XAC1900 - Router LINKSYS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XAC1900 LINKSYS

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• Indicator light—Light is solid when on, and after a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Light blinks slowly while booting up, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Light blinks quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup error. Back view

• Adjustable antenna connectors—This router ships with three adjustable external antennas. Screw each one clockwise into the connector before running the Setup Utility.

• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press to configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices.

• USB port—Share disk storage with other users on your network or on the Internet. You can also connect a USB printer and share it across your network.

• Ethernet ports—Use Ethernet cables (also called network or Internet cables) to connect devices to your network through these blue Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet ports.

• Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable to this yellow port and to your modem.

• Reset button—Press and hold for 10 seconds (until the port lights blink at the same time) to reset the router to factory default settings. You can also reset to factory default settings using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.

• Power port—Connect the included AC power.

• Power button—Press | (on) to power on the router. (EU models only.)

• Blinking Green: Power modem starting up and establishing ADSL connection.

• Solid Green: ADSL synced with ISP.

• Blinking Amber: ADSL physical connection problem, e.g., phone cable is not connected to wall jack. Reset Button:

• Reboot: Press and hold one second and release.

• Restore to default settings: Press and hold five seconds and release.

• DSL Port: Connects to the ADSL cable.

• Power: Connects to power cable.3 Product Overview Linksys XAC-Series Wall-mounting placement The router has two wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between the slots is 82 mm. Two screws are needed to mount the router. Suggested Mounting Hardware 3-5 mm 7-8 mm 1.5-2 mm NOTE Linksys is not responsible for damages incurred by unsecured wall- mounting hardware. Follow these instructions:

1. Determine where you want to mount the router. Make sure that the wall

you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also, make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet.

2. Using the template on the next page, drill two holes into the wall.

3. Insert screws leaving 3 mm of the heads exposed.

4. Position the router so the wall-mount slots line up with the two screws.

5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the router down

until the screws fit snugly into the wall-mount slots. Wall-mounting template Print this page at 100%. Cut along the dotted line, and place on the wall to drill precise spacing. 82 mm4 Linksys XAC-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)

• Linksys Smart Wi-Fi help (connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, and click Help at the top of the screen) How to install your router

Connect antennas to the back of your router as shown. Antennas should be upright for best results.

Connect the power modem to your router with the provided split cable as pictured.

Connect the provided phone cable and power cord to the power modem. Plug in the power modem and connect the phone cable to a wall jack.

Wait until the power light on the top cover of the router is solid.

Connect to the secure wireless network name on the Quick Start Guide that came with the XAC1900. (You can change these details later.) Select the option to automatically connect to this network in the future. You will not have Internet access until you complete router setup (see Step 6).

At the end of setup, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account. Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to manage router settings.

• Change your router’s name and password

• Connect devices to your network

• Test your Internet connection speed NOTE: Linksys Smart Wi-Fi will send a verification e-mail. Make sure that you open the e-mail from Linksys and click the provided link. Setting Up Your EA-Series Router Power12VDCPower12VDC Reset USB1 USB2Power12VDC5 Linksys XAC-Series

Setting Up Your Router Linksys XAC-Series How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to configure your router from any computer that has an Internet connection. To open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi:

Enter the e-mail address and password you set up earlier, and click Sign In. How to change router settings Use Linksys Smart Wi-Fi to change settings on your router and set up special features such as parental controls and guest access. NOTE: For additional help on any menu, click Help at the top of the screen. To change router settings:

Open Linksys Smart Wi-Fi and log in to your account

In the menu on the left, click an option:

• Device List lets you see and manage all network devices connected to your router. View devices on your main network and your guest network, disconnect the devices, or display information about each device.6 Linksys XAC-Series

• Guest Access lets you configure a network so guests can use the Internet, but not access all of your network resources.

• Parental Controls let you block Web sites and set Internet access times.

• Media Prioritization lets you set which devices and applications have top priority for your network traffic.

• USB Storage lets you access an attached USB drive (not included) and set up file sharing, a media server, and FTP access. (Available only on routers with USB ports.)

• Connectivity lets you configure basic and advanced network setting.

• Troubleshooting lets you diagnose problems with your router and check the status of the network.

• Wireless lets you configure your router’s wireless network. You can change the security mode, password, MAC filtering, and connect devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.8 Linksys XAC-Series

• Security lets you configure your router’s wireless security. Set up the firewall, VPN settings, and make custom settings for applications and games.9 Linksys XAC-Series

This chapter can help you solve common setup issues and connect to the Internet. You can find more help from our award-winning customer support at linksys.com/support. Your router was not successfully set up If Linksys Smart Wi-Fi did not complete setup, try the following: Press and hold the Reset button with a paperclip or pin until the LED starts blinking (about 10 seconds). Install the router again.

• Temporarily disable your computer’s firewall (see the security software’s instructions for help), and install the router again.

• If you have another computer, use that computer to install the router again. Windows XP Service Pack update On Windows XP computers, Linksys Smart Wi-Fi requires Service Pack 3. If the currently installed Service Pack is older than version 3, you need to download and install Service Pack 3 TIP To temporarily connect to the Internet and download the required Service Pack, use the included Ethernet cable to connect your computer directly to your modem. To install Service Pack 3:

Follow the instructions on the website or contact Microsoft if you need further help.

After downloading and installing Service Pack 3, install the router again. Troubleshooting10 Linksys XAC-Series

Troubleshooting Linksys XAC-Series Your Internet cable is not plugged in message If you get a “Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message when trying to set up your router, follow these troubleshooting steps. To fix the problem, try the following:

Make sure that the Ethernet end of the split cable of the APM105 ADSL2+ Power Modem is securely connected to the yellow Internet port on the back of the router.

Make sure that your APM105 ADSL2+ Power Modem is connected to power and the DSL phone line

Install the router again. Cannot access your router message If you cannot access your router because your computer is not connected to your network, follow these troubleshooting steps. To access your router, you must be connected to your own network. If you currently 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:

On your Windows desktop right-click the wireless icon in the system tray. The icon might differ depending on your version of Windows. Windows 7 is represented below.

Click Open Network and Sharing Center. A list of available networks will appear. Back view of router APM105 ADSL2+ Power Modem Ethernet Cable11 Linksys XAC-Series

Click your own network name, and click Connect. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named LP4309. The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in this example, is shown selected.

If you are prompted to enter a network key, type your password (Security Key) into the fields and click Connect. 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 at the top of the screen, click the Wi-Fi icon. A list of wireless networks will appear. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi has automatically assigned your network a name. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named JimsRouter The name of the Linksys E-Series network, BronzeEagle in this example, is shown selected.

Click the wireless network name of your Linksys E-Series router (BronzeEagle in the example).

Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password Field and click OK.12 Linksys XAC-Series