LINKSYS LN1200 Series VELOP Micro Mesh 6 User Manual

USER GUIDE
VELOP Micro-Mesh 6
IN1200 Series

Product Overview

Your Linksys VELOP Micro-Mesh 6 is a dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios.

Set Up

IMPORTANT—Linksys nodes can be set up as parent nodes or child nodes. A parent node must be connected with an ethernet cable to your modem or modem router. Onceset up wirelessly, child nodes can be connected to another node wirelessly or with ethernet cables.
Ifyou are adding this newnode as parent node to an existing Linksys whole-home mesh Wi-Fi system, factory reset allnodes and add them to the system after the new node is setup and working.
Download the Linksys app. You need this app to set up a Linksys whole-home mesh Wi-Fi system.
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 canuse 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
Setup guestaccess
Connect devices to Wi-Fi with WPS
Block internet with parental controls
Test your internet connection speed
Note—During setup we’ll send a verification email. From your home network, click the link in the email.
Other than plugging in the power and the ethernet cable, the app-basedsetup process does the work for you. Once connected, use the app to personalize your Wi-Fi by giving it a name and password. You also can give nodes names based on where they are so you can identify them in the rare case where things need attention.
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………………………………………………..

Wi-Fi System Settings

Using your Linksys app, you can view or change your system settings to makeyour Wi-Fi more secure or to work better with a device or game. You canaccess 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.
Login to the Linksys app

1. Openthe Linksys app.
2. Enterthe email address you used when creating your account.
3. Enteryour account password.
4. Tap Log in.

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.

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.

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.

Wi-Fi Settings

View or change your Wi-Fi name and password and connect devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup®™.

Advanced Settings
Advanced users can change the default security type and Wi-Fi mode. Do not change these unless you havea lot of experience with Wi-Fi networks. Channel Finder will search for the most-open Wi-Fi channels in your area to ensureyou get the best performance fromyour system.Ifyou have more than one node in your system, Channel Finder will find the best channel for each node.

Connecta Device with WPS
‘Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows you to easily connect wireless devices to your Wi-Fi without manually entering security settings.

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.

External Storage

See whichnode 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.)
Besure to tap Eject before removing a drive to avoid losing data.

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.
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 homethat are sharing the internet connection.

Parental Controls

Parental controls allow you to control when your kids are online and what theyre doing there. Pause internet to specific devices, or block specific websites.

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. Prioritized devices appear on Dashboard.

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.

Network Administration

Use the Network Administration screen to changethe 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.
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”)
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Device model| ‘WAN Connection type (display Wi-Fi or ethernet)
Device OS version| Time: date (mo/day/year, time, time zone)

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).

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 whenthe requested data returns, itis routed back to the proper device.

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.

My Account

Change your Linksys app password and opt in to receive the latest news and deals from Linksys.

2-Step Verification
Add alayer of security to your Linksys account by requiring a verification code delivered to you by email or text whenyou log in froma new device. You can choose to remembera device for 30 days.

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

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.

Connect Directly To Your Router
If you are notconnected to the internet you still canaccess 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 notbe able to access your Linksys account whennot online.

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.

How to restore factory defaults
You should neverneed 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 throughthe setup process again. All settings you have customized in setup and since — things such as Wi-Fi name, passwords, security type —will be erased. Allwireless 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 button until the light goes out and then turns bright red.

Specifications

Linksys VELOP Micro-Mesh 6

‘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

Notes
For regulatory, warranty, and safety information, go to Linksys.com/support/LN1201.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance fromthe access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.
Note—Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product maybe 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.
Visit linksys.com/support for award-winning technical support.
LINKSYS and many product names and logos are trademarks of Linksys Holdings, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
© 2023 Linksys Holding, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Regulatory Information

Wireless Regulatory Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation s subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation
This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in aresidentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occurin a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which is found by tuming the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consulta dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for assistance

FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment
2.4.GHz operation of this product nthe USA s firmware-limited to channels Tthrough 11. Selection of other channels is not possible.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimumn distance 41 cm between the radiator and your body. This device and it’s antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Statement
CANICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B)
This device complies with ISEDs license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.  This device may not cause interference, and
2. this device mustaccept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1-11 can be operated for 2.4 GHz. Selection of other channels is not possible.
The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 35 cm between the radiator & your body.
This device and its antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna o transmitter except in accordance with ISED multi-transmitter product procedures
Restrictions in the 5 GHz Band
The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for hamful interference to co-channel mobile satelite systems:
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3.72 dBi and 4.92 dBi at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz res pectively.
Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of ISED. The required antenna impedance s 50 ohms
Themaximumantenna gain (Please see the table below) permitted (for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz) to comply with the EIRP limit and the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the EIRP imits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate because high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) in 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz, these radars could cause interference and/or damage to license exempt LAN devices. Theworst-case tiit angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.ir.p. elevation mask reqirement set forth in Section 6.2.2(3) shall be clearly indicated

No.| Antenna Type| For 2.4 GHz Gain (dBi)| For 5 GHz Gain (dBi)| Antenna Connector
---|---|---|---|---
1| PCB| 335| 5.| U. FL
2| PCB| 4.| 479| U. FL
3| Printed| 282| –| N/A

Linksys USA, Inc.
Regulatory Information
Additional requirements for the band 5600-5650 MHz
Until further notice, devices subject to this Section shall not be capable of transmitting in the band 5600-5650 MHz, o that Environment Canada weather radars operatingin this band are protected
Wireless Disclaimer
The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 80211 specifications. Actual performance can vary, indluding lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions

Safety Notices

When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including, but not limited to, the following

• Do notuse this product near water, forexample, ina wetbasementor near a swimming pool
• Avoid sing this product during an electricalstorm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning
• Do not expose this product torain or snow: Keep this product away from heat sources, direct sunlight, combustible gas, humidity, water, or otherliquids
• Do not use this product if visible defects are observed or if it has been wet or damaged or modified Contact the customer service support of Linksys for assistance.
• Do not disassemble, open, microwave, incinerate, paint, insert foreign objects into this product
• Do not expose this product tofire or high temperature. Exposure to fire or high temperature may cause explosion
• Do not expose this product to mechanical shock such as crushing, bending, puncturing, or shredding Avoid dropping or placing heavy objects on this product
• Please read the operating instructions andinformation on the minimum and maximum operating temperatures suppliedwith this product
• To rreduce the risk of injury, close supervision s necessary when this productis used near or by children.
• This product s intended for indoor useonly.
• Use of this product in a manner not recommended in these instructions may resultina risk of fire or injury to persons

To view full Regulatory Information Documentation, visit https://www.linksys.com/support-product?sku=LN1201.
And visit linksys.com/support for award-winning 24/7 technical support

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for award-winning 24/7 technical support.
LINKSYS and many product names and logos are trademarks of
Linksys Holdings, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks
mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
© 2023 Linksys Holdings, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
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References

• Linksys Official Support - User Guides, Downloads, FAQs
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