Speaker 1
the model number. Hi, Josh. Yeah, I wonder if you can help me, please. So, um, we currently have a Linksys router, and the model is the SPN MX55. And the advice I would like, if possible, please, is to understand from you which Linksys booster you would recommend that's compatible with that, uh, model number that I've just given you for the router. Does that make sense to you? Yes, so, so we're with Giga Clear and they provide the internet. Uh, so yeah, just would, would really like some advice. [silence] [silence]
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Speaker 2
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Speaker 1
rode out a router, however you pronounce it with with the contract, yes. But we we um we would just like to improve the Wi-Fi signal in the house. So, um I I believe that I'm best to purchase for yourselves a directly compatible booster. So that that's what I'm looking uh to get your help with today, please. Thank you.
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Speaker 1
What have I done here? Microphone. No problem. Thank you. MX5500.
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Speaker 2
Hello, sir. Thank you for patiently waiting. You are most welcome. Yeah. For this one, sir, you can actually purchase the MX 55. 000. 0. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Do you. Ever. Yes, sir. So actually this is the same hardware. this node has the same hardware as your router. It is just that it's a different software we're using in here. It includes the Hub. The access points. The access points for here.
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Speaker 1
right okay and I'm actually on the Linksys website at the moment so will it will it be on there to purchase silver? Okay so I'm I I've I've typed in I've typed in on the Linksys uh website okay the X5500 and and it it says overview of the Linksys X5500 router's web interface is that correct? Am I looking at
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Speaker 2
The MX 5500 is the retail SKU or model for the one that you have, so rest assured that the MX 5500 is compatible with your Hugo clear router. Hum humhum. Uh uh. I believe you cannot purchase our devices like directly from our website. However, you can still purchase our devices on Amazon. So, Yes, sir. Uhum. Hum hum.
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Speaker 1
Uh correct thing. MX5501. And then look for that yeah. Okay. And then and then it's come up with a load of. Of sponsored products. Okay. Okay. So so it did come up itself.
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Speaker 2
uh no sir try this one instead so on your browser like on Chrome so on the search bar type in MX5501. So instead of uh 0 type in 01 uh yeah uh huh. And then you should yeah. So yeah, so look for the lynxis MX5503. Uh the thing is the less characters define the pack so example 55 uh sorry 5501 that means that it is one pack if it's 02 that means two pack and three for the three packs. So, Yeah. Yes, sir, yes sir, yes sir. So, since you already have a parent or a main node, if you want to purchase this device, rest assured that this additional device will act as a booster or wireless repeater to your main or parent node. M. M.
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Speaker 1
Okay, so I just would like to, with your help, understand a bit more about what you've said. So, I can use it by just plugging it into the electrical mains, and it will connect to my router using the Wi-Fi. That's one option. Do you call that the child mode? Is that correct?
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Speaker 2
Yeah, it really depends on your setup, sir. So if you want to use this child or additional node as a wireless there's no need for you to plug using an ethernet cable, but between the parent and on this node. However, if you want to wire this node, that's the time that you really need to use a ethernet cable if you want to use as wired connection or wired child mode.
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Speaker 1
yeah, yeah, Okay, okay. Now I do actually have um ethernet ports in different parts of my house. So if I was to purchase one and plug it into the mains and into an ethernet port, yeah? I It's what makes What what is the difference in operation? Okay. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. So it's better if possible, it's better to connect it to the ethernet to help improve the speed, understanding. But, but it works, it works either, either with the ethernet or without it works either way.
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Speaker 1
Okay. And does it need um like direct line of sight or can it be 10 to 50 it does. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Understand. But it's got to be line of sight of the existing uh parent node as you refer to it. Yeah. Okay. Okay. That's great. Thank you so much for your help. Much appreciate it.
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Speaker 2
That's correct, sir. However, the downside if you want to wire this child node, you really need a long Ethernet cable sir. So that's the downside if you want to set it up as wired. However, regardless we're sure that you can still set this up as wireless. So the recommended distance between the parent and this new node is like 10 to 15ft. Yes, sir. That's correct. Yes, sir. They should be on the line of sight. And also this child node or either the node should be placed in an open area. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. That's the recommended setup. [silence]
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Speaker 1
So the MX 5500 is is the only is the only option or are there any other Linksys options that are compatible? [silence] MX 2000. Yeah. Yeah. So that's another product from Linksys that would be compatible with my, um, router. [silence] But, so, but so were you saying the 5500 is available on Amazon? Is is the MX 2000 not available on Amazon? Is that what you're telling me?
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Speaker 2
oh if this if for example sir this mx 5500 is not like available on amazon or any retail stores you can also go to mx 2000 yeah yes sir so you can yeah yes that's correct sir um for for scenarios like for example if
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Speaker 1
So it's the MX 5500 a better performing device okay brilliant that's great thank you so much for all your help I really appreciate that and brilliant brilliant that's good to know have a great day thank you so much bye for now bye bye for now thank you
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Speaker 2
This MX5500 is not available on Amazon. That's the time that you go to the MX 5000. However, if the MX 5500 is available. I would recommend purchasing that one. Yeah, that is, yes, sir. That's correct. You are most welcome, sir, and thank you so much for your cooperation and patience, and in the future, sir, if you need further assistance, like, uh, adding this new child nodes of yours connecting to the network, rest assured that you can just give us a call. You as well, sir. Thank you again for calling Home office. Have a great day. Bye for now.
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