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Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router N900 Media Stream (EA4500)
• Simultaneous Dual-Band N (2.4 & 5 GHz)
• Maximum speed up to 450 Mbps
• USB port for shared storage
• Gigabit Ethernet 4-port switch
• Built-In UPnP AV media server
Support Sections
Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Getting to know the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA4500
- What are the benefits of using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account?
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Frequently Asked Questions
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi system requirements
- Tested HDD and Printers for the EA4500
- Comparison of Wireless-AC and Wireless-N technologies
- Overview of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Setting up your router
- Creating a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Setting up WEP, WPA or WPA2 personal wireless security on a Linksys wireless router
- How to manually update the firmware of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Accessing your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account through a web browser
- Accessing the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router user interface using the local access link
- Setting up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router on Bridge Mode through your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Wireless Connectivity
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Connecting wireless devices to your network using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- How to set up the Guest Access Tool using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Connecting your Windows 8 computer to the wireless network
- Connecting devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) in your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- How to disable restricted Internet access on specific devices using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Checking the wireless connection speed of your computer
- Adding wireless network profiles to a Windows 8 computer
- Wireless Security
- Changing the basic wireless settings of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- How to check and update the Router Password using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Setting up the Parental Controls feature of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Configuring the MAC Filter feature of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the local access interface
- Checking or changing the basic wireless settings of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the local access interface
- Overview of the Security Tool in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Network Setup
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router to another router
- Managing the devices connected to my network using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Overview of the Guest Access Tool in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Overview of the USB Storage Tool on the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- How to perform a speed test on your network using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Advanced Connectivity
- How to use the Media Prioritization feature of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Adding applications or online games on the Media Prioritization Tool of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Resolving common Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account error messages
- Tips in resolving difficulties when accessing the local access interface of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Available Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Tools when accessing the router locally, remotely, or offline
- How to configure DHCP Reservation using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Enabling the DMZ feature on your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Repairing Internet connection using Windows network diagnostics
- Pinging the Linksys router
- Blinking Power or Diag LED on a router
- Product Information
- Getting to know the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA4500
- What are the benefits of using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account?
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Frequently Asked Questions
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi system requirements
- Comparison of Wireless-AC and Wireless-N technologies
- Overview of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi compatibility issues with OS X® Mountain Lion 10.8
- Downloading the latest firmware from Linksys support site using OS X® Mountain Lion 10.8 computer
- Manually updating the Router firmware using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account on a Mac OS X® computer
- Cisco Connect and Network Magic compatibility issues with OS X® Lion 10.7 and OS X Mountain Lion 10.8
- Setting up your router
- Creating a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Setting up WEP, WPA or WPA2 personal wireless security on a Linksys wireless router
- How to manually update the firmware of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Accessing your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account through a web browser
- Accessing the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router user interface using the local access link
- Setting up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router on Bridge Mode through your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Setting up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router with a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account on a Mac® computer
- Wireless Connectivity
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Connecting wireless devices to your network using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- How to set up the Guest Access Tool using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Connecting devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) in your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- How to disable restricted Internet access on specific devices using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Checking the wireless connection speed of your computer
- Connecting to a wireless network with SSID Broadcast disabled
- Connecting a Mac® computer to a wireless network
- Wireless Security
- Changing the basic wireless settings of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- How to check and update the Router Password using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Setting up the Parental Controls feature of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Configuring the MAC Filter feature of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the local access interface
- Checking or changing the basic wireless settings of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the local access interface
- Overview of the Security Tool in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Network Setup
- Wireless printer issue with Mac® computers
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router to another router
- Managing the devices connected to my network using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Overview of the Guest Access Tool in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Overview of the USB Storage Tool on the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- How to perform a speed test on your network using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Advanced Connectivity
- Configuring File and Printer Sharing on a Mac® computer
- How to uninstall Cisco Connect software on a Mac® computer
- Assigning a static IP address on an OS X® 10.8 wireless computer
- Accessing the router’s web-based setup page using a Mac® computer
- How to use the Media Prioritization feature of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Adding applications or online games on the Media Prioritization Tool of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Resolving common Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account error messages
- Tips in resolving difficulties when accessing the local access interface of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Available Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Tools when accessing the router locally, remotely, or offline
- How to configure DHCP Reservation using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Enabling the DMZ feature on your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Forums
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Share your experience with Cisco Connect Cloud
Hello! I would like to share my experience with my recently bought Linksys EA4500. I was amazed that i can remotely...
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EA3500 not broadcasting N network.
"i do see a lot of potential with the cisco connect cloud. i am currently looking into an app called Block the Bad...
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EA3500 via CCC is difficult to connect
I've had the same thing happen. I'm in US. Appears to be small bug. You have to access via www.ciscoconnectcloud.com.If...
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Share your experience with Cisco Connect Cloud
Ok, I downloaded the cloud firmware for E4200 v2 and this was my experience: 1. I doubt if the cloud firmware really...
