Linksys EA6500 [119/531] How to install your router

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router

Linksys EA-Series

Where to find more help

In addition to this User Guide, you can find help at these locations:

• Linksys.com/support (documentation, downloads, FAQs, technical

support, live chat, forums)

• Cisco Connect Cloud help (connect to Cisco Connect Cloud, then click

Help at the top of the screen)

How to install your router

NOTE:

If you lose your setup CD, you can download the software from

Linksys.com/support.

To install your router:

Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive.

Click Set up your Linksys Router.

If you do not see this:

• For Windows, click Start, Computer, then double-click the CD drive

and the Setup icon.

• For Mac, double-click the CD icon on your desktop, then double-click

the Setup icon.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your router setup.

At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Cisco

Connect Cloud account. Use Cisco Connect Cloud to easily manage your

router’s settings, such as:

• Change your router’s name and password

• Set up guest access

• Configure parental controls

• Connect devices to your network

• Test your Internet connection speed

NOTE:

As part of Cisco Connect Cloud account setup, you will be sent a

verification e-mail. Make sure that you open the e-mail from Cisco

and click the provided link.

Setting Up Your EA-Series Router