How to set up a Linksys Mesh router

If you need to reset the parent router (router connected to your modem), there are a few methods on how to set up your router and child nodes again. This article applies to Linksys MBE7000, MX6200, and LN1400 models using a DHCP (Automatic) internet connection type.

Before you begin:

If your service provider uses PPPoE, you can follow these setup instructions.
Write down the default WiFi name, password, and recovery key found at the bottom of the parent router.
Parent router: The parent router is the node that will be connected to your modem.
Child node: An additional node used to extend your WiFi such as another Linksys Mesh router.
Mixed environments: A network with Linksys Intelligent Mesh™ nodes and Linksys Cognitive™ Mesh nodes.
- In a mixed network such as Linksys MBE7000 and MX6200, the Linksys MBE7000 should be the parent router for better WiFi performance.

Choose one of the following setup methods:

Pair button setup: This is supported on the latest Linksys firmware release. A mobile device or computer is required to customize your settings.
Plug-and-Play setup wizard: This is supported on the latest firmware. A mobile device or computer is required to customize your settings.
Web browser setup: A computer is required to customize your settings.
5-Button Push setup: A mobile device or computer is required to customize your settings.
Linksys app setup: A mobile device with the latest Linksys app installed is required to customize your settings.

In these examples, the Linksys MBE7000 is the parent node.

Pair button setup

This is the easiest and quickest way to set up the parent and child nodes simultaneously. A mobile device or computer is required to customize your settings.

This method is supported on the latest firmware and requires a mobile device or computer. If the Pair button doesn’t work for you, your node may be on an older firmware, use another setup method.

Images may vary depending on the model.

1. Gather all your equipment in the same area as your modem. After setup, you can relocate your child nodes.

2. Remove any existing router:

a. I have a modem with a separate router.

- - Disconnect your existing router.
  - Powercycle your modem.
  - Wait until your modem has rebooted and go to the next step.

b. I have a WiFi router and modem in one device, or I do not have any existing routers in my home.

- - Go to the next step.

3. Connect the parent router with an ethernet cable from the Internet port to your modem and power it ON.

4. If adding child nodes, place all child nodes near the parent router, no more than 10 ft away, preferably in the same room, and power them ON. Wait until all your nodes have a solid blue light, indicating they are ready for setup.

Do not plug any ethernet devices into any of the child nodes' ports during setup.

If any of the nodes have a red light, reset them by holding down the reset button for about 15 seconds, then wait until the light becomes solid blue.

Solid blue - ready for setup

5. Once all your nodes have a solid blue light, press the Pair button for at least 1 second on the parent router to start the setup process.

6. The light on the parent router will begin blinking white, which indicates the setup is in progress. It will also scan for unconfigured nodes.

This Pair button is supported on the latest firmware. If the parent router's light doesn't begin to blink in white, the router may be on an older firmware. You can set up the network using other methods.

Parent router - setup in progress

7. When a child node has been detected, the light will also begin blinking white. Wait until your nodes have a solid white light.


A child node has been detected	The child node has joined the network

8. Once all your nodes have a solid white light, connect a mobile device or computer to the WiFi name of the parent router.

The default WiFi credentials are located at the bottom of the parent router. The password is case-sensitive.

Your network is now ready to use. To customize your network settings, continue to the next step.

9. Open a desktop browser and enter "www.myrouter.info" or "myrouter.info" in the Address bar and hit [ENTER]. You can also use the IP address of the parent router which is https://192.168.1.1.

10. If you receive any browser warning messages, follow these instructions to bypass the browser message.

11. Enter the router’s default password. The password is the same as the default WiFi password located on the bottom of the parent router connected to your modem, then click Next.

12. Customize your WiFi name and password and click Next. The WiFi password is case-sensitive.

13. Enable the Guest network as needed, you can change this later at any time after setup. Click Next.

14. Enable the Night Mode feature. You can change this setting after setup using the Linksys app. Click Next.

15. Wait while settings are being saved. Connect your mobile device or computer using the new WiFi name when prompted, enter the password if needed, hit Next, and then click Finish.

16. If you have more nodes to add or one of your child nodes' light did not turn solid white, click + Add Nodes to try adding the child node again. Otherwise, tap on the www.myrouter.info link to log in to your router settings from a desktop browser.

You can also enter "myrouter.info" or "https://192.168.1.1" in your browser Address bar and hit [ENTER].

To add child nodes using another method, click here.

17. Click the Reset password link to customize the router password.

18. Enter the Recovery Key located on the parent node connected to your modem, then create a new router/admin password and click Submit. You will then land on your network’s dashboard.

Plug-and-Play setup wizard

This method is supported on the latest firmware and requires a mobile device or computer. It introduces the new Plug-and-Play setup wizard to customize the basic settings of your router using a web browser.

Images may vary depending on the model.

1. Gather all your equipment in the same area as your modem. After setup, you can relocate your child nodes.

2. Remove any existing router:

a. I have a modem with a separate router.

