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Linksys StarHub MAX-STREAM EA8100 Installation Manual

Linksys StarHub MAX-STREAM EA8100 Installation Manual

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StarHub – Typical Fibre Set Up
Power Sockets
DECT phone
StarHub Router Installation Guide
ONT
Power
Router
Socket
Internet LED: Fixed White
*Please note that if you have your own CCTV/Security/PABX installation/Gaming/ other port forwarding setup in your home premises (current
router), please refer to your specific vendor/provider for further assistance when you are replacing your current router with a NEW router.
Monitor and control your home Wi-Fi. Anytime. Anywhere
– Download the Linksys Smart WiFi app
Download the Linksys App to your phone for easy set up. Follow the App instructions to complete set up.
Quick and Easy Setup
Managing your home Wi-Fi with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is fast and easy:
1
Set up your home Wi-Fi using
a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
Monitor and control your home Wi-Fi. Anytime. Anywhere
– Download the Linksys Smart WiFi app
Manage your home WiFi from any mobile device
Download the Linksys App to your phone for easy set up. Follow the App instructions to complete set up.
DEVICE LIST
See Who's Online
View which devices are
connected to your home Wi-Fi
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Connect Better
Access advanced features to
get more out of your router
http://www.linksys.com/us/wireless-routers/c/smart-wi-fi-wireless-routers/#fullstory
To ensure you get the best performance from your router
– Enable Automatic Updates
Upgrading the firmware of your router allows you to fully enjoy its complete features. It is especially
important to update the firmware when installing your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers for the first time to
prevent a notification from prompting when you access some of the router and network settings again. If the
setup wizard was used to configure your Linksys EA8100 automatic updates will be turned on by default.
You may, however, choose to manually enable automatic updates by following the steps below.
Enabling Automatic update
Managing your home Wi-Fi with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is fast and easy:
Step 1:
Step 2: Under the Firmware Update section, check the box to enable the Automatic
firmware update option. Once done, click Apply to save the changes.
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Optical Network Terminal (ONT)
Fibre Cable/Patch Cord
(attach to Optical port underneath ONT)
First, switch off power to your ONT.
Unplug and remove your old router from the ONT.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on your ONT to the Internet Port
(yellow) of the Linksys EA8100 router.
Plug the power back into your ONT. Please wait about one minute before continuing.
Plug the power adapter into Linksys EA8100 and connect to an available power
outlet or surge protector. If the Power LED (white Linksys) does not light up, press
the Power button on the back of Linksys EA8100 router.
Upon powering up the Linksys EA8100, the Linksys LED logo will stay in solid white
once it has been booted up successfully.
Scan for the wireless network name as listed on the supplied Wi-Fi configuration
label at the bottom of the Linksys EA8100. Select the network and then enter the
Wi-Fi password as stated on the label.
Once connected, open the web browser in your laptop or mobile device, and type in
http://linksyssmartwifi.com
A welcome page shall appear with the license agreement. Once you accept the
license agreement, the Linksys EA8100 LED will indicate whether the Internet
service is up or down.
The Linksys LED will stay solid white when the Internet is up. It will blink in white
when the Internet is down.
Your Wi-Fi should now be working. Next create a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account.
Go to http://linksyssmartwifi.com. With your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account, you
will get access to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi tools and the Linksys app that will make your
home network easier to manage and enjoy.
Belkin
10:19 AM
Dashboard
The Flux Capacitor is
Online
Internet
Devices
Wi-Fi Network
The Flux Capacitor
2.4 GHz
The Flux Capacitor5GHz
5 GHz
Guest Access
TheFlux_Guest
2.4 GHz
TheFlux_Guest_5GHz
5 GHz
Download the free
Parental Controls
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App
Tim's PS4
Jon's Macbook
Blocked until 9pm
Blocking Tomorrow
Device Prioritization
John's Laptop
Devin's Galaxy
Mike's Macbook Pro
External Storage
SDA1
332 GB
used
512 GB
UUI
239 GB
used
2 TB
FTP: OFF
Media Server: ON
GUEST ACCESS
Share Your Wi-Fi
Permit up to 50 guests
Wi-Fi access
WIRELESS
Connect and Share Safely
Password retrieval, connect
and share home Wi-Fi
Log in to your Linksys cloud account at
www.linksyssmartwifi.com. Once the web
interface opens, click Connectivity.
NOTE: If you don't have a Linksys cloud account, open
a web browser and enter "http://myrouter.local" or
"192.168.1.1" in the Address bar instead to access
the router's interface.
StarHub Installation Guide
MAX-STREAM
EA8100 Router
LAN Cable Cat 5e
or Cat 6/RJ45
Fibre Termination
Point (FTP)
or http://192.168.1.1.
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100%
Use Your Mobile Device to
Manage Your Home Wi-Fi
Daniels' iPad
5 Sites Blocked
DEVICE PRIORITIZATION
Play Favorites
Assign connection hierarchy
for all devices
DASHBOARD
Wi-Fi at Your Fingertips
Get real-time info about your
Wi-Fi network
Keeping your home router
updated is a crucial part of not
just staying secure but to also
enhance the performance of
your router.
Security Features and Fixes
Linksys may issue firmware updates
to upgrade features such as outdated
encryption modules or to add entirely
new security mechanisms that weren't in
previous versions of the firmware.
Performance Enhancements
Updating your Firmware can enhance
When connected to
your router's overall performance. If
the internet, the router
you don't update your firmware then you
will be able to detect
won't be able to take advantage of any
available updates for
speed boosting upgrades that Linksys
you to apply on your
might have released in an update.
device.
Wireless Router
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Belkin
10:19 AM
100%
Parental Controls
Parental Controls
Control a Device
Adam's Macbook
2
Blocked Manually
Timmy's iPad
Blocked Manually
Jason's phone
Blocked Until 8 am
Jon's Desktop
Blocked at 9 pm Tonight
Adam's Macbook
7
3
PARENTAL CONTROLS
Set Boundaries
Manage your kids' access
and usage
MANAGE NETWORKS
Simplify Network Access
Manage your network,
all in one place
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Summary of Contents for Linksys StarHub MAX-STREAM EA8100

  • Page 1 Monitor and control your home Wi-Fi. Anytime. Anywhere – Download the Linksys Smart WiFi app Download the Linksys App to your phone for easy set up. Follow the App instructions to complete set up. Quick and Easy Setup Managing your home Wi-Fi with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is fast and easy:...
  • Page 2 1. How can I reset the Linksys EA8100 to factory defaults? There are two (2) ways to reset the Linksys EA8100 to factory defaults: Hardware Reset – Press and hold the Reset button on the back panel of the Linksys EA8100 for about 10 seconds.