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...
Setting up your Linksys Velop Intelligent Mesh WiFi is easy through the Linksys app. The Linksys app provides an animated guide and automatically identifies the nodes to be set up, making the process secure, seamless, and simple. Follow the steps below to set up your Linksys Mesh WiFi system using an Android™ devic...
**Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)** securely adds devices to your WiFi without having to enter a network name and password. With the **Linksys app**, you can easily connect your devices to the network using WPS. **Before you begin: ** * The device that you want to connect must also support WPS. * WPS is NOT avail...
The USB storage tool on the Linksys Smart WiFi router will enable you to have file-sharing capabilities within your network. Once the shared folders are configured, you should be able to access your network storage on any computer that's connected to your network. Follow the instructions below to learn how to map a net...
The** DHCP Client Table** contains information about the devices connected to the router either wired or wirelessly. It displays the name of the device, the interface it is connected to, the duration until the connection expires, and the assigned IP and MAC addresses. **QUICK TIP: **Devices **NOT** connected to the...
Ensuring your router's basic Wi-Fi settings are modified is crucial for establishing a distinct and secure connection. A safeguarded Wi-Fi network helps prevent unauthorized access to personal information. **Before you begin:** * The changes you can make include assigning a ****Wi-Fi name** **and securing your...
This article will give you instructions on how to change a connected device's name and icon, and remove devices connected to your Linksys Smart WiFi Router using the **Network Map** tool. **NOTE:** The Network Map tool in some Linksys Smart WiFi Routers is labelled as **Device List**. [_Changing the icon of the...
The **Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Reservation** feature allows the router to reserve the lease of an IP Address for a specific device on your network, effectively ensuring that the router does not assign the IP Address to other devices in the network. This is helpful when managing multiple devices such ...
Band Steering assigns wireless devices to the WiFi band that will provide them with the best performance. This feature balances your WiFi devices across all three bands reducing co-channel interference and increasing the available bandwidth for dual-band clients. If you need to make any changes to the WiFi, this articl...
The instructions below will guide you on how to download and connect your USB printer to your network using a Windows® computer through the **Linksys USB Control Center software**. The Linksys USB Control Center software is available to any **Linksys Smart WiFi router **with a USB port. Before connecting the USB ...