Unable to launch Linksys USB Control Center in Mac OS Sierra and El Capitan
Scenario: Linksys USB Control Center won’t install on Mac OS® Sierra and El Capitan. Customers who have Linksys USB Control Center already installed and upgraded to Sierra and El Capitan will see an error message when the Linksys USB Control Center attempts to launch on Mac OS 10.11 or 10.12. If your computer is r…
How to perform traceroute using your Linksys cloud account
Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool that systematically traces the path taken by data packets from your home router to a specified destination, whether it's identified by an IP address or a URL. Why is traceroute important? It reveals the routers and networks data travels through, indicating where it fails …
Configuring the Guest Access feature through the Linksys app
The Guest Access feature allows guests to use your internet connection without granting access to your files and other devices connected to your main network. This means that though your friends can still visit different websites, they will not be able to access printers or any shared files on your home computers. …
Configuring Port Range Triggering using the Linksys app
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…
Connecting your Android smartphone to the Guest WiFi
The Linksys Smart WiFi and Linksys WiFi Routers have the ability to create a separate WiFi for guests. This feature allows your guests to connect to your WiFi without having to access your main WiFi. Before connecting your Android™ smartphone, ensure that you have the guest settings of your router. 1. On your Hom…
Connecting the PlayStation 4 to the internet via WiFi
Connecting your PlayStation®4 (PS4™) to the internet allows you to gain access to online services, such as the PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store. It also allows you to play online games and use the web browser on your gaming console. Before connecting your PS4 to the internet, ensure that you take note of …
Connecting your iPhone to the Guest WiFi
Linksys routers have the ability to create a separate network for guests. This feature allows your guests to connect to your WiFi without being able to access your main network. Before connecting your iPhone®, make sure that you have the your router's guest settings. 1. On your Home screen, tap . 2. Tap Wi-…
Pinging the Linksys router
Ping is a computer network administration utility used to test connectivity to a specific host in the network with the use of an Internet Protocol (IP) address or a specific website URL. This article will give you step-by-step instructions on how to test the connectivity of your computer to your router using the …
How to perform a ping test using your Linksys cloud account
Performing a ping test facilitates tracking the communication between your computer or router and various websites or devices within the network. It serves as a crucial troubleshooting tool to assess connectivity and gauge response times. This article will discuss steps on how to perform a ping test through your L…
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…