- - Disconnect your existing router
  - Powercycle your modem.
  - Wait until your modem has rebooted and go to the next step.

b. I have a WiFi router and modem in one device, or I do not have any existing routers in my home.

- - Go to the next step.

3. Connect the parent router with an ethernet cable from the Internet port to your modem and power it ON.

4. If adding child nodes, place all child nodes near the parent router, no more than 10 ft away, preferably in the same room, and power them ON. Wait until all your nodes have a solid blue light.

Do not plug any ethernet devices into any of the child nodes' ports during setup.

If any of the nodes have a red light, reset them by holding down the reset button for about 15 seconds, then waiting until the light becomes solid blue.

5. Connect a mobile device or computer to the WiFi name of the parent router. The default WiFi credentials are located at the bottom of the parent router.

6. Launch a browser and enter "www.myrouter.info" or "myrouter.info" into the Address bar and hit [ENTER]. You can also log in using the default IP address of the router, https://192.168.1.1.

If you receive any browser warning messages, follow these instructions to bypass the browser message.

7. Click Continue.

If you get the following screen, your router may be on an older firmware. Use the web browser setup instead.

8. Customize your WiFi network, then click Next. The WiFi password is case-sensitive.

9. Enable the Guest network as needed, you can change this later at any time through the web interface. Click Next.

10. Enable the Night Mode feature. You can change this setting after setup using the Linksys app. Click Next.

11. Wait while settings are being saved. Reconnect your mobile device or computer to the new WiFi name when prompted, enter the new WiFi password, and then click Next.

12. If you powered ON any child nodes from the previous steps, click + Add Nodes. If you do not have any more child nodes to add, click Next.

You can always add child nodes after completing the setup wizard. Learn more.

13. If your nodes are already powered ON and have a solid blue light, click Next.

Child nodes ready for setup

If the light on the child node is red, hold down the reset button on this node for about 15 to 20 seconds. Wait for the light to turn solid blue and then click +Add Nodes again to try again.

14. The router will begin scanning for unconfigured nodes. When a child node is detected, it will begin flashing white. Wait for the light to turn solid white.


A child node has been detected	The child node has joined the network

15. Once the child nodes have been added to the network, you will see a list of your nodes. Click Next.

Child node not found or not showing on the list?

Check the light on the child node, if it’s blinking white or solid white the node has been added successfully. The node may be taking a little bit longer to show on the list. Just click Next to continue. Once the light on the child nodes is solid white, you can check the Device list in the web interface of the router or the Network Administration section in the Linksys app if the child nodes have been added.
If the light on the child node is solid blue, try clicking on +Add Nodes again. Make sure the node is no more than 10 ft away from the parent router. You can also complete the wizard and follow these instructions to try other methods of adding a child node.

16. Click Next.

17. Click Finish.

18. Using a desktop browser, go to "www.myrouter.info" or "myrouter.info" or use the default IP address which is "https://192.168.1.1".

19. Click the Reset password link to customize the router password, and enter the recovery key when prompted. Change the password and click Submit.

20. Once you have logged in, you will land on the router’s dashboard settings.

Web browser setup

This method is supported on older firmware of the Linksys MBE7000 version 1.0.10.xxx (and older) and Linksys MX6200 version 1.0.6.xxx (and older). This method requires a computer.

1. Gather all your equipment in the same area as your modem. After the nodes are set up, you can relocate your child nodes as needed.

2. Remove any existing router:

a. I have a modem with a separate router.

- - Disconnect your existing router
  - Powercycle your modem.
  - Wait until your modem has rebooted and go to the next step.

b. I have a WiFi router and modem in one device, or I do not have any existing routers in my home.

- - Go to the next step.

3. Connect the parent router with an ethernet cable from the Internet port to your modem and power it ON.

4. If adding child nodes, place all child nodes near the parent router, no more than 10 ft away, preferably in the same room, and power them ON. Wait until all your nodes have a solid blue light.

Do not plug any ethernet devices into any of the child nodes' ports during setup.

If any of the nodes have a red light, reset them by holding down the reset button for about 15 seconds, then wait until the light becomes solid blue.

5. Connect your computer to the default WiFi name of the router. The WiFi credentials are located on the bottom of the parent router.

6. Open a desktop browser, enter "https://192.168.1.1" or "myrouter.local" into the Address bar, and hit [ENTER].

If you receive any browser warning messages, follow these instructions to bypass the browser message.

7. Click Reset password to customize the password. When prompted, enter the recovery key on the parent router's product label and click Submit. Create a new admin password and hint, and then click Reset.

The password is case-sensitive. Make sure to write down your new password. Once done, enter your new password and click Sign In.

8. After you log in, click on the CA link at the bottom of the screen.

9. Click on the Connectivity widget, then click on the CA Router Setup tab.

If you don’t see the CA Router Setup tab, make sure you click the hidden CA link as previously instructed.

