Linksys EA6900 manual How to disable the Ethernet port status lights, To disable the lights

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How to disable the Ethernet port status lights

Why would I want to disable the Ethernet port status lights? Depending on the placement of the router in a home, you might find the lights distracting. You can easily disable the lights using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.

To disable the lights:

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

2.Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.

3.Click the Basic tab.

4.Under Port Lights, click the ON/OFF button.

Maintaining and Monitoring

How to test your Internet connection

What utilities are included in my router to test my Internet connection? Your router includes two diagnostic tests, Ping and Traceroute, that let you check network connections, including network devices and your Internet connection.

To diagnose your Internet connection:

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

2.Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.

3.Click the Diagnostics tab.

4.To check whether an address can be reached:

a.Under Ping IPv4, enter an IP address or URL into the IP or host name field.

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Linksys EA6900 How to disable the Ethernet port status lights, How to test your Internet connection, To disable the lights