**Strengthen your password security** To boost your password security, use a passphrase instead of a simple password. Create your passphrase as long as the device is capable of. Make it personal and use something only you know. Use a combination of upper/lower case and special characters and also substitute a number...
The Linksys app dashboard is your router's homepage. You can [_log in to the Linksys app_][1] to see the internet connection status, the number of devices connected to the network, and other features to help you manage your home WiFi. Images may vary depending on the model of your router or device. ![][2] * * ...
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 will allow or prevent access to the network using this unique identifier. **Why do you need it...
**Media Prioritization Tool **allows you to set higher priority and increase bandwidth allocation to selected devices and streaming applications. This article will guide you through that process. **IMPORTANT: ** Before you proceed in configuring this feature on your router, you need to know the different port numbers...
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 steps on how to perform a ping test through your Link...
The Linksys app dashboard offers a snapshot of your WiFi. Here, you can see the connection status of the node, the number of devices in the network, and other settings that you can configure for your WiFi using your Android™ device. * * * Settings may vary depending on your Linksys router's model. ![][1] ...
You can receive alerts through the **Notifications **feature in the Linksys app. This article will demonstrate the steps on how to enable or disable notifications for your router. The images vary depending on your router's model. * * * 1. [_Log in to the Linksys app_][1]. 2. Tap the **menu **icon on the upp...
The Two Step Verification feature serves as a powerful security enhancement for all Linksys cloud account users, offering an additional layer of protection. Once enabled on the Linksys app or LinksysSmartWiFi.com page, any unverified device seeking access to your Linksys cloud account will be required to enter a si...
Connecting your PlayStation®4 (PS4™) to the internet allows you to gain access to online services, such as the PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store. It also allows you to play online games and use the web browser on your gaming console. Before connecting your PS4 to the internet, ensure that you take note of t...
Scenario: Linksys USB Control Center won’t install on Mac OS® Sierra and El Capitan. Customers who have Linksys USB Control Center already installed and upgraded to Sierra and El Capitan will see an error message when the Linksys USB Control Center attempts to launch on Mac OS 10.11 or 10.12. If your computer is runn...