HARDWARE INFORMATION
It has two ethernet ports:
- One gigabit ethernet (LAN) port
- One gigabit internet (WAN) port
The Night mode and Blink node light features are only supported on Linksys Cognitive Mesh products such as the Linksys MX6200.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
You can set up the node in minutes using the Linksys app.
Below are the requirements for setting up the Linksys MX6200.
- An active internet connection
- Latest Linksys app version
- Linksys cloud account for remote management
You will have the option to add another Linksys MX6200 as a child node when you set up the parent node for the first time.
You can also add a child node to an existing network through the Linksys app. To do this, tap the menu icon and go to Set Up a New Product, then follow the on-screen prompts.
The WiFi name and password are printed on the node's product label. The WiFi name is _VelopSetup followed by the last three alphanumeric characters of the node's MAC address. For example, _VelopSetupxxx. Each node has a unique pre-assigned WiFi password.
The guest WiFi name is the same as your main WiFi network with a -guest appended to it. For example, _VelopSetupxxx-guest.
The guest WiFi is a separate network that can be used to share with your guests without providing them with your main WiFi credentials. This feature is disabled by default.
To configure the Guest Access/Guest Network feature on the Linksys app, go to the menu, tap on Guest Network on your iOS device or Guest Access on Android™, toggle the switch to enter your settings, and then tap Save.
If the node is set up with the Linksys app, the app will automatically generate a password to secure your node.
You will need to change the password in the app after the node has been set up. You can also change it through the router's web interface. If you have never changed the password, it will prompt you for the recovery key on the product label before you can create your new password.
Yes, it supports WPS pairing using the soft button within the Linksys app or the router's web interface. This feature is disabled by default.
SECURITY AND PRIVACY
The Linksys MX6200 supports the following settings:
- WPA2™/WPA3™ Mixed Personal
- WPA3 Personal Only
- WPA2 Personal
- Enhanced Open Only
- Open and Enhanced Open
- Open
Through Parental Controls or Family Time, you can schedule a pause or pause internet access using the Linksys app.
Safe Browsing provides two security options for the Linksys MX6200. The latest firmware supports both Fortinet® and OpenDNS security features.
When you enable Fortinet Security, the node will use Fortinet DNS server 208.91.114.155 to block adult content. Note that Fortinet Security is NOT supported in PPPoE connections.
When you choose OpenDNS, the node will use OpenDNS servers 208.67.222.123 and 208.67.220.123. This feature blocks pre-defined adult content, also known as Family Shield, from OpenDNS. For setups using PPPoE connections, OpenDNS is supported.
This is a pledge that Linksys does not track your app usage or online activities, use tracking cookies in any products or apps, nor share or sell your data for marketing purposes.
While the Apple® HomeKit integration feature is not supported, your HomeKit-enabled devices will still function normally as they are treated as regular clients on your network.
When you use HTTP instead of HTTPS to log in using a web browser, a block screen will display. You get this warning because browsers look for signed security certificates associated with websites you're trying to visit. Your node isn't a website and doesn't have that type of certificate, but there's no need to be concerned. Your connection is secure and encrypted. You can either follow the on-screen instructions to log in or simply use HTTPS.
ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING
No, Linksys Velop Intelligent Mesh products are not compatible with Linksys Cognitive Mesh products.
After you have finished setting up your parent and child nodes through the Linksys app, the child nodes will need a few minutes to connect. Once the child nodes are connected to the network, they will have a solid white light. The app will also update each node's status after the connection is made.
To set up your child nodes, make sure that they are near the parent node (node connected to your modem), preferably in the same room, and no more than 10 ft away from the parent node. Once they have been added, you can move them to other locations as needed.
To reset the node, press and hold the reset button for 10-20 seconds.
When you press and hold the reset button, you will see a red light in a fading pattern. When the fading pattern has stopped, which takes about 10 seconds, the light will turn OFF. Once this happens, release the reset button and wait for the node to boot up.
The node has a feature that automatically installs the latest firmware overnight, and the upgrade only takes a few minutes.
You can check the firmware version through the web interface or the Linksys app.
Yes. It supports IPv6 RD and 6to4 tunneling.
It is highly recommended to use the Linksys MBE7000 as the parent node for better WiFi performance. You will need to reset your existing nodes and set them up all over again.
