Linksys EA5800 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... 1
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3
Front/top ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Back ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Setting Up: Basics .............................................................................................................................. 6
Where to find more help .............................................................................................................................. 6
How to install your router ........................................................................................................................... 6
Manual Setup .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
How to configure your router ................................................................................................................. 10
How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi ............................................................................................ 10
Device List ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Guest Access ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Media Prioritization .................................................................................................................................... 12
Speed Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
External Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Connectivity................................................................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Wireless ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Security ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 16
Your router was not successfully set up .......................................................................................... 16
Your Internet cable is not plugged in message ............................................................................. 17
Cannot access your router message .................................................................................................. 18
After setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
The internet appears to be unavailable ............................................................................................. 19
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi does not open in your web browser ......................................................... 20

Linksys EA5800 Specifications

General

Brand	Linksys
Model	EA5800
Category	Network Router
Language	English

Summary

Setting Up Your Router

Router Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the router, including antenna positioning and power connection.

Router Configuration

Guides on customizing router settings for enhanced security, performance, and remote management.

Connecting to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi

Parental Controls Setup

Network Connectivity Settings

Wireless Network Configuration

Network Security Features

Troubleshooting Router Issues

Resolving Setup Failures

Steps to take if the router setup process does not complete successfully, including reset procedures.

Internet Connection Errors

Troubleshooting 'Internet cable not plugged in' messages by checking cable connections and modem status.

Accessing the Router

Resolving issues that prevent access to the router, often related to incorrect wireless network connections.

Internet Service Unavailability

Diagnosing and fixing problems where the internet appears unavailable after router setup.

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Access Issues