User's Manual

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Product Overview
Linksys EA-Series
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Product Overview
EA6500 v2
Package contents
In addition to your router, your router package includes:
• Network (Ethernet) cable
• AC power adapter
• SimpleTap™ card
Features
Wireless-AC technology
Built with leading 802.11ac 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 wireless-AC. 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 ports and DLNA media server
The USB ports let 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.