So basic, you set up your ISP-provided WiFi router, but it has a lot of downsides. The WiFi range is bad and perhaps doesn’t support the 5 GHz band, beamforming antennas and extensive control over devices even remotely connected to your network. If these are some of the things you’re looking for in a router, you’ve done the right thing by getting the Linksys Smart WiFi Router EA7300 ($129.96). This router will alleviate all these problems and then some. Well, Here’s how to set up the Linksys Smart WiFi Router:
Installing the Linksys Smart WiFi Router EA7300
For the most part, setting up the Linksys Smart WiFi Router is pretty simple. However, if you’re having trouble, this step-by-step explanation should help:
- Connect your Linksys Smart WiFi Router to powerand plug the supplied Ethernet cable into the yellow port that says “Internet”. The other end of this cable will go into your modem.
- You should be able to see the Linksys logo light up on the router. Wait until the logo stops flashing and becomes stable. At the bottom of the router you will be able to see a sticker that says “Wireless Network” and “Wireless Password”. Connect to this WiFi network on your computer.
- When prompted for the WiFi password, use the password printed on the label under your router.
- When you connect to WiFi, Go to Linksys Smart WiFi Router setup Internet page. Your router will check for available updates and you can also set up automatic updates for the router.
- When the router is updated, Set SSID and password The SSID of your WiFi network is basically the name that will be displayed on devices when they search for WiFi networks.
- If you change the name of the WiFi network, reconnect your computer to the WiFi network to continue the installation.
- After you do this, you will have to set a router administration password, so you can control devices connected to your WiFi, assign addresses to them, and more. Once your router is set up, you will be shown a confirmation screen with all the usernames and passwords you may need. It is recommended that you note them down.
Creating a Linksys Smart WiFi Router Account
With the Linksys Smart WiFi Router, you can control your home network connection from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. You also get lots of great features like Parental Lock, Device Prioritization, Drive Sharing and much more. Creating an account is easy and can be done in minutes; just follow the steps given below:
- When the router setup page asks you if you want to create your Linksys Smart WiFi Router account, Click “Next”.
- Fill in the form with your details on the next page. Be sure use a valid email idthis is where the verification mail will be sent.
- Open the verification email in your email and click the link to verify your account. You can then sign in to your Linksys Smart WiFi Router account.
With this account you can easily manage everything about your router, and the network to which it is connected. You can see the devices connected to your router and prioritize them. You can set up parental controls for devices so you can limit which websites your kids can visit and properly view network maps to see which devices are connected to your network.
Also, if you download Linksys app (free Androidand iOS) you can on your smartphone afar do all this and more!
SEE ALSO: How to Prioritize WiFi Networks on Mac and iPhone
Set Up Your Linksys Smart WiFi Router and Get More Control
Setting up the Linksys Smart WiFi Router is quite easy and can be done by anyone who takes 10 minutes to spare. Of course, there’s also a manual setup mode for those who want to get into the most important details of how their network is set up. For the most part though, using the Linksys setup is definitely the way to go. I would also recommend creating a Linksys Smart WiFi Router account as this will give you access to numerous features and also allow you to remotely control your WiFi network via apps. So, if you have installed a Linksys Smart WiFi Router, share your experience with it in the comments section below.
