TABLE OF CONTENTS
HARDWARE INFORMATION
1. What is the Linksys SPNMX55CF Community Fibre ISP?
2. What is the warranty period of the node?
3. Where can I find the node’s serial number?
4. What do the light behaviors of the node indicate?
5. Is this compatible with other Linksys Intelligent Mesh products?
6. What type of processor does it have?
7. Does the node support Apple® HomeKit™, Linksys Aware, and Linksys Shield?
8. How many ports are supported on the node?
9. Where can I find the node's model number?
10. What are the weight and dimensions of the node?
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
1. How do I set up the node?
2. What are the requirements for setting up the node?
3. How do I add another node to my existing mesh WiFi system?
4. Can the Linksys SPNMX55CF replace a router?
5. How do I add a wired node to an existing network?
6. Does the node support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) pairing for adding clients to the WiFi?
7. What is Automatic Configuration Server (ACS)?
SECURITY
1. What WiFi security modes are supported on the node?
2. Does the node support VPN passthrough?
3. Does the node support SPI firewall?
4. What are the default settings of the node?
5. How do I change the WiFi name and password of the node?
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
1. How do I upgrade the node’s firmware?
2. How do I check a node's current firmware version?
3. How can I reset the node to factory defaults?
4. How do I recover my admin password?
5. What is Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)?
6. How do I enable the DFS feature?
7. Can I use DFS in my network with other routers on child nodes?
8. Can my clients connect to the DFS channels?
9. How do I access the Linksys app dashboard?
10. How do I access the node's LinksysSmartWiFi.com page?
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Can I set up the node using the Linksys app?
2. Can I manually upgrade the firmware on the node?
3. Can I add non-Community Fibre child nodes?
4. Can I use the Linksys MX5500 firmware to update the node?
5. My Linksys mesh router isn't working with my ISP's 5G router. What should I do?
HARDWARE INFORMATION
1. What is the Linksys SPNMX55CF Community Fibre ISP?
NOTE: The Linksys SPNMX55CF is for Community Fibre ISP subscribers in the United Kingdom.
The Linksys SPNMX55CF Community Fibre ISP offers massive simultaneous capacity for video, gaming, and high-speed data. It is easy to add to a modular system of nodes to give you flawless WiFi everywhere and easily replaces a standard router with mesh WiFi. To learn more, click here.
2. What is the warranty period of the node?
Nodes are leased to the end user by the Community Fibre ISP. If the node is faulty, you need to contact Community Fibre for a replacement.
3. Where can I find the node’s serial number?
The serial number is located on the sticker underneath the device.
4. What do the light behaviors of the node indicate?
Yes. The node has a status indicator light that shows the different status and activities of the node. To learn more, click here.
5. Is this compatible with other Linksys Intelligent Mesh products?
Yes.
6. What type of processor does it have?
The Linksys SPNMX55CF has a 1 GHz Dual-Core processor.
7. Does the node support Apple® HomeKit™, Linksys Aware, and Linksys Shield?
No. The node supports basic free Parental Controls.
8. How many ports are supported on the node?
The node has one 1 Gbps internet port and three 1 Gbps ethernet ports.
9. Where can I find the node's model number?
The model number displayed on the following will be:
- Product label: SPNMX55
- Linksys app and local interface: MX5500 series
10. What are the weight and dimensions of the node?
- Dimensions: 3.385 in x 3.385 in x 7.3 in
- Weight: 0.50 kg (1.1 lb)
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
1. How do I set up the node?
This model supports Automatic Setup via Community Fibre’s ACS feature. Once the node is powered ON, plugged into the Community Fibre equipment, and detects an internet connection, it will automatically configure itself as the parent node. The light on your node will change from solid purple to blinking white. Once the node is configured and has an internet connection, the light will turn to solid blue. For complete instructions, click here.
2. What are the requirements for setting up the node?
Below are the requirements for setting up the Linksys SPNMX55CF:
- Active internet connection by Community Fibre
- Latest version of the Linksys app
- Linksys cloud account
3. How do I add another node to my existing mesh WiFi system?
For instructions on how you can add a child node to an existing mesh WiFi system, click here.
4. Can the Linksys SPNMX55CF replace a router?
Yes, you can replace your standard router with the Linksys SPNMX55CF.
5. How do I add a wired node to an existing network?
For instructions on how to add a wired child node, click here.
6. Does the node support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) pairing for adding clients to the WiFi?
Yes.
7. What is Automatic Configuration Server (ACS)?
The Linksys SPNMX55CF supports Automatic Configuration Server (ACS). This means that if the node is powered ON and connected to the ISP equipment, it will begin to detect an internet connection automatically. Once the indicator light turns solid blue, the node is online.
