**What is the Priority feature and where can I find it in the Linksys app?** This feature allows your Linksys router to give certain devices on your home network priority for internet access. You can access this feature from the main menu in the Linksys app. **How does the Priority feature work?** With th...
The Speed Test Tool allows you to check the current upload and download speed of your internet connection. Here is a short guide about the difference in values of your download and upload speed: * Download speed – This pertains to how fast data is transferred from websites to your computer. * Upload speed – T...
The Troubleshooting section of the router’s web interface allows you to check the devices connected to the network, monitor traffic, and diagnose connection problems. These settings can be very helpful if you have to call your service provider or Linksys Support for help with your internet connection or router. Setti...
The hardware version is located beside or beneath the model number and is labeled version, ver., or V. If there is no version number beside the model number on your Linksys product, the device is version 1. If you still have trouble finding your version number, see the [_complete article_][1] to learn more. **Sele...
The **Safe Browsing** feature of the Linksys app allows you to block content on devices connected to the network using Domain Name System (DNS) security. * * * **Directions** 1. [_Log in to your Linksys app dashboard_][1]. 2. Tap on the **menu **icon at the upper left corner of the screen. **iOS** **An...
The Linksys app allows you to access your Linksys cloud account using your mobile device and gives you the option to make changes to your network settings the way you do from a regular web browser. You can install the Linksys app on your[_ Android™_][1] or [_iOS_][2] mobile device. [_Logging into the Linksys app_][...
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 ...
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** Media Access Control (MAC)** **address **is a unique identifier assigned to each network adapter or Network Interface Card (NIC) of a computer or device. The **MAC Filtering **feature of your Linksys Smart WiFi Router will allow or prevent access to the network using this unique identifier. **Why do you need it...