7. Enter a descriptive name, the trigger and forwarded ranges, then select Enabled, and click Save.

How do I back up my router configuration?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.
  3. Click the Diagnostics tab.
  4. Under Router configuration, click Backup.
  5. Specify a file location and then click Save.

How do I restore my router configuration?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.
  3. Click the Diagnostics tab.
  4. Under Router configuration, click Restore.
  5. Click Choose File to select your configuration file.
  6. Click Start to Restore.

How do you upgrade the router’s firmware?

To upgrade the router’s firmware:

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
  2. Under Router Settings, click Connectivity
  3. Click the Basic tab
  4. Under Firmware Update, click Check for Updates
  5. If an available update is found, follow the on-screen instructions to install it. Tip: To have your router automatically check for updates and install them, select Automatic under Firmware Update.

How do you restore the router to factory defaults?

To restore your router to factory defaults, you can use the Reset button on the router or use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.

How do you reset your router using the reset button?

Whenever you restart the router, all logs that are not saved will be lost.

  1. With your router connected to power and turned on, press and hold the Reset button on the back of your router for about 10 seconds (until the power indicator flashes).

How do you reset your router to factory defaults using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
  2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting

How do you view detailed information about your router status?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
  2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting
  3. Click the Status tab. Detailed information about your router status is displayed. Tip: For field descriptions, click Help at the top of the screen
  4. To view a list of connected network devices, click Devices. To view a full report of your router status, click Report.
  5. Click OK to close the screen.

How do you disable the Ethernet port status lights?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
  2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting

Why would you want to disable the Ethernet port status lights?

Depending on the placement of the router in a home, you might find the lights distracting.

How do you check whether an address can be reached?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
  2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting
  3. Click the Diagnostics tab
  4. To check whether an address can be reached: a. Under Ping IPv4, enter an IP address or URL into the IP or host name field b. Select a number of times to ping from the Number to ping drop-down list c. Click Start to Ping. A window opens showing the ping test results. You will see a response for each successful ping.

How do you enable and view logs?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
  2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting
  3. Click the Logs tab
  4. To enable logs, click the Enable Logs button so that ON is displayed. You can:
  • View the logs directly in the list
  • Open the logs in a separate browser window
  • Print the logs

How do you use trace route?

  1. Enter an IP address or host name into the IP or host name field
  2. Click Start to Traceroute.

How do you connect to a wireless network?

  1. Click the wireless network name of your Linksys E-Series router (BronzeEagle in the example)
  2. Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password field, then click OK

What do you do when a wireless network requires a network key?

Type the key, and then click Connect.

How do you reboot the router?

  1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
  2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting
  3. Click the Diagnostics tab
  4. Under Reboot, click Reboot A confirmation screen opens
  5. Click Yes to confirm. The router reboots. While the router is rebooting, all connected devices will lose their Internet connection.

What web browsers work with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi?

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi works with these web browsers:

  • Internet Explorer 8 or higher
  • Firefox 8 or higher
  • Google Chrome 10 or higher
  • Safari 5 (for Mac) or higher

What is the model name of the router?

Linksys EA6500 v2

What is the description of the router?

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1750

What is the model number of the router?

EA6500 v2

What is the switch port speed of the router?

10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)

What is the radio frequency of the router?

2.4 and 5 GHz

How many antennas does the router have?

3 (2.4 GHz) + 3 (5 GHz)

What ports does the router have?

Power, USB (2), Internet, Ethernet (1-4)

What buttons does the router have?

Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, power (EU models only)

What LEDs are on the router?

Top panel: Power. Back panel: Internet, Ethernet (1-4)

Is UPnP supported?

Yes

What security features does the router have?

WEP, WPA, WPA2, RADIUS

What is the maximum security key bits for encryption?

Up to 128-bit encryption

What storage file systems does the router support?

FAT, NTFS, and HFS+

What browser support does the router have?

Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox 4 or higher, Google Chrome 10 or higher, and Safari 4 or higher

What are the environmental dimensions of the router?

