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…
Checking the internet IP address using your router's web interface
The internet IP address is the public IP address given by your internet service provider (ISP). It can be found in the Troubleshooting tool of the router's web interface. Why do you need to check the internet IP address? Checking the internet IP address of your router is important, especially when hosting a …
How to perform a ping test using your router's web interface
Performing a ping test facilitates tracking the communication between your computer or router and various websites or devices within the network. It serves as a crucial troubleshooting tool to assess connectivity and gauge response times. This article will discuss the steps on how to perform a ping test through yo…
Accessing the DHCP Client Table through the router's web interface
The DHCP Client Table contains information about the devices connected to the router, either wired or wirelessly. It displays the name of the device, the interface it is connected to, the duration until the connection expires, and the assigned IP and MAC addresses. QUICK TIP: Devices NOT connected to the net…
Downloading the latest driver or firmware from the Linksys Support site
It is advisable to update the driver or firmware of your Linksys device to fix device issues and to take advantage of enhancements that are not available in previous versions. This article will provide you with instructions on how to download the latest driver or firmware for your Linksys device. Before you begin: …
How to configure DHCP Reservation using your router's web interface
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Reservation feature allows the router to reserve the lease of an IP address for a specific device on your network, effectively ensuring that the router does not assign the IP address to other devices in the network. This is helpful when managing multiple devices such a…
How to perform traceroute in the router's web interface
Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool that systematically traces the path taken by data packets from your home router to a specified destination, whether it's identified by an IP address or a URL. Why is traceroute important? It reveals the routers and networks through which data travels, indicating where it …
How to change the IP address of your Linksys router using your web interface
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique identifier that consists of four sets of numbers from 0 to 255, separated by three dots. This is required for devices in the network to connect to the internet. By default, the IP address of a Linksys router is 192.168.1.1. Why is this needed? Changing your rou…
Setting up your Linksys router with a static IP account through the web interface
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique identifier that consists of four sets of numbers from 0 to 255, separated by three dots. This is required by all devices in the network to connect to the internet. A static IP address is a fixed IP address that is configured in the settings of a computer or router. There…
