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Overview of the Linksys MX5500 router's web interface
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This article will give you an overview of the Linksys Atlas Pro 6 Dual-Band Mesh WiFi router's web interface. Learn how to log in to the router’s dashboard.

 

Linksys MX5500 web interface dashboard

 

Tool / Setting Description 
Device List
The Device List page displays the list of devices that have connected to the router.
 

Image of device list
 
Guest Access
The Guest Access page allows you to configure WiFi settings for guests. Guest Access uses WPA2™ WiFi encryption.
 

Guest Access settings screen showing toggles to enable guest networks
 
Parental Controls
Parental Controls are used to manage usage or block internet access on a connected device or specific sites per device.
 

Parental Controls settings dashboard showing options to schedule pauses on internet access and block specific websites for selected devices.
 
Priority
The router can give your devices priority for internet access. You can choose up to three devices – wired or wireless – to move to the front of the WiFi line. The rest of the devices on your network will share the remaining bandwidth. You might want to assign priority for work devices, devices that stream video, or devices that you use for online gaming. 

showing the prioritized devices list and settings to assign high bandwidth priority to up to three network devices.  
 
Speed Check
The Speed Check feature measures the download (from the internet) and upload (to the internet) speeds of your WiFi. It is a good way to find out whether you are getting the level of service provided by your internet service provider (ISP).

Speeds can vary based on factors like how many devices are connected and what they're doing.
 

Speed Check tool interface
 
Connectivity
The Connectivity page shows the firmware version and model of the router.
 

Nodes details showing current version and model

The Connectivity page has the following tabs and corresponding settings that you can select or configure:

Connectivity settings page displaying configuration tabs for Basic, Internet Settings, Local Network, Advanced Routing, Administration, and CA Router Setup.
 
  • Basic: Admin Password, Firmware Update, Time Zone, and Night Mode
  • Internet Settings: Choose your connection type and set the MTU size
  • Local Network: View router details and manage the DHCP server
  • Advanced Routing: Configure NAT, Dynamic Routing (RIP), and Static Routing
  • Administration: Manage UPnP®, Application Layer Gateway, and Express Forwarding
  • CA Router Setup: Allows you to add wired and wireless child nodes. Learn more.
 
CA Router Setup screen showing option links to add wireless nodes, add wired nodes
 
Troubleshooting
The Troubleshooting page allows you to diagnose and troubleshoot problems you may be having in your network. It provides useful information about your connected devices and network details. You can also restart the router on this page.

Troubleshooting settings
 
Wi-Fi Settings
This section allows you to manage and configure the settings for your WiFi.
 

Wi-Fi Settings configuration screen displaying fields for Wi-Fi Name (SSID), password, security type, channel selection, channel width and more.

On the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ tab, WPS is disabled by default.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) settings tab with a toggle switch indicating that the feature is disabled.

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is also disabled by default. To enable it, go to the Advanced tab, toggle it ON, then click Apply, then OK. The WiFi will restart to apply the changes, temporarily disconnecting you. Learn more.

Advanced Wi-Fi Settings tab displaying the Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) feature with its toggle switch set to off.
 
Security
Security settings keep your WiFi safe from internet threats. You can also configure port forwarding and DDNS settings.

Security settings interface showing configuration tabs for Firewall, DMZ, and Apps and Gaming.
 

 

 

 
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