Linksys MX8502 Setup – Tri-band AXE8400 Mesh System

Installing a Linksys MX8502 tri-band WiFi system is easy. It can provide you incompatible WiFi speeds on connected devices in every corner of the house. On this page, we will share information regarding the setup process of the mesh system in addition to the firmware update and reset process.

How to Set Up Linksys MX8502 Mesh System?

Like other Linksys Velop models, MX8502 can also be installed with the help of the Linksys app. The steps for the setup process are given below:

• Download and install the Linksys app on your mobile phone.
• Once done, create an Ethernet connection between MX8502 node and the modem.
• The connected node will start acting as a router from now onwards.
• Launch the Linksys app now.
• Tap Set Up a New Product.
• The app will now start scanning the networks and asks you to turn on the Linksys Velop.
• You will also be prompted be turn on the Bluetooth.
• After confirming that the Velop is flashing purple, you need to follow the instructions appearing on the screen to complete the setup.

This completes the section explaining how to set up the MX8502 mesh system. Now, it is time to learn how to login to the mesh network system via an internet browser so that you can make the most of it.

How to Login to Linksys Mesh System MX8502?

The mesh system can be logged in with the help of the mobile app as well as the myrouter.local web interface. The app login is easy as you just need to launch the app and input the Linksys Cloud account details or the router admin credentials. Here are the steps to complete Linksys Velop login via the web interface.

• Be very sure that your MX8502 mesh nodes are connected to the power.
• Switch on your computer and connect it to the mesh WiFi system’s network.
• Load an internet network and access myrouter.local.
• As soon as the login interface appears, type in the router’s admin password.
• Click Sign In.
• The router’s dashboard will appear.
• You can now manage the network settings.

Note: After logging in, you can also change the admin password of the mesh system. Just in case, you forget the login password, you can click the Reset Password link to set up a new password.

How to Update Firmware Linksys MX8502 System?

Updating the mesh system firmware will equip it with the latest features that in turn will improve the overall performance of the home network. Go through the steps provided below to understand the firmware update process of the Linksys mesh system:

• On a computer connected to the Linksys network, access the 192.168.1.1 IP.
• Log in to the router with the help of the admin password.
• Click Router Settings.
• Select Connectivity.
• By default, automatic firmware upgrades are enabled. However, if that option is not checked,
• select Check for Updates.
• You will be notified just in case a new firmware update is available.
• Select Update.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete firmware upgrade.

This is how you can upgrade the firmware of your Linksys MX8502 system. Avoid unplugging the mesh system or restarting it during the update. You should wait until the top light on the node is solid blue.

How to Reset Linksys Mesh System?

By any chance, if Linksys Velop setup fails for the MX8502 tri-band mesh WiFi system, you can perform its factory default reset to set it up once again. The steps to reset the mesh system are mentioned below:

• Power up your Linksys Velop router if you haven’t done that yet.
• Disconnect your router from the modem and other connected devices.
• Now, look for the Reset button on your MX8502.
• Press the button with the help of a pointed object.
• Release the button once 7 seconds are over.
• Let the node flash purple which is a sign that the router is ready for setup.

As soon as you complete the factory default reset of the mesh system, we recommend you pull up a web browser on your PC or the Linksys app on your mobile phone to set it up.