LINKSYS FGW5500 5G WiFi 6 Router User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- Linksys
Table of Contents
FGW5500 5G WiFi 6 Router
Quick Start Guide
LED Indicators
| LED Indication | Color | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom LED – 5G/LTE/3G/Ethernet Wan/Alarm | Blue | 5G (SA/NSA) On | Device |
connects to 5G network
Green| LTE/3G On| Device connects to LTE/3G network
Orange| Ethernet WAN| Device connects to Internet via Ethernet WAN
Red| Alarm| System Alarm ON
• No SIM card detect
• No Internet available
• Failed to boot up system
OFF| | Power OFF
Middle LED – WiFi/WPS enabled| Blue| On| • LED ON for either 2.4GHz, 5GHz, or
Both have been activated
• While UE connects to 5G network (SA/NSA) or Ethernet WAN mode, the WiFi LED
color is Blue.
• While UE connects to 4G network (LTE/3G), the WiFi LED color is Green.
• Blinking, WiFi WPS process, (1 sec on, 1 sec off)
| Blinking
Green| On
| Blinking
OFF| | Both 2.4GHz AND 5GHz are disabled
Top LED – Voice SIP or VoLTE enabled| Blue| On| • LED ON for either SIP or
VoLTE has been activated
• While UE connects to 5G network (SA/NSA) or Ethernet WAN mode, the Voice LED
color is Blue.
• While UE connects to 4G network (LTE/3G), the Voice LED color is Green.
• Blinking, SMS/Missed process. (2 sec on, 2 sec off)
Blinking
Green| On
Blinking
OFF| | Both Voice SIP AND VoLTE didn’t register
Booting| Blue| | • 10 seconds initial setup on bottom LED with solid BLUE
• Then 2 mins 40 sec for LED chasing on 3 LEDs chasing with BLUE
Firmware Upgrade| Blue| | All LEDs in Chasing Pattern with blue color
Reset| Blue| | All LEDs in Blinking with blue color
Product Overview
1 Power Input
2 Power on/off Switch
3 2.5GbE LAN Port
4 1GbE LAN Port
5 USB Port (Reserve)| 6 FXS Port
7 WPS button
8 SIM Slot
9 Reset button (press 5 sec for reset to default)
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Installation
Please follow the steps below to install the router:
Step1: Insert SIM card into the router with direction shown below until
it clicks.
Step2: Connect one of the LAN ports (any will do) on the router to your
PC with a RJ-45 Ethernet cable provided.
Step3: Insert the power cord into the DC-12V power jack of the router;
and insert the correct plug into your home’s power outlet.
Step4: Switch ON the power. The router will start the booting process.
After a few seconds, the LED lights will start blinking with blue color.
Step5: When the router has booted up, you will see the following LED
lights on in solid color: the LTE
(Green) or 5G (Blue). You can now connect your devices to the router via
Ethernet or over WiFi.
The WiFi network name SSID and Key can be found on the label underneath the
router. 
Note:
- To remove the SIM card, please press the card in until it clicks, and it will pop out automatically.
- Do not remove the SIM card when the router is operating.
Advanced Setup
If you would like to change any of the router default settings, such as the
WiFi network name SSID or Key, please access the browser on a device that is
connected to the router.
Step 1. Open the Web browser and enter the default IP address of FGW5500:
https://192.168.15.1
Step 2. Enter username/password to access the
web management interface.
Username: user
Password: the Password mentioned on the bottom of the unit
The page displays in your browser after logging in. You can then configure the
settings by following installation wizard accordingly. 
Step 3. For more
features setup, please refer to user manual on
https://www.linksys.com/linksyssupport
LNKPG-00978 Rev. A00