Linksys FGW5500 User manual

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Linksys 5G WiFi 6 Router
Quick Start Guide
FGW5500
5G WiFi 6 Router

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LED Indicators
LED Indication
Color
Status
Description
Bottom LED -
5G/LTE/3G/Ethernet
Wan/Alarm
Blue
5G (SA/NSA) On
Device connects to 5G network
Green
LTE/3G On
Device connects to LTE/3G network
Orange
Ethernet WAN
Device connects to Internet via Ethernet WAN
Red
Alarm
System Alarm ON
• No SIM card detect
• No Internet available
• Failed to boot up system
OFF
Power OFF
Middle LED –
WiFi/WPS enabled
Blue
On
• LED ON for either 2.4GHz, 5GHz, or Both have been activated
• While UE connects to 5G network (SA/NSA) or Ethernet WAN mode, the WiFi
LED color is Blue.
• While UE connects to 4G network (LTE/3G), the WiFi LED color is Green.
• Blinking, WiFi WPS process, (1 sec on, 1 sec off)
Blinking
Green
On
Blinking
OFF
Both 2.4GHz AND 5GHz are disabled

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Top LED – Voice SIP or
VoLTE enabled
Blue
On
• LED ON for either SIP or VoLTE has been activated
• While UE connects to 5G network (SA/NSA) or Ethernet WAN mode, the Voice
LED color is Blue.
• While UE connects to 4G network (LTE/3G), the Voice LED color is Green.
• Blinking, SMS/Missed process. (2 sec on, 2 sec off)
Blinking
Green
On
Blinking
OFF
Both Voice SIP AND VoLTE didn’t register
Booting
Blue
• 10 seconds initial setup on bottom LED with solid BLUE
• Then 2 mins 40 sec for LED chasing on 3 LEDs chasing with BLUE
Firmware Upgrade
Blue
All LEDs in Chasing Pattern with blue color
Reset
Blue
All LEDs in Blinking with blue color
Product Overview
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1 Power Input
○2 Power on/off Switch
○3 2.5GbE LAN Port
○4 1GbE LAN Port
○5 USB Port (Reserve)
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6 FXS Port
○7 WPS button
○8 SIM Slot
○9 Reset button (press 5 sec for
reset to default)

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Installation
Please follow the steps below to install the router:
Step1: Insert SIM card into the router with direction shown below until it clicks.
Step2: Connect one of the LAN ports (any will do) on the router to your PC with a RJ-45 Ethernet cable
provided.
Step3: Insert the power cord into the DC-12V power jack of the router; and insert the correct plug into
your home’s power outlet.
Step4: Switch ON the power. The router will start the booting process. After a few seconds, the LED
lights will start blinking with blue color.
Step5: When the router has booted up, you will see the following LED lights on in solid color: the LTE
(Green) or 5G (Blue). You can now connect your devices to the router via Ethernet or over WiFi.
The WiFi network name SSID and Key can be found on the label underneath the router.

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Note:
1. To remove the SIM card, please press the card in until it clicks, and it will pop out automatically.
2. Do not remove the SIM card when the router is operating.
Advanced Setup
If you would like to change any of the router default settings, such as the WiFi network name SSID or Key,
please access the browser on a device that is connected to the router.
Step 1. Open the Web browser and enter the default IP address of FGW5500:
https://192.168.15.1
Step 2. Enter username/password to access the web management interface.
Username: user
Password: the Password mentioned on the bottom of the unit
The page displays in your browser after logging in. You can then configure the settings by following
installation wizard accordingly.

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Step 3. For more features setup, please refer to user manual on https://www.linksys.com/linksys-
support
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