Linksys EA6900 User Manual

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Linksys Wireless Router
(EA6900) Setup User’s Guide

Linksys EA6900 Specifications

General

Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Input current	3.5 A
Rack mounting	No
Frequency band	2.4 & 5 GHz
Bandwidth (first)	2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)	5 GHz
USB connector type	USB Type-A
USB ports quantity	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Supported network protocols	IPv6, FTP, IPSec, PPTP, L2TP
Antennas quantity	3
Security algorithms	802.1x RADIUS, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
MAC address filtering	-
Certification	FCC, IC, CE, DLNA
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %
LED indicators	Power
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Bundled software	Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Output voltage	12 V

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	184 mm
Width	256 mm
Height	40 mm
Weight	534 g

Summary

Get to know Linksys Router

Router Specifications and System Requirements

Details physical connections, ports, and minimum hardware requirements for the Linksys EA6900 router.

Connecting the Linksys Router

Initial Setup and Wi-Fi Configuration

Guide to connecting the router, browser setup, license acceptance, and configuring network names/passwords.

Router Password and Account Setup

Setting the router administration password and choosing whether to create a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account.

Verify Network Status

Confirming the router's connection status and accessing diagnostics to view the IPv4 address.

Switching Broadband Internet Service to HKBN

Configure Connectivity Settings

Selecting automatic configuration (DHCP) for the internet connection type in the router settings.

Apply Changes and Restart

Applying new service settings, waiting for the router to restart, and verifying the IPv4 address post-restart.

Factory Default Reset of Linksys Router

Reset via Router Settings Page

Accessing the factory reset option through the router's web interface diagnostics page.

Reset Using Physical Button

Using the physical reset button located near the USB1 port to restore factory default settings.