The **Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Reservation** feature allows the router to reserve the lease of an IP Address for a specific device on your network, effectively ensuring that the router does not assign the IP Address to other devices in the network. This is helpful when managing multiple devices such ...
The Device section in the Linksys app provides an overview of your home network(s), displaying a list of all the devices that are currently or previously connected to your networks. Tapping on a device provides you with specific identification information and enables you to customize how the device is displayed in Link...
The Guest Access feature gives you an alternative internet connectivity for your guests without compromising the confidentiality of your main WiFi. The guest's SSID is the same as the main WiFi name (SSID), followed by a -guest suffix. It is a separate network that prevents guest users from accessing any devices/clie...
Band Steering assigns wireless devices to the WiFi band that will provide them with the best performance. This feature balances your WiFi devices across all three bands reducing co-channel interference and increasing the available bandwidth for dual-band clients. If you need to make any changes to the WiFi, this articl...
Ensuring your router's basic Wi-Fi settings are modified is crucial for establishing a distinct and secure connection. A safeguarded Wi-Fi network helps prevent unauthorized access to personal information. **Before you begin:** * The changes you can make include assigning a ****Wi-Fi name** **and securing your...
![][1] ## PRODUCT INFORMATION What is the Linksys app? The [_Linksys app_][2] allows you to monitor and manage your Linksys systems. With the Linksys app, you can access and control your home network anywhere and anytime to check the connection status of your devices, set up WiFi access for guests, or restrict you...
The Guest Access feature allows you to create a separate network for your guests without allowing them to access your main network and the computers connected to it. This article will guide you in configuring the Guest Access feature of your Linksys Smart WiFi Router through the web interface. To learn how, follow the ...
**Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)** securely adds devices to your WiFi without having to enter a network name and password. With the **Linksys app**, you can easily connect your devices to the network using WPS. **Before you begin: ** * The device that you want to connect must also support WPS. * WPS is NOT avail...
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) is a computing standard from the Wi-Fi Alliance® which is designed to make the setting up and security configuration process of the wireless home network a lot easier. It automatically configures your wireless network name (SSID) and WPA security key, as well as the WPS-enabled wireless dev...
This article provides an overview of the **Wi-Fi Settings** feature on the Linksys app. To configure the settings, [_log in to the Linksys app_][1], tap on the menu icon, and select **Wi-Fi Settings**. * * * **Overview** **Setting** **Description** ****Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password**** Displays your wirele...