Available Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Tools when accessing the router locally, remotely or if it is offline

Your Linksys cloud account allows you to access and manage your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi router locally or remotely. You can also access the router if it is offline, however some Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Tools may not be available. This article will discuss what tools are available if you are accessing your router locally, remotely or if it is offline.

Router State	Online	Offline	Remote
Login credentials to use	Linksys cloud account email address and password or the router administration password	Router administration password	Linksys cloud account email address and password
Tool	Tools available based on the router's state
Device List/Network Map	Yes	Yes	Yes
Guest Access	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parental Controls	Yes	Yes	Yes
Media Prioritization/Device Prioritization	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Test/Speed Check	Yes	Yes	No
USB/External Storage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes, except for the following settings: Manual firmware upgrade option under the Connectivity> Basic tab Access via wireless option under the Connectivity> Administration tab
Troubleshooting	Yes	Yes	Yes, except for the following settings: Backup and Restore options under the Troubleshooting> Diagnostics tab Internet Address information under the Troubleshooting> Diagnostics tab (but you can view the IP address in Troubleshooting> Status> Report ) Factory reset option in Troubleshooting> Diagnostics Release and Renew options for the internet IP address under the Troubleshooting> Diagnostics tab NOTE: Some options may vary depending on your router.
Wireless/Wi-Fi Settings	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security	Yes	Yes	Yes

QUICK TIP: For older Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers (EA4500, EA3500, EA2700, and E4200 v2), you have the option to roll back the router's firmware to the classic web-based setup page. However, you will not be able to take full advantage of the features of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.