USER GUIDE MAX-STREAM® Dual-Band WiFi 5 Router Model EA7250/EA7430
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Product Overview Top USB 3.0 Port—Connect and share a USB drive or USB printer on your network or on the internet. Light—The light stays on steadily while connected to the internet. It flashes or pulses slowly during startup, self-testing and firmware upgrades. It flashes quickly when indicating connection errors.
Back Power port (1)—Connect the included AC power adapter. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button (2)—Press to configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. Reset button (3)—Press and hold for until the light on the top of the router starts flashing to reset the router to factory settings. You can also restore the factory settings using the Linksys app or at www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com.
Setting Up: Basics Where to find more help In addition to this user guide, you can find help at these locations: • Linksys.com/support/EA7250 or Linksys.com/support/EA7430 (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) • Go to www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com and click Help at the top of the screen) Note—Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product may be viewed on http://support.linksys.com/enus/license. Please contact http://support.linksys.
3. 4. 5. 6. Position the antennas straight up and plug in the router to a power source. Make sure the power switch in the | (on) position. Connect your router to your modem or modem-router. Plug one end of the included internet cable to the yellow Internet port on your new router. If you have a modem, plug the other end into the Ethernet (LAN) port on the modem. If you have a modem-router, plug into any available port.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Name Password 5 GHz Wi-Fi Name Password Router Password Guest Wi-Fi Name Password www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com Username www.LinksysSmartWiFi.
www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com You can configure your router from anywhere in the world at www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com, but you can also configure your router directly from your home network. You can also use the Linksys app for iPhones and Android devices. See your device’s app store for information. How to log in to www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com 1. Open your computer’s web browser. 2. Go to www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com and log in to your account.
IMPORTANT—Once you have installed your router and logged in to www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com, be sure to enable HTTPS under Local Management Access. This boosts security when accessing your router locally (without the internet). After logging in to www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com, go to Connectivity > Administration and check the box next to HTTPS under Local Management Access. Be sure to click Apply in the bottom right of the screen.
Network Map Display and manage all network devices connected to your router. View devices on your main network and guest network, or display information about each device. Guest Access Set up and monitor a network that guests can use without accessing all of your network resources.
Parental Controls Block web sites and set internet access times. Media Prioritization Set which devices and applications have top priority for your network traffic.
Speed Test Test your network’s internet connection speed. External Storage Access an attached USB drive (not included) and set up file sharing, media server, and FTP access.
Connectivity Manage basic and advanced network settings. Troubleshooting Diagnose problems with your router and check the status of the network.
Wireless Change your router’s security mode, password, MAC filtering settings, and connect devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Security Set up your router’s wireless security. Set up a firewall, VPN settings, and make custom settings for applications and games.
Troubleshooting You can find more help from our award-winning customer support at Linksys.com/support/EA7250 or Linksys.com/support/EA7430. Your router was not successfully set up If you could not complete the setup wizard, you can try the following: • Press and hold the Reset button on your router with a paperclip or pin until the light starts blinking (about 10 seconds). Install the router again. • Temporarily disable your computer’s firewall (see the security software’s instructions for help).
• If your internet service is cable, verify that the cable modem’s CABLE port is connected to the coaxial cable provided by your ISP. • If your internet service is DSL, make sure that the DSL phone line is connected to the modem’s DSL port. • If your computer was previously connected to your modem with a USB cable, disconnect the USB cable. • Install the router again. Cannot access your router message To access your router, you must be connected to the router’s network.
3. If you are prompted to enter a network security key, type your password (security key) into the network security key field. Click OK. 4. Your computer will connect to the network, and you should be able to access the router. *Depending on your version of Windows, there could be some differences in wording or icons in these steps. To fix the problem on Mac computers, do the following: 1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the Wi-Fi icon. A list of wireless networks will appear. 2.
To reboot your router at www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com: 1. Log in to www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com. (See “How to log in to www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com” on page 8.) 2. Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting. 3. Click the Diagnostics tab. 4. Under Reboot, click Reboot. 5. Click Yes. The router will restart. While the router is restarting, all connected devices will lose their internet connection, and will automatically reconnect when the router is ready again. www.LinksysSmartWiFi.
Specifications Linksys EA7250 / EA7430 Model Name Model Number Switch Port Speed MAX-STREAM Dual-Band WiFi 5 Router EA7250/EA7430 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) Radio Frequency # of Antennas Ports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 3 external adjustable antennas Buttons LEDs UPnP Security Features Security Key Bits Storage File System Support Browser Support Power, USB 3.
Notes: For regulatory, warranty, and safety information, go to Linksys.com/support/EA7250 or Linksys.com/support/EA7430. Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
