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How to disable remote access
If you want to configure your router only while you are on your home network,
you should disable remote access.
To disable remote access:
1.
Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
2.
Under
Router Settings
, click
Connectivity
.
3.
Click the
Administration
tab, then deselect
Allow remote access to
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi
.
4.
Click
OK
.
How to connect directly to your router
You can configure your router by directly accessing it on your home network
instead of through the Internet-based Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
To connect to your router while you are on your home network:
1.
Open your computer’s web browser.
2.
Go to
www.linksyssmartwifi.com
and log into your router using the
router password you created when you installed your router. (When
there is no Internet connection, this address re-routes directly to your
router.)
How to improve your wireless connection speed
Follow these tips to improve your network’s wireless connection speed:
•
Make sure that your router is in a good location:
•
For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of
your home, and near the ceiling, if possible.
•
Avoid placing the router on or near metal objects (such as file cabinets
and metal furniture), reflective surfaces (such as glass or mirrors), or
masonry walls.
•
Any obstruction can weaken the wireless signal (even non-metallic
objects), so the fewer obstructions between the router and the
wireless device, the better.
•
Place the router in a location away from other electronics, motors, and
fluorescent lighting.
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•
Many environmental variables can affect the router’s performance, so
if your wireless signal is weak, place the router in several locations and
test the signal strength to determine the ideal position.
•
If possible, upgrade wireless network interfaces (such as wireless
network cards in computers) from older wireless standards to 802.11n. If
a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance
of the entire wireless network may be slower.
•
If your router is a dual-band router, split your network traffic so the high-
bandwidth traffic uses the 5 GHz band. For more information, see “How
to get the most out of your dual-band router” on page 26.
How to change your network’s name and password
You can change the name (SSID) and password of your network, but if you do so,
all wireless devices connected to your router will lose their Internet connection
until you reconnect them using the new network name and password.
To change your router’s name and password:
1.
Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See ““How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-
Fi” on page 7.
2.
Under
Router Settings
, click
Wireless
.
3.
Click the
Wireless
tab, then click
Edit
.
•
To change the network name, type a new name in the
Network name
(SSID)
box.
•
To change the network password, type a new password in the
Password
box.
4.
Click
OK
to apply your changes.
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If you have a dual-band router, each band (2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz)
can have a separate network name and password.
How to change your router’s local access password
Your router’s local access password was set when you ran the router’s setup
software, but you can change it at any time. You need the router password to
change router settings when you don’t have an Internet connection. When you
do have an Internet connection, log into your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account by
following the directions under “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi” on page
7.
To change your router’s local access password
1.
Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-
Fi” on page 7.
2.
Click
Connectivity
under
Router Settings
.
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3.
Click the
Basic
tab.
4.
Under
Router Password
, type the new password, then click
OK
.
How to change your router’s time zone
Your router’s time zone should be set to your local time zone.
To set your router’s time zone:
1.
Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-
Fi” on page 7.
2.
Click
Connectivity
under
Router Settings
.
3.
Click the
Basic
tab, then select your time zone in the
Time Zone
drop-
down list and click
OK
.
How to test your Internet connection
speed
NOTE
To run the speed test, you must be accessing the Internet by using
the router you are testing. You cannot run the speed test remotely.
To test your Internet connection speed:
1.
Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-
Fi” on page 7.
2.
Click
Speed Test
under
Apps
. The
Speed Test
screen opens.
3.
Click
Begin Test
. The test measures your download and upload speeds.
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NOTE
Internet connection speeds are determined by a variety of factors,
including ISP account type, local and worldwide Internet traffic,
and number of devices in your home that are sharing the Internet
connection.
4.
Click
Restart Test
to run it again, and click
Show History
to display the
results of past tests.
How to connect devices to your network
Your Linksys router is the nerve center of your home network. Your router safely
opens the Internet to your network, and all of your computers and network
devices rely on your router to pass files, media, and network commands in an
organized, error-free way. Whether connected wirelessly or with cables, each
part of your network needs the router in order to work reliably with the other
parts of your network.
How to connect a computer to your network
To connect a computer to your network:
1.
At the computer you want to connect, enter your network’s connection
information into your wireless manager.
2.
After that computer connects to your network, log into Linksys Smart Wi-
Fi, then click
Device List
to confirm that your router recognizes the new
computer. You can use the Device List to monitor all network-attached
devices.
How to connect a USB printer
When you install a printer that requires a cable, you can:
•
Follow the printer’s instructions for setting it up, then follow your
computer’s operating system instructions to share the printer with your
network.
- OR -
•
You can connect a USB printer to the router’s USB port to make the
printer available to any networked computer.
When you set up a wireless printer, you need to make sure that:
•
Your printer has been completely set up except for being connected to
the network.
•
Your printer supports the WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption standard.
•
If your wireless printer supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, you should use
Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect the printer to your network. See “How
to connect a network device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup” on page 12.
To connect a USB printer to your network through the router’s USB port:
1.
Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-
Fi” on page 7.
2.
Click Device List, then click
Add a Device
.
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3.
Under
Select the type of device to add to your network
, click
USB Printer
.
The
Add a USB printer
screen opens.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions for downloading and installing the
VUSB (virtual USB) software for your computer.
To connect a wireless printer to your network:
1.
Follow the printer’s instructions to connect it to your network. Use the
connection information available in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or saved to your
computer desktop.
2.
After that printer connects to your network, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi,
then click
Device List
to confirm that your router recognizes the new
printer.
How to connect other devices
Many other types of wireless network devices can connect to your home
network, including:
•
Game consoles
•
Internet-capable TVs and media players
•
Digital music players
•
Smart phones
Because of the wide variety of devices and methods of connecting, you must
manually enter network information into the devices for a successful network
connection.
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For more instructions on connecting a game console to your
network, see also:
•
“How to optimize your router for gaming and voice” on page 34
•
“How to set up port forwarding” on page 43
•
“How to set up port range triggering for online gaming” on page
45
How to manually connect a network device
To manually connect a device to your network:
1.
Follow the device’s instructions to connect it to your network. Use the
connection information available in Linksys Smart Wi-Fi or saved to your
computer desktop.
2.
After the device connects to your network, log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi,
then click
Device List
to confirm that your router recognizes the new
device.
How to connect a network device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
To connect a device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™:
1.
Plug in and turn on the network device. If the device does not support
Wi-Fi Protected Setup, follow its instructions for a standard network
installation.
2.
Log into Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See “How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-
Fi” on page 7.
3.
Under
Wireless
, click the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
tab.
4.
Use one of the following methods to complete the setup:

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