Linksys EA-Series
EA6500
Top view
Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
•
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection Pulses slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error
Back view
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
•
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices
Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
•
Indicator light
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to wired
Ethernet network devices on your network
nOTE
For best performance, use CAT5E or higher rated cables on the
Ethernet ports
Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
•
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem
USB ports—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
•
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to one of these ports You can also
connect a USB printer and share it across your network
Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-15 seconds (until the
•
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory
defaults You can also restore the defaults using Cisco Connect Cloud
Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port
•
Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router
•
Internet port
Ethernet ports
USB ports
Product Overview
Power port
Reset button
3