10.8” x 1.58” x 7.25” (256 x 40 x 184 mm)

What is the unit weight of the router?

17.67 oz (501 g)

What is the power input of the router?

12V, 3.5A

What certifications does the router have?

FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/draft ac, Windows 7, Windows 8, DLNA

What is the operating temperature of the router?

32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

What is the storage temperature of the router?

-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)

What is the operating humidity of the router?

10 to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing

What is the storage humidity of the router?

5 to 90% non-condensing

What is included in the box?

In addition to your router, the box includes:

  • Network cable (Ethernet)
  • AC power adapter
  • Quick Start Guide

What can you do with the USB ports?

The USB ports allow you to add an external USB drive to your network to share files in your home or over the Internet. You can also connect a USB printer and share it on your network.

What is the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi software used for?

The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi software helps you easily set up your router.

How does Linksys Smart Wi-Fi software help you manage your network?

The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi software helps you customize your settings and quickly add multiple devices to your network.

How do you mount the router on a wall?

  1. Choose the desired location to install the router. Make sure the wall is flat, dry and strong enough. Choose a location near a power outlet.
  2. Drill two holes in the wall, making sure the holes are 82 mm apart.
  3. Insert a screw into each hole, leaving the head protruding 3 mm.
  4. Position the router so that the mounting holes line up with the two screws.
  5. Place the holes on the screws and lower the router until it is securely in place.

What is needed to create a home network?

  • Computers with an Ethernet port or wireless networking capabilities.
  • A modem to connect to your ISP.
  • A router to connect your computers to each other and to the modem.
  • Internet service at your home, provided by an ISP.

How do you install your router?

  1. Turn on your new router. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect the old one.
  2. Connect the Internet cable from your modem to the yellow Internet port of your router. Wait until the power light on the front of the router is lit.
  3. Connect to the secure wireless network indicated in the Quick Start Guide that came with your router.
  4. Open an internet browser and follow the instructions to configure your router. If the instructions do not appear in the browser window, enter linksyssmartwifi.com in the browser’s address bar.
  5. At the end of the installation, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account.

How do you connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi?

To connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:

  1. Make sure your computer or mobile device is connected to your Linksys router’s network.
  2. Open a web browser and enter linksyssmartwifi.com in the address bar.
  3. Log in with your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account credentials.

How do you disable remote access to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi?

  1. Click on the Administration tab
  2. Uncheck Allow remote access to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
  3. Click OK to apply changes.

How do you change the local access password of your router?

The local access password of your router was set when you ran the router setup software, but you can change it at any time. You need the router password to change the router settings when you do not have an Internet connection. When you have an internet connection, log into your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account.

How do you change the time zone of your router?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click on Connectivity under Router Settings.
  3. Click on the Basic tab, then select your time zone from the Time Zone drop-down list and click OK.

How do you check the speed of your internet connection?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click on Speed Test under Internet Settings
  3. Click on Start Test to run the test
  4. Click on Restart Test to run it again, then click on Show History to view the results of previous tests.

How do you connect a USB printer to your router?

When you install a printer that requires a cable:

  • Follow the printer’s instructions to set it up, then follow your computer operating system’s instructions to share the printer with your network, or
  • You can connect a USB printer to the USB port of the router to make the printer available to any computer on the network.

How do you connect a wireless printer to your network?

  1. Follow the printer’s instructions to connect it to your network. Use the connection information available in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or saved on your computer’s desktop.
  2. After the printer connects to your network, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click on Device List to confirm that your router recognizes the new printer.

How do you manually connect a device to your network?

  1. Follow the device’s instructions to connect it to your network. Use the connection information available from Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or saved on your computer’s desktop.
  2. After the device connects to your network, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click on Device List to confirm that your router recognizes the new device.

How do you connect a device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup?

  1. Plug in and turn on the device. If the device does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, follow the instructions for standard network installation.
  2. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. In Wireless, click on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup tab.
  4. Use one of the following methods to complete the setup:
  • If the device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button, press that button, and then click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or press the button on the back of your router.
  • If the device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN, enter this number in the Device PIN box in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Register.
  • If the device’s setup software asks for the router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN, enter the number under Router PIN in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.

