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 …
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…
Overview of the USB/External Storage Tool
The USB/External Storage Tool allows you to easily manage an external storage device connected to it. An external storage device, also called a network attached storage (NAS), lets you store and share content across your network. To know the supported file systems of your router, check the product specifications i…
Accessing the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router's user interface using the local access link
The web interface of your router can be accessed through the local access link on the Login page. The steps below will guide you on how to access the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router settings locally. 1. Launch a web browser. 2. In the Address bar, enter your router’s IP address or “myrouter.local” then press [Enter]…
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 schedule a pause using Parental Controls or Family Time
The Parental Controls and Family Time feature lets you create a schedule to block internet access for a device at a certain time and day. You can also create multiple schedules for a device. There are no limitations. To do this, follow the instructions below: Web interface 1. Open a web browser to access your r…
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, …
Overview of the WiFi Settings using a desktop browser
The Wi-Fi Settings section allows you to manage security configurations for your WiFi. The settings that you specify here are what you will need to connect to your WiFi. Options vary when compared with the Linksys MBE7000 Wi-Fi Settings . Accessing Wi-Fi Settings 1. . Alternatively, you can also determine the p…
Overview of the Troubleshooting tool in the router’s web interface
The Troubleshooting section of the router’s web interface allows you to check the devices connected to the network, monitor traffic, and diagnose connection problems. These settings can be very helpful if you have to call your service provider or Linksys Support for help with your internet connection or router. Se…
