HARDWARE INFORMATION
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
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
The reset button is located at the back of the Linksys E8450.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
No.
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.
The Linksys E8450 supports the following:
- WPA2™ Personal (Default)
- WPA2 Enterprise
- WPA3™ Personal
- WPA3 Enterprise
- WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Personal
The router has a USB storage feature that allows you to connect one USB drive to the parent node and share your files.
The USB storage feature supports the following:
- FAT
- FAT32
- NTFS
- HFS+ (journaled and non-journaled)
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Below are the requirements for setting up the Linksys E8450:
- Working internet connection
- A wireless or wired computer with the latest version of Google Chrome™, Firefox®, Safari® (for Mac® or iPad®), and Microsoft Edge® (for Windows®)
- Latest firmware (with EasyMesh support)
Below are the default settings of the Linksys E8450:
- The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. If there is an IP conflict with an existing upstream connection, you can also try using 10.0.0.1.
- 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
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.
ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING
You can reset the Linksys E8450 to factory defaults through the router’s web interface or the Reset button. Learn more.
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.
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. Learn more.
The USB storage feature is only supported on the parent node.
No. Linksys Velop nodes or Mesh routers are not compatible with Linksys EasyMesh products.
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.
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, follow these instructions.
- 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. Learn more.
Reset your nodes and then set them up again accordingly.
Adding a child node to the Linksys Dual-Band EasyMesh WiFi Router.
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.
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
Yes. Learn more.
