Linksys StarHub MAX-STREAM EA8100 User Manual

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Monitor and control your home Wi-Fi. Anytime. Anywhere
– Download the Linksys Smart WiFi app
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Download the Linksys App to your phone for easy set up. Follow the App instructions to complete set up.
Manage your home WiFi from any mobile device
DEVICE LIST
See Who’s Online
View which devices are
connected to your home Wi-Fi
GUEST ACCESS
Share Your Wi-Fi
Permit up to 50 guests
Wi-Fi access
DEVICE PRIORITIZATION
Play Favorites
Assign connection hierarchy
for all devices
PARENTAL CONTROLS
Set Boundaries
Manage your kids’ access
and usage
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Connect Better
Access advanced features to
get more out of your router
WIRELESS
Connect and Share Safely
Password retrieval, connect
and share home Wi-Fi
DASHBOARD
Wi-Fi at Your Fingertips
Get real-time info about your
Wi-Fi network
MANAGE NETWORKS
Simplify Network Access
Manage your network,
all in one place
StarHub – Typical Fibre Set Up
Fibre Termination
Point (FTP)
Fibre Cable/Patch Cord
(attach to Optical port underneath ONT)
Wireless Router
Power Sockets Optical Network Terminal (ONT)
LAN Cable Cat 5e
or Cat 6/RJ45
StarHub Installation Guide
EA8100 Router
MAX-STREAM
DECT phone
*Please note that if you have your own CCTV/Security/PABX installation/Gaming/ other port forwarding setup in your home premises (current
router), please refer to your specific vendor/provider for further assistance when you are replacing your current router with a NEW router.
First, switch off power to your ONT.
Unplug and remove your old router from the ONT.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on your ONT to the Internet Port
(yellow) of the Linksys EA8100 router.
Plug the power back into your ONT. Please wait about one minute before continuing.
Plug the power adapter into Linksys EA8100 and connect to an available power
outlet or surge protector. If the Power LED (white Linksys) does not light up, press
the Power button on the back of Linksys EA8100 router.
Upon powering up the Linksys EA8100, the Linksys LED logo will stay in solid white
once it has been booted up successfully.
StarHub Router Installation Guide
Internet LED: Fixed White
ONT
Power
Socket
Scan for the wireless network name as listed on the supplied Wi-Fi configuration
label at the bottom of the Linksys EA8100. Select the network and then enter the
Wi-Fi password as stated on the label.
Once connected, open the web browser in your laptop or mobile device, and type in
http://linksyssmartwifi.com or http://192.168.1.1.
A welcome page shall appear with the license agreement. Once you accept the
license agreement, the Linksys EA8100 LED will indicate whether the Internet
service is up or down.
The Linksys LED will stay solid white when the Internet is up. It will blink in white
when the Internet is down.
Your Wi-Fi should now be working. Next create a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account.
Go to http://linksyssmartwifi.com. With your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account, you
will get access to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi tools and the Linksys app that will make your
home network easier to manage and enjoy.
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Internet Devices
External Storage
SDA1
UUI
332 GB used
239 GB used
512 GB
2 TB
FTP:
OFF
Media Server: ON
Tim’s PS4
Blocked until 9pm
Jon’s Macbook
Blocking Tomorrow
Daniels’ iPad
5 Sites Blocked
Parental Controls
John’s Laptop
Devin’s Galaxy
Mike’s Macbook Pro
Device Prioritization
Wi-Fi Network
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Monitor and control your home Wi-Fi. Anytime. Anywhere
– Download the Linksys Smart WiFi app
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Download the Linksys App to your phone for easy set up. Follow the App instructions to complete set up.
Quick and Easy Setup
Set up your home Wi-Fi using
a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
Download the free
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App
Use Your Mobile Device to
Manage Your Home Wi-Fi
Managing your home Wi-Fi with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is fast and easy:
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Adam’s Macbook
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Jon’s Desktop
Blocked at 9 pm Tonight
Jason’s phone
Blocked Until 8 am
Timmy’s iPad
Blocked Manually
Adam’s Macbook
Blocked Manually
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Control a Device
Parental Controls
Parental Controls
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NOTE: If you don’t have a Linksys cloud account, open
a web browser and enter “http://myrouter.local” or
“192.168.1.1” in the Address bar instead to access
the router’s interface.
To ensure you get the best performance from your router
– Enable Automatic Updates
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Upgrading the firmware of your router allows you to fully enjoy its complete features. It is especially
important to update the firmware when installing your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers for the first time to
prevent a notification from prompting when you access some of the router and network settings again. If the
setup wizard was used to configure your Linksys EA8100 automatic updates will be turned on by default.
You may, however, choose to manually enable automatic updates by following the steps below.
Enabling Automatic update
Managing your home Wi-Fi with Linksys Smart Wi-Fi is fast and easy:
Step 1:
When connected to
the internet, the router
will be able to detect
available updates for
you to apply on your
device.
Step 2: Under the Firmware Update section, check the box to enable the Automatic
firmware update option. Once done, click Apply to save the changes.
Keeping your home router
updated is a crucial part of not
just staying secure but to also
enhance the performance of
your router.
Security Features and Fixes
Linksys may issue firmware updates
to upgrade features such as outdated
encryption modules or to add entirely
new security mechanisms that weren’t in
previous versions of the firmware.
Performance Enhancements
Updating your Firmware can enhance
your router’s overall performance. If
you don’t update your firmware then you
won’t be able to take advantage of any
speed boosting upgrades that Linksys
might have released in an update.
Log in to your Linksys cloud account at
www.linksyssmartwifi.com. Once the web
interface opens, click Connectivity.
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Linksys StarHub MAX-STREAM EA8100 Specifications

