How do I enable Smart Connect?

To enable Smart Connect, typically you'll need to access your router's settings. Here's a general outline of the process:

1. Access Your Router's Settings: Open a web browser and enter your router's IP address in the address bar. This is often something like 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. You might need to consult your router's documentation if you're unsure.

2. Log In: Enter your router's username and password. If you haven't changed them, they are often printed on a sticker on the router itself or in the manual. Common default credentials are username admin and password password or admin.

3. Navigate to Wireless Settings: Look for a section labeled "Wireless," "Wireless Setup," or something similar. Some routers might require you to go to Settings -> Setup -> Wireless Setup.

4. Enable Smart Connect: On the Wireless Setup page, you should find an option to "Enable Smart Connect." It may appear as a checkbox. Select the checkbox to enable it. If you want to disable it, clear the checkbox.

In summary, the steps are often:

Settings -> Setup -> Wireless Setup -> Enable Smart Connect

What is Smart Connect?

Smart Connect, also sometimes called band steering, is a feature that automatically assigns your wireless devices to the optimal Wi-Fi band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) on your router. This helps improve performance by ensuring devices that can use the faster 5 GHz band do so, while older devices can still connect on the 2.4 GHz band.