Restarting your Linksys Mesh system is far less disruptive than a factory reset because all settings are maintained. This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to restart your network. Click on the links below for specific instructions. If you need to reset your node to factory defaults, [_follow these ...
Blocking specific websites is easy using Parental Controls on the Linksys app. [_Learn more about Parental Controls_][1]. [_Linksys app_][2] [_Web interface_][3] * * * **Linksys app** 1. [_Log in to the Linksys app_][4]. 2. Go to the Parental Controls section of your Linksys app. If you haven’t set up...
This article provides an overview of the **Wi-Fi Settings** feature on the Linksys app. To configure the settings, [_log in to the Linksys app_][1], tap on the menu icon, and select **Wi-Fi Settings**. * * * **Overview** **Setting** **Description** ****Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password**** Displays your wirele...
The Parental Controls and Family Time feature lets you create a schedule to block internet access for a device at a certain time and day. You can also create multiple schedules for a device. There are no limitations. To do this, follow the instructions below: [_Linksys app_][1] [_How to edit a schedule_][2] [_Web...
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...
The WiFi Settings widget on the router's web interface now has a new Advanced tab where you can configure Client Steering and Node Steering. Both features are enabled by default as recommended and should only be turned OFF as the last resort once you have exhausted all other WiFi troubleshooting techniques. For a c...
The **Safe Browsing** feature of the Linksys app allows you to block content on devices connected to the network using Domain Name System (DNS) security. * * * **Directions** 1. [_Log in to your Linksys app dashboard_][1]. 2. Tap on the **menu **icon at the upper left corner of the screen. **iOS** **An...
The Linksys Mesh system is made up of modular nodes which work seamlessly together to fit the needs of any home and deliver flawless WiFi wherever you want it. Below are some tips to help you with the installation and performance of your Linksys Mesh system. * * * **Installation tips** * When setting up you...
**MR5500 Downloads** The hardware version is located beside or beneath the model number and is labeled version, ver. or V. If there is no version number beside the model number on your Linksys product, the device is version 1. If you still have trouble finding your version number, see the _[_complete article_][1]_ to...
**Guest Access** provides a method to allow others to use your internet connection without revealing your entire network. This enables guests to connect to the internet, but they will not be able to view or reach other devices on your network such as computers, external storage, or connected devices. This article...