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Cisco EA2700 User Manual

Cisco EA2700
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User Guide
Linksys EA-Series

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Cisco EA2700 Specifications

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ModelEA2700
CategoryNetwork Router
Wireless Standard802.11n
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz
AntennasInternal
ProcessorUnknown
Parental ControlsYes
Guest NetworkYes
Security FeaturesWPA/WPA2, SPI firewall
Wireless Speed300 Mbps
Ethernet Ports4 x 10/100 Mbps

Summary

Product Overview

Package contents

Lists items included in the router package for the EA2700 model.

Features

Highlights key capabilities and technologies of the EA2700 router.

Setting Up: Basics

How to create a home network

Explains the components and steps for setting up a home network.

How to install your router

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the router using setup software.

How to configure your router

Covers changing router settings for security and performance.

How to connect devices to your network

Guides on connecting computers and other devices to the network.

How to set up parental controls

Details on configuring parental controls to restrict internet access.

How to configure your guest network

Steps to set up a separate guest network for visitors.

Setting Up: Advanced

How to manually set up your router

Advanced method for manually configuring router settings.

How to manually set up your Internet connection

Guides on manually configuring the router's internet connection settings.

IPv6 Internet connection settings

Configuring IPv6 settings for enhanced network addressing.

How to get the most out of your dual-band router

Tips to optimize performance by leveraging dual-band capabilities.

How to control access to your network

Methods for managing network access, including MAC filtering.

How to improve security using the built-in firewall

Configuring firewall settings for enhanced network security.

Changing IPv6 firewall settings

Customizing IPv6 port services for applications.

How to set up the DHCP server on your router

Configuring the router to automatically assign IP addresses.

How to set up DHCP reservation

Assigning unique, fixed IP addresses to specific network devices.

How to access your network on the Internet

Using DDNS to access your network remotely via a domain name.

How to clone a MAC address

Assigning an existing MAC address to the router.

How to connect to your corporate office using a VPN

Understanding VPNs and configuring router settings for corporate access.

How to optimize your router for gaming and voice

Configuring media prioritization for demanding applications.

How to enable Voice over IP on your network

Configuring the router for VoIP services.

How to configure UPnP

Enabling Universal Plug and Play for device discovery and configuration.

How to use a router as an access point

Extending wireless signal range by using the router as an access point.

How to put your new router behind an existing router

Scenarios for installing a router behind another router.

To share an Internet connection

Steps to share an Internet connection from an upstream router.

To extend your network

Methods to extend network range or add wireless capabilities.

How to expose a device to the Internet

Using DMZ to make a device accessible from the Internet.

Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

How to set up port forwarding

Forwards inbound traffic to specific devices or ports on the local network.

How to set up port forwarding for a single port

Forwards inbound traffic on a single port to a specific device.

How to set up port forwarding for multiple ports

Forwards inbound traffic on multiple ports to a single device.

How to set up port forwarding for a range of ports

Forwards inbound traffic on a range of ports to a single device.

How to set up port range triggering for online gaming

Uses port triggering to route requested data back to the correct computer.

Maintaining and Monitoring

How to back up and restore your router configuration

Saves and restores router settings for easy recovery.

How to upgrade the router's firmware

Installs new firmware to fix issues or add features.

How to restore factory defaults

Resets the router to its original factory settings.

How to check the status of your router

Verifies secure internet connection and device status.

How to disable the Ethernet port status lights

Turns off Ethernet port status lights to reduce distraction.

How to test your Internet connection

Uses diagnostic tools like Ping and Traceroute to check connectivity.

How to configure and use logs

Enables and views router logs to track internet traffic.

Troubleshooting

Your router was not successfully set up

Steps to take if initial router setup fails.

Windows XP Service Pack update

Ensures Windows XP compatibility by installing Service Pack 3.

Your Internet cable is not plugged in message

Troubleshoots issues related to the internet cable connection.

Cannot access your router message

Resolves issues preventing access to the router's interface.

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