**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 number...
The Linksys Mesh WiFi system** **sends flawless, full-strength WiFi across your entire home. This article will guide you on how to identify your child nodes, check their details, and identify which node your child nodes are connected to. **Before you begin:** * Parent node: A parent node is a node connected...
The Linksys app dashboard is your router's homepage. You can [_log in to the Linksys app_][1] 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. ![][2] * * ...
The Wi-Fi Settings feature of your router allows you to find the best WiFi channels with the least amount of traffic for optimum connectivity. It also allows you to protect your network from security vulnerabilities by managing your WiFi credentials. Click on each of the links below for specific instructions. [...
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 Links...
You can receive alerts through the **Notifications **feature in the Linksys app. This article will demonstrate the steps on how to enable or disable notifications for your router. The images vary depending on your router's model. * * * 1. [_Log in to the Linksys app_][1]. 2. Tap the **menu **icon on the upp...
This article will show you how to locate the internet IP address using the Network Administration feature in the Linksys app. 1. [_Log in to the Linksys app_][1]. 2. Tap the menu icon located at the upper left side of the screen. 3. Go to **Network Administration**. 4. Tap **IP Details**. The intern...
The Two Step Verification feature serves as a powerful security enhancement for all Linksys cloud account users, offering an additional layer of protection. Once enabled on the Linksys app or LinksysSmartWiFi.com page, any unverified device seeking access to your Linksys cloud account will be required to enter a si...
This article will teach you how to disable the private or random MAC address and revert to your original MAC address on your Android™ device. 1. Go to the **Settings** app on your Android device. 2. Tap on **Connections** > **Wi-Fi**. 3. Tap the gear icon next to the WiFi name of the Linksys router or node yo...
The Port Range Triggering feature allows you to set up the router so that computers can access public services outside the network or on the internet, such as web servers, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers, email servers, game servers or other internet applications. Configuring the Port Range Triggering feature is m...