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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…
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How to map a drive on your Linksys Smart WiFi router
The USB storage tool on the Linksys Smart WiFi router will enable you to have file-sharing capabilities within your network. Once the shared folders are configured, you should be able to access your network storage on any computer that's connected to your network. Follow the instructions below to learn how to map a n…
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Managing devices in the network using the Network Map tool
This article will give you instructions on how to change a connected device's name and icon, and remove devices connected to your Linksys Smart WiFi Router using the Network Map tool. NOTE: The Network Map tool in some Linksys Smart WiFi Routers is labelled as Device List . Changing the icon of the d…
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Configuring the FTP Server feature of the router's web interface
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard protocol for sending files between computers over a TCP/IP network and the internet. If this feature is enabled, you will be able to access your USB Storage files from outside your network. The USB Storage Tool on your router will enable you to access your files via an FTP s…
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Backup and Restore feature in your router's web interface
The Backup and Restore feature allows you to save your current router configuration settings and retrieve a previously backed-up configuration. Why is performing a backup and restore process important? In cases when you need to reset the router to factory default settings, you will be able to restore your previo…
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Adding wireless devices to your network using WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) is a computing standard from the Wi-Fi Alliance® that is designed to make the setup and security configuration process of the wireless home network a lot easier. It automatically configures your wireless network name (SSID) and WPA security key, as well as the WPS-enabled wireless devices…
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How to Pause Internet Access using the router's web interface
This article will guide you on how to pause the Internet for a device using a desktop web browser. Before you begin: * You will need to use a computer. * The Parental Controls feature uses the MAC address of the device. Most mobile devices have a feature that allows the MAC address to be changed whenever they…
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Changing the Wi-Fi Settings of your Linksys Tri-band Router
Changing the Wi-Fi Settings can be done through the router's web interface. To establish a unique and secure network, it is important to change the basic Wi-Fi Settings of your router. * Changing your Wi-Fi Settings will disconnect all devices from your router until you reconnect them using the new settings. To lea…
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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…
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Setting up Single Port Forwarding on your Linksys Smart WiFi Router
Single Port Forwarding allows you to set up public services one by one on your network, such as web servers, FTP servers, email servers, or other specialized internet applications such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Basic Requirements: * Note the port you need to forward. The service ports have different…
