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- Page 1 USER GUIDE ATLAS MAX WiFi 6E System AXE8400 MX8500 Series...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Bottom _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Where to find more help ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6 Set Up _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 Wi-Fi System Settings ______________________________________________________________________________________ 9 Log in to the Linksys app ____________________________________________________________________________________ 9 Dashboard ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10 To view or change device details ____________________________________________________________________________________ 12 Devices _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11... -
Page 3: Product Overview
Product Overview Your Linksys ATLAS PRO WiFi 6E System is a tri-band mesh Wi-Fi router with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz radios. Wi-Fi 101: 2.4 GHz – for low-demand activities such as web surfing, email, social media 5 GHz – for streaming audio and video, downloading and uploading files 6 GHz –... -
Page 4: Back
Back USB 3.0 port—Connect and share USB drives on your network. Ethernet ports—Connect ethernet cables to these Gigabit ethernet (10/100/1000) ports and to other wired devices on your network. If you plan to have more than one node in your mesh Wi-Fi system, you can add child nodes wirelessly or create wired connections using these ports. -
Page 5: Bottom
Bottom Reset button—Press and hold until 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: Where To Find More Help
Where to find more help Linksys.com/support/MX8500 • Linksys app help (launch 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-... -
Page 7: Set Up
Go to the app store for your device and search for Linksys. Install the 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. - Page 8 Print this page, then 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...
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Page 9: Wi-Fi System Settings
Wi-Fi System Settings Using your Linksys app, you can view or change your system settings to make your Wi-Fi more secure or to work better with a device or game. You can access settings from anywhere in the world if you have an internet connection. -
Page 10: Dashboard
Dashboard Dashboard is a snapshot 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: Devices
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: To View Or Change Device Details
To view 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: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Settings View or change your Wi-Fi name and password and connect devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™. -
Page 14: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings Advanced users can change the default security type and Wi-Fi mode. Do not change 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: Connect A Device With Wps
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: Guest Access
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 External Storage See which node an external 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.
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Page 18: Speed Check
Speed Check Run a speed check to make sure you are getting the speeds you are paying for. Speed check also helps in Device Prioritization because results determine how Wi-Fi is distributed to the prioritized devices. • Download speed is the rate at which internet content is transferred to your mesh Wi-Fi system. -
Page 19: Parental Controls
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: Device Prioritization
Device Prioritization Choose up to three devices for priority usage of your internet 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. -
Page 21: Notifications
Notifications If you have 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: Network Administration
Use the Network Administration screen to change the admin password and hint, and check various identifiers (model number, serial number, and IP details) for all nodes in your Wi-Fi. Opt in to automatically report crashes to Linksys and contribute to improving the Wi-Fi experience. You also can manually report specific issues to Linksys. -
Page 23: Internet Settings
Advanced Settings Internet Settings You can choose how your mesh Wi-Fi system 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: Port Settings
Port Settings Port forwarding—for a single port, multiple ports or a range of ports—sends traffic inbound 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: Wi-Fi Mac Filters
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: My Account
My Account Change your Linksys app password and opt in to receive the latest news and deals from Linksys. -
Page 27: 2-Step Verification
2-Step 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: Help
Help Having trouble with the app? Just need a little more information about a feature? Tap Help for an explanation. -
Page 29: Feedback
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: Connect Directly To Your Router
If you are not 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: Router Password
Router Password We created a secure admin password 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: How To Restore Factory Defaults
How to restore factory defaults You should never need to factory reset your router—a very disruptive process. A factory reset restores your mesh Wi-Fi system to the state it was when you took it out of its box, requiring you to go through the setup process again. -
Page 33: Specifications
Specifications Linksys Atlas Max Model Name Atlas Max WiFi 6E System Model Number MX8500 Radio Frequency 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz # of Antennas 13 (internal) Ports One 5 Gbps (10/100/1000/2500/5000 Mbps) WAN port Four gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) LAN ports USB 3.0, power... - Page 34 Visit linksys.com/support for award-winning technical support. BELKIN, LINKSYS and many product names and logos are trademarks of the Belkin group of companies. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.