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EA4500 Disable Cisco Connect Cloud
I honestly didn't have a problem with it. Actually, the UPnP issue I had no longer existed or random wireless drops with...
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Cisco Connect Software Download
Go To http://homesupport.cisco.com/ en-us/wireless/linksys/E3000 Select downloads, choose model number (only one to choose...
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ea4500 - coverage
The firmware version you posted here is the initial firmware release for this router. You do not have the latest firmware...
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Linksys EA4500 Firmware
What is the optimal value to be RSSI?
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EA4500 - Parental Controls
Try disabling ipv6 on the linksys. The parental controls may just be blocking ipv4.
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Does Transmission Power do anything? (on EA4500 or E4200v2?)
All new 802.11n routers do power management and adjust transmit power automatically. If the setting does anything then adjust...
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Guest networking features on Linksys routers?
The computers connected to the guest network will NOT be able to see the computers connected to your home network. Just...
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Cisco Connect Express app
The app is available in Canada. Go to the app store and search for "Cisco Connect Express" and you will see it....
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Port Fowarding Issue - EA4500
Why on earth do you want to forward port 53???Port 53 is DNS. It is how host names are resolved to IP addresses. It's an...
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EA4500 IP address range issue
10.172.247.203 is not the default address of a Linksys device. If that's the default gateway you see if your computer is...
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EA3500 change admin username
I've searched everywhere and tried the suggestions for other models but cannot find how to change username admin to something...
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Brand new EA4500 - No 5Ghz band after multiple reboots?
Try to configure a unique SSID on the 5 GHz band, wireless-A only. no security, pick one of the lower channels (36-48)....
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EA4500?
They don't even list the E4200 on their support page anymore... guess that's it for future firmware
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DoS protection E-series?
For home routers there is very little you can do about DoS. If your connection is flooded or "breaks down", well,...
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Guest network EA6700
Adjusting your browser settings might help. On IE10, you may need to enable User Authentication. Try the following steps...
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EA4500 Connection Wireless Issues
cprice30 wrote:I have several devices connected to my EA4500 (two wired computers, two wireless laptops, iPhone, iPad,...
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EA4500 and PS3 drops connection
Hi,s this PS3 of yours connected wired or wirelessly? Do have some port numbers from Sony so that you can do Port Forwarding...
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EA6500 Bridge Mode
Seems ther emight be a bug here. Unlike the EA4500 that asks you for just one address in bridge mode, the EA6500 seems to...
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Cisco Connect Express app
It is my hope that Cisco with Apple will make the Connect Express app available to everyone not only who live in the USA,...
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Cisco Connect and OpenDNS
I have been using OpenDNS for a long time, and I just got the Linksys E3000. When I tried to change the settings to add...
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Cisco Connect "Advanced Settings"
I have a Linksys E1000, firmware 2.1.02 Build 5. Everything works fine. I would like to be able to turn off and turn on...
- Downloads
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1.
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USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions for various Operating Systems
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Downloads
Please ensure you select the correct hardware version as not all downloads are compatible with your device.
Free Software notice for certain products, click here.
To automatically upgrade to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Upgrade Utility, please select the appropriate link below. If you need further assistance click here.
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Upgrade Utility (PC)
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Upgrade Utility (Mac)
For instructions on how to manually upgrade to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi click here.
For instructions on how to roll back the firmware to the Classic EA Series web interface click here.
EA Series Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Firmware
11/19/2012
Ver.2.1.39.145204
Download
18.3 MB(EA Series Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Firmware)
Release Notes
Classic EA Series Cisco Connect Firmware
03/23/2012
Ver.2.0.37.131047
Download
20.2 MB(Classic EA Series Cisco Connect Firmware)
Release Notes
EA Series Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup Software for PC
10/31/2012
Ver.2.0.12304.0
Download
17.9 MB(EA Series Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup Software for PC)
Release Notes
EA Series Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup Software for Mac
10/31/2012
Ver.2.0.12304.0
Download
29.0 MB(EA Series Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup Software for Mac)
Release Notes
Classic EA Series Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
10/11/2012
Ver.1.4.12284.0
Download
21.0 MB(Classic EA Series Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Release Notes
Classic EA Series Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac
10/11/2012
Ver.1.4.12284.0
Download
35.6 MB(Classic EA Series Cisco Connect Setup Software for Mac)
Release Notes
How to find your model or serial number
To find model or serial numbers, choose your device below.
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EA4500 Videos
Forums
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Share your experience with Cisco Connect Cloud
Hello! I would like to share my experience with my recently bought Linksys EA4500. I was amazed...
-
EA3500 not broadcasting N network.
"i do see a lot of potential with the cisco connect cloud. i am currently looking into an app called...
-
EA3500 via CCC is difficult to connect
I've had the same thing happen. I'm in US. Appears to be small bug. You have to access via www.ciscoconnectcloud.com.If...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.
