USER guide
Contents Product Overview 1 WRT1900AC setting up your router 5 Where to Find More Help 5 How to Install Your Router How to Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi 6 How to Connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi 6 How to Change Router Settings Troubleshooting 10 Your router was not successfully set up 10 Windows XP Service Pack update 11 Your Internet cable is not plugged in message 11 Cannot access your router message Specifications 13 Linksys WRT1900AC WRT 1900AC | Contents i
Product Overview WRT 1900AC Front Panel Indicators (White) The power LED is solid white while the router is powered on. It will blink when the router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up. Internet (White/Amber) The Internet LED is solid white when connected to the Internet. It blinks white while the router works to establish a connection. A solid amber LED indicates the connection is down due to configuration issues.
Product Overview ETHERNET 1 thru 4 (Secondary) (White) If the white LED is off, the router is successfully connected to a device through that port at 10/100 Mbps. A solid white LED indicates that the router is successfully connected to a device at 1000 Mbps. (White/Amber) The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ LED blinks slowly for two minutes during Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It will be solid white for five seconds to indicate a successful connection The LED blinks amber if the he Wi-Fi Protected Setup process fails.
Product Overview Wall-Mounting Placement The router has wall-mount slots on the bottom of each foot for flexibility in mounting the router on the wall. The distance between the slots on the short side is 105 mm. The distance between the slots on the longer side is 2 1 1 mm. Two screws are needed to mount the router. Mounting Instructions 1. Determine where you want to mount the router and which side you should use to mount it. Make sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy.
Product Overview Wall-Mounting Template (Long Side) Print this page at 100% size. Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to ensure precise spacing of holes.
Setting Up Your Router Where to find more help How to install your router • Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat, forums) To Install Your Router: 1. If replacing an existing router, disconnect it. Power on your new router. • Linksys Smart Wi-Fi help (connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Help at the top of the screen) 2. Connect the Internet cable from your modem to the yellow Internet port on your router.
How to Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi To Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi: 1. Click the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi icon on your desktop (if you installed on the computer). How to change router settings Note: For additional help on any menu, click Help at the top of the screen. (or) Open a web browser and go to www.linksyssmartwifi.com. 2. Enter the email address and password you set up earlier, and click Log in. 1. Log into your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account. 2.
Guess Access Media Prioritization Guest Access — Lets you configure and monitor a network that guests can use without accessing all of your network resources. Parental Controls Media Prioritization — Lets you set which devices and applications have top priority for your network traffic. Parental Controls — Lets you block web sites and set Internet access times.
Speed Test Connectivity Speed Test — Lets you test your network’s Internet connection speed. Connectivity — Lets you configure basic and advanced network settings. USB Storage Troubleshooting USB Storage — Lets you access an attached USB drive (not included) and set up file sharing, a media server, and FTP access. (Available only on routers with USB ports.) WRT 1900AC | How to Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Troubleshooting — Lets you diagnose problems with your router and check the status of the network.
Wireless Security Wireless — Lets you configure your router’s wireless network. You can change the security mode, password, MAC filtering, and connect devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Security — Lets you configure your router’s wireless security. You can set up the firewall, VPN settings, and make custom settings for applications and games.
Troubleshooting This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the Internet. You can find more help from our award-winning customer support at linksys.com/support. Your router was not successfully set up If Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Did Not Complete The Setup: • Using a paperclip or pin, press and hold the Reset button until the LED starts flashing (about 10 seconds). Install the router again.
Troubleshooting Your Internet cable is not plugged in message If you get a “Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message when trying to set up your router: 1. Make sure that an Ethernet or Internet cable (or a cable like the one supplied with your router) is securely connected to the yellow WAN port on the back of the router and to the appropriate port on your modem. This port on the modem is usually labeled Ethernet, but may be named Internet or WAN. 2.
Troubleshooting 3. Click your own network name. Click Connect. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter. The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in this example, is shown selected. To Fix the Problem on Mac Computers: 1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the AirPort icon. A list of wireless networks appears. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi has automatically assigned your network a name. 2.
Specifications Linksys WRT1900AC Environmental Dimensions 9.68” x 7.64” x 2.05” without antennas (246 x 194 x 52 mm) Unit Weight 40.81 oz (1.157 Kg) Power 12V, 4.5A 4 external adjustable antennas Certifications FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/draft ac, Windows 7, Windows 8, DLNA Ports Power, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x combo USB 2.0/eSATA, Internet, Ethernet (1-4), R-SMA (4) Operating Temp. 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power Storage Temp.
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