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Product overview
Linksys EA-Series
EA3500
Package contents
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
•
Network (Ethernet) cable
•
AC power adapter
•
Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
Features
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802.11n technology, create a powerful home wireless
network optimized for video, music, and multi-player gaming. Connect your
computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi
devices at blazingly fast transfer rates for an unrivaled experience.
The power of dual band
Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and 5
GHz). The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize
throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and
wireless gaming.
SpeedBoost
Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater
distances throughout your home.
Advanced security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and
SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.
Benefits of gigabit
Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing (up to
10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Gigabit-enabled devices like
computers and servers.
Built-in USB port
The USB port lets you add an external USB drive to your network and share files
at home or over the Internet. You can also connect a USB printer and share it
across your network.
Home theater ready
Bring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting
computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to
your wireless network and the Internet. Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS
traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so
you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable
gaming and VoIP.
Easy to manage
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Create a separate, password-protected network for guests.
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Product overview
Linksys EA-Series
Parental controls
Limit access time and websites with parental controls.
IPv6 enabled
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network.
Back view
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port
Power port
Power indicator
USB port
•
USB port
—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. For more information,
see “Using an External Drive” on page 43. You can also connect a USB
printer and share it across your network. For more information, see “How
to connect a printer” on page 14.
•
Ethernet ports
—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired
Ethernet network devices on your network.
NOTE
For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the
Ethernet ports.
•
Internet port
—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
•
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button
—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” on page 38.
•
Power indicator
—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes slowly during
bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error.
•
Power
—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
Port activity indicators
Green network
activity indicator
Yellow network
activity indicator
Network or Internet port
•
Green network activity indicator
—On Ethernet ports, turns on when a
cable connects the port to another Gigabit Ethernet port. On the Internet
port, turns on while connected to a modem.
•
Yellow activity indicator
—Flashes to indicate network activity over
that port.
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Product overview
Linksys EA-Series
Bottom view
•
Reset button
—Press and hold this button for 5-15 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility. For
more information, see “How to restore factory defaults” on page 56.
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Product overview
Linksys EA-Series
EA4500
Package contents
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
•
Network (Ethernet) cable
•
AC power adapter
•
Setup CD containing router setup software and documentation
Features
Wireless-N technology
Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, your router offers maximum
speed and range to create an ultra-powerful network designed for home
theater performance. Connect your computers, Internet-ready TVs, game
consoles, smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices at blazingly fast transfer rates
for an unrivaled experience.
The power of dual band
Double your network bandwidth with simultaneous dual-band N (2.4 and
5 GHz). The dual-band feature is designed to avoid interference and optimize
throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers, and
wireless gaming.
SpeedBoost
Higher quality antenna technology helps maintain high speeds across greater
distances throughout your home.
Advanced security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with WPA2 encryption and
SPI firewall to help keep your network protected.
Benefits of gigabit
Use the four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports for quick file sharing (up to
10× faster than standard Ethernet) between other Gigabit-enabled devices like
computers and servers.
Built-in USB port and DLNA media server
The USB storage port lets you add an external USB drive to your network and
share files at home or over the Internet. It also features a built-in DLNA media
server for seamless streaming of your video and media files to an Xbox 360,
PS3, or other DLNA-compatible device. You can also connect a USB printer and
share it across your network.
Home theater ready
Bring the ultimate entertainment experience to your home by connecting
computers, Internet-ready TVs, game consoles, media players, and more to
your wireless network and the Internet. Simultaneous dual-band N and QoS
traffic prioritization technology delivers maximum speed and performance so
you can enjoy fast downloads, smooth video and music streaming, and reliable
gaming and VoIP.
Quick to install
Cisco Connect software helps you easily set up your router.
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Product overview
Linksys EA-Series
IPv6 enabled
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network.
Easy to manage
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Create a separate, password-protected network for guests.
Parental controls
Limit access time and websites with parental controls.
Top view
Indicator light
•
Indicator light
—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Pulses slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
Back view
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port
Power port
Reset button
USB port
•
Ethernet ports
—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired
Ethernet network devices on your network.
NOTE
For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the
Ethernet ports.
•
Internet port
—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
•
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button
—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.
For more information, see “How to set up wireless security using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup” on page 38.
•
USB port
—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. For more information,
see “Using an External Drive” on page 43. You can also connect a USB
printer and share it across your network. For more information, see “How
to connect a printer” on page 14.

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