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Configuring the Linksys Now Advanced Settings
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In the Advanced Settings tile, you can find common configuration settings such as Internet, Local Network, and Port forwarding settings.

 

Note that some settings are not supported in Bridge mode. In this example, the parent node is in router mode, which is the default setting.

 

To access this section, follow these steps:

 

1. Log in to the web interface.

 

2. Go to Menu, and then click on Advanced Settings.

 

 

3. Choose from the following settings to configure:

 

 

Internet Settings
Local Network
Advanced Routing
Administration

Firewall
DMZ
Apps & Gaming

 



Internet Settings

 

To change the Internet Settings, follow these steps:

 

1. Go to Internet Settings. By default, you will be taken to the IPv4 tab. If you need to configure IPv6 settings, click that tab and make sure to click Save.

 

 

2. In the Internet Connection Type tile, click the pen icon, choose a connection type, enter any required settings, and click Save. Automatic Configuration - DHCP is the default setting.

 

 

MAC address clone

 

To access this feature, follow these steps:

 

1. Go to Internet Settings.

 

2. Click the pen icon to edit your connection type.

 

 

3. Enable the MAC Address Clone tile, then either enter the MAC address in xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx or click Clone current client’s MAC and click Save.

 

 

Release & Renew

 

Click the Release & Renew tab to release and renew the Internet IP address.

 

 

 


 

Local Network

 

In this section, you can change your Host Name, LAN IP address, DHCP server, and DNS settings.

 

Host Name

 

To change the Host Name of the router, enter a name and click Save.

 

 

LAN IP Address

 

To change the LAN IP address, follow these steps:

 

1. Go to the LAN IP Address tab.

 

2. Enter your new IP settings.

 

 

3. Click on the DHCP Server tab. If you see the  icon, adjust the starting IP address.

 

 

4. Click Save.

 

 

5. Once your settings have been saved, reconnect to the WiFi and click Redirect.

 

 

DHCP Server

 

In the DHCP server tab, you can configure your DHCP Server, DNS settings, and DHCP Reservations.

 

 

DHCP Reservations

 

To reserve an IP address for a device, click to select from a list or enter the setting manually. Follow these steps to learn more:

 

1. Click on DHCP Reservations.

 

2. Check the box of the device you want to reserve.

 

 

3. Click Save.

 

 

4. To customize the IP, just click the edit icon, enter the new IP, and click Update.

 

 

To manually add a client, click on , enter the device name, customize the IP, and enter the MAC address in xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx, and click on Save.

 

 


 

Advanced Routing

 

In this section, you can configure dynamic or static routing.

 

 

To add a static route, click on . Enter your settings and click Save.

 

 


 

Administration

 

In the Administration section, you can enable additional settings.

 

 


 

Firewall

 

In the Firewall section, you can configure the following advanced settings.

 

 

 

 

 


 

DMZ

 

To configure DMZ, simply turn it ON and enter your settings. Make sure to click Save.

 

 

 


 

Apps & Gaming

 

Under this section, you can configure the following settings:

 

DDNS

 

 

 

Note that you can refresh the page if the status still shows as Connecting. Make sure to click Save.

 

Single Port Forwarding

 

 

Port Range Forwarding

 

 

Port Range Triggering

 

 

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