USER GUIDE AC2400 DUAL BAND GIGABIT Wi‑Fi ROUTER Model# E8350
Linksys E-Series Table of Contents Product overview Wireless Security E8350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Wireless > Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Option settings Setting Up Your E-Series Router Where to find more help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to set up your router . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linksys E-Series Product overview Product overview E8350 Back view Internet (WAN) activity indicator (green) Solid: physical link is up on the port Blinking: port is sending/receiving data Off: no physical link on the port Ethernet (LAN) activity indicator (green) Solid: physical link is up on the port Blinking: port is sending/receiving data Off: no physical link on the port Internet USB 1 •• Ethernet Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network or Internet cables) to these Gigabit Eth
Linksys E-Series Setting Up Your E-Series Router Setting Up Your E-Series Router Where to find more help To start Linksys Connect for the first time: 1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive. In addition to this user guide, you can find help at these locations: •• Linksys.
Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration How to open the browser-based utility To access some advanced settings, you need to open the browser-based utility. To open the browser-based utility: 1. Run Linksys Connect, click Change under Router settings, click Advanced settings, then click OK. – or – 2. Enter the user name and password, and click OK. The utility’s main menu will open.
Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup Language The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This allows you to change the router’s general settings. Select your language—To use a different language, select one from the drop-down menu. The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds after you select another language. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet connection.
Linksys E-Series PPTP Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that generally applies to connections in Europe. If your PPTP connection supports DHCP or a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address and configure the options below. L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that generally applies to connections in Israel.
Linksys E-Series Advanced Configuration Network Name (SSID) The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name used by devices to connect to a wireless network. SSIDs are case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. The default SSIDs for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks are LinksysXXXX and LinksysXXXX_5GHz, respectively. The Xs represent the last five digits of the router’s serial number, which can be found on the bottom of the router.
Linksys E-Series Wireless Security Wireless Security Wireless > Wireless Security The router supports the following wireless security options: WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 Personal and WEP. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP stands for Wireless Equivalent Privacy).
Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the Internet. Your router’s CD includes Linksys Connect, the router setup software that makes it easy to connect network devices, change router settings, control guest access, enable parental controls, and connect to the Internet. Linksys Connect is also installed onto your computer during setup.
Linksys E-Series Troubleshooting Your router was not successfully set up “Get Windows XP Service Pack 3” message On Windows XP computers, Linksys Connect requires Service Pack 3.
Linksys E-Series 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, follow these troubleshooting steps. Back view of DSL modem Back view of cable modem 2. Make sure that your modem is connected to power and is turned on. If it has a power switch, make sure that it is set to the ON or l position. 3.
Linksys E-Series “Cannot access your router” message If you cannot access your router because your computer is not connected to your network, follow these troubleshooting steps. Troubleshooting 3. Click your own network name, then 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 access your router, you must be connected to your own network.
Linksys E-Series 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 Connect has automatically assigned your network a name. Troubleshooting “Device not found” message If you get a “Device not found” message when trying to connect a network device (such as an iPhone, iPod, or smartphone), follow these troubleshooting steps.
Linksys E-Series 2. Click Computers and devices. The Computers and other devices window appears. 3. Click Other wireless devices. Troubleshooting Example: On your Smartphone or other wireless device, locate the Wi-Fi menu and search for available wireless networks. In this example, using the network information provided by Linksys Connect shown in the previous screen, click BronzeEagle. Android 4. Enable your wireless network device’s Wi-Fi connection, then search for your wireless network name.
Linksys E-Series Specifications Specifications Linksys E8350 Model Name Linksys E8350 Description AC2400 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router Model Number E8350 Switch Port Speed 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) Radio Frequency 2.4 and 5 GHz # of Antennas 4 Ports Power, Internet, Ethernet (1-4), USB 3.0, USB 2.0 / eSATA combo Buttons Reset, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wi-Fi, Power LEDs Internet, Ethernet (1-4), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power UPnP Supported Security Features WEP (2.
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