It is recommended that you enable automatic firmware upgrades on your Linksys Mesh WiFi system. Auto-updates for your Linksys Mesh system keeps your network up-to-date with the latest firmware, additional features and any other fixes. This article will show you how to **automatically **upgrade the firmware of your ...
Where do I place nodes when adding to existing mesh WiFi? Strong signals between nodes are critical for high speeds and wide coverage in mesh WiFi. Placement of your child nodes, therefore, will be important. Generally, it’s best to keep nodes within two rooms or one floor of each other and limit walls and obstacles ...
Modifying the router's administrative password is recommended to maintain your network's security and safeguard it against unauthorized entry. By utilizing the Linksys app, you can establish a personalized password for your router, ensuring that only you have administrative privileges over your network. Before you be...
WiFi signals are transmitted across multiple channels, and the performance of each network can be affected by how many networks share the same channel. Channel Finder selects the channel with the least traffic for each node in your network. The steps and images may vary depending on the device you're using. In the ...
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) allows Linksys devices to operate in channels shared with radar that are typically much less congested than other 5 GHz channels. Reduced congestion means better performance and reliability for your network. Some Linksys Velop Mesh models use DFS to optimize your WiFi. * * * **Do ...
![][1] Say Hello to the Linksys app The Linksys app is your go-to tool for managing and optimizing your home WiFi network. From setting up a new router to troubleshooting connections and ensuring smooth performance for all your devices, it puts complete control in your hands. [Contact Us][2] Specific...
The External Storage feature of the Linksys Intelligent Mesh™ system allows you to connect an external storage device to the USB port on the router and share the entire drive. This article will provide an overview of this feature. **Before you begin:** * This feature supports external USB drives only. * Some ...
The Network Administration feature provides information about your WiFi, a list of the parent and child nodes and routers, firmware version, time zone, and IP details. You can also restart your device in this section. To go to Network Administration, [_log in to the Linksys app_][1], and then tap on **Network Adminis...
This article will provide you with troubleshooting tips on how to fix common issues that you may experience when setting up a Linksys Mesh WiFi system or when adding more child nodes to your network. **Before you begin:** * Parent node: A parent node is a Linksys Mesh node or router that is connected to your m...
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...