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...
If you are a PCCW customer with an IPTV subscription, you can enable IPTV Configuration on the router's web interface to get the most out of this service. Enabling this feature changes the router’s IP address from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.10.1, along with other changes. Remember to use the new IP address to access the ro...
The **Devices **section displays a list of your connected and offline clients. You will be able to identify the devices, check how many are connected, verify the WiFi settings, and connect Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)-compatible devices to the network. This section also allows you to edit the name of the devices co...
The IPTV feature is exclusive to PCCW users with an IPTV subscription and is compatible only with specific router models, including Linksys MX4050-HK, EA9350-HK v1, EA9350-HK v2, WHW0301-AH v1, WHW0301-AH v2, MX5300-AH, EA8300-HK, and SPNMX56PW. This feature will not work if you are not a PCCW IPTV subscriber but ena...
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...
If your internet service provider (ISP) requires a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection, follow the steps in this article. Setting up your parent node with a PPPoE connection is easy! **Before you begin:** * Make sure you have your PPPoE account credentials (username and password) provi...
The Linksys app enables you to securely connect to your home network through your mobile device. It provides you with the ability to modify your network settings, similar to the actions you can perform on the LinksysSmartWiFi.com page. This article will teach you how to view all connected devices in your network us...
[_How MAC randomization affects the way Linksys sees my devices_][1] [_Disabling the private or random MAC address on your device_][2] [_Keeping MAC randomization ON while using the Linksys app_][3] **How MAC randomization affects the way Linksys sees my devices** Linksys uses a consistent MAC address to id...
Ensuring that users are able to maximize the bandwidth allocation for their favorite applications and services is one of the many features of your **Linksys cloud account**. The **Media Prioritization **tool allows you to prioritize on the devices or streaming applications with more bandwidth for best utilization of yo...
The **Media Prioritization **Tool of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router allows you to give bandwidth allocation to devices, applications and games that connect to streaming or real-time media services. In order for this feature to work, the computer or device that you need to prioritize should be currently connected to yo...