But you'll experience lower internet speeds on secondary nodes with all dual-band systems
It takes roughly 30 minutes to set up all three Velop nodes
And most of that is staring at progress bars
There is no easy way t
No 2.4GHz/5GHz channel separation
Slow speeds at distance
Ridiculously high price for the 3-pack
Mixed performance
Lacks antivirus protection
Expensive
Limited parental controls
Lacks anti-malware protection
Nodes lack LAN ports
Only two ethernet ports
No USB port for storage or printer support
Can only be set up using an app
Lacks a USB port
Linksys account and Android/iOS app are required
Speeds suffer without Ethernet backhaul or dedicated backhaul band
A single node probably isn't worth it
Quite large
Not as fast as some Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems
2-factor authentication isn't available yet
Nodes are not wall mountable by design (desk standing only)
Would like to have more ethernet ports per node
Placement test is agonizingly long
The price tag
Lacks USB ports
Does not support dedicated band control
The system is expensive and lacks basic settings as well as common features. An account is required for its mobile app to work and its parental control feature is poorly designed
Inconsistent results during lab tests
Lacks USB port
App Only Interface
Very Expensive
Only Two Ethernet Ports per Unit
The Backhaul Traffic Handling Needs To Be Improved
The setup process is simple, and the Velop mobile app works very well, This dual-band Velop system is similar in price to other dual-band systems, You can add dual-band Velop units to an existing tri-band Velop network, and vice-versa
It's understandable at this price, but you'll experience lower internet speeds on secondary nodes with all dual-band systems, It takes roughly 30 minutes to set up all three Velop nodes, and most of that is staring at progress bars, There is no easy way t
Overall, the dual-band Velop system is a massive improvement over my previous setup. The dead zones are gone, I don't have to deal with the stupid range extender I had before, and every device in my home has a stable connection. The Velop mobile app is ex...
Decent routing feature set, Supports AP mode and Ethernet backhaul, Supports 802.11k and v roaming assist
Poor performance, No band steering
It's possible Linksys could make some improvements in firmware to improve the DB's performance. But, for now, it's a significant step back from the original (and significantly more expensive) tri-band Velop if you're looking for a mesh Wi-Fi system and tr...
Supports Ethernet backhaul, Can use with triband Velop units, Easy to set up and manage, Hundreds cheaper than triband version, Great performance at the right range
Linksys account and Android/iOS app are required, Speeds suffer without Ethernet backhaul or dedicated backhaul band, A single node probably isn't worth it
img src=" width="800" height="600" alt="Linksys Velop dual-band mesh router review" class="image-large_wm_brw image-large lightbox">While the three nodes are likely overkill for my approximately 1,100 square foot condo, I don't think one Velop would cut...
Published: 2018-05-13, Author: Andrew , review by: appleinsider.com
There are now many options for those interested in Velop routers, and things to consider when choosing between them. There are two different models, and then one, two, or three packs of each of them. Unless you have a home above 4,500 square feet, have e...
Published: 2018-03-25, Author: stefan , review by: madshrimps.be
The Linksys VELOP mesh system is quite innovative, very easy to configure via the mobile application but also very stylish looking; its main purpose is to offer full wireless signal in the whole house at optimal speeds and besides the wireless connectivit...
Published: 2018-03-09, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
ALSO CHECK OUT: GOOGLE WIFI VS EERO SECOND GENERATIONFeatures and PerformanceThe Linksys Velop is one of the latest to join the wireless mesh network systems (along with Google, Eero, Luma and TP-Link Deco M5) and, since every Velop device is a tri-band 2...
Published: 2018-02-20, Author: Marc , review by: imore.com
Abstract: Mesh Wi-Fi systems are the hottest trend in the home internet segment and you might currently be considering upgrading your old router setup to a mesh network. I know I was.A year ago I moved into a spacious three-story character home with copper piping...
Abstract: Mesh Wi-Fi systems are the hottest trend in the home internet segment and you might currently be considering upgrading your old router setup to a mesh network...
Exactly what I neededThis was my first time setting up and using a mesh network in my home, so I'm still in that honeymoon phase where my internet no longer sucks and everything is rosy in the world. The question ultimately will be if you can justify the...
Abstract: Many networking gear vendors have caught onto the home mesh Wi-Fi bandwagon, and the latest entrant onto the market is Linksys. The company's new Velop Whole Home Wi-Fi Mesh System allows you to create your very own wireless distributed system at home. In...
