chadster766 wrote:
The solution is to use the newest firmware and select "Manual Setup" to disable Smart WiFi services.
I wish it were that simple.
The LinkSys support solution is an RMA!
That's right I have to bundle up a perfectly good router (with what I believe to be simply the wrong roll-back firmware loaded) and post it off somewhere for a replacement ... so that I can do it all over again. 
Hi chadster, How and where do I find the option in the newest EA4500 firmware to disable Smart WIFI?