Linksys Extender Setup

Linksys’ EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 MU-MIMO Smart Wi-Fi Router will turbocharge your wireless network. With MU-MIMO or multiple users, multiple-input, and multiple output technology, the EA8300 router gives four independent data streams to your wireless devices, making it ideal for a wide range of devices. A strong, dependable wireless connection for tablets, smartphones, laptops, and other devices is possible when MU-MIMO and Beamforming technologies are combined. Beamforming eliminates interference by focussing the wireless signal.

The four Gigabit Ethernet ports allow you to connect devices like media players, game consoles, and more to the network through Ethernet. Additionally, there is a USB 3.0 port for connecting USB-compatible external storage devices, making it easier to share files across multiple computers on your network. Using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app, available for both iOS and Android smartphones, you can remotely control and monitor your network whenever and wherever you are.

Characteristics of Linksys EA8300

1. Easily Connects to Multiple Wi-Fi Networks at the Same Time

The EA8300 can simultaneously connect numerous devices to a high-speed Wi-Fi network thanks to MU-MIMO technology. A dedicated Wi-Fi router for each of your devices will allow you to stream 4K content, browse the Internet, and play games online simultaneously.

2. Every Room Receives a Powerful Signal**

The EA8300’s Wi-Fi signal is strong and uninterrupted in every room of your home when it is coupled with a Max-Stream range extender. The EA8300, unlike typical routers and range extenders, allows your devices to automatically connect to the strongest Wi-Fi signal available as you move from room to room.

3. Versatile connectivity is provided by USB and Ethernet ports.

The EA8300 has four Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing it to enable wired connections that are up to 10 times quicker than normal Ethernet connections. Moreover, owing to the USB 3.0 connector, you may connect shared storage devices, printers, and other network peripherals with ease.

4. Certified by DFS

Traditional routers are unable to use the EA8300 due to its lack of FCC certification for dynamic frequency selection (DFS). In addition to allowing Tri-Stream 160 to be implemented. This certification also triples the number of 80MHz channels accessible.

5. System for managing Wi-Fi network traffic

In order to ensure the optimum Wi-Fi performance for your network, the Smart Connect feature balances your 5 GHz Wi-Fi connections and intelligently selects the best radio band for your devices.

6. Manage Your Wi-Fi from Anywhere, Anytime with Linksys App.

This simple-to-use program gives you access to a powerful set of Wi-Fi tuning options. Use it to gather real-time information on your house Wi-Fi, provide guests Wi-Fi passwords, prioritize your devices, and set parental controls. The Linksys App may download to any compatible iOS or Android device and connected to your router for a simple setup process.

7. Aggregation of LAN Links

By activating twin Ethernet connections from the router to the external storage device, you can double data transfer rates with Link Aggregation.

Specifications of Linksys EA8300

• ‎1 A batteries required
• 240 Volts
• 2134 Megabits Per Second data transfer rate
• 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless type
• ‎2.4 GHz GSM frequencies
• ‎4 Ports
• 1 USB Port
• 454 g Weight
• 256MB RAM
• MU-MIMO Technology
• 4 Antennas

Linksys EA8300 Setup

• Firstly, Connect the Ethernet cable to your broadband modem and to an external switch or router.
• Power on the PE routers by pressing and holding down the power button for 3 seconds then release it. The status light will turn blue, indicating that they are ready to start up.
• In case you have more than one device in your home network connected wirelessly, first turn off all other wireless devices by going into their respective wireless settings, unchecking the box that says “Enable Wireless” and pressing the physical switch to turn off their power.
• On each PE router, go into its main menu (usually by hitting the left arrow icon in your browser window), select “System Settings”, and under “Wireless,” make sure that only the device you want to use (in this example, our broadband modem) enabled. You can also password protect your wireless network if desired.
• Once all your devices connected wirelessly, you ready to start configuring them. Navigate to each device’s menu and click the “Wireless Setup” icon (it looks like a gear). On most routers, you will need to enter your router’s IP address and choose a password. You can also set up port forwarding on some routers so that specific ports on the router are open only to devices on your network.
• If you’re using a Google Home or an Amazon Echo device, connect them to the router by saying “connect [device name]” followed by the IP address of your router (e.g., “connect myrouter”). From there, you can type household commands like turning off lights or setting a time curfew for children.
• Finally, test your connection by entering http://[rou ter’s IP address] in your browser.
• Moreover, If you connected successfully, you’ll see a page that looks something like this-

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up your home network.

Linksys EA8300 Troubleshooting Tips

Your router was not successfully set up

If Linksys Smart Wi-Fi did not complete the setup, you can try the following:

• Press and hold the Reset button on your router with a paperclip or pin until the illuminated Linksys logo turns off and the blue MU-MIMO indicators start blinking (about 10 seconds). Install the router again.
• Temporarily disable your computer’s firewall (see the security software’s instructions for help). Install the router again.
• If you have another computer, use that computer to install the router again.

Your Internet cable is not plugged in

If you get a “Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message when trying to set up your router, follow these troubleshooting steps.

• Firstly, Make sure that an ethernet or internet cable securely connected to the yellow Internet port on the back of the router and to the appropriate port on your modem. This port on the modem is usually labeled Ethernet.
• 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 | position.
• If your computer was previously connected to your modem with a USB cable, disconnect the USB cable.
• After that, Install the router again.

Cannot access your router

To access your router, you must connected to your own network. If you have wireless internet access, the problem may be that you have accidentally connected to a different wireless network. To fix the problem on Windows computers, do the following*:

1. Click on the wireless icon in the system tray. A list of available networks will appear.
2. Then, Click your own network name. Click Connect. In the example below, the computer connected to another wireless network named wraith_5GHz. The wireless network name of the Linksys EA8300 router, Damaged_Beez2.4 in this example, is shown selected.
3. After that, If you are prompted to enter a network security key, type your password (security key) into the network security key field. Click OK.
4. Your computer will connect to the network, and you should be able to access the router.

To fix the problem on Mac computers, do the following:

• In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the Wi-Fi icon. A list of wireless networks will appear.
• In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named wraith_5GHz. The wireless network name of the Linksys EA8300 router, Damaged_Beez2.4 in this example, is shown selected.
• Click the wireless network name of your Linksys EA8300 router.
• Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password field. Click OK.

FAQs

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