Overview of the Linksys Intelligent Mesh's LinksysSmartWiFi.com page

This article will give you an overview of your router's dashboard page. To learn how to access the web interface, get the instructions here.

NOTE: Images and features may vary depending on the model of your router.

Tools / Settings	Description and Image
Device List	This section displays the list of devices that have connected to the router.
Guest Access	The Guest Access page allows you to configure your Guest WiFi network. Your Guest WiFi uses the same security type as the main WiFi radios. Learn More.
Parental Controls	Parental Controls is used to manage the usage and block internet access on a connected device or to specific sites per device. Learn More.
Priority	The Linksys router can give devices on your home network priority for internet access. You can choose up to three devices – wired or wireless – to move to the front of the WiFi line. The rest of the devices on your network will share the remaining bandwidth. You might want to assign priority to work devices, devices that stream video, or devices you use for online gaming. Learn more. This feature on some ISP Linksys Starhub routers is called Mobile Gaming.
Speed Check	The Speed Check feature helps measure the download (from the internet) and upload (to the internet) speeds of your WiFi. It is a good way to find out whether you are getting the level of service provided by your ISP. Learn more.
External Storage	Supported on the following Linksys models: All MRxxxx series, MX5300, MX4200, and MX8500. The External Storage feature of the node allows you to connect an external storage device to the USB port on the node and share the entire drive. If there is more than one USB hard drive connected to several nodes in the same network, the list of drives will also display. NOTE: The External Storage widget will only display on the parent node. The following settings will be displayed: The router's name (e.g., Family Room and Living Room) The hard drive’s information: The name of the hard drive/partition The storage capacity and total storage used for every hard drive or partition The IP address for SMB access – computers within your network can access the storage device connected. The Refresh button The eject icon – Click on this to ensure that your hard drive will be safely removed, and file corruption prevented. Authentication – To enable it, simply toggle the sliding switch to the ON position. Enter your preferred Username and Password and click on Apply to save your changes, then click Ok. When Authentication is enabled, access to the storage device will be available only to those who have the username and password that you have set. Authentication is disabled by default. Authentication requirements: The username should have a minimum of four and a maximum of 12 alphanumeric characters, while the password should have a minimum of four and a maximum of 50 alphanumeric characters. Both can include characters such as an underscore ( _ ) or a dash ( — ).
Connectivity	The Connectivity page has the following tabs: The Basic tab allows you to update your Admin Password, check for a Firmware Update, and change your Time Zone. The Internet Settings tab allows you to configure your internet settings. The Local Network tab allows you to configure the local router settings, such as changing the router’s IP address and DHCP settings. The Advanced Routing tab allows you to configure the routing settings. The Administration tab allows you to enable or disable the Local Management Access, UPnP®, Application Layer Gateway, and Express Forwarding. The CA Router Setup tab allows you to manually set up the router or add child nodes.
Troubleshooting	The Troubleshooting page allows you to diagnose and troubleshoot problems you may be having in your network. It provides useful information about your connected devices and network details. You can also reset or restart your mesh system on this page.
Wi-Fi Settings	NOTE: Wireless Security options vary by model. The Wi-Fi Settings page allows you to change the wireless configuration of your mesh system. Learn more.
Security	The Security page allows you to keep your WiFi safe from internet threats. You can also configure port forwarding and DDNS settings. Learn more.