The Linksys Velop is really a whole-house Wi-Fi or mesh-router system that, just like the Netgear Orbi, uses several routers that interact to extend the number of one’s Wi-Fi signal. Adding a fresh router – or node – in order to the system helps it acts essentially just like a Wi-Fi extender. However, it’s better and far quicker, producing for a more robust Wi-Fi set up.
Available as the single unit, in some, or inside packs of 3, you can include as much nodes as you prefer – no matter the quantity in one’s body, you’ll have only 1 Wi-Fi title and password to be worried about; it is possible to roam seamlessly between each node without actually losing the signal.
Design
A two-node system, or even as a single-node router. Each node can be an AC1300 dual-band router that utilizes three inner antennas to provide around 1,500 square feet of protection, and each will be with the capacity of speeds as high as 400Mbps on the two 2.4GHz bands and 867Mbps on the 5GHz band. They’re powered by way of a 716MHz quad-core CPU, 256MB of flash memory space, and 256MB of DRAM, and assistance the most recent 802.11ac technologies, including MU-MIMO data streaming, beamforming, and automated band steering.
At 5.5 by 3.1 by 3.1 inches, the nodes are about 2 inches shorter compared to the original Velop nodes, however, they retain the exact same stylish aesthetic. They will have two gigabit LAN ports and an electrical jack around back again, and a reset key and power button on the lower of the bottom. The LAN ports can offer wired online connectivity to products such as for example HDTVs and video gaming consoles; the ports could also be used to supply wired connectivity between each node.
Specifications
- Wi-Fi Technology:
Tri-Band AC2200 (867 + 867 + 400 Mbps)‡ with MU-MIMO and 256 QAM - Key Features:
- Simultaneous Tri-Band Wi-Fi Mesh System
- Seamless Wi-Fi
- Easy App Controls
- 3-Year Warranty and Support
- AutoFix & Instant Alerts
- Works with Alexa
- HomeKit Router Compatibility
- Network Standards:
- 802.11b
- 802.11a
- 802.11g
- 802.11n
- 802.11ac
- Wi-Fi Bands:
Simultaneous Tri-Band (2.4Ghz + 5GHz + 5GHz) - Number of Ethernet Ports:
2x WAN/LAN auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet ports - Antennas:
6x internal antennas and high powered amplifiers - Processor:
716 MHz Quad-Core - Memory:
4 GB Flash and 512 MB RAM - Wireless Encryption:
WPA2 personal - Easy Setup:
- Simple and secured App based set-up
- Required for set-up: (1) Internet connection with Modem. (2) Mobile device with Android 4.4 or iOS 9 and higher, Bluetooth preferred.
- Dimensions (LxWxH):
3.1″ x 3.1″ x 7.3″ per Node - Security Features:
WPA2 personal - Additional Information:
Bluetooth 4.0/LE for secure and easy App based set-up - Beamforming:
for 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands
Pros
- Easy to set up
- Faster than a single router
- Great coverage
Cons
- Expensive
- The third node reduces performance
- Basic feature set
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