User's Manual

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Linksys EA8500
Product overview
EA8500
Front view
• Power Indicator — The Linksys logo stays on steadily while connected
to the Internet. It flashes or pulses slowly during bootup, self-testing and
firmware upgrades. It flashes quickly when indicating connection errors.
Back view
• Adjustable external antennas—This router ships with four adjustable
external antennas that should be connected to the router before
powering it on. To connect the antennas, twist the antenna clockwise
onto the antenna connector on the router.
NOTE
For best performance, position the side antennas vertically as
shown in the picture.
• USB 3.0 port—Connect and share a USB drive or USB printer on your
network or on the Internet.
• USB 2.0/eSATA combo port—Connect and share a USB/eSATA drive or
a USB printer on your network or on the Internet.
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Product overview
Combo USB 2.0/
eSATA Port
Power Indicator
USB 3.0 Port Internet Port Power Port
Wi-Fi On/Off
Button
Ethernet Ports
Wi-Fi Protected
Setup Button
Reset Button
Power Switch
4x Adjustable External Antennas
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Combo USB 2.0/
eSATA Port
Power Indicator
USB 3.0 Port Internet Port Power Port
Wi-Fi On/Off
Button
Ethernet Ports
Wi-Fi Protected
Setup Button
Reset Button
Power Switch
4x Adjustable External Antennas
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