The Linksys Mesh system is made up of modular nodes which work seamlessly together to fit the needs of any home and deliver flawless WiFi wherever you want it. Below are some tips to help you with the installation and performance of your Linksys Mesh system. * * * **Installation tips** * When setting up you...
Resetting your Linksys Cognitive™ Mesh node will revert it to its factory default settings. This means that all the customized settings, including the WiFi name, passwords, and security type, will be deleted and will need to be reconfigured. This article provides instructions on how to reset a node. If you want to ...
To access your router's web interface, follow these steps: 1. Connect your computer to the router's default SSID or connect it directly to one of the ethernet ports using an ethernet cable. You can find the SSID and password at the bottom of the router. 2. Open a web browser, enter "https://192.168.1.1" in the Addr...
One popular use case for a wireless network is to separate different wireless devices onto different SSIDs. The most common example of this is having a main Wi-Fi network and a Guest network, where the Guest network can’t access anything on the LAN, but does have access to the wider Internet. But there are other use ca...
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Backing up and restoring your router's configuration is essential for data protection, efficient management, and minimizing disruptions in network operations. 1. [Log in to the router's web interface][1]. 2. Go to **System **> **Backup / Flash Firmware**. ![][2] 3. To back up your current settings, select **Gen...
Port forwarding allows you to customize your network for optimized performance, seamless connectivity, and efficient utilization of network resources for various applications and services. 1. [Log in to the router's web interface][1]. 2. Go to **Network **> **Firewall**. ![][2] 3. Access the **Port Forwards** t...
As you may or may not know, when your router resolves a DNS address, it is actually sending the DNS request out to an external DNS resolver, which by default is typically your ISP. This request goes out in the clear, meaning it isn’t encrypted, which means it’s not too hard for someone to get a look at which websites y...
Changing the router's administration password provides enhanced security by reducing the risk of unauthorized access and protecting against default password exploits. It also helps prevent network intrusions, gives you control over network settings, and ensures compliance with security best practices. 1. [Log in to t...
This article will walk you through customizing the necessary internet connection settings, including protocols like PPPoE, for both WAN and WAN6 interfaces. In the examples below, a PPPoE connection is used. 1. [Log in to the router's web interface][1]. 2. Go to **Network **> **Interfaces.** ![][2] 3. Click ...