Linksys EA9300 setup and troubleshooting steps

The new Linksys EA9300 setup is easy and it does not require CD. Linksys EA9300 is a Max-Stream AC4000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router. It has Intelligent Tri-Band for double the performance of a Dual-Band Router. Three bands that deliver the fastest combined Wi-Fi speeds to more devices. It works on latest Wireless-AC technology for simultaneously streaming and gaming on multiple devices.

The Linksys EA9300 router setup is simple and only requires a few steps to finish. The router must first be connected to your modem with an Ethernet connection. Subsequently, attach your computer or mobile device to the router’s Wi-Fi network or using an additional Ethernet cable.

The default IP address of the router can be located in the user manual or on the bottom of the router. Then, launch a web browser and type that address. You may configure your router’s settings, such as your network name and password, security settings, and parental controls, on the web-based setup page for the router by clicking this.

Linksys EA9300 setup – Watch Video

Linksys EA9300 setup without CD or manually.

Step 1: Make sure that Internet is working

First make sure that your modem is working. Connect your main computer directly to the modem. Make sure that your main computer is able to access Internet directly through the modem. If you are not able to access internet directly through the modem then contact your service provider and get your modem working first.

In case of DSL connection, you may not be able to access the Internet directly through the modem. In this case you must have PPPoE User name and password from the DSL company. Make sure that you have the correct PPPoE user name and password. if you do not have PPPoE user name and password then get in touch with your Internet service provider and get it.

Step 2: Make connections between modem and router

Connect the computer and modem to the Linksys EA9300 router with the Ethernet cable. Connect the modem to the Internet port (which is standing alone ) and computer to the Ethernet port. If you connect the modem and computer to the wrong port, you will not be able to open the Linksys router setup page. If you have computer connected to the WAN port then it will not communicate with EA9300. Connection is very important. You will see 4 lights, Power, WAN, wireless and Ethernet.

Linksys EA9300 router setup – front and back panel images below

Linksys EA9300 router
Linksys EA9300 router setup

Basic Modem – Router – Computer connection image below

Linksys router connections

Watch the Basic initial connection video.

Step 3: Open Linksys EA9300 Router setup page

Open browser and in the address bar type the number 192.168.1.1 . This is the default IP address of almost all the models of Linksys Routers. However you can open the command prompt and check the IP address on your computer.

Enter your Router Password then click Log in. The default password is admin. If you have changed it, enter the new password instead. If the default password is not working then you can reset the device to the factory default. Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds. Release the reset button and wait for 30 seconds. Power cycle the router.

You will see Linksys EA9300 setup page on your screen.

Linksys EA9300 setup

Step 4: Change Internet connection settings

In the left panel, you will see all the options required to change the settings. Click on “Connectivity” under router settings section.

Click On Internet settings tab at the top.

Now according to your internet service provider, you can change the Internet settings.

Please check the images below for appropriate Internet service provider settings. There will be 2 types of ISPs. Cable ISP and DSL ISP.

For Cable ISP , you need to clone the MAC address of your computer, as shows in the image below. Then power cycle the network.

Internet connection settings - Cable ISP

For DSL ISP, you need to enter the PPPoE user name and password as shown in the image below.

Internet connection settings - DSP ISP

Step 5: Try to access Internet on main wired computer

Once you change the Internet connections, you wired computer will be able to access the Internet through the EA9300. That mean the Internet connection settings on the router are now working properly and the router is communicating properly with the Internet modem.

Step 6: Change wireless network settings

Change the Wireless network Settings as shown in the image below. As this is a Dual band router, you will see 2 different wireless networks.

As this is a Dual band router, you will see 2 different wireless networks.

SSID is the name of the wireless network. Change both SSIDs. Keep the names of both the SSIDs different so that you can identify them. Change the password for the wireless network. ( remember this password ) . This will be the password of the wireless network and you will need this password / key when you will try to connect any wireless computer or device to the network.

Linksys EA9300 setup - wireless network settings

Step 7: Connect to wireless network.

Your wireless network is ready and secured. Now you can try to connect to Wi-Fi on any wireless device. It will ask you to enter the wireless network password. Enter the correct password and you will get connected to Wi-Fi.

Step 8: Create Guest network access

You can also create Guest network using this web base interface. In the left panel you will settings options. Now try to connect different computer or wireless devices to the network and see if that works. This was all about Linksys EA9300 router setup manually.

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Linksys EA9300 setup using the Smart Setup Wizard.

