Overview of the Connectivity settings for the Linksys Dual-Band WiFi Router

The Linksys Dual-Band WiFi Router lets you enjoy the power of WiFi technology. It delivers enhanced speed, range, and security for all your networking needs which allows you to stream HD videos, surf, email, play games online, and chat.

The Connectivity settings on the web interface of the Linksys Dual-Band WiFi Router allows you to view and change the router’s configuration. To do this, log in to the router's web interface. For instructions, click here. Then, click on Configuration > Connectivity.

NOTE: Some settings may vary depending on the model of your router.

Overview of the Connectivity page

Feature	Description
Local Network	The Local Network page allows you to configure the router to work with your local connection. IP Address NOTE: You will have to reconnect the devices that are currently connected to the router once the IP address is changed. Subnet Mask Router Name The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol or DHCP Server is enabled by default on your router. DHCP assigns IP addresses to computers and devices on your network as needed. NOTE: Some settings may vary depending on the model of your router. DHCP Reservation Start IP Address Maximum Number of Users IP Address Range Client Lease Time Static DNS 1 to 3 WINS Once you’re done configuring the Local Network settings, click on Save. To reserve an IP address, click on DHCP Reservation. On the Select Clients from DHCP Tables, select a client by checking the box under Select and clicking on Add Clients. Scroll to the bottom and, if needed, change the client’s name or the last octet within the IP address range. Once done, click on Save.
WAN Setup	The WAN Setup page allows you to configure your internet connection settings. You may choose from the following: Automatic Configuration - DHCP – Select this to get different IP addresses each time you start your computer. Static IP – Select this if you're required to use the same IP address each time you connect to the internet. If so, enter the information for your internet address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS entries provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). PPPoE – Select Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) if your ISP uses this method to establish internet connection. PPPoE allows ISPs to manage accounts via a username and password. Bridge Mode – Select this option to use Bridge Mode if your ISP requires it. You can choose to obtain an IP address automatically or enter the information for your internet address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS entries. These details are provided by your ISP. Wireless Bridge – Select this to allow the router to act like a wireless adapter. NOTE: The Wireless Bridge Mode is not supported on the Linksys Dual-Band WiFi Router with the EasyMesh feature enabled.
VLAN Setup	If your ISP requires VLAN tagging, you will need to enter the VLAN settings provided by your ISP. Check the VLAN checkbox first to enable the VLAN setup. By default, the Profile is set to Manual.
IPv6 Setup	IPv6 is an Internet Protocol (IP) standard replacing IPv4. It supports a much larger address space and helps to enable new types of applications for communication and collaboration.
MAC Address Clone	A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier pre-assigned to the network adapter of the computer. This is used by most cable ISPs for authentication so subscribers can establish internet connection. Enabling the MAC Address Clone feature will allow your ISP to recognize the router as the computer with the registered MAC Address.
Advanced Routing	On the Advanced Routing page, you can disable NAT to configure your routing settings as needed.