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Understanding the My Network tile in the Linksys Now web interface
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In the My Network tile, you can restart your network or add a new child node.

 

Image of the My Network tile in the Linksys Now web interface


Before you begin:

 

  • Parent router - This refers to the Linksys Mesh router that is connected to your modem.
  • Child node - This refers to an additional Linksys Mesh router used to extend your WiFi network.

 


 

Accessing the My Network tile

 

1. Log in to the router web interface.

 

2. From a mobile device, click on the three dots on the upper right-hand side. From a desktop computer, click on Menu in the black bar.

 

An image displaying the Linksys Now mobile interface, highlighting the three dots icon.

Mobile device

 

An image showcasing the Linksys Now menu button in the Desktop view.

Computer

 

3. You have now accessed the My Network tile.
 

An image of the My Network tile of the Linksys Now mobile web interface

Mobile device

 

An image of the My Network tile of the Linksys Now desktop web interface

Computer

 


Restarting the network

 

To restart your network, you can simply power cycle the parent router or use the link in the web interface. The WiFi will temporarily disconnect while the network is rebooting.

 

1. Click on Restart Network.

 

2. You will get a reminder that your network will be temporarily down while the network reboots. Click on Ok when ready.

 

An image displaying a prompt warning that the reboot will temporarily disconnect all nodes and devices from the internet, with options to OK or Cancel.

 

3. The light on your nodes will begin to flash. The network will be back online once each of the lights on your nodes is back to solid white.

 

After a reboot, you may see offline child nodes in the web interface. Wait until the nodes have a solid white light, then refresh the browser if needed.

 


 

Adding a new child node

 

1. Connect your computer or mobile device to the Linksys WiFi network.


2. Power ON the child node near the parent router during setup. Child nodes during setup should be no more than 10 ft from the parent router; the closer, the better. After the child node has been added, you can move it. Wait for the light to turn solid blue on the new child node.

 

An image of a node with a solid blue light

Solid blue - ready for setup

      

Red light? Hold down the reset button of the child node for about 15 seconds to restore it to factory defaults.

 

3. Click Next.

 

An image displaying the Add Nodes section, featuring an option to click Next to proceed

 

4. The parent router will begin scanning for unconfigured nodes. This can take a few minutes.

 

An image showing the "Searching for nodes" message.

 

5. Your new node will be displayed in the list. Click Next.

 

An image showcasing the Add nodes section, displaying successfully added nodes along with an option to click Next to proceed.

 


Not seeing the new child node?

 

  • Click Refresh.
  • If the light on the new node is still blinking white, wait until it becomes solid white. It may be taking a bit longer, but physically it’s already being onboarded to your network.
  • If the light on the new child is still solid blue, this means the router did not detect it. Click on Try again or move the new child node closer to the parent node, wait for the light to turn solid blue, and click Try again.


6. Once the light on the new node turns solid white, it is ready to use.

 

An image of a node with a solid white light


You can now relocate your node. Once done, click on Close.

An image displaying the "Go ahead and move child nodes" message, with an option to click Close.

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