Requirements before Linksys EA9300 router setup

The following requirements should be met to avoid any problems during the setup:

  • Browser requirements for the router setup and Linksys Smart Wi-Fi access:
    • Microsoft Edge™
    • Internet Explorer® 8 or higher
    • Latest version of Chrome™ and Firefox®
    • Safari® (for Mac® or iPad®)
    • Latest Adobe Flash® Player?
  • Materials for setup – You should have the following items:
    • Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router
    • One (1) or two (2) Internet / Ethernet (RJ-45) cables
    • A wireless computer or a computer with an Ethernet port
  • Active Internet connection – To check if you are able to access the Internet, connect the modem to the computer using an Ethernet cable as shown in the image below:

If you do not have modem then connect the cable (also called a patch or a fiber optic cable) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) directly to the computer’s Ethernet port.

Step 1:

If your EA9300 came with external antennas, connect the antennas to the router first and then plug in the router to a power source. If your router has a power switch, make sure that the power switch is set to the | (ON) position. Wait until the power LED is solid.

Step 2:

Connect the Ethernet cable from your modem to the Internet port of the EA9300.

Step 3:

Connect to your secured wireless network. You can locate the wireless credentials either at the bottom of the router or on the Quick Start Guide. To prevent any problems during setup, make sure you have a good signal from the router or bring the wireless computer closer to the same room as the EA9300.

NOTE: If you are using a wired computer, skip Step 3 and proceed to Step 4.

Step 4:

Launch your web browser and enter “http://linksyssmartwifi.com” in the Address bar then press [Enter].

Step 5:

Tick the checkbox beside I have read and accepted the License Terms for using this software then click Next to proceed.

Linksys EA9300 smart setup wizard

If the Smart Setup screen does not show up, press the Reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds, turn the router OFF and then turn it back ON. Wait a few seconds for the router to boot up and start at Step 1 again. See how to reset linksys routers.

If no Internet connection is detected, the Your Internet cable is not connected correctly window will appear. Follow the suggested troubleshooting steps on the screen to resolve your connection problem then click Next.

If you are having issues with EA9300 router setup and configuration then you can make sure that your router is running on the latest firmware. If not then download and upgrade the firmware of the router.

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How to upgrade Linksys EA9300 Firmware?

You can download firmware from Linksys website. Make sure that you select the correct hardware version of the device. The hardware version is located beside or beneath the model number and is labeled version, ver. or V.  If there is no version number beside the model number on your Linksys product, the device is version 1.

Save the firmware file on your computer.

Before upgrading the firmware, make sure that your computer is connected to the router with the Ethernet cable. Do not upgrade firmware using wireless computer.

Open the Settings of the router by using 192.168.1.1.

Click on “Connectivity” tab in the left panel.

There you will see “Firmware Update”. Go To manual section. Browse or choose the firmware file you downloaded and click Start.

Wait for the firmware upgrade process to finish. After upgrading the firmware, the device will reboot automatically.

Linksys EA9300 router Features

Tri-Band Technology

Three bands that deliver the fastest combined Wi-Fi speeds to more devices.

MU-MIMO

Latest Wireless-AC technology for simultaneously streaming and gaming on multiple devices.

VERY LARGE HOUSEHOLD

Experience powerful Wi-Fi coverage throughout a very large house.

BLISTERING Wi-Fi SPEEDS FOR EXTREME ENTERTAINMENT

Unleash the potential of your home Wi-Fi and enjoy exceptional wireless speeds with the Linksys MAX-STREAM AC4000 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Tri-Band Router (EA9300). Featuring Tri-Band technology, the MAX-STREAM AC4000 is ideal for households with heavy entertainment streaming and online gaming needs. Three dedicated Wi-Fi bands deliver combined speeds of up to 4.0 Gbps, offering enough speed for 4K video streaming, simultaneous online gaming, video conferencing, and other demanding tasks.

EXCEPTIONAL MULTI-DEVICE PERFORMANCE WITH MU-MIMO

Devices such as 4K TVs, HD streaming media players, tablets, and game consoles consume a lot of bandwidth. With MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) technology, the EA9300 router sends Wi-Fi to multiple devices at the same time and same speed. It’s like having a dedicated Wi-Fi router for each of your devices.

SEAMLESS ROAMING TECHNOLOGY in Linksys EA9300

Traditional routers and range extenders force you to manually connect to either the range extender’s or router’s network in order to experience the best Wi-Fi signal as you move about your home. But with the EA9300’s Seamless Roaming support, your devices will automatically connect to the strongest Wi-Fi signal by utilizing a single network name. Pair the router with a compatible range extender to enjoy a strong, seamless Wi-Fi signal in every room of your house.

