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HARDWARE INFORMATION 
 
1.  What is the Linksys E8450 Dual-Band WiFi 6 EasyMesh™ Router?

The Linksys E8450 Dual-Band WiFi 6 EasyMesh™ Router delivers enhanced speed, range, and security for all your networking needs. With AX3200 speeds, you'll be able to swiftly stream HD videos, surf, email, play games online, and chat. For additional information, click here.

2.  What are the parts of the Linksys E8450?

The parts of the Linksys E8450 are:

• Buttons, ports, and switch
  • Four gigabit Ethernet (LAN) ports
  • One gigabit Internet (WAN) port
  • One USB 2.0 port
  • Reset button
  • Power switch (rocker-style)
  • Power port (12V, 2A)
• Indicator lights
  • For detailed information, click here.

3.  What are the product features of the Linksys E8450?

Below are the major product features of the Linksys E8450:

• EasyMesh-certified (with the latest firmware)
• Supports parent and child modes (with the latest firmware)
• Supports 802.11ax (AX3200) up to 3.2 Gbps
• 4x4 Spatial streams
• Beamforming technology
• Parental Controls
• Guest Network
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
• Easy browser-based setup
• Coverage of up to 2,500 sq ft

4.  What is the warranty of the Linksys E8450?

The warranty period is dependent on the country of purchase. For more information about your device’s warranty, click here.

5.  Where is the reset button of the Linksys E8450 located?

The reset button is located at the back of the Linksys E8450.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
 
1.  How do I access the web interface of the Linksys E8450?

To learn how to access the Linksys E8450 web interface, click here.

2.  Does the Linksys E8450 support Linksys Smart WiFi and the Linksys app?

No.

3.  What is Beamforming technology?

Beamforming is a radio wave technology that allows a router to transmit radio signals in the direction of the connected devices – thus creating a stronger, faster, and more reliable WiFi communication.

4.  What WiFi security types does the Linksys E8450 support?

The Linksys E8450 supports WPA2™ Personal (Default), WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3™ Personal, WPA3 Enterprise, and WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Personal.

5.  What can I connect to the USB 2.0 port?

The router has a USB storage feature that allows you to connect one USB drive to the parent node and share your files.

6.  What file formats does the USB storage feature support?

The USB storage feature supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS, and HFS+ (journaled and non-journaled).

SETUP AND INSTALLATION 

1.  What are the requirements for setting up the Linksys E8450?

Below are the requirements for setting up the Linksys E8450:
 

• Working internet connection
• A wireless or wired computer with the latest web browser version of Google Chrome™, Firefox®, Safari® (for Mac® or iPad®), and Microsoft Edge® or Internet Explorer® version 8 or higher (for Windows®)
• Latest firmware (with EasyMesh support)

2.  How do I set up a Linksys E8450 parent node?

To set up a Linksys E8450 parent node, click here for instructions.

3.  How do I set up a Linksys E8450 child node?

To set up a Linksys E8450 child node, follow the instructions here.

4.  How do I turn ON/OFF the EasyMesh feature?

For instructions on how to enable EasyMesh on your router, click here.

5.  What are the default settings of the Linksys E8450?

Below are the default settings of the Linksys E8450:
 

• IP address - 192.168.1.1

• Router password - admin  
• WiFi name - Linksysxxxxx and Linksysxxxxx_5GHz where xxxxx represents the last five digits of the serial number
• Default Guest network - Linksysxxxxx-guest and Linksysxxxxx_5GHz-guest where xxxxx represents the last five digits of the serial number while the default Guest password is guest

6.  Is the Linksys Mesh WiFi system compatible with Starlink?

Yes. For the Linksys router to work with Starlink, you will need a Starlink ethernet adapter which you can find in the Starlink shop. Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the Starlink ethernet adapter and the other end to the internet port of your Linksys router. Learn how to set up the Linksys router with Starlink.

TROUBLESHOOTING 
 
1.  How can I reset the Linksys E8450 to factory defaults?

You can reset the Linksys E8450 to factory defaults through the router’s web interface or using the Reset button. Click here for a guide on how to reset the router.

2.  How do I know if I have successfully reset the Linksys E8450?

From a wireless computer, wait until the default WiFi name appears then you can set up the router again. The default WiFi names are Linksysxxxxx and Linksysxxxxx_5GHz where xxxxx represents the last five digits of the serial number.

3.  I don’t have an EasyMesh option in the router’s web interface.  What should I do?

The EasyMesh feature can be found under Configuration > Wi-Fi > Basic Wireless Settings. If you do not see this option, you need to update the firmware on your router. For instructions, click here.

4.  I connected a USB drive to a child node and can’t access the drive.  What should I do?

The USB storage feature is only supported on the parent node.

5.  Can I add a Linksys Velop product or a Linksys Mesh router as a child node?

No. Linksys Velop nodes or Mesh routers are not compatible with Linksys EasyMesh products.

6.  Can I rename my child nodes from the web interface?

Yes. To rename the child nodes using the web interface of the parent node, go to Configuration > Local Network and change the name of the nodes. Only the Linksys EasyMesh products set as child nodes can be renamed.

7.  I cannot add a child node to the network.  What should I do?

If you are having a hard time adding a child node, check the following:

• The EasyMesh feature is enabled on the parent node. To enable the feature, click here.
• The child node is on the firmware version that supports EasyMesh. If not, update the child node to the latest firmware available on the Linksys support site. Click here for instructions.

8.  How can I switch a parent node to be the child node and vice versa?

Reset your nodes and then set them up again accordingly.

Adding a child node to the Linksys Dual-Band EasyMesh WiFi Router

9.  I was locked out of the web interface after five failed password attempts.  How can I fix this?

After a failed password attempt, you will see a countdown timer on the page. Once this timer clears, you can then try entering your password again. The timer increases after each failed attempt, however after five failed attempts you are permanently locked out of the router. To fix this, reset and reconfigure the router.

10.  My Linksys mesh router isn't working with my ISP's 5G router.  What should I do?

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.

FIRMWARE UPGRADE
 
1.  How do I manually upgrade the firmware of my Linksys E8450?

To learn how to upgrade the firmware of the Linksys E8450 manually, click here.

2.  Does the Linksys E8450 have an auto firmware update feature?

Yes. To learn more, click here.