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Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1750 HD Video Pro (EA6500)
• Latest Draft 802.11ac Wireless Technology
• Backward Compatible with a/b/g/n Devices
• Ultimate Speeds - Up to 450 + 1300 Mbps
• Four 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
• 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, EA6500
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500 Frequently Asked Questions
- Comparison of Wireless-AC and Wireless-N technologies
- SimpleTap™ connection feature Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the benefits of using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account?
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Frequently Asked Questions
- Overview of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi system requirements
- Overview of the Device List Tool in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Overview of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router’s Media Prioritization settings
- Setting up your router
- Setting up the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500 using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router Setup Wizard
- Accessing the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router user interface using the local access link
- Switching from the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account interface to local access
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting an NFC-compatible Android™ smartphone to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the SimpleTap™ card
- Connecting a USB printer through the Cisco VUSB software on a Windows-based computer
- Connecting devices to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the WPS feature
- The benefits of having a connected home
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Connecting wireless devices and gaming consoles to the network using Cisco Connect
- Setting up Guest access using Cisco Connect
- Connecting devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) on your Linksys router
- Creating, activating and associating a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Connecting wireless devices to your network using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router to another router
- Adding wireless network profiles to a Windows 8 computer
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- List of tested USB hard drives and printers for the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500
- How to automatically update the firmware of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500
- How to manually update the firmware of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Changing the network mode of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router to Wireless-AC only
- Configuring Guest Access on the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the local access interface
- Tips in resolving difficulties when accessing the local access interface of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Resolving common Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account error messages
- Setting up the Parental Controls feature of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- How do I use the Media Prioritization Tool of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Accessing the DHCP client table through the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- How to configure DHCP Reservation using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Managing the devices connected to my network using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Setting up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router on Bridge Mode through your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Configuring the MAC Filter feature of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the local access interface
- Enabling or disabling the SimpleTap™ feature on your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Configuring shares and permissions on hard drives connected to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Enabling the Logs feature of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using local access
- How to set up port forwarding on the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the local access interface
- How to Backup and Restore the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router settings using the local access interface
- Checking or changing the basic wireless settings of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the local access interface
- Downloading the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi App on your Android smartphone using the QR code
- Available Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Tools when accessing the router locally, remotely, or offline
- Accessing your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account through a web browser
- How to manually upgrade the router's firmware using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Repairing Internet connection using Windows network diagnostics
- Connecting your Windows 8 computer to the wireless network
- Product Information
- Getting to know the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500 Frequently Asked Questions
- Comparison of Wireless-AC and Wireless-N technologies
- SimpleTap™ connection feature Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the benefits of using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account?
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Frequently Asked Questions
- Overview of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi system requirements
- 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
- Setting up your router
- Setting up the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500 using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router Setup Wizard
- Accessing the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router user interface using the local access link
- Switching from the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account interface to local access
- Setting up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router with a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account on a Mac® computer
- Product Information
- Connecting an NFC-compatible Android™ smartphone to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the SimpleTap™ card
- Connecting devices to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the WPS feature
- Connecting a USB printer through the Cisco VUSB software on a Mac® computer
- The benefits of having a connected home
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Connecting wireless devices and gaming consoles to the network using Cisco Connect
- Setting up Guest access using Cisco Connect
- Connecting devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) on your Linksys router
- Creating, activating and associating a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Connecting wireless devices to your network using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router to another router
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- 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
- How to automatically update the firmware of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500
- How to manually update the firmware of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Changing the network mode of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router to Wireless-AC only
- Tips in resolving difficulties when accessing the local access interface of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Resolving common Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account error messages
- How do I use the Media Prioritization Tool of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Accessing the DHCP client table through the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Managing the devices connected to my network using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
- Setting up your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router on Bridge Mode through your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Enabling or disabling the SimpleTap™ feature on your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Configuring shares and permissions on hard drives connected to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Enabling the Logs feature of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using local access
- How to Backup and Restore the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router settings using the local access interface
- How to configure DHCP Reservation using your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Checking or changing the basic wireless settings of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router using the local access interface
- Checking the Linksys Cable Gateway's IP Address using OS X®
- Manually updating the Router firmware using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account on a Mac OS X® computer
- Forums
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EA6500 Parental Control or Access Restrictions question
Yes, you can block a device on the network from accessing the internet from 3 AM to 6 AM.Screen snippet I just took from...
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Linksys EA6500 Device list not working correct
It is now more then hours with my new 6500. The device list still works without problems. My problem is solved with the...
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EA6500 No Internet connected to Verizon FIOS Actiontec router
Finally got everything working. internet - fios actiontec - ea6500 - laptop and other devices static ip - 192.168.1.1/24...
