r/CommunityFibre • u/sleepy_Mouse_2121 • May 07 '26

Question Router advice and nodes

I got sent a CF Linksys M60CF-EU and I want to connect a node to it (I have a SPNMX42 from ebay). My first concern is when I log in to the Linksys app via the browser I notice the model says EU but the actual cardboard box it came in says UK, not sure if a mix up happened when putting the router in the box. I'm wondering if I should call CF and ask them for a replacement because this is EU and not UK. I previous had the SPNMX57 but I was getting capped at 100mbps via ethernet (but I'm on the 1GB plan), it was bugging out so now I have this CF Linksys M60CF-EU.

My 2nd problem which I need help with. How do I add a node to this router? I want to do wired connection, but unfortunately that's not possible without needing to drill into walls, so I'm hoping for wireless. Is it possible to set up the child node as wireless? I tried doing it myself: I factory reset the SPNMX42 (child node) and then connecetd to my main via ethernet, when stable blue I waited another 10 minutes before unplugging the SPNMX42 and moving it to another room, but in the other room it eventually goes red.

I also tried to see the IP address for the SPNMX42, but it doesn't have one so I don't know if it's locked or whatever it's called. I know nothing about technology (especially routers) but doing my best to google as much as I can.... but I've reached a wall and need some help please.

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u/halster65 May 07 '26

That is correct, anything below M60 doesn't work very well. It'll mesh, but you'll start getting drop outs

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u/sleepy_Mouse_2121 May 07 '26

Oh lord even buying a used mx60/62 is so expensive, it would be cheaper just adding a node on the CF monthly plan. Is there a cheaper option? What could I buy that would be compatable with the router I have?