HARDWARE INFORMATION
The Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK supports the latest Wi-Fi® 6 (802.11ax) standard to deliver next-level streaming and gaming. It offers faster WiFi performance for lag-free online gaming and simultaneous streaming to any device.
The Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK is for Truespeed ISP subscribers in the UK only.
The Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK has the following parts:
Ports:
- Three gigabit ethernet ports
- One gigabit internet port
- Power port (12V, 3A)
- One USB 3.0 port for external storage support. The supported formats are as follows:
- Windows®: NTFS and FAT32
- Mac®: FAT32 and HFS+ (journaled and non-journaled)
- Supports SMB v2.0
- UPnP®
- Supports up to 900mA current draw
Buttons and switch:
- Reset button
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button
- One power switch (sliding)
These are the features of the Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK:
- IEEE 802.11ax
- AX4200 Tri-band
- Eight Spatial Streams
- 1.4 GHz quad-core processor
- Intelligent Mesh™
- Easy Setup
- Band Steering
- WiFi security
- Seamless Roaming
- Guest Network
- Parental Controls
- Priority feature
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
- Backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Supports Automatic Setup via Auto Configuration Server (ACS)
- Supports Prioritization for video calls for Zoom and Microsoft® Teams
- Supports parent and child mode
- Coverage of up to 2,700 sq ft per node
The Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK has the following default settings:
- The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. If the upstream device uses the same IP address, the node will automatically use a different LAN IP address to avoid any conflict.
- With the latest firmware, the default administrator password is the default WiFi Password plus the Recovery Key number, which is located on the product label.
- The default WiFi name is Truespeed_xxxxx, where xxxxx represents the last five digits of the node’s MAC address.
- Each node has a unique pre-assigned WiFi password located at the bottom of the node.
- The default Guest WiFi name is Truespeed_xxxxx–guest where xxxxx represents the last five digits of the node’s MAC address.
- The default Guest network IP address range is 192.168.3.x. The Guest network is disabled by default. It can be enabled using the LinksysSmartWiFi.com page or the Linksys app.
- The default WAN connection is DHCP out of the box.
The weight of a Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK is 0.95 kg (2.09 lbs), and its dimensions are 4.45 in x 4.45 in x 9.57 in.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
You will need the following:
- An active Truespeed internet connection
- The latest version of the Linksys app with a Linksys cloud account to manage your network from anywhere
- Latest iOS or Android™ mobile device
Yes. The Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK supports Automatic Setup via Truespeed's Auto Configuration Server. Once the node is powered ON, plugged into Truespeed's equipment, and detects an internet connection, it will automatically configure itself as the parent node. The light on your node will change from solid purple to blinking white. Once the node is configured and has an internet connection, the light will turn to solid blue. After setup, you can link your router to your Linksys cloud account to manage your network.
After you set up your node, you can add your mesh network to your Linksys cloud account using the Linksys app.
You will need the Linksys app to add child nodes to extend your WiFi.
The Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK supports the following WiFi security modes:
- WPA2™/WPA3™ Mixed Personal
- WPA3 Personal Only
- WPA2 Personal
- Open and Enhanced Open
- Open
No. If your other child nodes or client devices do not support WPA3, they will not be able to connect. It is highly recommended to leave the setting to default.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
The node will automatically update when the firmware is available.
Manual firmware is not supported. Make sure auto-update is turned ON to automatically install firmware updates when they are available.
The firmware version can be found in the Linksys app on the Network Administration screen. Access the Linksys app, tap on the menu icon, and go to Network Administration.
ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING
Learn how to access the dashboard on the Linksys app or the router's web interface using the links below:
With the latest firmware, the default administrator password is the default WiFi Password plus the Recovery Key number, which is located on the product label of the Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK.
The External Storage feature of the Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK allows you to connect an external storage device to its USB port to share an entire hard drive.
It features one USB 3.0 port for a storage drive. If you have more than one node, you can connect a USB hard drive to each node.
The Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK supports the following file formats:
- Windows: NTFS and FAT32
- Mac: FAT32 and HFS+ (journaled, non-journaled)
No. The USB storage feature doesn't support FTP.
Yes. You can do this by enabling Authentication on the node.
The username should have a minimum of four and a maximum of 12 alphanumeric characters, while the password should have a minimum of four and a maximum of 50 alphanumeric characters. Both can include valid characters such as an underscore ( _ ) or a dash ( - ).
To learn how to access the storage device connected to your node, you need to first identify the IP address of the storage device.
To reset your node to its factory defaults, press and hold the reset button until the light on top of the node turns red, fades, and flashes bright red.
Make sure that a bright red flash, followed by three to four quick faded red pulses, then another bright red flash occurs before you release the button.
You can recover the admin password through the five-digit recovery code printed on the product label at the bottom.
On the Priority page, a message will appear recommending that the Device Prioritization feature be turned OFF if the internet speed is 200 Mbps or greater, since the bandwidth is sufficient for your devices. It is ideal to prioritize internet connection for your devices when the internet speed is slower than 200 Mbps.
The Linksys SPNMX42TS-UK supports ACS (Automatic Configuration Server), meaning that once the node is plugged into your ISP equipment, it will automatically detect a connection and configure itself as a parent node. Attempting to set up the node with the Linksys app while the router is going through ACS setup will cause the app to not detect your node. Wait until the light is solid blue, meaning that your router has completed setup, and you can then link your router to your Linksys cloud account.
For the Linksys mesh router to work with a 5G router, your ISP must provide a 5G router with an ethernet port for connection to the parent node.