General

Brand	Linksys
Model	EA8100
Wi-Fi Technology	802.11ac
Ethernet Ports	4x Gigabit LAN, 1x Gigabit WAN
USB Ports	1x USB 3.0
Beamforming	Yes
MU-MIMO	Yes
Security	WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise
Memory	128 MB Flash, 256 MB RAM
Wi-Fi Speed	AC2600 (800 Mbps + 1733 Mbps)
Wi-Fi Bands	2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Processor	Dual-Core
Antennas	4 external antennas

Summary

StarHub Router Installation Guide

Connect Router to ONT

Connect an Ethernet cable from the ONT's LAN port to the Linksys EA8100 router's Internet Port.

Power Up and Connect

Plug in the router and wait for the Linksys LED logo to turn solid white, indicating successful boot-up.

Configure Wi-Fi Network

Scan for the network name, enter the Wi-Fi password from the label, and access the setup page.

Create Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account

Create an account to access tools and apps for easier home network management.

Monitor and Control Home Wi-Fi

Download Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App

Download the Linksys App to your phone for easy setup and follow its instructions.

Quick and Easy Wi-Fi Setup

Steps to manage your home Wi-Fi quickly and easily using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.

Set Up Home Wi-Fi

Guide to setting up your home Wi-Fi using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.

Download Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App

Instructions to download and use the free Linksys Smart Wi-Fi mobile application.

Manage Home Wi-Fi via Mobile

Utilize your mobile device for managing and controlling your home Wi-Fi network.

Device List

View connected devices and their status on your home Wi-Fi network.

Guest Access

Permit guests to access your Wi-Fi network with temporary credentials.

Device Prioritization

Assign connection priority to devices for optimal performance.

Parental Controls

Set boundaries and manage children's internet access and usage.

Advanced Settings

Access advanced features for enhanced router functionality and control.

Wireless Settings

Securely connect and share your home Wi-Fi network credentials.

Dashboard

View real-time information and status of your Wi-Fi network.

Manage Networks

Simplify and manage all aspects of your network access and settings.

Enable Automatic Updates

Enabling Automatic Update

Log in to your Linksys cloud account and enable automatic firmware updates for security.

Security Features and Fixes

Firmware updates enhance security by upgrading encryption and adding new mechanisms.

Performance Enhancements

Updating firmware can boost your router's overall performance and speed.

Change Default Passwords

Router Password Purpose

The administrator password for accessing the router's web-based setup page.

Change Router Password

Log in, navigate to Connectivity, and edit the router password for security.

Troubleshooting

Reset to Factory Defaults

Learn how to reset the Linksys EA8100 to factory defaults using hardware or software.

Cannot Launch Setup Page

Troubleshoot issues launching the setup page after a factory reset.

Cannot Connect Wirelessly

Steps to resolve issues with wireless connectivity and network name visibility.

Block HTTPS Websites

Understand how Parental Controls handle encrypted HTTPS website blocking.

Linksys EA8100 DFS Certified

DFS Certified Explanation

Understand DFS certification, enabling operation on 5GHz bands for better performance.

DFS Operation Notes

Notes on radar detection, channel switching, and connection stability with DFS enabled.

Optimize Wi-Fi with Antennas

Antenna Features

Details on the EA8100's four external antennas for signal strength and coverage.

Optional Antenna Positioning

Recommended antenna positions for multi-storey and single-storey environments.

Remote Assistance

Agent Assist Feature

Allow Linksys Support Agents remote access to your router settings for troubleshooting.

Further Assistance

Online Resources

Visit Linksys-SH.com for product information, support, and FAQs.

Contact Linksys Support

Call Linksys for additional help and support regarding your router.