Create a wired mesh network
Other quick set-up tasks
The Linksys router and nodes can be connected with ethernet cables to increase the range and speed of your network and reduce the risk of wireless interference.
It is especially useful if you live in a house with thick internal walls that can block or severely weaken the WiFi signal.
1.Set up router: Set up the router using the Linksys app (if not yet set up). This will usually have been done for you by an installer when your Gigaclear broadband service was installed.
2.Add node: Add the WiFi node using the Linksys app as in a wireless set up.
3. Position node: Once the node has been added to the mesh system, move it to your desired location then connect it to a power outlet.
4. Plug in cable: Connect an ethernet cable to the WAN port labelled “Internet” on the WiFi node and connect the other end of the cable to one of the spare LAN ports (labelled “Ethernet”) on the router. The router and node will automatically switch to a wired connection.
Please note: You can either connect nodes directly to the router (diagram 1) or daisy chain to each other (diagram 2).
Optional: If you need more ports, you can place a Gigabit unmanaged network switch (e.g. Linksys LGS105) between the router and any nodes.
Whilst not a part of our installation service, you can hire a local electrician or network specialist to set up your network in this way.
Using a wired connection to your devices
Directly connecting devices to the router or WiFi nodes using an ethernet cable gives you a much faster connection between your device and your router than using WiFi, and it can help avoid other WiFi-related issues.
You should consider this option for your most data hungry devices wherever possible to alleviate WiFi traffic, particularly TV set-top boxes (e.g., Sky Q, YouView), Smart TVs and computers.
