Setting up a Linksys MX2000 router using WiFi

If you would rather not set up your node using Bluetooth® or if you are having Bluetooth setup issues, you can set up your node via WiFi using the Linksys app.

Before you begin:

Download the latest Linksys app for Android™ or iOS.
Parent node - A node connected to your modem.
Child node - Another node that will be used to extend your existing WiFi.
Write down the default WiFi name and password located at the bottom of the parent node. The WiFi password is case-sensitive.

Directions

1. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into your modem and the other end into the Internet port of the parent node.

2. Plug in the parent node and wait for the status light to turn solid purple.

Optional Step: Plug all child nodes near the parent node. The Linksys app allows you to set up multiple nodes simultaneously.

Learn more about the Linksys MX2000 light behavior.

3. Open your mobile device's WiFi settings and connect to the parent node's default WiFi name (using the password you wrote down earlier).

4. Launch the Linksys app and tap Set Up a New Wi-Fi Network.

Linksys app startup screen with a white background and central black logo. At the bottom, a solid blue button reads "Manage Your Wi-Fi" and a white button underneath reads "Set up a New Wi-Fi Network"

5. Check for an internet connection.

Linksys app confirmation screen reading "Connected!" at the top. A 3D illustration shows a white tower-shaped router standing on a bright blue circular base. At the bottom, text reads, "This could take up to a minute" above a blue progress bar.

What if my internet isn't detected?

If an internet connection is not detected, you will be prompted to check your wiring.

Linksys app "Check your wiring" setup screen. The top features a diagram showing connections between an internet wall outlet, a power adapter, a vertical modem, and a node. The bottom section lists three interactive troubleshooting checkboxes above a grayed-out "Next" button.

Your connection may require manual configuration from your Internet Service Provider (ISP):

1. Tap Do you have ISP settings to enter? and select your connection type (typically Static IP, PPPoE, or PPPoE over VLAN).

Linksys app "Let's give your modem a quick restart" setup screen. The top diagram shows a black modem on a wooden surface plugged into a white wall electrical outlet. The bottom text instructs that this is a routine step, above a blue "Next" button and an alternative link for entering ISP settings.

Linksys app screen titled "What type of ISP settings do you have?". It displays three selectable option cards arranged vertically: Static IP, PPPoE, and PPPoE over VLAN, each featuring a brief technical description and a right-facing arrow. A blue "Skip, and continue without internet" link sits at the bottom.

2. Enter your account credentials manually.

Where to find this: These settings are provided by your ISP. You can typically find them on your ISP, onboarding paperwork, your monthly internet bill, or by calling your provider's support team.

6. Personalize your WiFi by customizing the WiFi name and password. Tap Next.

Linksys app "Name your Wi-Fi" configuration screen. Below a short description, there are two blank input fields labeled "Enter Wi-Fi Name" and "Enter Wi-Fi Password" on thin horizontal lines. A solid blue "Next" button sits at the bottom of the screen.

7. Go back to your mobile device's WiFi settings, connect to your newly named network, return to the Linksys app, and tap Next.

8. Select the room or location that best describes where this parent node is placed, then tap Next.

Linksys app screen titled "Where is this node?". It displays a vertical list of room location options separated by thin lines, including Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, Kitchen, Office, and Garage. A blue "Name it something else" link is at the bottom.

9. Once the app confirms successful setup of your parent node, tap Next.

Linksys app confirmation screen reading "Success! You set up a node." A central 3D illustration depicts a white tower-shaped node inside a blue circle, with the label "Office" printed underneath. A solid blue "Next" button sits at the very bottom of the white screen.

10. If you have additional nodes to set up, tap Add a Node. If not, tap That’s it for Now.

Linksys app prompt screen titled "Add a node?". A central mesh network graphic shows a highlighted blue circle with a plus sign connected to two faded gray circles. A solid blue button at the bottom reads "Add a Node" above a blue link that reads "That's it for Now".

You can always add more nodes from within the Linksys app settings.

11. Tap Next to finalize your setup.

Linksys app "Peace of mind" automatic updates screen. The center features an illustration of a gray cloud with blue sparkles and a central white checkmark inside a blue circle. At the bottom, a checked blue box allows crash reporting above a solid blue "Next" button.

12. Tap Go To Dashboard. Your network is now live, and you can begin connecting all your personal devices to your new WiFi network.

Linksys app completion screen reading "Your WiFi is ready" on a blue mosaic background. Subtext reads "Connect your devices to your new WiFi" above the network name "HOMEWIFI". A bright blue button at the bottom reads "Go to Dashboard".

Setting up a Linksys MX2000 router using WiFi

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