Cannot access your router message ....................15 After setup ..............................16 The internet appears to be unavailable ....................16 Linksys Smart Wi-Fi does not open in your web browser .............. 17 Specifications ......................18 Linksys EA7450 ............................18 Environmental ............................... 18...
Product Overview Top view Illuminated Linksys logo—The Linksys logo stays on steadily while connected to the internet. It flashes or pulses slowly during startup, self-testing and firmware upgrades. It flashes quickly when indicating connection errors.
Reset button (7)—Press and hold until the illuminated Linksys logo starts flashing to reset the router to factory settings. You can also restore the factory settings using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi on the internet or mobile app. Power switch (8)—Press | (on) to turn on the router.
Ethernet (LAN) port on the modem. If you have a modem-router, plug into any available port. 5. Wait until the illuminated Linksys LED on the top of your router stops blinking and is solid white. 6. Connect to the Wi-Fi name shown in the Quick Start Guide that came with your router. (You can change these details later.) If you need help connecting to the network refer to your...
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You also can type 192.168.1.1 in a browser to start setup. 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 configure your router from any computer with an internet connection.
2. Go to www.linksyssmartwifi.com and log in to your account. Forgot your password? If you can’t remember your password, click and follow the on-screen instructions to recover it. For Linksys Smart Wi-Fi help (connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Help at the top of the main screen.
Network Map Lets you display and manage all network devices connected to your router. You can view devices on your main network and your guest network, or display information about each device. Guest Access Lets you configure and monitor a network that guests can use without accessing all of your network resources.
Parental Controls Lets 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. External Storage Lets you access an attached USB drive (not included) and set up file sharing, a media server, and FTP access.
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. 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.
You can find more help from our award-winning customer support at Linksys.com/support/EA7450. 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).
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, follow these troubleshooting steps. • 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.
The wireless network name of the Linksys EA7450 router, Damaged_Beez2.4 in this example, is shown selected. 3. If you are prompted to enter a network security key, type your password (security key) into the network security key field.
The wireless network name of the Linksys EA7450 router, Damaged_Beez2.4 in this example, is shown selected. 3. Click the wireless network name of your Linksys EA7450 router (Damaged_Beez2.4 in the example). 4. Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password field. Click OK.
4. Wait until the power indicator stops blinking. Wait two minutes before trying to connect to the internet from a computer. To reboot your router using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, do the following: 1. Log in to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi” on page 7.) Router Settings Troubleshooting 2.
# of Antennas 3 external adjustable antennas Ports Power, USB 3.0, Internet, Ethernet (1-4) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power LEDs Top panel: illuminated Linksys logo Back panel: Internet, Ethernet (1-4) UPnP Supported Security Features WPA2, RADIUS Security Key Bits...
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