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Configuring the Linksys Now Instant-Topology settings
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In the Linksys Now Instant-Topology tile, you can view detailed information for each of your nodes and configure the Night mode feature.

 


 

How to access Instant-Topology

 

1. Log in to the web interface.

 

2. Click on Menu.

 

3. Click on Instant-Topology.

 

An image of the Linksys Now web interface's Instant-Topology tile.

 

4. Depending on how many nodes are in your network, you will see a hierarchy of all your nodes.

 

A section of the Linksys Now Instant-Topology's heirarchy of all nodes.

 

 


 

Parent router description settings

 

The first node showing connected to the Internet is the parent router, which is the router that is connected to your modem or internet source.

 

  • Displays the name of the parent router (Linksysxxxxx)
  • Displays the model number, serial number, firmware version, connection, and IP address of the parent router

 

A section of the parent router's description settings which displays the name, model number, serial number, firmware version, connection type (wired or wireless), and IP address

 

Instant-Actions of a parent router

 

  • Blink Device Light - This feature can help you identify the node in your network. The light will blink for about 30 seconds.
  • Reboot Unit - To reboot your network, click Reboot Unit.
  • Instant Pair - To add child nodes to your network, click on Instant Pair.
  • Reset to Factory Default - Select this option to reset the parent node along with all connected child nodes.

    An image of the section where the parent node and all its connected child nodes can be reset to factory default in the Linksys Now web interface

 

To view more settings and clients connected to the parent router, just click on the parent router tile.

 

An image of the section where more settings and clients connected to the parent router can be viewed.

 

Menu Description
Node name

To change the name of the parent router, click on the A image of a pencil icon which edits the parent router's name.  icon, enter a new name, and then click Save.

 

An image of the parent router section where the its name can be customized

 

A screenshot showing the editable field for the node's name, a link to "Blink node light", along with an option to save changes.

 

To identify a node, click on the Blink node light link.

Parent router details

This section displays the WAN (internet) IP address, LAN IP address, current firmware version, model number, and serial number.

 

A section that displays the WAN (internet) IP address, LAN IP address, current firmware version, model number, and serial number

Node light

The Night mode feature turns OFF the light on all supported nodes between 8 pm and 8 am.

 

A section of the router's Node light settings featuring a Night Mode option that turns off the light from 8 PM to 8 AM, an alternative to disable it entirely, and a save option for changes.

Devices

On the right-hand side, you will see a list of devices that are connected to the parent router. Learn more.

 

A section which shows a list of devices that are connected to the parent router.

 


 

Child node description settings

 

All other nodes that are being used to extend the WiFi nodes are child nodes. 

 

  • Displays the name of the child node (Linksysxxxxx)
  • Displays the model number, Serial number, firmware version, Connection, signal strength, and IP address of the child node

 

An image of the Instant-Topology settings of a child node

 

Instant-Actions of a Child node

 

  • Blink Device Light - This feature can help you identify a child node in your network. The light will blink for about 30 seconds.
  • Reboot Unit - To reboot only this child node, click Reboot Unit and then select Yes, Reboot.

    An image showing an option to reboot only the child node
     
  • Reset to Factory Default - Choose this option to reset only the child node.

    An image showing an option to reset only the child node to factory defaults

 

To view more settings & clients connected to the child node, just click on a child node tile.

 

Menu Description
Node name

To change the name of the child node, click on the A image of a pencil icon which edits the child node's name.  icon, enter a new name, and then click Save.

 

An image of the child node section where the its name can be customized.

 

A screenshot showing the editable field for the child node's name, a link to "Blink node light", along with an option to save changes.

 

To identify a node, click on the Blink node light link. The node's light will begin flashing white.

 

You can also check what node your child node is connected to in the Connected to section.

Offline node

If you see an offline node, such as the one below, and all other nodes are online. Click on it to try some troubleshooting steps. If the node is no longer part of your network, you can click Remove node from network.

 

An image showing settings when you select a node that's no longer part of the network

 

An image of a troubleshooting checklist to check power, cable connection, and node range, with options to remove the offline child node or close the

Child node details

This section displays the WAN (internet) IP address, LAN IP address, current firmware version, model number, and serial number.

 

An image of a child node section that displays the WAN (internet) IP address, LAN IP address, current firmware version, model number, and serial number.

 

Mesh Health for wireless nodes:

 

  • RSSI <= -65 Excellent
  • RSSI > -66 ↔︎ -71 Good
  • RSSI >= -72 ↔︎ -77 Fair
  • RSSI>= -78 Poor

 

Learn more about Signal Strength.

Node light The Night mode feature turns OFF the light on all supported nodes between 8 pm and 8 am.
Devices

On the right-hand side, you will see a list of devices that are connected to the child node. Learn more.

 

A section showing a list of devices that are connected to the child node

 

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