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Linksys EA9300 Setting Up

Linksys EA9300 Setting Up

Max-stream ac4000 tri-band wi-fi router
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Setting up the Linksys EA9300 Max-Stream
AC4000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router
Setting up the Linksys EA9300 Max-Stream AC4000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router is made easy using
the Smart Setup wizard which is embedded in the router's firmware and is available even if the
router does not have an internet connection or the router is on factory default settings.
Before you begin:
Make sure you have a working internet connection.
Power on your modem and connect an ethernet cable from the modem to the internet port of
the router.
NOTE: If you are replacing an existing router, make sure to disconnect and remove the old one.
Connect the power adapter to the router and turn it ON.
Wait until the Linksys logo light is solid.
Step 1:
Connect a wireless computer, tablet or smartphone to the default Wi-Fi network of your router. The
wireless credentials are located on a label at the bottom of the device.
NOTE: If you need to set up the router using a hardwired computer, connect your computer to one
of the ethernet ports at the back of the router.
Step 2:
Launch a supported web browser and enter "linksyssmartwifi.com" in the Address bar then
press [Enter].
NOTE: You can also enter "http://192.168.1.1" or "myrouter.local".
Step 3:
Check the box beside I have read and accepted the License Terms for using this
software. Then click Next to proceed.

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  • Page 1 Setting up the Linksys EA9300 Max-Stream AC4000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router Setting up the Linksys EA9300 Max-Stream AC4000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router is made easy using the Smart Setup wizard which is embedded in the router's firmware and is available even if the router does not have an internet connection or the router is on factory default settings.
  • Page 2 NOTE: Open the link to know the license terms and other information. If you prefer to manually set up the router, click on the Manual configuration link. Step 4: The Smart Setup wizard will now start to detect your internet connection. QUICK TIP: For some Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) customers, the setup will prompt for an Account name and Password from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 3 Step 5: In the Updates for your router window, the Install future router updates automatically (recommended) is checked by default; this allows automatic updates in the future. You can always change this option later. Click Next to proceed. Step 6: Enter your new Wi-Fi Network Name and Network Password.
  • Page 4 Step 7: Reconnect to your network. Now that your router has a new Wi-Fi name, you will need to connect your wireless device to it and enter the password to continue with setup. After you have connected to the new Wi-Fi settings, click Next. NOTE: If you are using a wired computer, it will proceed to the next step.
  • Page 5 The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is a free service bundled with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers. This application allows you to configure your router’s settings locally or remotely over the internet. After setting up the router, you can create a Linksys cloud account, which you will need to activate and associate with your router.
  • Page 6 Creating a Linksys cloud account Before you begin: When you create a Linksys cloud account for the first time, it is recommended that you are connected to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router’s wireless network in order to associate your new account with your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.
  • Page 7 Step 2: Click the Click here link. Step 3: Create an account. Enter the necessary information in the fields provided. Read and accept the End User License Agreement, Terms of Service, and Privacy Statement then click Create My Account. You will receive an email that will ask you to activate your account.
  • Page 8 Step 5: Activate your account. Click the link in the email you have received to activate the Linksys cloud account you have just created. This will open a new window that will take you to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi page.
  • Page 9 NOTE: You can also click the button at the upper corner of the window. Step 7: Log in. Enter the Linksys cloud account Email Address and Password you just created then click Sign In. Step 8: Associate Router. Associate your router to your account by entering your router's administrative password in the space provided and click Ok.
  • Page 10 QUICK TIP: In any environment with a Linksys Wireless-N Extender (RE1000, RE1000 v1.5, RE2000) and a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, you will see similar wireless device icons up to three (3) times in the Device List Tool of Smart Wi-Fi. This may be due to the following: ...
  • Page 11 Access your Linksys cloud account. To know how, click here. Step 2: Click Device List on the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Tools navigation menu. Step 3: Click on a device name to display details such as Name, Manufacturer, Model, IP Address, and MAC Address.
