The **Devices **section displays a list of your connected and offline clients. You will be able to identify the devices, check how many are connected, verify the WiFi settings, and connect Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)-compatible devices to the network. This section also allows you to edit the name of the devices co...
You can easily set up Port Range Forwarding on your router using the Linksys app. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on how to do so. **Before you begin:** * Make sure to note down the specific ports that require forwarding. You can find this information in your product documentation or by c...
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...
Pausing internet access is easy using the Parental Controls feature on the Linksys app. This article will provide instructions on how to do that. [_Linksys app_][1] [_Web interface_][2] * * * **Linksys app** You will have either Parental Controls or Family Time in the Linksys app, however pausing intern...
If your internet service provider (ISP) requires a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection, follow the steps in this article. Setting up your parent node with a PPPoE connection is easy! **Before you begin:** * Make sure you have your PPPoE account credentials (username and password) provi...
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Whenever the information is sent from one point to another, like from a web server to a computer, this data is broken up into packets. If the packets are too large for the connection, the device will experience packet loss o...
The Linksys app enables you to securely connect to your home network through your mobile device. It provides you with the ability to modify your network settings, similar to the actions you can perform on the LinksysSmartWiFi.com page. This article will teach you how to view all connected devices in your network us...
Performing a Speed Check is a good way to see if you are receiving the speed your service provider offers. This feature is available for both local and Linksys cloud account logins. This function measures your WiFi connection's download and upload speeds. Several factors contribute to the speed of your internet conne...
Single Port Forwarding allows you to apply rules on your router where one particular port is open to receive requested data. This feature helps in increasing connectivity and speed, especially when playing games, streaming, or downloading. This article will guide you in configuring your Single Port Forwarding setting...
Guest Access is an added feature of the Linksys Smart WiFi routers and Linksys WiFi routers. Computers or devices connected to the guest's WiFi will have an internet connection but will NOT be able to access the router’s main network and communicate with other devices within the network. The WiFi password of the gues...