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Product Overview
Linksys EA-Series
IPv6 enabled
Supports the latest Internet protocol technology to future-proof your network.
Easy to manage
Cisco Connect software helps you customize your settings and quickly add
multiple devices to your network:
Separate guest network
Create a separate, password-protected network for guests.
Parental controls
Limit access time and websites with parental controls.
Top view
Indicator light
• Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Pulses slowly
during bootup, firmware upgrades, factory reset, and Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error.
Back view
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port Power port
Reset button
USB port
• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired
Ethernet network devices on your network.
NOTE
For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the
Ethernet ports.
• Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to add Wi-Fi
Protected Setup-enabled devices automatically. For more information,
see “How to connect a network device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on
page 19.
• USB port—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. For more information,
see “Using an External Drive” on page 25. You can also connect a USB
printer and share it across your network. For more information, see “How
to connect a USB printer” on page 18.