  • Page 12 Choose one (1) from the available icons that you want to use for your device. Step 6: Click to apply the change. Changing the name of the device Step 1: Click the Device List tab on your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Tools navigation menu. Step 2:...
  • Page 13 Click on a device name. NOTE: In this example, an iPad® was used. Step 3: Click Edit to change the name that will appear for the device in the Device List. IMPORTANT: If you are trying to change the name of the router, the new name will also be displayed automatically on the Network's drop-down list on the top of the Home page.
  • Page 14 Wired and wireless devices that are currently connected to your network cannot be removed from the Device List section of the Linksys cloud account. The device’s status should be Offline before you can remove it from your network. To remove a device, follow the instructions below according to the specific network connection that your device is using: ...
  • Page 15 This feature allows you to seamlessly connect your wireless devices to the Internet without the hassle of plugging cables to your devices. The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi’s main objective is to provide the best experience to your home network. Wireless devices that are capable of connecting to a router such as smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, cameras, and wireless printers will be able to utilize the Internet connection through your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.
  • Page 16 NOTE: If you have a Linksys WRT1900AC router, click on the Network Map Tool instead. Step 3: Click on the Add a Device button. Step 4: In the Select the type of device to add to your network page, select Other.
  • Page 17 Device List Tool, click here. For Network Map Tool, click here. You can also maximize your wireless connection by changing the basic wireless settings of your router with your Linksys cloud account. For instructions on how to change your wireless settings, click here.
  • Page 18 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). To connect an older device that uses WEP security to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, refer to the device's documentation to see if you can change its wireless security setting from WEP to WPA ™ . If you can't change your device's security setting to WPA, you will not be able to connect the device to your router.
  • Page 19 Step 3: Toggle the ON/OFF switch when choosing to either disable or enable the Guest Access feature if it’s not yet set up.
  • Page 20 QUICK TIP: This feature is disabled by default. This will be enabled once you run the Smart Setup software. NOTE: Some Linksys routers only support a Guest network on the 2.4 GHz band. Also, for Tri- Band routers such as the EA9200, EA9400, and EA9500, 5 GHz Guest clients connect only to the 5 network.
  • Page 21 Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network The Guest network is an added feature of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers and Linksys Wi- Fi Routers. Computers or devices connected to the Guest network will have Internet connection but will NOT be able to access the router’s main network and communicate with other devices within the network.
  • Page 22 (SSID) and password. To learn how to check the wireless settings of the Guest network using your Linksys cloud account, click here. If you’re using the Linksys Connect Software, click here. To use the classic web-based setup page instead, click here.
  • Page 23 Step 3: Click the Connect button. QUICK TIP: You can check the Connect automatically box to enable the computer to connect automatically the next time it is within the range of the Guest network. Step 4: Select the browser you wish to use, then click OK. In this example, the Microsoft Edge browser is used.
  • Page 24 QUICK TIP: Alternatively, you can check Always use this app to enable the computer to automatically use the desired browser the next time you connect to another Guest network. Step 5: You will be directed to the Guest Access login page. Enter the Guest network password. QUICK TIP: If the Guest Access login page does not appear, there may be a problem with your web browser.
  • Page 25 QUICK TIP: If the Guest network name is not displayed on the list, check if the Guest Access Tool of your router is enabled. Step 3: Click the Connect button. QUICK TIP: You can check the Connect automatically box to enable the computer to connect automatically the next time it is within the range of the Guest network.
  • Page 26 Windows 7 / Vista® Step 1: Click the Wireless icon to view the list of available wireless networks. QUICK TIP: If you don’t see your Guest network name on the list, check if the Guest Access Tool of your router is enabled. Step 2: Select the wireless network name (SSID) that has the -guest suffix and click Connect.
  • Page 27 QUICK TIP: You can check the Connect automatically box to enable the computer to connect automatically the next time it is within the range of the Guest network.
  • Page 28 Step 3: Open any web browser. You will be directed to the Guest Access login page. Enter the Guest network password. QUICK TIP: If the Guest Access login page does not appear, there may be a problem with your web browser.
  • Page 29 NOTE: Make sure that the Wi-Fi is turned ON. Step 2: Select your wireless network name (SSID) from the list of available wireless networks. QUICK TIP: If you don’t see your Guest network name on the list, check if the Guest Access Tool of your router is enabled.