Updating the firmware using an iOS device
This article will guide you on how to update the firmware of your Linksys node or router using an iPad® or iPhone®. A Linksys MX6201 is used in this article. Some steps may vary slightly depending on the model and version of your router. Directions: 1. Download your router's latest firmware and save it to …
Configuring Port Range Triggering using the Linksys app
The Port Range Triggering feature allows you to set up the router so that computers can access public services outside the network or on the internet, such as web servers, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers, email servers, game servers or other internet applications. Configuring the Port Range Triggering feature is…
How to enable Two Step Verification
The Two Step Verification feature serves as a powerful security enhancement for all Linksys cloud account users, offering an additional layer of protection. Once enabled on the Linksys app or LinksysSmartWiFi.com page, any unverified device seeking access to your Linksys cloud account will be required to enter a …
Overview of the Linksys app dashboard for Android mobile devices
The Linksys app dashboard offers a snapshot of your WiFi. Here, you can see the connection status of the node, the number of devices in the network, and other settings that you can configure for your WiFi using your Android™ device. Settings may vary depending on your Linksys router's model. Before you …
Configuring the Guest Network feature through a web browser
This article will teach you how to configure the Guest Network feature for a Linksys Cognitive™ Mesh network using a web browser. You can also log in to the Linksys app to set up this feature. There is only one guest WiFi for your network. The default guest WiFi name is either Linksysxxxxx-guest or _VelopSetupxx…
How to get the internet IP address from the Network Administration section of the Linksys app
This article will show you how to locate the internet IP address using the Network Administration feature in the Linksys app. 1. Log in to the Linksys app . 2. Tap the menu icon located at the upper left side of the screen. 3. Go to Network Administration . 4. Tap IP Details . The internet IP ad…
How to turn ON/OFF the notifications for your router using the Linksys app
You can receive alerts through the Notifications feature in the Linksys app. This article will demonstrate the steps on how to enable or disable notifications for your router. The images vary depending on your router's model. 1. Log in to the Linksys app . 2. Tap the menu icon on the upper-left co…
Setting up the parent node using a static WAN IP address
If your internet service provider (ISP) provided a static internet IP address, you will have to enter your IP address settings during the setup process. Requirements: * A mobile device compatible with the Linksys app * The latest version of the Linksys app downloaded from the App Store® or Google Play™ installed …
Overview of the Parental Controls landing page in the Linksys app
The Parental Controls feature in the Linksys app allows you to restrict a user’s internet access within your network. With this, you can pause internet access, schedule a pause, block specific websites, and even block by category (if you are subscribed to Linksys Shield). Only Linksys WHW03 or WHW03 v2 supports Li…
