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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys EA-Series
How to install your router
The easiest and fastest way to install your router is to run the Setup software on
the CD that came with your router or download it from the router’s support site
at
Linksys.com/support
. Setup shows you how to connect your router to your
home network, step by step.
NOTE:
If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from
Linksys.com/support
.
To install your router:
1.
Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive. Setup opens. If your Setup CD is
not available, download the Setup program from
Linksys.com/support
.
2.
Click
Set up your Linksys Router
.
If you do not see this:
•
For Windows, click
Start
,
Computer
, then double-click the
CD
drive
and the
Setup
icon.
•
For Mac, double-click the
CD
icon on your desktop, then double-click
the
Setup
icon.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup.
As part of the router setup process, you will be sent a verification e-mail.
From your home network, click the link in the e-mail to associate your
router with the Cisco Connect Cloud account. Make sure that the link
opens in a supported web browser, such as Internet Explorer 8 or higher,
Firefox 8 or higher, Google Chrome 10 or higher, and Safari 5 (for Mac) or
higher.
If you cannot click the link while behind your new Linksys router, log
into Cisco Connect Cloud while behind the router and add your router
there. For more information, see “Associer un routeur à votre compte
Connexion au nuage Cisco” on page 33.
TIP:
Print this page, then record your router and account settings in
the table below as a reference. Store your notes in a safe place.
Setup also saves your setup information as a file to your computer
desktop.
Network Name (SSID)
Network Password
Router Password
Guest Network Name
Guest Network
Password
Cisco Connect Cloud
Username
Cisco Connect Cloud
Password
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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys EA-Series
How to configure your router
You can change router settings to make your network more secure or to work
better with a device or game. Being able to adjust the settings while you’re
away from home can help make router administration easier.
You can configure
your router from anywhere in the world by using Cisco Connect Cloud, but you
can also configure your router directly from your home network.
Cisco Connect Cloud may be available for your mobile device, as well. See your
device’s app store for information.
Use Cisco Connect Cloud to easily manage your router’s settings, such as:
•
Change your router’s name and password
•
Set up guest access
•
Configure parental controls
•
Connect devices to your network
•
Test your Internet connection speed
Your Cisco Connect Cloud account can also be used to manage multiple
Linksys routers. For more information, see “Associer un routeur à votre compte
Connexion au nuage Cisco” on page 33.
How to connect to Cisco Connect Cloud
To connect to Cisco Connect Cloud:
1.
Open your computer’s web browser.
2.
Go to
www.ciscoconnectcloud.com
and log into your account.
If you can’t remember your password, click
Forgot your password?
and
follow the on-screen instructions to recover it.
How to disable remote access
If you want to configure your router only while you are on your home network,
you should disable remote access.
To disable remote access:
1.
Log into Cisco Connect Cloud.
2.
Under
Router Settings
, click
Connectivity
.
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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys EA-Series
3.
Click the
Administration
tab, then deselect
Allow remote access to
Cisco Connect Cloud
.
4.
Click
OK
.
How to connect directly to your router
You can configure your router by directly accessing it on your home network
instead of through the Internet-based Cisco Connect Cloud.
To connect to your router while you are on your home network:
1.
Disconnect the cable from the yellow
Internet
port on the back of your
router. If you do not have Internet access, this step is not necessary.
2.
Open your computer’s web browser.
3.
Go to
www.ciscoconnectcloud.com
and log into your router using the
router password you created when you installed your router. (When there
is no Internet connection, this address re-routes directly to your router.)
4.
After you finish configuring your router, reconnect the cable to the
router’s
Internet
port.
How to improve your wireless connection speed
Follow these tips to improve your network’s wireless connection speed:
•
Make sure that your router is in a good location:
•
For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of
your home, and near the ceiling, if possible.
•
Avoid placing the router on or near metal objects (such as file cabinets
and metal furniture), reflective surfaces (such as glass or mirrors), or
masonry walls.
•
Any obstruction can weaken the wireless signal (even non-metallic
objects), so the fewer obstructions between the router and the
wireless device, the better.
•
Place the router in a location away from other electronics, motors, and
fluorescent lighting.
•
Many environmental variables can affect the router’s performance, so
if your wireless signal is weak, place the router in several locations and
test the signal strength to determine the ideal position.
•
If possible, upgrade wireless network interfaces (such as wireless
network cards in computers) from older wireless standards to 802.11n. If
a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance
of the entire wireless network may be slower.
•
If your router is a dual-band router, split your network traffic so the
high-bandwidth traffic uses the 5 GHz band. For more information, see
“Obtenir de meilleurs résultats avec votre routeur double bande” on
page 34.
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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys EA-Series
How to change your network’s name and password
You can change the name (SSID) and password of your network, but if you do so,
all wireless devices connected to your router will lose their Internet connection
until you reconnect them using the new network name and password.
To change your router’s name and password:
1.
Log into Cisco Connect Cloud. (See “How to configure your router” on
page 14.
2.
Under
Router Settings
, click
Wireless
.
3.
Click the
Wireless
tab, then click
Edit
.
•
To change the network name, type a new name in the
Network name
(SSID)
box.
•
To change the network password, type a new password in the
Password
box.
4.
Click
OK
to apply your changes.
TIP
If you have a dual-band router, each band (2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz)
can have a separate network name and password.
How to change your router’s local access password
Your router’s local access password was set when you ran the router’s setup
software, but you can change it at any time. You need the router password to
change router settings when you don’t have an Internet connection. When you
do have an Internet connection, log into your Cisco Connect Cloud account by
following the directions under “How to connect to Cisco Connect Cloud” on
page 14.
To change your router’s local access password
1.
Log into Cisco Connect Cloud. (See “How to configure your router” on
page 14.
2.
Click
Connectivity
under
Router Settings
.
3.
Click the
Basic
tab.
4.
Under
Router Password
, type the new password, then click
OK
.
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Setting Up: Basics
Linksys EA-Series
How to change your router’s time zone
Your router’s time zone should be set to your local time zone.
To set your router’s time zone:
1.
Log into Cisco Connect Cloud. (See “How to configure your router” on
page 14.
2.
Click
Connectivity
under
Router Settings
.
3.
Click the
Basic
tab, then select your time zone in the
Time Zone
drop-
down list and click
OK
.
How to test your Internet connection
speed
NOTE
To run the speed test, you must be accessing the Internet by using
the router you are testing. You cannot run the speed test remotely.
To test your Internet connection speed:
1.
Log into Cisco Connect Cloud. (See “How to configure your router” on
page 14.
2.
Click
Speed Test
under
Apps
. The
Speed Test
screen opens.
3.
Click
Begin Test
. The test measures your download and upload speeds.

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