How to Set Up Linksys AX5300 Using Android Device?

• Linksys Velop Setup, Troubleshooting Tips
• Claudia Holland
• June 18, 2024

In this guide, you’ll learn about how to configure the Linksys AX5300 Velop whole home WiFi 6 system using an Android device. The Linksys Velop setup process requires the Linksys app that’s installed on the Android mobile device. Ensure to have the latest version of OS installed on your phone before you begin. Consider updating it right away if not yet done. Once done, follow the instructions provided in the upcoming section.

Linksys AX5300 Velop Setup via App

It is to be ensured that there’s an active internet connection before you start installing the Velop system in your home.

Next, install the Linksys app latest version on your Android smartphone. Meanwhile, perform the steps that are highlighted ahead:

• Place the Linksys AX5300 main node close to the internet modem. For your information, you can use any node as the parent node or main node. All other nodes act as child nodes. Let the child nodes be unplugged yet.
• Now, launch the Linksys app.

• Tap on Launch setup at the bottom.
• Next tap on Turn on Bluetooth. Tap Allow on the pop-up.
• Give the Terms and Conditions agreement a read and tap Agree to continue further.
• The system will now look for the Linksys node.
• When prompted, select Velop Whole Home WiFi.
• When the node is detected, the light on it will blink in purple color.
• When it does, tap on Yes, It’s Blinking Purple.
• It will now look for an internet connection and connect to it.
• Enter your email address and use a password to create a Linksys server account. Tap Create Account.
• If you have an account already, then use the credentials to log in.
• You should now create a WiFi name and password for the Linksys network. Tap Next after entering the values. If prompted, connect to Velop’s new WiFi name.
• If you have a child node, plug it and connect it to the main node.
• Add names to the nodes and tap Next. You can choose a name from the list available.
• Once the network is configured, you will get a Success! screen. Tap Next and you are done.
• You can add more nodes or else select That’s it for Now.

You can choose to update the firmware on your Velop system now or do it later. You can use the Linksys app to update the firmware or log in to the Linksys Smart WiFi login interface to manually install the firmware.

Other various settings that you can manage or change using the Linksys app and Linksys smart WiFi login are:

• Test your internet connection speed
• Set up guest network and guest access
• Change the WiFi name and WiFi password
• Enable parental controls and block internet with the feature
• Connect devices to WiFi with WPS

All you need to do is log in and go to the dashboard and make the desired changes.

Conclusion

This is all about how you can use an Android phone with Bluetooth enabled on it to configure the Linksys AX5300 Velop WiFi 6 system. You can now use the WiFi name that you created and WiFi Password that you have assigned to connect to your Linksys Velop network.