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Buttons and switch 

 

Reset button 

NOTE: 

 To reset the node to its factory defaults, press and hold the button first (you will see a 

bright red flash, followed by three to four quick red faded pulses then another bright red 
flash), then you can release the button. 

 

Wi-

Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button

 

 

One power switch (sliding) 

  

 

Weight:  0.95 kg (2.15 lbs) 

 

Dimensions:  3.1 in x 3.1 in x 7.3 in 

  

Setup requirements

 

  

 

A modem or gateway with an active internet connection 

 

Latest version of the Linksys app 

 

Latest iOS or Android™ mobile device

  

 

Bluetooth®

 (preferred for setup) 

Upgrading the firmware of your Velop system 

It is recommended that you enable automatic firmware upgrades.  Updating your Velop 

system’s firmware keeps your WiFi features current and fixes many performance issues.

  For 

further assistance, you can also cal

Linksys technical support

. 

 
For instructions on how to 

manually 

upgrade the firmware of your Velop system, click 

here

.  Choose your product below to download the latest firmware.   

 

MX8500 Downloads

 

Velop WiFi 6 (MX4200, MX4200C, MX8000, MX8400C, MX12600) Downloads

 

Velop AX (MX5300, MX10600) Downloads

 

Velop Dual-Band (WHW01, VLP01) Downloads

 

Velop (WHW0301, WHW0302, WHW0303) Downloads

 

 
This article will show you how to 

automatically 

upgrade the firmware of your Velop 

system.  Click the links below for specific instructions. 
 

Summary of Contents for Velop MX4000 Series

Page 1: ...offers faster Wi Fi performance for lag free online gaming and simultaneous streaming to any device With the powerful WiFi 6 Mesh Coverage this is designed to deliver gigabit Wi Fi speeds to every co...

Page 2: ...MHz and 80 MHz wide channels Coverage of up to 2 700 sq ft per node Ports Three gigabit ethernet ports One gigabit internet port Power port 12V 3A One USB 3 0 port for external storage support The sup...

Page 3: ...rading the firmware of your Velop system It is recommended that you enable automatic firmware upgrades Updating your Velop system s firmware keeps your WiFi features current and fixes many performance...

Page 4: ...vary depending on the operating system of your device In the examples below an iOS device is used Step 2 Log in to access the Velop dashboard For instructions when using an Android device click here F...

Page 5: ...the firmware whenever a new version is released If you have more than one node in your Velop network each will be upgraded If you turn OFF Automatic Firmware Update you will be prompted when a new fir...

Page 6: ...il the light on your node is solid blue indicating that your Velop is ready LinksysSmartWiFi com Step 1 On a computer connected to the Velop s WiFi launch a web browser to access the LinksysSmartWiFi...

Page 7: ...ed If you disable this feature you will have to click the Check for Updates button to check if a new firmware is available before you can upgrade your device You will be prompted when a new firmware r...

Page 8: ...up the additional nodes wirelessly using the Linksys app once this is done connect the nodes using CAT5e or higher rated ethernet cables and the nodes should automatically switch to a wired connection...

Page 9: ...nd connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on the parent node Step 5 If you have other nodes to add repeat Steps 2 3 but connect the additional child nodes to the upstream node instead of con...

Page 10: ...existing Linksys cloud account Make sure that the latest Linksys app is downloaded on your mobile device Directions NOTE Steps and images may vary depending on the operating system of your mobile devi...

Page 11: ...Step 3 Select Create Another Network Step 4 Tap on I m just replacing a node in my network...

Page 12: ...Step 5 Tap on Got It You can now begin setting up the router by following the on screen instructions on the Linksys app until the setup is completed...

Page 13: ...andard Wi Fi troubleshooting techniques you can then try to isolate the issue by turning OFF the Client Steering or Node Steering features as a last resort For example if some clients are connected to...

Page 14: ...channels and are unable to connect to the 5 GHz band...

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