How do you view the details of a network device?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Apps, click on Device List. The Device List screen opens.
  3. Click on “i” in the lower right corner of the device.
  4. Information about the device will be displayed on the screen
  5. Click OK.

How do you set parental controls?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Apps, click on Parental Controls. The Parental Controls screen opens.
  3. To enable parental controls, click on the Enable parental controls button so that ON is displayed.

How do you block specific websites?

  1. Under Block specific sites, click Add.
  2. Enter the web address (URL) of the website to block, then click OK. You can block up to ten websites. Tip: It is easier to copy and paste a web address than to enter it manually. Copy the address from the address field of your web browser, then paste it into an available box in the Block specific sites screen of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.

How do you set up guest access on your network?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Apps, click on Guest Access. Your guest network, which was configured during router setup, is displayed.

How do you customize Linksys Smart Wi-Fi?

You can customize the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi home page by adding or removing widgets. Widgets are miniature versions of the menus that allow you to change basic settings or check the status of your network.

How do you add a widget?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Open a menu, then select Show widget on the homepage in the upper-right corner.

How do you remove a widget?

  1. On the home page, click on the × in the upper right corner of the widget you want to remove.

How do you customize the Device List?

You can change the icon and description of each device on your network.

How do you view the status and settings of your connected drive?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click on USB Storage under Apps. The Status tab displays information including:
  • The capacity and usage of the drive.
  • The status of the secure folder access.
  • The addresses to access the shared folders, the FTP server, and the media server.

How do you safely remove a USB drive from the router?

  1. Open a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi session, then click on USB Storage under Apps.
  2. In the Status tab, click on Safely remove drive.
  3. Unplug the old hard drive from the router.

How do you connect a USB drive to the router?

  1. Connect the USB drive to an available USB port on the back of your router. Your router will detect the hard drive.
  2. To update the USB Storage screen, you may need to click Refresh.

Why would you use secure folder access?

By default, when you connect a USB drive to your router, all of the drive’s content is available for read and write access to anyone on your local network (no authentication is required). However, you can also make the drive and its folders secure, so that only authorized users can access the drive’s content.

How do you enable access to shared folders?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click on USB Storage under Apps, then click on the Folder Access tab.
  3. Click on the Secure Folder Access setting to enable it.

How do you configure authorized users for shared folders?

  1. In the Authorized users list, enter the Username and Password for each new user. Tip: Two accounts, Admin and Guest, are already configured and cannot be deleted.
  2. Select the permissions you want to give to the user.
  • Read Only allows the user to read (open) the file.
  • Read & Write allows the user to read, rename, overwrite, and delete the file. The user can also save new files in the folder.
  1. Click on Select Share. The Select Existing Share dialog box opens.
  2. If the shared folder is already set up: a. Check the box near each folder you want to give the user access to, then click OK.
  3. If you need to set up the shared folder: a. Click on Create new share. The Create new share dialog box opens.

How do you create a new share?

  1. Click the button next to the folder you want to share.
    • To display subfolders, click the icon next to the folder name.
    • To return to the parent folder, click the icon at the top of the list.
    • To select the entire drive, select Share entire storage device.

Tips: The name of the selected folder is automatically chosen as the share name. You cannot select more than one folder for a share. 6. Click OK.

How do you delete a user account for shared folders?

Click on Delete to delete the user’s account.

How do you access shared folders?

  1. In Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, click on USB Storage under Apps.
  2. In the Status tab, note the information under Folder Access. You will need this address to access the shared folders from a file manager.
  3. Enter the access address in your file manager. Tip: You can usually identify the folder by browsing in your computer’s file manager.
  4. Enter your user account name and password. The drive’s content (files and folders) is displayed in a window.
  5. Use the file manager to open, copy or view the folder’s content.

How do you set up your router as a media server?

