Changing the Wi-Fi Settings using the router's web interface
Ensuring your router's basic WiFi settings are modified is crucial for establishing a distinct and secure connection. A safeguarded WiFi network helps prevent unauthorized access to personal information. Before you begin: * The changes you can make include assigning a WiFi name and securing your connection through…
Adding applications or online games on the Media Prioritization Tool of the Linksys router
The Media Prioritization Tool allows you to set a higher priority and increase bandwidth allocation to selected devices and streaming applications. This article will guide you through that process. IMPORTANT: Before you proceed with configuring this feature on your router, you need to know the different port nu…
How to automatically update the firmware of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers
Firmware updates are bug fixes and functionality enhancements for the router. Keeping the firmware of your Linksys device updated is important because it fixes issues you may encounter while using it. An updated firmware downloaded from the Linksys Support site may also contain device feature enhancements that are no…
How to access Linksys router's web interface through a web browser
The Linksys Smart WiFi Routers have web interface where you can configure and manage different settings locally. To avoid any issues with accessing the router's web interface, make sure that the router’s firmware is updated . You may also upgrade a Linksys Smart WiFi Router's firmware manually . Your web inte…
How to configure the Priority settings
How does the Priority feature work? With the Priority feature, you can choose up to three devices – wired or wireless – to move to the front of the WiFi line. The rest of the devices on your network will share the remaining bandwidth. You might want to assign priority to work devices, devices that stream videos, …
How to unzip the downloadable zip file from the Linksys support site
Unzipping a file is the process of extracting files from a zip archive. Zip archives are commonly found in Windows® operating system. Larger files are compressed into a file (. zip ) for easier download. If you downloaded a zip file from the Linksys support site, you need to unzip it first before you can install the …
Resolving browser error when logging into a Linksys router using an HTTPS connection
Certain routers with the latest firmware require an HTTPS connection (e.g., When you log in to a Linksys router, you may encounter a warning message due to the browser searching for signed security certificates associated with the websites you are trying to visit. Your router is not a website and does not have that …
Changing the Private Wi-Fi Address feature on iOS mobile devices
To learn more about the Private Wi-Fi Address feature on your iOS device and how it works, click below: How Private Wi-Fi Address affects the way Linksys sees my devices How to change the Private Wi-Fi settings on your iOS device How Private Wi-Fi Address affects the way Linksys sees my devices Some of…
How to disable IPv6 on your Linksys router
To disable your router's IPv6, follow these steps: 1. Access your router’s web interface . 2. Click on Connectivity under Router Settings. 3. Select Internet Settings , go to IPv6 , and click Edit . 4. Uncheck IPv6 - Automatic . 5. Click on Apply and then click Ok .
Linksys License Agreements Part 1
This article shows the License Agreements of different Linksys Products. Click the product's specific version to view its license notice. For product models not on this list, visit Linksys License Agreements Part 2 . You can also view the license agreements for Linksys Business Products in a separate artic…
