Adding applications or online games on the Media Prioritization Tool of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
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 fo…
How to turn ON/OFF the notifications for your router using the Linksys app
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 . 2. Tap the menu icon on the upper-left co…
Connecting your iPhone to the Guest WiFi
Linksys routers have the ability to create a separate network for guests. This feature allows your guests to connect to your WiFi without being able to access your main network. Before connecting your iPhone®, make sure that you have the your router's guest settings. 1. On your Home screen, tap . 2. Tap Wi-…
Pinging the Linksys router
Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test connectivity to a specific host in the network with the use of an Internet Protocol (IP) address or a specific website URL. This article will give you step-by-step instructions on how to test the connectivity of your computer to your router using the …
Overview of the Linksys app dashboard for iOS mobile devices
The Linksys app dashboard is your router's homepage. You can log in to the Linksys app 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. Feature Descri…
How to perform a ping test using your Linksys cloud account
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 L…
Disabling the private or random MAC address feature on your iOS device
To disable the private or random MAC address and revert to your original MAC address on your iPhone®, iPad®, and Apple Watch®, follow the instructions below. Directions 1. Go to the Settings on your iOS device. 2. Tap on Wi-Fi . 3. Tap the information button next to the Wi-Fi name of the Linksys ro…
Best practices checklist for your WiFi network
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 numb…
How to disable restricted internet access on specific devices using your Linksys cloud account
Parental Controls allows you to restrict internet access for users within your network. Enabling this helps you to control the time and day when internet access is available for specific users, and it also has the function to block websites or URL. For instructions on how to restrict internet access on specific devic…
Linksys app support for iOS
The Linksys app will no longer be supporting iOS 11, 12, and 13 with the release of Linksys app version 2.16.2. This means that users who have iPhone® 6 or older won’t be able to install the Linksys app anymore. To continue your access to Linksys app features, updates, or premium security services, Linksys recommends…
