This article will help you create or change your router’s admin password through the Linksys app or LinksysSmartWiFi.com page. **NOTES: ** * The default password of a Linksys Intelligent Mesh router that has older firmware is **admin**. * With the latest firmware, routers that support IMDA no longer use admi...
The Network Administration feature provides information about your WiFi, a list of the parent and child nodes and routers, firmware version, time zone, and IP details. You can also restart your device in this section. To go to Network Administration, [_log in to the Linksys app_][1], and then tap on **Network Adminis...
**MX5500 Downloads** The hardware version is located beside or beneath the model number and is labeled version, ver. or V. If there is no version number beside the model number on your Linksys product, the device is version 1. If you still have trouble finding your version number, see the _[_complete article_][1]_ to...
![][1] ![][2] **Linksys app is here.** The Linksys app allows you to monitor and manage your Linksys systems. With the Linksys app, you can access your home network anywhere, anytime. You can also set up WiFi access for guests or restrict your kids from accessing social networking sites when they should be d...
This article will guide you in adding more child nodes to expand your WiFi network. Only Linksys Velop Mesh products are supported. **Before you begin:** * * You will need a computer. * The parent router must be set up and online. * **Parent router/node:** This refers to the Linksys Velop Mesh router or n...
The Linksys Mesh WiFi System gives you a 100% seamless WiFi experience. Linksys Mesh WiFi System makes it easy to give guests access while keeping unwanted guests from connecting to your network. Updating the firmware of your node keeps your WiFi features current and fixes many performance issues. Knowing the firmw...
The External Storage feature of the Linksys Intelligent Mesh™ system allows you to connect an external storage device to the USB port on the router and share the entire drive. This article will provide an overview of this feature. **Before you begin:** * This feature supports external USB drives only. * Some ...
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) allows Linksys devices to operate in channels shared with radar that are typically much less congested than other 5 GHz channels. Reduced congestion means better performance and reliability for your network. Some Linksys Velop Mesh models use DFS to optimize your WiFi. * * * **Do ...
This article will provide you with troubleshooting tips on how to fix common issues that you may experience when setting up a Linksys Mesh WiFi system or when adding more child nodes to your network. **Before you begin:** * Parent node: A parent node is a Linksys Mesh node or router that is connected to your m...
If you are setting up your mesh WiFi system to replace your router, follow the steps below. **Before you begin:** * Make sure to have an existing Linksys cloud account. * Make sure that the latest Linksys app is downloaded on your mobile device. * * * **Directions** Steps and images may vary depending on...