SECURITY
1. What WiFi security modes are supported on the node?
The Linksys SPNMX55CF supports the following WiFi security modes:
- WPA2™/WPA3™ Mixed Personal
- WPA3 Personal Only
- WPA2 Personal
- Enhanced Open Only
- Open and Enhanced Open
- Open
2. Does the node support VPN passthrough?
Yes. The node supports VPN passthrough configuration of IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP protocols.
3. Does the node support SPI firewall?
Yes.
4. What are the default settings of the node?
Below are the default settings of the node:
- The default IP address is 192.168.1.1 (if the upstream device uses the same IP address, the node will automatically use a different LAN IP address to avoid any conflict)
- Administrator password
- The default password of an UNCONFIGURED node with no internet connection is admin.
- After the node is set up or has an internet connection, the default administrator password changes to the default WiFi password located on the product label. It is highly recommended to change it.
- WiFi settings – The default SSID and password are located at the bottom of the node, the default SSID is CommunityFibre10Gb_xxxxx where xxxxx is the last five digits of the MAC address.
- Default Guest network – CommunityFIbre10Gb_xxxxx–guest where xxxxx is the last five digits of the MAC address of the node and all nodes have the same guest default password which is BeMyGuest.
- Guest network by default is turned OFF before and after setup. You will need to turn ON the feature in the Linksys app.
- Default Guest IP address range is 192.168.3.x.
5. How do I change the WiFi name and password of the node?
To change your WiFi settings, click here for instructions.
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
1. How do I upgrade the node’s firmware?
It is highly recommended to use automatic updates. The node has a feature that automatically updates the firmware which is enabled by default. You can click on the Check for Updates button in the LinksysSmartWiFi.com page to see if a new firmware is available for the node.
2. How do I check a node's current firmware version?
The firmware version can be found in the Linksys app on the Network Administration screen. To access the Linksys app, follow the instructions here. Then, tap on the menu icon and go to Network Administration.
3. How can I reset the node to factory defaults?
To reset your node to its factory defaults, press and hold the reset button until the light on top of the node turns red, fades, and flashes bright red.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that a bright red flash, followed by three to four quick faded red pulses then another bright red flash occur before you release the button.
4. How do I recover my admin password?
You can recover the admin password through the five-digit recovery code printed on the product label at the bottom of the node. To learn more, click here.
5. What is Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)?
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is a spectrum-sharing mechanism that allows multiple wireless local area networks (WLANs) to coexist with radar systems. It automatically selects a frequency that does not interfere with certain radar systems while operating in the 5 GHz band. The benefits of using DFS channels are less WiFi interference and better WiFi performance.
6. How do I enable the DFS feature?
To learn how to enable the DFS feature, click here.
7. Can I use DFS in my network with other routers on child nodes?
Only if all your child nodes support DFS. If your other child nodes do not support DFS, the child nodes will not be able to connect to your network.
8. Can my clients connect to the DFS channels?
Only if your clients support DFS channels. Clients that do not support DFS channels can connect to the 2.4 GHz band instead.
9. How do I access the Linksys app dashboard?
To learn how to access the node through the Linksys app, click here.
10. How do I access the node's LinksysSmartWiFi.com page?
To log in to LinksysSmartWiFi.com, open a web browser, enter "https://myrouter.local" in the Address bar, and press [Enter]. You may also use the node’s default IP address which is "192.168.1.1". If you have set up an IP address for the node, use that specific IP address. To learn more, click here.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Can I set up the node using the Linksys app?
No. The node supports ACS. This means when the node is connected from the internet port to the Community Fibre equipment, it will begin to self-configure.
NOTE: DO NOT try to set up the parent node with the Linksys app while the node is going through the ACS setup because the Linksys app will not detect the node. Wait until the node self-configures and the status light is solid blue can you only then use the Linksys app to manage your new Linksys network.
2. Can I manually upgrade the firmware on the node?
No. The node only supports firmware from Community Fibre which is automatically installed.
3. Can I add non-Community Fibre child nodes?
They will work depending on the ISP firmware features. Contact Community Fibre for more information.
4. Can I use the Linksys MX5500 firmware to update the node?
No. If you attempt to manually update the node using Linksys MX5500 firmware, it will reject the update.
5. My Linksys mesh router isn't working with my ISP's 5G router. What should I do?
For the Linksys mesh router to work with a 5G router, your ISP must provide a 5G router with an ethernet port for connection to the parent node.
