If you are setting up your mesh WiFi system to replace your router, follow the steps below. **Before you begin:** * Make sure to have an existing Linksys cloud account. * Make sure that the latest Linksys app is downloaded on your mobile device. * * * **Directions** Steps and images may vary depending on...
The **router password** is an administrator password used when accessing the router’s web-based setup page. The default router password for all Linksys Smart WiFi Routers is **admin**. However, it is recommended to personalize your password to ensure that the router is safe from unauthorized access. ![][1] **NOTE...
The Device List tool allows you to manage and monitor your devices’ connectivity to the network. The Device List is displayed as [Network Map tool][1] in the latest Linksys Smart WiFi Routers. External Storage is displayed as USB Storage in older firmware versions of Linksys Smart WiFi Routers. ![sf49882-002_en_v...
The internet IP address is the public IP address given by your internet service provider (ISP). It can be found in the** Troubleshooting** tool of the router's web interface. **Why do you need to check the internet IP address?** Checking the internet IP address of your router is important especially in hosting ...
The Connectivity Tool is used to view and change the router's configuration. The information that can be changed are the network name and password, internet settings, local network settings and more. To learn how to access the Connectivity Tool, follow the steps below: 1. [_Log in to the router's web interface_...
We are sorry to see you downgrading to our Classic software (non-Linksys Smart WiFi) on your Linksys Smart WiFi Router. Your Linksys Smart WiFi Router with Linksys cloud account software provides you a new way to experience your connected home and a growing ecosystem of apps. By downgrading your firmware, you are not a...
This article will give you step-by-step instructions on changing your Linksys cloud account password using the Linksys app. In the examples below, an iOS device is used. 1. [_Log in to the Linksys app_][1]. 2. Tap on the menu icon at the top left-hand side of the dashboard. ![][2] 3. Tap on **Account.**...
[**_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...
To establish a connection to the internet, some internet service providers (ISPs) require virtual LAN (VLAN) to be enabled on your Linksys Smart WiFi Router's WAN connection. VLAN settings configure the router to work with IPTV, VoIP and other services that may be provided by your ISP. Follow the steps below to learn h...
Unzipping a file is the process of extracting files from a zip archive. Zip archives are commonly found in Windows® operating system. Larger files are compressed into a file (._zip_) for easier download. If you downloaded a zip file from the Linksys support site, you need to unzip it first before you can install the so...