10. Create a WiFi name and password (case-sensitive) and click on Setup Node. Write down your WiFi name and password.

Keep this page open during the process. You will lose a temporary WiFi connection while the settings are being saved, just keep the page open, setup will resume when you reconnect to the new WiFi name.

11. Wait for the status light on the parent router to turn solid white. This indicates the router has detected an internet connection.

Red light?

If the router ends up with a solid red light, this indicates that the router did not detect an internet detection.

Follow the suggested steps depending on your internet connection type:

Automatic/DHCP:
- Make sure the modem is plugged into the Internet port on the Linksys parent router.
- Power cycle the modem and wait for the modem to come back online.
- Then wait a few minutes to see if the light on the Linksys router changes to solid white, this may take up to 2 minutes.
PPPoE or other: If you have a PPPoE or other connection type that requires entering your ISP settings, click here for more information. Make sure to connect to the new WIFI name to change these settings.

12. Connect your computer to the new WiFi name you just created.

13. If you previously powered on child nodes to add, make sure they are near the parent router, no more than 10 ft apart, the closer the better during setup. Child nodes should have a solid blue light indicating they are ready for setup.

Refrain from connecting any devices to the child nodes except for the power adapter.

Solid blue light - ready for setup

If the light is red, hold down the Reset button on the new child for about 15 seconds, and wait for it to turn solid blue before continuing.

14. In the CA Router Setup tab, click on Add Wireless Child Nodes.

The router will begin scanning for unconfigured nodes. This will take a few minutes.


A child node has been detected	The child node has joined the network

15. Once the child nodes have a solid white light, click Done Adding Child Nodes, then click Ok.

16. Setup is now complete. You can now relocate the child nodes.

You may need to refresh the screen to see your new WiFi name in the Network Status tile.

5-Button Push setup

The 5-Button Push method is another quick and easy method to set up the parent and child nodes at the same time. It is similar to the Pair button setup, but this method uses the Reset button instead and works on any firmware version.

This method requires a computer to complete the setup wizard. If the router is on the latest firmware, you can also use a mobile device.

1. Gather all your equipment in the same area as your modem. After the nodes are set up, you can relocate your child nodes as needed.

2. Remove any existing router:

a. I have a modem with a separate router.

- - Disconnect your existing router
  - Powercycle your modem.
  - Wait until your modem has rebooted and go to the next step.

b. I have a WiFi router and modem in one device, or I do not have any existing routers in my home.

- - Go to the next step.

3. Connect the parent router with an ethernet cable from the Internet port to your modem and power it ON.

4. If adding child nodes, place all child nodes near the parent router, no more than 10 ft away, preferably in the same room, and power them ON. Wait until all your nodes have a solid blue light.

Do not plug any ethernet devices into any of the child nodes' ports during setup.

If any of the nodes have a red light, reset them by holding down the reset button for about 15 seconds, then wait until the light becomes solid blue.

Solid blue - ready for setup

5. Once all the nodes have a solid blue light, press the Reset button five times within 5 seconds (DO NOT HOLD). It is located at the bottom of the Linksys parent router that is connected to the modem. The light on the parent router will start blinking white.

Make sure not to hold down the reset button as this will activate the factory reset process and you will have to wait until the router resets, reboots, and comes back to a solid blue light.

Setup in progress - parent router

6. When a child node has been detected, the light will also begin blinking white. Wait until your nodes have a solid white light.


A child node has been detected	The child node has joined the network

7. Once all your nodes have a solid white light, connect a mobile device or computer to the WiFi name of the parent router.

The default WiFi credentials are located at the bottom of the parent router. The password is case-sensitive.

Your network is now ready to use. To customize your network settings, continue to the next step.

8. Open a desktop browser and enter "www.myrouter.info" or "myrouter.info" in the Address bar and hit [ENTER]. You can also use the default IP address of the router which is "https://192.168.1.1".

If you receive any browser warning messages, follow these instructions to bypass the browser message.

9. Enter the default router password which is the same as the default WiFi password located on the bottom of the parent router.

If you land on the following login page, your router may be on an older firmware, skip to Step 16 to log in.

10. Customize your WiFi name and WiFi password and click Next.

11. Enable the guest network if needed and click Next. You can change this setting at any time through the web interface.

12. Enable the Night Mode as needed. You can change this setting at any time through the web interface. Click Next.

13. Connect your device to the new WiFi name once you see it in your WiFi list.

14. Click Finish.

15. Using a desktop browser, go to "www.myrouter.info" or "myrouter.info" or use the default IP address "https://192.168.1.1".

16. Click the Reset password link to create a new router password. Enter the Recovery Key located on the bottom of the Parent router, then create a new password and click Submit.

You will then land on the network's dashboard.

Linksys app setup

To set up your network using the Linksys app, follow these instructions.

Find out more:

How to upgrade the firmware
How to link a Linksys Mesh network to your Linksys cloud account for remote access
How to add a child node to an existing Linksys Velop Mesh network with Plug-and-Play support