LINKSYS MX5500 Dual Band WiFi 6 Mesh System User Guide

LINKSYS MX5500 Dual Band WiFi 6 Mesh System User Guide

A better WiFi has arrived.

Dual‑Band WiFi 6
Mesh System

Model#
MX5500
MX5501  /   MX5502   /   MX5503

30+ devices
Capacity per node

AX5400
up to 5.4 Gbps

2 nodes cover homes with up to

3-4 bedrooms
or 2 floors**

AtlasPro 6

Model#
MX5500
MX5501
MX5502
MX5503

Industry-leading technology.

• The Qualcomm Immersive Home 216 Platform delivers the ultimate WiFi 6 experience.
• This next‑gen technology evolves home and business
• WiFi with wire‑like stability and beyond-fast performance.

Ultra-fast WiFi 6.
Access to 160 MHz channels—the least congested on the 5GHz band—unleashes WiFi 6’s incredibly fast connectivity, allowing work-from-home, online learning, streaming & gaming devices to operate simultaneously without reduced bandwidth.

Intelligent Mesh™.
Future-ready hardware with Intelligent Mesh technology and guaranteed updates keep your connection going strong.

Up to 4x‡ the capacity of older WiFi standards and 100% backward- compatible.
Six-stream WiFi with up to 574 + 4,804 Mbps delivers true gigabit speeds throughout your entire home inside & out.

More WiFi Channels.
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) reduces interference from neighboring networks.

Smart Routing.
OFDMA increases efficiency in high-density scenarios, delivering high-speed wifi to multiple devices simultaneously.

Reduced Power Consumption.
WiFi 6 (802.11A X) helps devices negotiate when they send or receive data, substantially improving battery life.

Easy setup and control.
The Linksys app makes it simple to set up and lets you access your network from anywhere. View or prioritize which connected devices are using the most WiFi.

Retail packaging

At a glance.

• Enjoy 3,5X faster speeds than WiFi 5, with WiFi 6 technology delivering true gigabit speeds throughout your home, up to 5.4 Gbps with 6-stream connectivity.*
• WiFi 6 (802.11a x) delivers even more range than WiFi 5.
• Modular system can be scaled with your growing WiFi needs.
• Intuitive easy App-led setup.
• Works with all modems and ISPs, and is 100% backward-compatible with WiFi 5 and older devices
• 3-Year Limited Product Warranty

Linksys Atlas Pro 6 with Velop Intelligent Mesh is a dual-band WiFi 6 system that simultaneously delivers next-level streaming, gaming and uninterrupted video calls to more than 30 devices per node.

Access to 160 MHz unleashes the true power of WiFi 6 technology—these are the least congested channels available on the 5GHz band and offer incredibly fast connectivity.

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) provides access to more channels, reducing interference from neighboring networks.

Intelligent Mesh™ technology offers whole home mesh WiFi coverage that’s easily expandable by adding additional Routers or nodes.

With easy setup, advanced security and parental controls,

Linksys Atlas Pro 6 is an essential upgrade to any home.

Product details

Easy App-led setup

Setting up the Atlas WiFi 6 Mesh System (MX5501/2/3) is easy. Download the Linksys app on any iOS or Android smartphone. Upon launch the app automatically identifies the device to be setup and provides an animated setup guide that will have you online in minutes. With the Linksys App, you can always monitor and manage your home WiFi from anywhere, using a smartphone or tablet.

1. Download and install the free Linksys app.
   

2. Connect one MX550X-node to your modem (-router), plug in & switch on.
   

3. Open the app and follow the on‑screen instructions.
   

Intelligent Mesh™

Model# MX5500
MX5501 / MX5502 / MX5503

Atlas Pro 6
Dual‑Band WiFi 6 Mesh System

As your home and family expands, the Linksys Atlas Pro 6 Intelligent mesh system allows you to easily expand by adding additional routers or nodes to your network, giving you flawless and seamless WiFi every where.

We recommend pairing Linksys Atlas Pro 6 Intelligent mesh dual‑band nodes with Linksys Hydra Pro 6.

Each Atlas Pro 6 node or Hydra 6 router adds 2 to 3 rooms of coverage or 1 floor at speeds of up to 5.4 Gbps*.

One Atlas Pro 6 node or Hydra Pro 6 router covers homes with up to 2 to 3 bedrooms**.

Two Atlas Pro 6 nodes or Hydra Pro 6 routers cover homes with up to 3-4 bedrooms**.

Three Atlas Pro 6 nodes or Hydra Pro 6 routers cover homes with up to 4-5+ bedrooms**.

Easily control your home WiF

Linksys App at a glance

• View which devices are connected, and easily limit internet usage with Parental Controls.
• Assign bandwidth hierarchy with Device Prioritisation.
• Keep your WiFi secure with Automatic Firmware updates.
• Give guests access and share their password via text messag

Control your WiFi in real time, wherever you are.

The Linksys app is the command center for your WiFi. Use the Linksys app any where you have an internet connection to check connected devices, set up guest access, or keep your kids off the internet when they should be doing homework.

