**iOS** ![][1] **Android™** ![][2] [_Find out more_][3] > **Description** The Linksys app allows you to monitor and manage your Linksys systems. With the Linksys app, you can access your home network anywhere, anytime. You can also set up WiFi access for guests or restrict your kids from accessing social net...
This article will help you create or change your router’s admin password through the Linksys app or LinksysSmartWiFi.com page. **NOTES: ** * The default password of a Linksys Intelligent Mesh router that has older firmware is **admin**. * With the latest firmware, routers that support IMDA no longer use admi...
You can download the Linksys app on your smartphone for free, and it allows you to access and manage your home network, router features, settings, and configuration securely through your Linksys Smart WiFi Router-connected mobile device. This guide will explain how to install the app correctly using the Google Play™ St...
The External Storage feature of the Linksys Intelligent Mesh™ system allows you to connect an external storage device to the USB port on the router and share the entire drive. This article will provide an overview of this feature. **Before you begin:** * This feature supports external USB drives only. * Some ...
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) allows Linksys devices to operate in channels shared with radar that are typically much less congested than other 5 GHz channels. Reduced congestion means better performance and reliability for your network. Some Linksys Velop Mesh models use DFS to optimize your WiFi. * * * **Do ...
This article will provide you with troubleshooting tips on how to fix common issues that you may experience when setting up a Linksys Mesh WiFi system or when adding more child nodes to your network. **Before you begin:** * Parent node: A parent node is a Linksys Mesh node or router that is connected to your m...
[**_HARDWARE INFORMATION_**][1] [**_SETUP AND INSTALLATION_**][2] [**_TROUBLESHOOTING_**][3] ![][4] * * * **HARDWARE INFORMATION** What are the Linksys HomeKit® routers and how does the integration work? The Linksys mesh WiFi system works with Apple® HomeKit with select Linksys tri-band HomeKit models. This i...
WiFi signals are transmitted across multiple channels, and the performance of each network can be affected by how many networks share the same channel. Channel Finder selects the channel with the least traffic for each node in your network. The steps and images may vary depending on the device you're using. In the ...
You can add child nodes to a Linksys Intelligent Mesh™ network using the following methods: * * [5-Press setup method][1] - This process does not require a mobile device or computer. * [CA Router Setup tab][2] - This method requires a computer. * [Linksys app][3] - This option requires a mobile device. ...
[**_PRODUCT INFORMATION_**][1] [**_SPECIAL FEATURES_**][2] [**_TROUBLESHOOTING_**][3] ![][4] * * * **PRODUCT INFORMATION** What is the Linksys app? The Linksys app allows you to monitor and manage your Linksys systems. With the Linksys app, you can access and control your home network anywhere and anytim...