Linksys EA6900 User's Guide Page 1

EA6900User Guide

7Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-SeriesHow to configure your routerYou can change router settings to make your network more secure or to work better with

8Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-SeriesHow to disable remote accessIf you want to configure your router only while you are on your home network, you shou

9Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-Series • Many environmental variables can affect the router’s performance, so if your wireless signal is weak, place the

10Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-Series3. Click the Basic tab.4. Under Router Password, type the new password, then click OK. How to change your router’

11Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-SeriesNOTEInternet connection speeds are determined by a variety of factors, including ISP account type, local and worl

12Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-Series3. Under Select the type of device to add to your network, click USB Printer. The Add a USB printer screen opens.

13Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-Series • If the device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button, press that button, then click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup butt

14Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-SeriesInformation about the device appears on the screen.4. Click OK.How to set up parental controlsWith your router, y

15Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-Series • Click Edit to change the Internet access schedule. You can click and drag to select or deselect a block of tim

16Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-SeriesTo set up guest access to your network:1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See ““How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi

iContentsLinksys EA-SeriesiProduct OverviewEA6900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-SeriesHow to customize Linksys Smart Wi-FiYou can customize your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi home page by adding or removing wi

18 Linksys EA-Series18OverviewYou can attach most USB drives (including a thumb drive or a high-capacity external drive) to the USB port on your route

19 Linksys EA-SeriesHow to use secured folder accessWhy would I need to use secured folder access? By default, when you connect a USB drive to your ro

20 Linksys EA-Series8. If you need to set up the shared folder:a. Click Create new share. The Create New Share dialog box opens.b. Click the button ne

21 Linksys EA-SeriesTIPSFile managers display content in many ways, but you can usually use these common actions to navigate through folders: • Click

22 Linksys EA-Series5. Click Add New Folder. The Add a new folder dialog box opens.6. Click the button next to the folder that you want to share, then

23 Linksys EA-Series4. Click the setting for Enable FTP Server to turn it on.5. We recommend that you keep the default settings for FTP Port and Encod

24Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Series24How to manually set up your routerAlthough running your router’s setup software is the easiest way to set up

25Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Series4. Select your ISP’s Internet connection type from the drop-down list. Complete the Optional Settings only if r

26Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-SeriesHow to get the most out of your dual-band routerI bought a dual band router, but I’m not sure that I’m getting

iiContentsLinksys EA-SeriesHow to put your new router behind an existing router. . . . . .38To add your router to an existing router or gateway 38To

27Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Seriesd. Network mode—Your choice depends upon the clients that will connect to your network. If all of your devices

28Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-SeriesExample: Because each MAC filtering configuration is unique, the following procedure uses the simplified exampl

29Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-SeriesHow to improve security using the built-in firewallWhy would I need to change my security settings? By default,

30Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-SeriesChanging IPv6 firewall settingsOn some router models, the IPv6 firewall lets you customize IPv6 port services f

31Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Series3. Click the Local Network tab. 4. To disable the DHCP server, deselect the Enabled checkbox.5. Leave the Enabl

32Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Series5. Click Edit to change the reservation details, or click Delete to delete the reservation.TIPFor field descrip

33Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-SeriesHow to clone a MAC addressOn any home network, each network device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) addr

34Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Series3. Enable each setting that you want to change. • IPSec Passthrough – IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a s

35Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Series5. To prioritize an application or game, select the name in the drop-down list, then click and drag the icon

36Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-SeriesTo configure the router for VoIP:1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi”

1Product OverviewLinksys EA-Series1Product OverviewEA6900Package contentsIn addition to your router, your router package includes: • Network (Ethernet

37Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-SeriesHow to use a router as an access pointHow can I use this new router as an access point? If you have a large are

38Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Series6. To reconfigure the wireless network on your old router:a. Open the wireless network setup page. b. Change th

39Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Series4. At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account. NOTE:As p

40Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Series2. Connect an Ethernet network cable to a LAN/Ethernet port on your upstream network to the yellow Internet por

41Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-SeriesTo extend your networkThis topic covers cases three and four above.NOTEThis is a complex process, so this proce

42Setting Up: AdvancedLinksys EA-Series4. Click the setting for DMZ to turn it on.5. Select Enabled.6. In the Source IP Address section, select Any IP

43Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys EA-Series43How to set up port forwardingWhy would I use port forwarding? Port forwarding is a feature tha

44Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys EA-SeriesHow to set up port forwarding for multiple portsWhy would I set up port forwarding for multiple

45Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys EA-SeriesTo set up port range forwarding:1. Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys

46Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringLinksys EA-Series3. Under Router Settings, click Security. 4. Click the Apps and Gaming tab.5. Click Port Range T

2Product OverviewLinksys EA-SeriesHome theater readyBring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting computers, Internet-ready T

47Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys EA-Series47How to back up and restore your router configurationWhy do I need to back up my router configuration? A

48Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys EA-SeriesHow to upgrade the router’s firmwareWhy would I need to upgrade my router’s firmware? Linksys may periodi

49Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys EA-SeriesA confirmation screen opens.5. Click Ye s to confirm. All settings and logs are deleted, and your router

50Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys EA-SeriesHow to disable the Ethernet port status lightsWhy would I want to disable the Ethernet port status lights

51Maintaining and MonitoringLinksys EA-Seriesb. Select a number of times to ping from the Number to ping drop-down list.c. Click Start to Ping. A wind

52TroubleshootingLinksys EA-Series52This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the Internet. You can find more help from our a

53TroubleshootingLinksys EA-SeriesYour Internet cable is not plugged in messageIf you get a “Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message when tryin

54TroubleshootingLinksys EA-Series3. Click your own network name, then click Connect. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wire

55TroubleshootingLinksys EA-SeriesAfter setupThe Internet appears to be unavailableIf the Internet has difficulty communicating with your router, the

56TroubleshootingLinksys EA-SeriesYou cannot access Linksys Smart Wi-FiTo access your router directly, see “How to manually set up your router” on pag

3Product OverviewLinksys EA-SeriesBack viewEthernet portsWi-Fi Protected Setup buttonInternet portPower portReset buttonUSB ports • Adjustable Antenn

57Linksys EA-SeriesSpecifications5757Linksys EA6900Model Name Linksys EA6900Description Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC1900Model Number EA6900Switch

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4Product OverviewLinksys EA-SeriesWall-mounting placementThe router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 82

5Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-Series5How to create a home networkWhat is a network?A network is any group of devices that can communicate with each ot

6Setting Up: BasicsLinksys EA-SeriesHow to install your routerTo install your router:1. Power on your new router. If replacing an existing router, dis