Parental control.
Create device schedules, block certain websites or pause WiFi for homework.

Guest access.
Easily share a guest network with visitors. Your main WiFi stays separated by a firewall.

Device prioritisation.
Prioritise streaming devices while your kidssurf or play games.

Auto firmware update.
Keep your WiFi safe and secure with Automatic Firmware updates.

Specifications

Package Includes

• Linksys Atlas Pro 6 Dual‑Band node (MX5500) + power adapter, 2-pack (x2), 3-pack (x3).
• Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter.
• Quick Start Guide, Regulatory and Warranty Documentation.

WiFi Specifications

• WiFi AX5400* with 6-stream WiFi.
• Radio 1 – 2.4 GHz Band
• 802.11ax – 574 Mbps*
• Radio 2 – 5 GHz Band
• 802.11ax – 4,804 Mbps*
• Simultaneous Dual-Band
• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n – 2.4 Ghz,
• IEEE 802.11 b/n/ac/ax – 5 Ghz
• OFDMA Technology
• Seamless roaming technology.

MU-MIMO Technology

• 2×4 MU‑MIMO, and 1024‑QAM.
• Downlink and uplink MU-MIMO supported.
• VPN Pass Through – ISPec, PPTP, L2TP
• Advanced Beamforming+ technology.
• VPN Pass Through – ISPec, PPTP, L2TP.

Required for set-up

1. Internet connection with a modem or modem‑router.
2. Mobile devices with Android 4.4 or iOS 9 and higher, with data connection.

Processor and Memory
Advanced Qualcomm™ 1.0 GHz Dual-Core. 256 MB Flash, 512 MB SDRAM.

Bluetooth®
5.1/LE for secure and easy App-based Setup.

Security

• WPA3/WPA2-Personal Encryption,
• SPI Firewall, Automatic Security Updates
• Security key up to 128-bit Encryption,
• Parental Controls, Separate Guest Network

Wired Connectivity
4 Gigabit Ethernet ports (1x WAN, 3x LAN). 802.3ab, 802.3u

Radio Operating Frequencies

Antennas

• WiFi: 2x Dual‑Band antennas 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, 2x Single‑Band antennas 5 GHz.
• Bluetooth: 1x 2.4 GHz antenna.

Antenna Gain

WiFi

Output Power (EIRP) WiFi

Power adapter

Temperature

• Operating; 0 to 40° C
• Storage: -20 to 60° C

Humidity (non-condensing)

• Operating: 10 to 80% RH
• Storage: 5 to 90% RH

Dimensions

Product

• Weight:  0.73 kg
• Depth: 86 mm
• Width: 86 mm
• Height: 285 mm

Packaged Unit

Weight:

• 1-Pack: 1.33 kg
• 2-Pack: 1.45 kg
• 3-Pack: 3.19 kg
• Width :
• 1-Pack: 24.0 cm
• 2-Pack: 34.5 cm
• 3-Pack: 44.5 cm
• Height all : 21.0 cm
• Depth all: 10.0 cm

Case Packs

Weight (*PL):

• 1-Pack:  3.14 kg
• 2-Pack: 5.30 kg
• 3-Pack: 7.16 kg
• Width :
• 1-Pack: 27.5 cm
• 2-Pack: 36.0 cm
• 3-Pack: 46.7 cm
• *Height all (PL):** 22.5 cm
• *Depth all (PL):** 22.0 cm
• *Quantity all (PL):** 2 per pack
• Manufacturer: Linksys U SA , Inc
• Brand: Linksys
• Model Number: MX5 501/ MX5 502/ MX5 503
• Description: Atlas Pro 6 Dual‑ Band WiFi 6 Mesh Router, 1-, 2-, 3-pack

Linksys UK Limited
Amsterdam Branch, Herikerbergweg 106, 1101 CM, Amsterdam Z.O. The Netherlands

Linksys UK Ltd.
Regent Park, Booth Drive, Park Farm South, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 6GR, United Kingdom

British (BS1363)
MX5501-KE MX5502-KE MX5503-KE| 8517620000| 74 5 8 8 3 8275 41 74 5 8 8 3 8275 5 8 74 5 8 8 3 8275 6 5| 4260184672660 4260184672677 4260184672684| Euro (CEE 7/16)

Performance may vary. Customer-paid Internet service required. For more information, please refer to the insert inside the package, or the product data sheet found at www.linksys.com/velop/documentation. Coverage statements are provided as a guide only. Range can vary with the number and placement of nodes in the system. Range specifications are based on performance test results under normal use case conditions. Actual ranges will vary depending on wireless interference, physical obstructions, operating environments and building material. Wireless coverage claims are used only as reference and are not guaranteed, as each wireless network and environment is unique.

• Additional nodes may be required for especially large houses or buildings with thick or dense walls. Coverage of all homes cannot be guaranteed due to variations in size, layout, building materials and the level of wireless interference present.

User Documentation is also available at: www.linksys.com/support

This device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in 5150 – 5350 MHz

References

• Linksys Official Support - User Guides, Downloads, FAQs
• Linksys Official Support - Required Agreements and Warranties

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