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 …
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…
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…
Changing the Band Steering options on the Linksys Max-Stream Tri-Band Routers
Band Steering assigns wireless devices to the WiFi band that will provide them with the best performance. This feature balances your WiFi devices across all three bands, reducing co-channel interference and increasing the available bandwidth for dual-band clients. If you need to make any changes to the WiFi, this art…
How to disable Parental Controls through the router's web interface
Parental Controls allows you to restrict internet access for users within your network. For an overview, click here . Enabling this helps you control the time and date when internet access is available for specific users, and it also has the function to block websites or URLs. Disabling this would allow users w…
How to log in to the Linksys app – For StarHub
The Linksys app dashboard is your mesh WiFi system's homepage. Here, you can see the internet connection status, the number of devices connected to the network, and other features to help you manage your home WiFi. This article will show you how to access the dashboard of the Linksys app. Requirements 1. An iOS …
Passwords and Access
How do I log in to my Linksys app dashboard? You can log in to the Linksys app dashboard or the web interface to access the settings of your router or node. Both methods will allow you to enter your router password. Follow the steps explained below to learn how. Using the router password Some steps may vary s…
How to restrict internet access on specific devices
The Parental Controls feature allows you to restrict internet access for users within your network. Learn more . In a smart home where many devices are connected to the network, you can specify which devices are allowed to have internet access and feel secure knowing that you have control over which of your childre…
How to block internet sites on specific devices using your router's web interface
The Parental Controls feature allows you to restrict internet access on specific devices in your network, giving you control over which websites your children can visit. For an overview, click here . This article will guide you on how to block internet sites on specific devices using Parental Controls. To learn…
