Linksys Smart WiFi App-Enabled Routers

Linksys has created a modern router management tool for Android and iOS devices. With the intuitive app, it’s possible to manage Linksys Smart WiFi routers from anywhere and at any time. A handy dashboard displays all essential status information at glance, giving you a concise overview of your network and all the activity that happens on it.

Linksys Smart WiFi routers permit up to 50 users to join a special guest network. Keeping guest users away from the main network increases security because the main WiFi password remains hidden. The Linksys app lists all active users and makes it possible to prioritize certain devices as well as set boundaries as to which sites can be accessed.

Those who want even more features can explore the world of Smart Wi-Fi apps. With Qnext for Facebook, it’s possible to securely and privately share music, pictures, and video files with any Facebook friend. HipPlay makes files stored on Linksys routers accessible remotely, making USB flash drives obsolete. Block the Bad Stuff comes with robust content-blocking filters that cover everything from malware and scam sites to non-family friendly content.

All Linksys Smart WiFi routers can be configured through the Smart Setup Wizard. To use the configuration wizard, the router must be connected to a PC using an Ethernet cable. Once connected, the Smart Setup Wizard can be accessed from any web browser by entering http://linksyssmartwifi.com in the address bar.

The setup process itself is self-explanatory and doesn’t take more than a few minutes. It covers DLS internet connection configuration, router update, wireless networks, and security. Further configuration is done via the mobile app for Android and iOS devices.

It’s not unheard of for wireless home routers to deliver less than stellar performance. Sometimes, the signal is strong in one area and extremely weak or non-existent in another one. Many Wi-Fi users also notice that their internet speeds tend to fluctuate during the day, becoming progressively slower as neighbors return home from work and school.

Most of these issues are caused by poor router placement and outside interference. While it’s possible to solve them by trial and error, it’s much more efficient to use a capable wireless site survey and troubleshooting tool like NetSpot.

NetSpot is available on computers running macOS and Windows, and it can quickly reveal areas of channel interference and discover signal weak spots. NetSpot supports all modern wireless encryption protocols and works over any 802.11 network.

NetSpot can measure signal strength and find nearby wireless networks that could be causing interference in two distinct ways. The Inspector Mode instantly takes a snapshot of all networks within range, displaying the name, signal strength, encryption, and channel of every network it finds. This mode is perfect for a quick assessment of a wireless network signal strength in one location. It can also reveal which channels are most busy and which are unoccupied.

The second mode, called Survey, measures signal strength throughout an area. Users can upload their own area maps and map every square feet step by step. NetSpot then visualizes all the gathered data, creating a complete heatmap of the entire area. The Survey mode can easily reveal places with weak signal, often near appliances and electric wires, and hint at the ideal location for a wireless extender.

With NetSpot, it’s possible to troubleshoot most Wi-Fi issues without having to wait for a technician to come over and use a similar tool to do the same.