A media server allows you to share media content throughout your network. Your router can act as a media server if a USB drive is attached to it and if you have a UPnP AV (audio-video) or DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)-compatible device at home. Examples of UPnP AV devices include digital media players, game consoles with a built-in media player and digital photo frames.

How do you connect your UPnP device to the media server?

  1. Connect your UPnP device to your local network using an Ethernet cable or a wireless connection. If you are connecting wirelessly, you need to know your username and password to access the network.
  2. On your UPnP device, choose your router’s media server name as the media source.
  3. See your UPnP device’s documentation for help on playing media content on the device.

How do you configure the FTP server?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. Click on USB Storage under Apps.
  3. Click on the FTP Server tab.
  4. Click on the Enable FTP Server setting to enable it.
  5. It is recommended to keep the default settings for FTP Port and Encoding, unless you are an advanced user and have good reasons to change these settings.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Click on the Status tab.
  8. Note the information under FTP Server. You will need this information to remotely access the storage device.

How do you access the storage device using a web browser?

  1. Open a web browser.
  2. In the browser’s Address or URL field, enter the address noted in the Status tab, starting with ftp://. If you use DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service), you can also use your router’s domain name.
  3. Enter your user account name and password. This is the username and password you set up in the Authorized users list for shared folders. The drive’s content (files and folders) will be displayed in a browser window.
  4. Click on a file to download it to your computer, or drag and drop a file from your computer’s file manager to the browser window to upload a file (only if you have read and write access).

How do you access the storage device using an FTP client?

  1. Run the FTP client software.
  2. See the software’s help to find out how you can connect to an FTP site. Use the following information to connect:
    • The address indicated in the Status tab above, starting with ftp://. If you are using DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service), you can also use your router’s domain name.
    • The port and encoding selected when setting up your FTP server (usually port 21 and UTF-8 encoding).
  3. See the software’s help to find out how you can download and upload files.

How do you manually configure your router?

  1. Plug the router’s power adapter into a wall outlet.
  2. Plug an Ethernet cable into the computer, and then into one of the numbered (blue) Ethernet ports on the back of your router.
  3. Unplug the cable from the Internet port of the router.
  4. Open a web browser on the computer and go to http://www.linksyssmartwifi.com.
  5. Enter admin as the username, and then enter the default password (admin). The main menu opens.
  6. After completing the setup, click Save and close the browser window. Tip: For a description of the settings, click Help at the top of the screen.

How do you manually configure your internet connection?

  1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on your router to the Ethernet port of your computer.
  2. Unplug the cable from the Internet port of the router.
  3. Open a web browser on the computer and go to http://www.linksyssmartwifi.com.
  4. Log into your router using the default password, admin.
  5. In Router Settings, click on Connectivity.
  6. Near Type of Internet Connection, click on Edit.
  7. Select the type of Internet connection from the drop-down list. Complete the Optional Settings only if required by your ISP. Tip: For a description of the fields, click Help at the top of the screen.
  8. Click OK.

How do you manually configure IPv6 internet connection settings?

  1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on your router to the Ethernet port of your computer.
  2. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. In Router Settings, click on Connectivity.
  4. Click on the Internet Settings tab, then click on IPV6.
  5. Click on Edit. You can now change the following settings:
  • IPv6 – Automatic – Select the option Enabled to use IPv6 for all network addressing.
  • DUID – Used by DHCP to identify network clients.
  • 6rd Tunnel – Allows the router to send IPv6 addresses from IPv4 networks. *To enable this option, IPv6-Automatic must not be selected.
    • To allow your router to manage the 6rd Tunnel settings (for example, address prefixes and masks), set the 6rd Tunnel setting to Automatic.
    • Select Manual to change these settings manually.
  • Prefix – Enter the address of the prefix used for the tunnel, supplied by your internet service provider.
  • Prefix Length – Enter the length of the prefix address used for the tunnel, supplied by your internet service provider.
  • Border Relay – Enter the address of the border relay for the tunnel, supplied by your internet service provider.
  • IPv4 mask length – Enter the mask length of the IPv4 address used by the tunnel supplied by your ISP.

