A Complete Linksys EA7300 Setup Guide

Linksys offers a huge number of options when it comes to networking gadgets, especially the router. One such masterpiece is Linksys EA7300. So if you got one for your home/office and are now getting confused with the Linksys EA7300 setup process, then you need not worry. Because in this blog-post we’ll share every detail from setup, resetting process to upgrading of router’s firmware. For carrying out a smooth and quick setup we recommend placing the Linksys ea7300 manual by your side. As it contains default information which is crucial for the errorless setup. 

Setup Guidance 

The Linksys ea7300 setup process is simple and is mostly done using an internet browser. So here are the steps for the same.

• First unplug the existing router if any. 
• Thereafter fetch an Ethernet wire. Link it to your modem. Then attach it to the ea7300. 
• Moving further, pick the power adapter from the ea7300 package box. Link it to the ea7300 router. Now attach it to the well working switchboard. Ensure the on/off button is tilted towards on position. 
• After that, take your laptop. You can also use your smartphone. Connect it to the router’s network. The accurate credentials for the same are given in the Linksys ea7300 manual (user guide). 
• After you link the client device to the ea7300, open the internet browser. In the URL field type, http://LinksysSmartWifi.com. Press Enter.
• Finally, finish off the Linksys ea7300 setup, by following the interface prompts step by step. 

Linksys ea7300 Firmware Upgrade Guidance 

Want to power up the overall performance of your Linksys ea7300 setup? If yes, then installation of pending updates is a must. Here’s how you can do it.

• First go to Linksys support website. Here fill your router’s model number and then add the word “downloads” in the end. Click Enter. 
• Now download the latest available firmware file. 
• Moving forward, using 192.168.1.1 login into the router’s interface. 
• Thereafter, go to the Connectivity Tab. Now under the tab “Basic” you’ll be able to see the option of “Firmware Update”. Tap on it. 
• Now select the file. Then tap on Open. Finally, install the Linksys ea7300 firmware by clicking on the Start option. Remember if the firmware file is a .zip file then you’ll face the issue. So you need to unzip it beforehand.
• As the installation completes, you’ll get a pop up for reboot. Tap on Ok. 
• The router rebooting may take up to a few minutes, so meanwhile do not close the interface or turn off the device. 
• Lastly, as the rebooting also completes, on the interface tap on Ok. 

Resetting Linksys EA7300 Router 

If by chance you tried the Linksys ea7300 setup process without having access to the right guidance and now the outcome is not in your favor or you simply want to change all the settings or there is some major technical problem then conducting Linksys ea7300 reset process becomes mandatory. Reset not only troubleshoots the major technical glitch but also reverts your router to the same condition as and when you got it in the brand new packaging. So for reset you need to follow these simple steps:

• Turn on the ea7300 if it’s not already on. Allow it to boot up properly. 
• Now on its backside, just in between the Internet port and the wifi protected setup button, you’ll find a reset button. 
• All you need to do is press it down and hold on until the illuminated Linksys logo on the front interface starts to flicker. As you see the flickering light release the button. Finally, you can perform the Linksys ea7300 setup again. 

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