1.8 GHz QUAD-CORE PROCESSOR HANDLES INTENSE WI-FI USAGE

Households with heavy Wi-Fi use will experience fast data transfers thanks to this gigabit Wi-Fi router’s combined 4.0 Gbps speed and Quad-Core CPU. Each CPU core can handle a different task, greatly improving efficiency and overall performance.

LINKSYS AUTO FIRMWARE UPGRADE

Linksys automatically pushes software updates to your router overnight and seamlessly brings the latest features and security to your home network. Your Linksys router will be consistently getting better over time.

AIRTIME FAIRNESS ENSURES WI-FI EFFICIENCY

Improve your overall home Wi-Fi efficiency with the EA9300 thanks to Airtime Fairness, a feature that ensures even, fair distribution of Wi-Fi to different devices. This helps reduce the lag associated with slower Wi-Fi devices.

“SMART CONNECT” BAND STEERING

Smart Connect feature balances your 5 GHz Wi-Fi connections and intelligently chooses the best radio band for your devices for the best Wi-Fi performance of your network.

SEAMLESS ROAMING TECHNOLOGY

Traditional routers and range extenders force you to manually connect to either the range extender or router’s network in order to experience the best Wi-Fi signal as you move about your home. When paired with a MAX STREAM Range Extender, the EA9300’s Seamless Roaming support allows your devices to automatically connect to the strongest Wi-Fi signal by utilizing a single network name. Then enjoy a strong, seamless Wi-Fi signal in every room of your house.

EXCEPTIONAL SIGNAL STRENGTH WITH ADVANCED BEAMFORMING

Equipped with Advanced Beamforming technology, the EA9300 maximizes wireless performance by focusing its Wi-Fi signal directly to your device. This helps boost coverage and eliminate wireless dead zones in your house. This latest iteration of Beamforming supports both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.

WORKS WITH AMAZON ECHO FOR SEAMLESS VOICE CONTROL

When paired with Amazon Echo, the EA9300 gives you access to a variety of convenient voice commands. Toggle your guest network on and off, customize your Wi-Fi settings, and more using just your voice.

How to install OpenWRT on Linksys EA9300 router?

Linksys EA9300 is not supported on OpenWRT as well as DD-wrt. They do not have compatible firmware for this model of Linksys router.

High-performance wireless router Linksys EA9300 has cutting-edge capabilities to provide dependable and quick internet connectivity. However, you might think about installing OpenWrt firmware on your Linksys EA9300 router if you’re an experienced user or want to maximize its capabilities.

To improve the speed, security, and customizability of compatible routers, OpenWrt is an open-source operating system that may be deployed. Although the installation procedure is not as simple as configuring a standard router, it is also not overly difficult.

You must obtain the necessary firmware file from the OpenWrt website and flash it onto your Linksys EA9300 router using the router’s web-based interface in order to install OpenWrt firmware. Through this procedure, the router’s stock firmware will be replaced with OpenWrt, granting you access to a number of cutting-edge features and customization possibilities.

You can modify the router’s settings, set up sophisticated features like Quality of Service (QoS) and VPN, and even install third-party applications after installing OpenWrt on your Linksys EA9300 router. Regular security updates and patches from OpenWrt ensure that your router is always guarded against the most recent dangers.

It’s crucial to keep in mind that updating OpenWrt firmware on your router will nullify its warranty and can even be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, if you are unfamiliar with the installation procedure, it is best to ask a professional or a member of the OpenWrt community for help.

4 thoughts on “Linksys EA9300 setup”

  1. Linksts EA9300 setup is easy if you do it manually instead of the program that comes with the device. Just like the old linksys routers, you can open the setup page of Linksys EA9300 router and change the settings manually. Your article shows the steps to do it. Thanks

  2. EA9300 is one of the best routers I used till date. I used different routers before and I think this one is good, at least for me. The setup process is also very easy and you can do it manually. Manual installation is the best option. If you have cable ISP then you do not even need to change any settings on the Internet part.

  3. Very informative article. Thanks for detailed information. I was struggling to configure it using smart setup wizard but that did not work. Finally, I was able to get it done manually.

  4. I bought Linksts EA9300 router and trying to setup without using installation program.
    I opened the setup page and changed the Internet settings. The wired computer is online and working properly. Wireless has issues. It does not see the Wireless network that I created.

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