How to Set Up Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router

Installing a Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router is much easy with the help of the Linksys app. This blog will provide you with the complete instructions to set up the mesh WiFi router. For your information, you will be able to add more mesh units in the future to enhance the network coverage as the router will create a mesh network and will work seamlessly with compatible mesh equipment.

About Linksys App

The Linksys app is specially designed for managing and monitoring Linksys products. The app works only on the iOS version 11.4 and later. When it’s about Android devices, the app supports the Android version 6.0 and more.

Steps to Set Up Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router

1. Download the Linksys App

The app can be easily downloaded from the Google Play Store or the App Store. For this, you need to search for the app on the respective app store. Ensure that you download the stable and latest version of the app programmed by Linksys only. When the app gets installed, launch it.

• iOS Users: Tap Login > Set Up a New Wi-Fi network
• Android: Tap Launch Setup link under the “Have a New Linksys Product?” option.

2. Log In Or Create a Linksys Account

Complete the login process using the valid details (Email ID and password) if you already have a Linksys Cloud account. In case, you don’t have an account, create one by tapping the “Create an Account” option at the bottom of the screen (iOS) or “Create an Email Login” option (Android).

3. Select the Router Model and Set It Up

After logging in, you will be prompted to select which product type (Linksys router/mesh router/Velop/extender) you want to install. From there, select Mesh Router. Select Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router after that and walk through the on-screen instructions.

In this manner, you can install the Tri-Band mesh WiFi router from Linksys with the help of the mobile app. The router is also manageable via the linksyssmartwifi login address. However, the setup process of the mesh router will remain incomplete if you do not connect the mobile phone to its WiFi network. For SSID and network key details, check the label at the bottom of your Linksys router.

How to Log in to Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router?

As told earlier, the router, after the setup can also be managed via the web GUI login address, the steps for the process are mentioned below. For your general information, the settings that can be tweaked after the login process: WiFi Name, WiFi Password, Router Password, Guest WiFi details, Linksys app login email, etc.

• On a computer connected to the Linksys Hydra Pro WiFi, go to linksyssmartwifi.com.
• The Linksys Smart WiFi Sign In screen will open.
• Into the Email Address and Password field, enter the Linksys Cloud Account details.
• Select Sign In after that.
• If you want the browser to remember the login credentials, check the box labeled “Remember Me” before tapping Sign In.
• However, select “Forgot Your Password” link to recover/reset the password if you can’t recall the password of your Linksys account.

This is how you can log in to Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router to manage its settings through the Linksys Smart WiFi portal. You can also use the admin details of the router to access its settings. To do that, select the “For Local Access” link located on the Linksys Smart WiFi Sign In screen. The login password will be the one that you assigned to the router during the setup password. However, the default value is “admin”. Use it if you haven’t changed the password.

To Sum Up

This was all about how to set up Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router with the help of the Linksys app and log in using the web GUI. Hopefully, with the help of the instructions given above, you will be able to complete the setup and management process of your Tri-Band router.