How To Check The Status Of Your Router; How To Disable The Ethernet Port Status Lights; How To Test Your Internet Connection - Linksys WRT 1900AC User Manual

HOW TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR ROUTER

Your router status tells you whether you have a secure Internet connection and
informs you about the status of your network-connected devices.
To check your router status, do the following:
• Log in to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See "How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi" on
page 7.)
• Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.
• Click the Status tab. Detailed information about your router status is displayed.
Tip:
For field descriptions, click Help at the top of the screen.
• To view a list of connected network devices, click Devices. To view a full report of
your router status, click Report.
• Click OK to close the screen.
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HOW TO DISABLE THE ETHERNET PORT STATUS LIGHTS

Depending on the placement of the router in a home, you might find the lights
distracting. You can easily disable the lights using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi.
To disable the lights, do the follow:
• Log in to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See "How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi" on
page 7.)
• Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.
• Click the Basic tab.
• Under Port Lights, click the ON/OFF button.

HOW TO TEST YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION

Your router includes two diagnostic tests, Ping and Trace route, that let you check
network connections, including network devices and your Internet connection.
To diagnose your Internet connection, do the following:
• Log in to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See "How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi" on
page 7.)
• Under Router Settings, click Troubleshooting.
• Click the Diagnostics tab.
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