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MAC filter list gives problems on EA6500 with bridge
The MAC addresses that you should enter for the devices connected on the WUMC710 should be the LAN mac addresses. You must...
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Linksys EA6500
In my experience with my EA6500, a repeater, usually something connected by ethernet cable in bridge mode if you can works...
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EA6500 loses WIFI connection after inactivity, how do i fix t...
Try changing the EA6500's local IP address to 192.168.2.1.It's possible that a NAT conflict is fouling things up. Having...
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Which router is best for me?
Depending on the structure of the house one wireless accesspoint/router may not be sufficient.5 GHz 802.11a will only span...
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iPhones won't connect to EA6500 on 2.4 GHz
I found that by limiting width and hard assigning channel 11 our iPhones can now connect on 2.4 GHz. Apparently the neighbors...
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Cannot connect wireless devices to my EA6500
It could have something to do with the wireless settings of the router. Make sure that the two networks (5GHz and 2.4GHz)...
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How to connect EA6500 to phone line but with no modem
I just checked the Billion router online and found out that it is actually an ADSL router so it has an ADSL port at the...
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EA6500 really poor Down/Up speeds for wireless.
That did the trick, at 2.4ghz set a 20mhz only on channel 9 both the 802.11n devices: mac and the pc lappy reach similar...
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Linksys EA6500 Device List Connection Status - update process
When you go to Troubleshooting > Diagnostics > Router configuration and clicked on Backup it is actually letting you...
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EA6500 ftp problems
To protect your router against possible DNS Rebinding Attacks, certain actions will not work from behind a router. I am...
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EA6500 Disable Wireless Broadcast
We have actually noticed this as well. There is no option to disable the SSID broadcast on the EA6500. I found this article...
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Share your experience with Cisco Connect Cloud
I like the cloud service. It has saved me a lot of work. I now can monitor my kids access to the Internet from the office....
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EA6500 asks for router password on first time setup
No. Save that receipt. So you hard reset the router, connected a wire from one of the LAN ports to your PC, no other devices...
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New router with same name leaves me unable to administer EA6500
Tried one final time to repower the router after a 12-hour pause of trying, and now it is letting me in.
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Internet speed test EA6500
Do you have media prioritization enabled? This is most likely the case. You may disable this feature. Better yet, upgrade...
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EA6500 NAT multip IP addresses
Hi, the router only supports one static IP Configuration. I suggest you call Cisco's Business Enterprise hotline number...
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EA6500 dlna file enumeration limitation?
Cisco routers uses the Twonky Media Server to manage files and can be seen under network places once the UPnP media server...
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EA6500 Bridge Mode
Figured it out. The local network section is ignored in bridge mode. A big bug though. This section should be greyed out...
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EA6500
with USB 2.0 or 3.0 ???
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EA6500 defective??
Got my new EA6500 on Friday. I can't connect to the internet with it. To start with, I have a cable modem that is connected...
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Dead EA6500
In the end I got a replacement. it's working very nicely - I have one issue that I can't seem to get write access to USB...
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EA6500 - Windows Home Server 2011 UPN Setup
You may at least try the reset and see if that will help. If ever after the reset and reconfiguration, you still get the...
- 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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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.
For automatic firmware upgrade instructions please click here.
For manual firmware upgrade instructions please click here.
Firmware
03/22/2013
Ver.1.1.28.147876
Download
13.0 MB(Firmware)
Release Notes
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup Software for PC
12/04/2012
Ver.2.0.12332.0
Download
17.7 MB(Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup Software for PC)
Release Notes
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Setup Software for Mac
12/04/2012
Ver.2.0.12332.0
Download
28.8 MB(Linksys Smart Wi-Fi 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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EA6500 Videos
Forums
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EA6500 Parental Control or Access Restrictions question
Yes, you can block a device on the network from accessing the internet from 3 AM to 6 AM.Screen snippet...
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Linksys EA6500 Device list not working correct
It is now more then hours with my new 6500. The device list still works without problems. My problem...
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EA6500 No Internet connected to Verizon FIOS Actiontec router
Finally got everything working. internet - fios actiontec - ea6500 - laptop and other devices static...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.
Frequently asked questions
- Getting to know the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500 Frequently Asked Questions
- Comparison of Wireless-AC and Wireless-N technologies
- SimpleTap™ connection feature Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the benefits of using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account?
- Getting to know the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500
- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, EA6500 Frequently Asked Questions
- Comparison of Wireless-AC and Wireless-N technologies
- SimpleTap™ connection feature Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the benefits of using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account?

