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Linksys E8350 Dual-Band Ac2600 Router Setup

Linksys E8350 Dual-Band Ac2600 Router Setup

Linksys E8350 AC2600 is a dual-band router that comes with one USB 3.0 port and one eSATA/USB 2.0 port. The data transfer rate of this router will differ based on the band that you’re using. For the 2.4 GHz band, the supported data rate is 600 Mbps, and for 5 GHz, the data rate is 1733 Mbps. It is also compatible with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standard. Now, let’s see how to perform the Linksys E8350 dual-band AC2600 router setup for the first time.

You can set up the Linksys E8350 dual-band AC2600 router in two different ways.

Linksys E8350 Dual-Band Ac2600 Router Setup

Using the Linksys Connect software

Using manual setup

Both methods are easy to perform. Before going to the router installation, complete the physical setup of the router.

Step-by-step instructions to perform the Linksys E8350 dual-band AC2600 router setup

Based on your connection type, the physical setup and the router installation steps would vary. Let’s see the router’s physical setup.

Step 1: Physical setup

Cable connection

First, verify whether your internet connection is active.
Next, get an Ethernet cable.
Connect your modem to the Linksys router using the Ethernet cable.
Using another Ethernet cable, connect your computer to the router.

Now, turn on the router, modem, and your computer.
Check if the internet LED and other LEDs on the router’s control panel are blinking.
If yes, continue with the installation.

DSL Connection

If your connection type is DSL, then connect your computer to the internet.
Connect your PC to the internet modem using an Ethernet cable.
Once your computer is online, connect the Linksys router to it using the Ethernet cable.

Turn on the router and check the LED light status.
If all the LEDs are blinking, go to the router’s web access page and configure the settings.

Static Connection

A static IP address will help you to connect to the router’s network easily. To use this method, gather your internet connection’s IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, Domain Name Server (DNS) from your ISP. After gathering the information, begin the router setup through a static connection.

Connect your computer to the internet.
Using an Ethernet cable, connect your Linksys router to the computer that is connected to the internet.

Connect your router to the modem using another Ethernet cable.
Now, turn on your router and make sure that the LEDs are blinking.

Scroll down this page to know the steps you have to follow to complete the Linksys E8350 dual-band router setup.

Step 2: Configuring the router settings

Method 1: Using the Linksys Connect software

Insert the Linksys Connect software CD into your computer.
Once the CD is recognized by your computer, a pop-up dialog box will appear on the screen.
Select Set up your Linksys Router.

Look for the Wi-Fi icon on the My Computer or Computer window and double-click it.
Now, the router installation will be initiated.
Perform the on-screen instructions to complete the router setup process.

Method 2: Manually configuring the router settings

Access the router’s Advanced settings section using either the Linksys Connect software or a web browser.

Using Linksys Connect: In the Linksys Connect software, navigate to the Router Settings section and click Change. Select the Advanced settings option.
Using a web browser: Open a web browser and type 192.168.1.1. Type your Linksys router credentials in the corresponding field and click OK.

Now, the Basic Setup screen of your router will open.
Configure the router’s general settings as per your desire.

Configuring the Linksys router settings based on the connection type

Cable internet connection

Open a web browser on your computer that is connected to the Linksys router.
Type your router’s IP address in the search box.
In the Login dialog box, enter your router’s credentials in the corresponding fields.

Once you have signed in, click the Setup tab followed by the MAC Address Clone sub-tab.
Enable the MAC Address Clone option by clicking the radio button beside Enabled.
Click the Clone My PC’s MAC button followed by Save.

DSL Connection

Sign in to your Linksys router’s web access page.
From the Setup tab, navigate to the Internet Connection Type sub-tab.
Choose the PPPoE or Automatic Configuration-DHCP option from the drop-down menu.
Now, if you have selected PPPoE, then enter your PPPoE credentials in the corresponding fields and click Save. Go to the Status tab and click the Connect button beside the Login Status option.

Similarly, if you have chosen the Automatic Configuration-DHCP option, modify the IP address displayed on the screen. In the IP Address field, change the value of the 3rd box and click Save.
Open CMD on your computer. Type ipconfig /release and tap Enter. Now, you can see an IP address displayed on the screen. Note it down and use it the next time you access the router’s web access page.
Connect your Linksys router to the modem using an Ethernet cable to complete the setup.

Static Connection

On your Linksys router’s web access page, go to the Setup tab.
Under the Internet Setup section, choose the Static IP option from the drop-down menu.

After selecting it, enter your ISP’s IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS details in the corresponding fields.
Finally, click Save.

Congratulations! Your Linksys E8350 Dual-band AC2600 router setup has been completed successfully.

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