Linksys ATLAS MAX, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 z USER GUIDE ATLAS MAX WiFi 6E System AXE8400 MX8500 Series ...

Page 2: ...ental Controls___________________________________________________________________________________________ 19 Device Prioritization_______________________________________________________________________________________20 Notifications_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21 Network Administration ___________________________________________...

Page 3: ...best for high demand activities once you add 6 GHz capable devices Front top The light on the top of your node gives you information about the node s operation Light description Status Blinking blue Starting up Solid blue Connected to internet Blinking purple Setup in progress Solid purple Ready for setup Blinking red Disconnected Child node too far from working node Parent node unplugged from mod...

Page 4: ...ports If the new child node has a port labeled Internet use that one Note For best performance use a CAT5e or higher rated cable on the Ethernet port Internet port Connect an ethernet cable to this 5 Gbps 10 100 1000 2500 5000 port and to a broadband internet cable DSL or fiber modem If you plan to use this router as a child node in your mesh system you can add it wirelessly or use this port to wi...

Page 5: ...ntil the light on top of the node turns red fades and flashes bright red again to reset the node to its factory defaults Wi Fi Protected Setup button Press to connect WPS enabled network devices Power switch Slide to on to power on the node ...

Page 6: ...h the app and click Help in the main navigation menu Note Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product may be viewed on http support linksys com en us license Please contact http support linksys com en us gplcodecenter for questions or GPL source code requests ...

Page 7: ...app open it and follow the instructions You will create a Linksys account so you can use the app to view or change your system settings from anywhere you have an internet connection Among the many things you can do with your Linksys account Change your Wi Fi name and password Set up guest access Connect devices to Wi Fi with WPS Block internet with parental controls Test your internet connection s...

Page 8: ...record your Wi Fi and account settings in the table as a reference Store your notes in a safe place Wi Fi Name Wi Fi Password Admin Password Guest Access Name Guest Access Password Linksys App Login Email Linksys App Password ...

Page 9: ... access settings from anywhere in the world if you have an internet connection You can also access settings using your router password when connected to your home network even if you do not have an internet connection Log in to the Linksys app 1 Open the Linksys app 2 Enter the email address you used when creating your account 3 Enter your account password 4 Tap Log in ...

Page 10: ...t of your Wi Fi See how many devices are connected to your system share Wi Fi password and allow guest access to your Wi Fi Dashboard also shows you if any devices have parental controls on them or have been prioritized for Wi Fi access ...

Page 11: ...11 Devices View and change details for all devices connected to your Wi Fi You can view devices on your main network and your guest network or display information about each device ...

Page 12: ... or change device details From the Devices screen you can edit device names and change the device icons You also can prioritize devices set parental controls and see Wi Fi details Tap on any device to see details ...

Page 13: ...13 Wi Fi Settings View or change your Wi Fi name and password and connect devices using Wi Fi Protected Setup ...

Page 14: ...hange these unless you have a lot of experience with Wi Fi networks Channel Finder will search for the most open Wi Fi channels in your area to ensure you get the best performance from your system If you have more than one node in your system Channel Finder will find the best channel for each node ...

Page 15: ...15 Connect a Device with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup allows you to easily connect wireless devices to your Wi Fi without manually entering security settings ...

Page 16: ...16 Guest Access Use your Guest Access feature to allow guests to get online while restricting their access to other resources connected to your Wi Fi Send the password by text message or email ...

Page 17: ...ernal drive is connected to check the amount of free space left and enable authentication by setting a username and password Only when a drive is plugged in to a node s USB port Be sure to tap Eject before removing a drive to avoid losing data ...

Page 18: ... prioritized devices Download speed is the rate at which internet content is transferred to your mesh Wi Fi system Upload speed is the rate at which you can upload content to the internet Note Internet connection speeds are determined by a variety of factors including ISP account type local and worldwide internet traffic and number of devices in your home that are sharing the internet connection ...

Page 19: ...19 Parental Controls Parental controls allow you to control when your kids are online and what they re doing there Pause internet to specific devices or block specific websites ...

Page 20: ...nternet connection Those devices wired and or wireless always will have the best access when connected The app runs a speed check to determine how to best distribute Wi Fi to prioritized devices Other devices will share the leftover capacity Prioritized devices appear on Dashboard ...

Page 21: ... more than one node we can notify you when child nodes in your system go offline Child nodes are any that are not wired to your modem You have to turn on notifications in your mobile device settings to allow the app to notify you ...

Page 22: ...tomatically report crashes to Linksys and contribute to improving the Wi Fi experience You also can manually report specific issues to Linksys The following information will be sent with your description of the issue App version Login Type cloud show email address associated local display Router admin Device model WAN Connection type display Wi Fi or ethernet Device OS version Time date mo day yea...

Page 23: ...ystem connects to the internet The default is Automatic Configuration DHCP Other connection types depend on your internet service provider or how you plan to use your system Advanced users can use Additional Settings to clone MAC addresses and set MTU maximum transmission unit ...

Page 24: ...und on a specific port or ports to a specific device on your network In port range triggering your router watches outgoing data for specific port numbers The router remembers the IP address of the device that requests the data so that when the requested data returns it is routed back to the proper device ...

Page 25: ...25 Wi Fi MAC Filters Every network device has a unique 12 digit MAC media access control address You can create a list of MAC addresses and regulate how devices use your Wi Fi ...

Page 26: ...26 My Account Change your Linksys app password and opt in to receive the latest news and deals from Linksys ...

Page 27: ... Verification Add a layer of security to your Linksys account by requiring a verification code delivered to you by email or text when you log in from a new device You can choose to remember a device for 30 days ...

Page 28: ...28 Help Having trouble with the app Just need a little more information about a feature Tap Help for an explanation ...

Page 29: ...29 Feedback Here s your chance to tell us what you think Rate the app at your app store send us a suggestion or report an issue that s keeping you from a great experience ...

Page 30: ...connected to the internet you still can access your mesh Wi Fi system Connect to your Wi Fi name launch the Linksys app and tap Log in On the next screen tap the Use Admin Password tab You will not be able to access your Linksys account when not online ...

Page 31: ...ord during setup You won t be able to log in with Use Admin Password until you change it Tap Network Administration and Change Router Password and Hint To keep your mesh Wi Fi system secure we ll send you an email if someone changes the admin password ...

Page 32: ...ess again All settings you have customized in setup and since things such as Wi Fi name passwords security type will be erased All wireless devices will disconnect from your Wi Fi To restore your router to factory defaults With your node connected to power and turned on press and hold the Reset button on the bottom The light on top of the node will turn red and fade in pulses Do not release the bu...

Page 33: ...GHz bands only WPA2 Personal 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands only WPA3 Personal all bands Enhanced Open Only all bands Open and Enhanced Open 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands only Open 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands only anyone can join Wi Fi system Security Key Bits Up to 128 bit encryption Environmental Dimensions 113 mm x 113 m x 243 mm 4 45 x 4 45 x 9 57 Unit Weight 1 47 kg 3 25 lb Power 12V 4A Certifications FCC Wi ...

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