The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a feature that allows** **devices in your network to be stripped off its external firewall and be exposed completely to the internet. **Do you need it?** A DMZ helps electronic signals bypass strict firewall and router security and open all ports for faster delivery of data packets....
The Security Tool has three major features that give you control over the protection of your router and your home network. _[Firewall][1] [DMZ][2] [Apps and Gaming][3]_ **Firewall**** ** A firewall software protects your local network from internet threats by filtering the incoming and outgoing communication...
This article will show you how to access the Linksys app dashboard using an Android™ mobile device. **Requirements** 1. An Android mobile device with the latest version of the Linksys app 2. A Linksys cloud account * * * **Directions** 1. Connect your mobile device to your WiFi and open the Linksys ...
The External Storage Tool on the Linksys Smart WiFi Router has a Media Server feature enabling you to stream media files to your DLNA or UPnP®-enabled devices within your network. Follow the instructions below on enabling this feature using your Linksys cloud account. Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a stand...
Guest Access allows you to create a separate WiFi name and password for your guests. This gives guest devices access to the internet without giving them access to the devices in the home network. This article will guide you on how to check the Guest Access password on the router's web interface. Images vary model...
The **Devices **section displays a list of your connected and offline clients. You will be able to identify the devices, check how many are connected, verify the WiFi settings, and connect Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)-compatible devices to the network. This section also allows you to edit the name of the devices co...
You can easily set up Port Range Forwarding on your router using the Linksys app. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on how to do so. **Before you begin:** * Make sure to note down the specific ports that require forwarding. You can find this information in your product documentation or by c...
If your internet service provider (ISP) requires a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection, follow the steps in this article. Setting up your parent node with a PPPoE connection is easy! **Before you begin:** * Make sure you have your PPPoE account credentials (username and password) provi...
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Whenever the information is sent from one point to another, like from a web server to a computer, this data is broken up into packets. If the packets are too large for the connection, the device will experience packet loss o...
The Linksys app enables you to securely connect to your home network through your mobile device. It provides you with the ability to modify your network settings, similar to the actions you can perform on the LinksysSmartWiFi.com page. This article will teach you how to view all connected devices in your network us...