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
If you're using cable internet and have a separate modem from your router, Velop is absolutely the answer. Speeds are good, signal is good, and setup is easy enough, although each step takes a good long while if you're impatient, and there are plenty of...
Abstract: Mesh networking is an emerging technology that is poised to change the world of communications.Google Wi-FiIn an ordinary wireless network, a wireless router connected to a modem and the router emits the signal for devices to grab. If the signal doesn't t...
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Published: 2017-04-21, Author: Mark , review by: mbreviews.com
YOU CAN ALSO READ: GOOGLE WIFI VS EERO SECOND GENERATIONFeatures and PerformanceThe purpose of both the Linksys Velop and the Google WiFi is to create a large enough network so it will handle a vast number of clients and to cover every spot inside your ho...
Published: 2017-04-18, Author: Victor , review by: t3me.com
Easy setup, Fast throughput speeds, Great design
Expensive, Can only be set up using an app, Lacks a USB port
The Linksys Velop offers an easy to use way to set up your home network, if you're willing to pay for the price...
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Published: 2017-03-29, Author: Brian , review by: tomsguide.com
Dedicated connection between devices, Strong throughput at medium range, Uses latest Wi-Fi technologies
Inconsistent results during lab tests, Expensive, Lacks USB port
The Linksys Velop can easily fill a large home with Wi-Fi signals, but it isn't the cheapest, the fastest or the most consistent router system. You'll need to use your phone or tablet to set it up, and at $500 for three units, it's among the most expensiv...
Published: 2017-03-20, Author: Terry , review by: wegotserved.com
Linksys Velop Tri-band AC6600 Whole Home WiFi Mesh System, 3-Pack (coverage up to 6000 sq. ft), Works with Amazon AlexaPrice: $499.97‹ ›So, after a pretty exhaustive round of testing, what have we learned? Linksys Velop has the potential to be a class-lea...
The Linksys Velop is a first entry for Linksys into the mesh Wi-Fi market and I think it's a decent entry. It's easy to use, performance is good, and it looks good while doing it. In the mid-sized condo I used for testing, the system was easily able to co...
Two 5 GHz radios for more connection options, ZigBee radio for Smart Home connectivity, Decent routing feature set, Works if internet connection goes down
Poor backhaul performance yields low client throughput, ZigBee radio not enabled
I was happy to see Linksys break out of the DWS 3-pack pack by including a second 5 GHz radio in Velop. Properly used, a third radio can provide more options for separating backhaul and client traffic and improving overall system performance.But it appear...
