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Overview of the Linksys Mesh app menu
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To access the Linksys app menu options, log in to the app and tap the menu icon on the upper-left corner of the dashboard.

The menu options and settings vary by model. Some features like Family Time/Parental Controls, Devices, Priority, and some Advanced Settings are not supported if
bridge mode is enabled.

In most of the examples below, an iOS device is being used. Images may vary if you're using an Android™ device. 

 
Linksys Cognitive™ Mesh Linksys Intelligent Mesh™
Linksys Cognitive Mesh main Linksys app menu Linksys Intelligent Mesh main Linksys app menu
  
Below is an overview of the options in the Linksys app menu. 

 
Menu option Description
Network name The network name is the WiFi name of the network that you are currently logged into. 

If you have multiple networks, you can tap on this section to switch to other networks. 

In this example, the WiFi name is HomeWIFI7.


HomeWIFI7 as the WiFi name

To delete offline routers that are no longer part of your network, tap on Edit, select the router, and then tap on Delete.

Screenshot showing the Online and offline routers
Devices The Devices menu displays the total number of connected clients. Tap this section to view connected clients or to change a device's name or icon.

Devices menu showing 5 clients
Safe Browsing In this section, you can enable the Safe Browsing feature. Tap to configure.

Safe Browsing feature
Family Time This option will appear on Linksys MBE7000, MX6200, and LN1100.

Family Time feature
Parental Controls

Parental Controls options vary by model. Tap this section to configure Parental Controls on your personal devices. 

Parental Controls feature

When it is configured, you will see the total number of clients who have Parental Controls.

Parental Controls feature showing 1 client

 

Wi-Fi Settings Tap this section to configure your WiFi settings.

Wi-Fi Settings feature
Guest Network Tap this section to configure your guest's WiFi access.

Guest Network feature
Speed Check Speed Check options vary by model. Tap this section to run a speed test. Then choose between the Router to Internet or Devices to Internet.

Speed Check feature

Speed Check options using Router to Internet or Device to Internet  
Priority

To configure device prioritization on your devices, tap on this section. 

Priority feature

 

Notifications To configure notifications from your node, tap on this section.

Notifications feature
Network Administration In the Network Administration section, you can view all your nodes/routers, check the firmware version, change your router’s password, and more

Network Administration feature
Advanced Settings

In Advanced Settings, you can configure your internet settings, enable bridge mode, and configure port settings like single port forwarding, port range forwarding, and port range triggering.


Advanced Settings feature

Apple Home Integration The Linksys WHW03xx and MX4200 series work with Apple® HomeKit® to add an extra layer of security to your smart home.

Apple Home Integration feature
Linksys Store This section gives you access to Linksys Store where you can order Linksys products from within the app.

Linksys Store showing Velop Pro 6E routers and an option to View product
Set up a New Product Tap this section to add more nodes to extend your network.

Set up a New Product option
Account When you are logged in with your Linksys cloud account, you will have an Account button.

In the Account section, you can access your account profile, 2-Step Verification settings, and other settings. 

To log out, tap Account > Logout.

Acount and Help buttons

If the Linksys cloud is down or if you are offline, you can log in locally using the router password. In this case, you will have the Log Out button instead of the Account button. Once the connection is back up, you can log out and log back in with your Linksys cloud account.

Log Out and Help buttons
Help Tap on the Help button to view some self-help articles. There is also a contact list to reach Linksys Support.

Acount and Help buttons
About Linksys Tap this section to check the version of the Linksys app or read more about the Linksys Privacy Pledge.

About Linksys section showing Privacy Pledge, Legal documents and App version
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