HARDWARE INFORMATION |
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| What is the Linksys SPNMX42TB? |
The Linksys SPNMX42TB supports the latest Wi-Fi® 6 (802.11ax) standard to deliver next-level streaming and gaming. It offers faster WiFi performance for lag-free online gaming and simultaneous streaming to any device.
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| What are the parts of the Linksys SPNMX42TB? |
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| What are the features of the Linksys SPNMX42TB? |
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| What is its warranty period? |
The warranty period is dependent on the country of purchase.
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| What do the light behaviors of the node indicate? |
The light indicates the different states and activities of your node.
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| Can I plug my USB hard drive or a printer into its USB port? |
The Linksys SPNMX42TB has one USB 3.0 port for a USB storage device. However, virtual printing is not supported.
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| What type of processor does it have? |
The Linksys SPNMX42TB has a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor.
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| What are the default settings of this product? |
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| Does it support Linksys Aware and Linksys Shield? |
No. The Linksys SPNMX42TB does not support Linksys Aware, Linksys Shield and Apple HomeKit®.
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| Where can I locate the model number of my Linksys SPNMX42TB? |
The model SPNMX42 of your node is printed on the product label at the node's bottom.
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SETUP AND INSTALLATION |
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| What are the requirements for setting up the node? | You will need the following:
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| Does the Linksys SPNMX42TB support Auto Configuration Server (ACS)? |
Yes. The Linksys SPNMX42TB supports Automatic Setup via toob's Auto Configuration Server. Once the node is powered ON, plugged into toob's 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. After setup, you can link your router to your Linksys cloud account to manage your network.
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| How do I link my Linksys SPNMX42TB to a Linksys cloud account? |
After you set up your node, you can link your Linksys Mesh network to your Linksys cloud account using the Linksys app.
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| How do I set up the Linksys SPNMX42TB? |
Learn how to set up your Linksys SPNMX42TB.
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| How can I add another node to my existing Linksys Mesh system? |
You will need the Linksys app to add child nodes to extend your WiFi.
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| What are the supported WiFi security options? | The Linksys SPNMX42TB supports the following WiFi security modes:
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| If I have a mixed mesh network with other Linksys Intelligent Mesh models as child nodes, can I use WPA3 or any of the Enhanced Open security options? |
No. If your other child models or client devices do not support WPA3, they will not be able to connect. It is highly recommended to leave the setting to default.
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FIRMWARE |
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| How do I upgrade the Linksys SPNMX42TB's firmware? |
The node will automatically update when the firmware is available.
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| How do I manually upgrade the firmware of my Linksys SPNMX42TB? |
Manual firmware is not supported. Make sure auto-update is turned ON to automatically install firmware updates when they are available.
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| How do I check a node's current firmware version? |
To check the firmware version of your node, access the Linksys app and tap on the menu icon. Go to Network Administration, tap Nodes, select your router and you will see the Firmware Version.
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TROUBLESHOOTING |
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| How do I access my Linksys app dashboard? |
Learn how to access the dashboard on the Linksys app or LinksysSmartWiFi.com page using the links below:
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| Why can’t I log in to the local interface using “admin” as a password? |
Once the node detects an internet connection, the default admin password changes to the default WiFi password which is located on the product label.
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| What is the External Storage feature? |
The External Storage feature of the Linksys SPNMX42TB allows you to connect an external storage device to its USB port to share an entire hard drive.
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| What file system formats does this router support? | The Linksys SPNMX42TB supports the following file formats:
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| Does the USB storage feature support File Transfer Protocol (FTP)? |
No. The USB storage feature doesn't support FTP.
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| How do I safely eject my hard drive from the node? |
Learn how to remove the storage device safely on the LinksysSmartWiFi.com page.
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| Can I protect my hard drive from unauthorized access? |
Yes. You can do this by enabling Authentication on the node.
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| How can I access the storage device connected to the node? |
To learn how to access the storage device connected to your node, you need to first identify the IP address of the storage device.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| When should I prioritize the internet connection for my device? |
On the Priority page, a message will appear recommending that the Priority feature be turned OFF if the internet speed is 200 Mbps or greater since the bandwidth is sufficient for your devices. It is ideal to prioritize internet connection for your devices when the internet speed is slower than 200 Mbps.
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| The Linksys app failed to set up my parent node. What should I do? |
The Linksys SPNMX42TB supports ACS (Auto Configuration Server), meaning that once the node is plugged into your ISP equipment, it will automatically detect a connection and configure itself as a parent node. Attempting to set up the node with the Linksys app while the router is going through ACS setup will cause the app not to detect your node. Wait until the light is solid blue meaning that your router has completed setup, you can then link your router to your Linksys cloud account.
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