How to configure VLAN on your Linksys router
To establish an internet connection, some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) require a Virtual LAN (VLAN) to be enabled on your router’s WAN connection. This allows the router to work with specific services like IPTV and VoIP. While Linksys routers are designed to work seamlessly with default ISP settings, please n…
Overview of the Security Tool
The Security Tool has three major features that give you control over the protection of your router and your home network. Firewall DMZ Apps and Gaming Firewall A firewall software protects your local network from internet threats by filtering the incoming and outgoing communications of your router. …
Best practices checklist for your WiFi network
A secure, well-organized WiFi network is essential for protecting your data, ensuring strong connections, and keeping unwanted users out. Whether you're improving an existing one, following the best practices can significantly boost your network's security and performance. Use this checklist to strengthen, organize, …
Connecting the PlayStation 4 to the internet via WiFi
Connecting your PlayStation®4 (PS4™) to the internet allows you to gain access to online services, such as the PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store. It also allows you to play online games and use the web browser on your gaming console. Before connecting your PS4 to the internet, ensure that you take note of …
Pinging the Linksys router
Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test connectivity to a specific host in the network with the use of an Internet Protocol (IP) address or a specific website URL. This article will give you step-by-step instructions on how to test the connectivity of your computer to your router using the …
Configuring Port Range Triggering using the Linksys app
The Port Range Triggering feature allows you to set up the router so that computers can access public services outside the network or on the internet, such as web servers, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers, email servers, game servers, or other internet applications. Configuring the Port Range Triggering feature i…
Overview of the Devices menu on the Linksys app
The Devices menu allows you to manage and monitor the devices (wired and WiFi) connected to the network of your router. Accessing the Devices tool Understanding the icons Changing a device’s settings Images may vary depending on the version of your Linksys app and the operating system of your mobile de…
Viewing connected computers and devices on your network
There are two ways in which you can view the computers and devices that are currently part of your network. You can either access the Device List for a graphical overview or through the DHCP Client Table for a detailed display. It is important that from time to time you view the connected devices to ensure that on…
Connecting your iPhone to the Guest WiFi
Linksys routers have the ability to create a separate network for guests. This feature allows your guests to connect to your WiFi without being able to access your main network. Before connecting your iPhone®, make sure that you have the your router's guest settings. 1. On your Home screen, tap . 2. Tap Wi-…
Learning about Ping test
Ping is a diagnostic tool that allows a user to verify that a particular IP address exists and can accept requests. A ping test helps trace the communication between the computer and the router or any devices connected to the network. The ping command can also be used for troubleshooting to test connectivity and m…
