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- Page 1 User Guide AC2400 DUAL-BAND GIGABIT ROUTER Model # E8400...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Your router was not successfully set up ..................... 15 Your Internet cable is not plugged in message ................. 16 Cannot access your router message ....................17 After setup ..............................18 The Internet appears to be unavailable ....................18 Specifications ......................19 Linksys E8400 ............................. 19 Environmental ............................... 19... -
Page 3: Product Overview
Product Overview Top view... -
Page 4: Back View
Back view 1. Adjustable external antennas—This router ships with four adjustable external antennas that should be connected to the router before powering it on. To connect the antennas, twist the antenna clockwise onto the antenna connector on the router. Note—For best performance, position the side antennas vertically as shown in the picture. 2. -
Page 5: Setting Up: Basics
Setting Up: Basics Where to find more help In addition to this user guide, you can find help at Linksys.com/support/E8400 (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) Note—Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product may be viewed on http://support.linksys.com/en-us/license. - Page 6 4. Connect to the network name shown in the Quick Start Guide that came with your router. (You can change the network name and password later.) Select the option to automatically connect to this network in the future. If you need help connecting to the network refer to your device documentation on the provided CD.
- Page 7 2.4 GHz Network Name Network Password 5 GHz Network Name Network Password Router Password Guest Network Name Guest Network Password...
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Page 8: Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration How to open the browser-based utility To access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility. Make sure you are connected to the router, open a web browser and go to 192.168.1.1. The router will prompt you for a username and password. If you changed the password during setup, enter ‘‘admin’’... -
Page 9: Basic Router Settings
Basic Router Settings This screen allows you to change the router’s basic configuration. -
Page 10: Language
Language Select your language—To change language, select one from the drop-down menu. The language of the browser-based utility will change within five seconds. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet connection. This information can be provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). -
Page 11: Basic Wireless Settings
DS-Lite The Dual Stack Lite (DS-Lite) feature enables legacy IPv4 hosts and server communication over both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. For advanced users with older networking equipment. Wireless Bridge A wireless bridge wirelessly connects to your main router and can share the Internet connection with devices connected to the bridge’s Ethernet ports. - Page 12 Network Name (SSID) The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name used by devices to connect to a wireless network. SSIDs are case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. The default SSIDs for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks are LinksysXXXXX and LinksysXXXXX_5GHz, respectively. The Xs represent the last five digits of the router’s serial number, which can be found on the bottom of the router.
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Page 13: Wireless Security
Wireless Security The router offers the following wireless security options: WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 Personal and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP stands for Wireless Equivalent Privacy). Security Option Strength WPA2 Personal Strongest WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode WPA2: Strongest WPA: Strong Basic Security Option Settings... -
Page 14: Disabled
Note—If you select WEP, each device in your wireless network MUST use WEP and the same encryption and shared key. Encryption----- -Select a level of WEP encryption: 40/64-bit, 10 hex digits or 104/128-bit, 26 hex digits. The default is 40/64-bit, 10 hex digits. Passphrase----- -Enter a passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
If you could not complete setup in the browser-based interface, you can try the following: • Press and hold the Reset button on your router with a paperclip or pin until the illuminated Linksys logo turns off and starts blinking (about 10 seconds). Type 192.168.1.1 in a browser to try setup again. •... -
Page 16: Your Internet Cable Is Not Plugged In Message
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: • 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. -
Page 17: Cannot Access Your Router Message
1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the Wi-Fi icon. A list of wireless networks will appear. 2. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named wraith_5GHz. The wireless network name of the Linksys E8400 router, Damaged_Beez2.4 in this example, is shown selected. -
Page 18: After Setup
3. Click the wireless network name of your Linksys E8400 router (Damaged_Beez2.4 in the example). 4. Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password field. Click OK. After setup The Internet appears to be unavailable If the Internet has difficulty communicating with your router, the problem may appear as a “Cannot find [Internet address]”... -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications Linksys E8400 Model Name AC2400 Dual-Band Gigabit Router Model Number E8400 Switch Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz # of Antennas 4 external Ports USB 2.0 / eSATA combo, USB 3.0, Ethernet (1-... - Page 20 BELKIN, LINKSYS and many product names and logos are trademarks of the Belkin group of companies. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product may be viewed here: http://support.linksys.com/en-us/license.
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