The WiFi Settings widget on the router's web interface now has a new Advanced tab where you can configure Client Steering and Node Steering. Both features are enabled by default as recommended and should only be turned OFF as the last resort once you have exhausted all other WiFi troubleshooting techniques. For a c...
Blocking specific websites is easy using Parental Controls on the Linksys app. [_Learn more about Parental Controls_][1]. [_Linksys app_][2] [_Web interface_][3] * * * **Linksys app** 1. [_Log in to the Linksys app_][4]. 2. Go to the Parental Controls section of your Linksys app. If you haven’t set up...
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...
You can change the WiFi settings of your Linksys router to establish a unique and secure WiFi using the browser-based LinksysSmartWiFi.com page. Follow the steps below to learn how to do it. * It is recommended to change the router's WiFi settings through the web interface. * The troubleshooting steps in this ar...
This article will give you step-by-step instructions on changing your Linksys cloud account password using the Linksys app. In the examples below, an iOS device is used. 1. [_Log in to the Linksys app_][1]. 2. Tap on the menu icon at the top left-hand side of the dashboard. ![][2] 3. Tap on **Account.**...
The** Linksys Smart Wi-Fi** is a free feature available for **Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers**. This feature allows you to access and configure your home network wherever you are. In order to use the Linksys cloud account, your computer must comply with the system requirements of the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. See the tab...
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 **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...
**Guest Access** provides a method to allow others to use your internet connection without revealing your entire network. This enables guests to connect to the internet, but they will not be able to view or reach other devices on your network such as computers, external storage, or connected devices. This article...
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_][...