The USB/External Storage Tool allows you to easily manage an external storage device connected to it. An external storage device, also called a network attached storage (NAS), lets you store and share content across your network. To know the supported file systems of your router, check the product specifications in...
The USB storage tool on the Linksys Smart WiFi router will enable you to have file-sharing capabilities within your network. Once the shared folders are configured, you should be able to access your network storage on any computer that's connected to your network. Follow the instructions below to learn how to map a net...
Cable internet service is a form of broadband Internet access that runs through a TV’s local cable connection. This is accessed through a coaxial cable outlet that connects to the modem to broadcast the internet information to the user. **IMPORTANT: **Before setting up your router with a cable internet connection, ...
To establish a connection to the internet, some internet service providers (ISPs) require virtual LAN (VLAN) to be enabled on your Linksys Smart WiFi Router's WAN connection. VLAN settings configure the router to work with IPTV, VoIP and other services that may be provided by your ISP. Follow the steps below to learn h...
This article will give you instructions on how to change a connected device's name and icon, and remove devices connected to your Linksys Smart WiFi Router using the **Network Map** tool. **NOTE:** The Network Map tool in some Linksys Smart WiFi Routers is labelled as **Device List**. [_Changing the icon of the...
This article will provide you with troubleshooting tips on how to fix common issues that you may experience when setting up a Linksys Mesh WiFi system or when adding more child nodes to your network. **Before you begin:** * Parent node: A parent node is a Linksys Mesh node or router that is connected to your m...
The internet IP address is the public IP address given by your internet service provider (ISP). It can be found in the** Troubleshooting** tool of the router's web interface. **Why do you need to check the internet IP address?** Checking the internet IP address of your router is important especially in hosting ...
The Device List tool allows you to manage and monitor your devices’ connectivity to the network. The Device List is displayed as [Network Map tool][1] in the latest Linksys Smart WiFi Routers. External Storage is displayed as USB Storage in older firmware versions of Linksys Smart WiFi Routers. ![sf49882-002_en_v...
We are sorry to see you downgrading to our Classic software (non-Linksys Smart WiFi) on your Linksys Smart WiFi Router. Your Linksys Smart WiFi Router with Linksys cloud account software provides you a new way to experience your connected home and a growing ecosystem of apps. By downgrading your firmware, you are not a...
Parental Controls allows you to restrict internet access for users within your network. For an overview, click _[here][1]_. Enabling this helps you control the time and date when internet access is available for specific users, and it also has the function to block websites or URL. Disabling this would allow users wh...