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 communication between the computer and the router, as well as any devices connected to the network. The ping command can also be used for troubleshooting to test connectivity …
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…
Overview of the Guest Access feature in Linksys Smart WiFi Routers
The Guest Access feature allows you to create a separate WiFi for your guests without allowing them to access your main network and the computers connected to it. If you're connecting other networking devices, such as an extender. It should be configured to use the main network, not the guest WiFi. Keep in mind …
Getting a “Bad Gateway Error” when accessing Linksys Smart WiFi (EA) Routers
Scenario: A Bad Gateway Error occurs when accessing Linksys Smart WiFi (EA) Routers. Solution: Perform a manual firmware upgrade. 1. Download the latest firmware from the Linksys Support Site . If you cannot access the internet behind the router, connect your computer directly to the modem. Steps on…
Configuring wireless MAC Filter using your router's web interface
The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier assigned to each network adapter or Network Interface Card (NIC) of a computer or device. The MAC Filtering feature of your Linksys Smart WiFi Router allows or prevents access to the network using this unique identifier. Before you begin: * E…
Overview of the Device List tool
The Device List tool allows you to manage and monitor your devices’ connectivity to the network. The Device List is displayed as the Network Map tool in the latest Linksys Smart WiFi Routers. External Storage is displayed as USB Storage in older firmware versions of Linksys Smart WiFi Routers. In th…
How to set up Port Forwarding on the Linksys Smart WiFi router using the web interface
Linksys routers have a built-in firewall to prevent malicious programs or hackers from accessing your computer files or entering your network. Since this firewall has been set to prevent most programs or applications, you will have to manually configure your router’s settings for you to allow the programs or applicat…
How to check and update the router password using your web interface
The router password is an administrator password used when accessing the router’s web-based setup page. The default router password for all Linksys Smart WiFi Routers is admin . However, it is recommended to personalize your password to ensure that the router is safe from unauthorized access. NOTES: * The…
Enabling the DMZ feature on your router's web interface
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a feature that allows devices in your network to be stripped off its external firewall and be exposed completely to the internet. Do you need it? A DMZ helps electronic signals bypass strict firewall and router security and open all ports for faster delivery of data packets.…
Configuring the MTU Settings of your Linksys router using your web interface
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Whenever the information is sent from one point to another, like from a web server to a computer, this data is broken up into packets. If the packets are too large for the connection, the device will experience packet loss…
