Incompatible nodes found error message
If you are setting up your Linksys Velop Mesh™ network or are adding child nodes and have received the Incompatible nodes found message, it is important to know that due to differences in Wi-Fi® technology, Cognitive Mesh technology products are not backward compatible with Intelligent Mesh technology products. …
Family Time
What is Family Time and where can I find it? How do I Pause Internet Access using Family Time? Why does my child’s phone still have internet access after I paused it? How do I Schedule a Pause using Family Time? How do I Block Specific Websites using Family Time? Can I configure Family Time from a web brows…
How to use the Speed Check feature of the Linksys app
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 co…
Viewing connected devices in your network using the Linksys app
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 u…
Overview of the Blink node light and Night mode features on the Linksys Cognitive Mesh system
These features are only supported on Linksys Velop products with Cognitive™ Mesh technology. This article will show you the functions of the Night mode light and Blink node light. Images vary by the operating system of your mobile device. An iOS device is used in this article. Click on the links below for sp…
How to Pause Internet Access
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 Web interface Linksys app You will have either Parental Controls or Family Time in the Linksys app, however pausing internet access is the same in bo…
Manually setting up PPPoE for the Linksys Mesh Router with the Linksys app
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) provided by…
Overview of the Linksys mesh router dashboard
The Linksys mesh router dashboard provides a snapshot of your router. It displays the number of devices connected to your network and also shows you if any devices are configured with Parental Controls or Priority settings. To access the dashboard, log in to the Linksys app using your Linksys cloud account. For …
Overview of the Devices section of the Linksys app for Linksys Mesh systems
The Devices section displays connected clients, offline or guest clients. You can tap on a client to rename it or change the device icon to better identify it. Click on each link below for details: How to access the Devices section Changing settings How to access the Devices section 1. Log in to th…
Overview of the Linksys Mesh app menu
To access the Linksys app menu options, log in to the app and tap the menu icon on the upper-left corner of the dashboard. The menu options and settings vary by model. Some features like Family Time/Parental Controls, Devices, Priority, and some Advanced Settings are not supported if bridge mode is enabled . …
