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Overview of the Devices section of the Linksys app for Velop

The Devices section on your Linksys app gives you information on the devices connected to your network.  This article will provide an overview of this section on the Linksys app for Velop.
 
Directions

How to access the Devices section
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Changing settings

How to access the Devices section
 
Step 1:
Log in to the Velop Dashboard.  For instructions when using an Android™ device, click here.  If you're using an iOS device, click here.
 
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Step 2:
Tap on the menu icon at the upper left side of the screen.
 
Step 3:
Tap Devices.
 
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Step 4:
You will then be taken to the Devices section.  This screen shows how many devices are currently in your network (Connected Devices, Connected Guest Devices, and Offline Devices).

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Below are the descriptions for each icon seen on the Devices section:

User-added image – This icon shows when a specific device is connected via Wi-Fi.
User-added image – This icon shows when a specific device is connected via ethernet.
User-added image – Tapping on this icon allows you to make changes to a specific device's settings.
User-added image – Devices with this icon have Parental Controls configured.
User-added image – Devices with this icon have Device Prioritization configured.

Changing settings

Tapping on a device allows you to view or edit specific information.

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  • Change Icon – Tap on the device icon to change it.
  • Change a device name – Tap the name of the device to change it.  In the example above, iPhone is the name of the device.
  • Wi-Fi name – Displays the Wi-Fi name and radio band that the client is connected to.  In the example above, Purple Network (5GHz) is the name of the Wi-Fi.
  • Node name – Underneath the Wi-Fi name, you will see the name of the node that it’s connected to.  In the example above, Linksys0040 is the name of the node.  To change the name of your node/s, go to the Network Administration screen.
  • Device Prioritization – Displays whether Device Prioritization is Off or On for this device.  For more information, click here.
  • Parental Controls – Displays if Parental Controls is Off or On for this device.  For more information, click here.
  • Wi-Fi – Displays the IP Address and MAC Address of the device.  You can also tap Reserve DHCP to reserve an IP address (e.g., to be used for Port Forwarding).
  • Device Details – Displays the Manufacturer, Model, and Operating System of the device.

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