Overview of the Parental Controls landing page in the Linksys app
The Parental Controls feature in the Linksys app allows you to restrict a user’s internet access within your network. With this, you can pause internet access, schedule a pause, block specific websites, and even block by category (if you are subscribed to Linksys Shield). Only Linksys WHW03 or WHW03 v2 supports Li…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
Does Linksys router replace your internet service provider (ISP)?
No, a Linksys router does not replace your ISP. To use a Linksys router, you will still need a customer-paid active internet connection, as well as a modem for connectivity. The good news is that Linksys routers work with most ISPs. * Your ISP is responsible for getting an internet signal to your house (cable, DS…
Setting up the WiFi MAC Filters feature using the Linksys app
Th e WiFi MAC Filters option of the Linksys app i s a security feature that either allows or blocks specific MAC addresses from connecting to your WiFi. To configure th e WiFi MAC Filters feature, follow the steps below. 1. Connect your mobile device to your router's WiFi then open the Linksys app. 2. …
Overview of the Devices menu on the Linksys app
The Devices menu allows you to manage and monitor the devices (wired and WiFi) connected to the network of your router. Accessing the Devices tool Understanding the icons Changing a device’s settings Images may vary depending on the version of your Linksys app and the operating system of your mobile de…
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…