How do you reconfigure your wireless network?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Router Settings, click on the Wireless tab.
  3. Click on Edit near the network band you want to change. If necessary, change the settings below: a. Enabled – Deselect this option to turn off the network band. b. Network name (SSID) – You can provide a unique SSID name for each band of your wireless network. The length of the name must not exceed 32 characters. c. Password – You can provide a unique password for each band of your wireless network. d. Network mode – Your choice depends on the clients that will connect to your network. If all your devices can use the Wireless-N network, you can select Wireless-N Only for either of the bands. For the 2.4 GHz band, you can select:
    • Mixed
    • Wireless-N Only
    • Wireless-G Only For the 5 GHz band, you can select:
    • Mixed (default), which accepts connections from clients using 802.11a and 802.11n
    • Wireless-N Only (802.11n only)
    • Wireless-AC Only e. Security mode – You can choose various security options for the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz networks. If the security mode chosen requires a verification phrase, a Passphrase field is displayed and you must complete it. You can select:
    • None
    • WEP
    • WPA Personal
    • WPA Enterprise
    • WPA2 Personal
    • WPA2 Enterprise
    • WPA2/WPA Mixed Personal
    • WPA2/WPA Mixed Enterprise

How do you configure MAC filtering?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Router Settings, click on the Wireless tab.
  3. Click on the MAC Filtering tab.
  4. Select Enabled near MAC Filters, then select Allow access for ONLY the listed MAC addresses.
  5. Click on Add MAC Address, then enter the MAC address in the MAC Filter List and click Save.

Why would you change the security settings of your firewall?

By default, the firewall settings in your router have been optimized for most home environments, so no changes are needed. The Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall is enabled by default. In addition, anonymous requests from the Internet and IDENT requests are blocked by default. All web filters are disabled, because enabling them can cause problems on sites using ActiveX, Java or cookies.

How do you change your firewall settings?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Router Settings, click on Security.
  3. You can now change the following settings: Tip: For a description of the settings, click Help at the top of the screen.

How do you configure IPv6 firewall settings?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Router Settings, click on Security.
  3. Click on Add IPv6 Firewall Setting. You can now change the following fields:
  • Description — Enter a description of the application.
  • Protocol — Select TCP, UDP, or Both (default).
  • IPv6 Address — Enter the IPv6 address of the computer that will receive the incoming traffic.
  • Allow — Select the range of ports used by the incoming traffic.
  1. Click Save to save your changes. The list is updated and now includes the settings you saved.
    • To change a saved setting, click Edit near the setting.

How do you configure the DHCP server settings of your router?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Router Settings, click on Connectivity.
  3. Click on the Local Network tab.
  4. To turn off the DHCP server, deselect the Enabled box.
  5. To change the following settings, the Enabled box must be checked:
  • Start IP address.

How do you configure reserved IP addresses in DHCP?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Router Settings, click on Connectivity.
  3. Click on the Local Network tab, then on DHCP reservations. The DHCP reservations list opens and shows the connected network devices and the IP addresses currently reserved in DHCP.
  4. To reserve an IP address for a device, check the Select box near it, then click on Add DHCP Reservation.
  5. Click on Edit to change the reservation details or on Delete to delete the reservation. Tip: For a description of the fields, click Help at the top of the screen.

How do you set up DDNS?

  1. Subscribe to the DDNS service provider http://www.dyndns.org or http://www.tzo.com. Make note of all the information provided by your DDNS service provider.
  2. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.

How do you access a network device from the Internet?

  1. Configure the router to use port forwarding for the device.
  2. Enter the domain name of the network, followed by a colon (:) and the port number. For example, if the domain name registered with your DDNS service provider is JoyeuxLapin .linksysnet .com and your webcam is set to use port 1024, you should enter: JoyeuxLapin.linksysnet.com:1024.

