Linksys EA6900 How to connect other devices, How to manually connect a network device

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3.Under Select the type of device to add to your network, click USB Printer. The Add a USB printer screen opens.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions for downloading and installing the VUSB (virtual USB) software for your computer.

To connect a wireless printer to your network:

1.Follow the printer’s instructions to connect it to your network. Use the connection information available in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or saved to your computer desktop.

2.After that printer connects to your network, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Device List to confirm that your router recognizes the new printer.

How to connect other devices

Many other types of wireless network devices can connect to your home network, including:

Game consoles

Internet-capable TVs and media players

Digital music players

Smart phones

Setting Up: Basics

Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you must manually enter network information into the devices for a successful network connection.

TIP

For more instructions on connecting a game console to your network, see also:

“How to optimize your router for gaming and voice” on page 34

“How to set up port forwarding” on page 43

“How to set up port range triggering for online gaming” on page 45

How to manually connect a network device

To manually connect a device to your network:

1.Follow the device’s instructions to connect it to your network. Use the connection information available in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or saved to your computer desktop.

2.After the device connects to your network, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, then click Device List to confirm that your router recognizes the new device.

How to connect a network device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

To connect a device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™:

1.Plug in and turn on the network device. If the device does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, follow its instructions for a standard network installation.

2.Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi- Fi” on page 7.

3.Under Wireless, click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup tab.

4.Use one of the following methods to complete the setup:

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Linksys EA6900 How to connect other devices, How to manually connect a network device