Linksys EA4500 Network Router User Manual


 
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Maintaining and Monitoring
Linksys EA-Series
How to disable the Ethernet port status lights
Why would I want to disable the Ethernet port status lights? Depending on
the placement of the router in a home, you might find the lights distracting.
You can easily disable the lights using Cisco Connect Cloud.
To disable the lights:
1.
Log into Cisco Connect Cloud. (See “How to configure your router” on
page 14.
2.
Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.
3.
Click the Basic tab.
4.
Under Port Lights, click the ON/OFF button.
How to test your Internet connection
What utilities are included in my router to test my Internet connection?
Your router includes two diagnostic tests, Ping and Traceroute, that let you
check network connections, including network devices and your Internet
connection.
To diagnose your Internet connection:
1.
Log into Cisco Connect Cloud. (See “How to configure your router” on
page 14.
2.
Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.
3.
Click the Diagnostics tab.
4.
To check whether an address can be reached:
a.
Under Ping IPv4, enter an IP address or URL into the IP or host name
field.