How do you clone a MAC address?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Router Settings, click on Connectivity.
  3. Click on the Internet Settings tab.
  4. In MAC Address Clone, click on Enabled.
  5. Enter the 12-digit MAC address of your old router, then click on OK.

What is a VPN and why would you change the settings of your router?

A VPN (virtual private network) is a network that uses a public network such as the internet to establish secure communications between a remote computer and another network. Large companies often provide VPN access to their network to allow employees to work from remote locations or when they are travelling. Most corporate VPNs use the internet to provide connectivity between remote employees and the corporate network.

How do you change the VPN tunneling settings?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Router Settings, click on Security.
  3. Enable any settings you want to change:
  • IPSec Passthrough – Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a set of protocols used to establish secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. VPN clients on the local network can establish an IPSec VPN tunnel through the router. This option is enabled by default.
  • PPTP Passthrough – Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a common protocol used for creating VPN tunnels. VPN clients on the local network can establish PPTP VPN tunnels through the router. This option is enabled by default.

How do you configure media prioritization?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Apps, click on Media Prioritization. The Media Prioritization screen is displayed.
  3. Enable Prioritization if it is not already enabled.
  4. Select the priority devices in the Normal Priority list, then drag and drop them into the High Priority list.
  5. To prioritize an application or a game, select its name from the drop-down list, then drag and drop the icon near the name to the High Priority list.
  • If the application name is not in the list, click on Edit and add the name. Tip: If you want to add a new application or game, you need to know the ports and protocols used.
  1. Click on Settings. The Settings screen is displayed. The priority settings are applied only to traffic going to the Internet. The router is not able to control the quality of the traffic after it has been transmitted to the Internet. Tip: For more information about optimizing your router for online gaming, see “Port Forwarding and Port Triggering”.

How do you configure a VoIP service in your router?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Router Settings, click on Connectivity, then click on the Administration tab.

Should you configure VoIP?

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology makes it possible to use the internet as an interface for telephone communications. To use VoIP, you must obtain an account from a VoIP service provider. The provider usually provides you with a phone adapter that connects to your network. If you do not use your network for phone calls, it is not necessary to change the default settings.

How do you configure UPnP?

  1. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  2. In Router Settings, click on Connectivity, then click on the Administration tab.
  3. To use UPnP, select Enabled (default) near UPnP.
  4. To allow changes to the router settings while using UPnP, select Allow Users to Configure.

How do you configure your new router as an access point?

  1. Use a network cable to connect the Internet port of this router to the Ethernet or local network port of the router connected to your modem.
  2. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. In Router Settings, click on Connectivity, then click on the Internet Settings tab.

What settings should you note for your new router?

  1. Make sure your new router is connected to the internet.
  2. Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
  3. In Router Settings, click on Wireless, then note the Network name (SSID), Password, Security mode and Channel.
  4. In Router Settings, click on Connectivity, then click on the Local Network tab. Note the IP address range of the DHCP server (by default, 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149).

How do you use your old router as an access point?

  1. Access your old router’s administration interface using a web browser.
  2. Change the following settings:
    • Make sure that your old router’s local IP address is in the same range as the local network IP address of your new router. For example, if your new router has an IP address of 192.168.1.1, make sure that the IP address of your old router is something like 192.168.1.2.
    • Turn off DHCP Server (usually found under the network or LAN settings).
    • Make sure that your old router’s wireless settings are the same as the wireless settings of your new router: Wireless network name, wireless password and security mode.
    • Select a wireless channel that does not conflict with a channel that has already been selected. In the 2.4 GHz wireless frequency spectrum, there are only three non-overlapping channels: 1, 6 and 11. Choose a channel that does not overlap the channel used by your new router. For example, if your new router uses channel 11, configure your old router to use channel 1 or channel 6.

Why would you want to use your router behind an existing router?

  1. You are adding devices to your home network and the original router does not have enough ports.
  2. You are adding a wireless network in addition to the wired network connected to the original router.
  3. You want to have different settings (for example parental controls) on your new network.
  4. You want to separate older and more vulnerable network devices from the rest of the network.

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