Setting Up: Basics
Where to find more help
In addition to this user guide, you can find help at these locations:
Linksys.com/support/EA6350 (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical support, live chat,
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forums)
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi help (connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Help at the top of the
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screen)
Note—Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product may be viewed on
http://support.linksys.com/en-us/license. Please contact http://support.linksys.com/en-
us/gplcodecenter for questions or GPL source code requests.
How to install your router
1. If replacing an existing router, disconnect that router first.
2. Turn the antennas up and plug in your router to a power source. European versions: press the
power switch to | (on).
3. Connect the internet cable from your modem to the yellow Internet port on your router. Wait
until the indicator light on your router is solid.
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Connect to the secure wireless name shown in the Quick Start Guide that came with your
router. (You can change the network name and password later.) If you need help connecting to
the network refer to your device documentation on the provided CD.
Note—You will not have internet access until router setup is complete.
5. Open a web browser to launch the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router setup instructions. If you don't
see the instructions, type linksyssmartwifi.com in the address bar.
At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account. Use
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to configure your router from any computer with an Internet connection.
Manage your router's settings:
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Change your router's name and password
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Set up guest access
Configure parental controls
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Connect devices to your network
Test your internet connection speed
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Note—As part of Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account setup, you will be sent a verification e-mail. From your
home network, click the link in the email to associate your router with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
account.
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