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 problems with the Linksys app are a bit disappointing, and more advanced users may prefer an app that provides more fine control over the network settings.Even so, the Velop Dual Band performs well, and provides a reliable and affordable network upgra...
The problems with the Linksys app are a bit disappointing, and more advanced users may prefer an app that provides more fine control over the network settings.Even so, the Velop Dual Band performs well, and provides a reliable and affordable network upgra...
Published: 2018-08-10, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: One of the most common annoyances of modern man is a poorly functioning WiFi connection. Especially now that more and more devices are becoming connected and it only gets busier in the ether, it can do no harm to take a good look at your current equipment...
Published: 2018-05-21, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
When we look at the results of our first major comparative mesh-test, it is striking that mesh-technology certainly does not guarantee a higher throughput in all cases. It is also noteworthy that the test results clearly show that a client that is close t...
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Published: 2017-08-30, Author: Frank , review by: uk.hardware.info
With Velop, Linksys offers a very user-friendly system than can cover your entire house in a fast WiFi-network. The biggest advantage is the ease of use. The multi-language interface makes building a network a pleasant experience, even for the non-experie...
If your home is on more than one floor, or has a tricky dead-spot, then the simple set-up process and solid performance of the Velop could be the ideal solution for improving Wi-Fi reception throughout your home. The problem is the price: it's more expens...
Published: 2017-05-11, Author: James , review by: kitguru.net
Extended WiFi range compared to a single router, Easy step-by-step setup via smartphone, Smartphone access to advanced settings, Attractive, unobtrusive styling, Great value in two-unit pack
Performance still eclipsed by NETGEAR Orbi, Only two Gigabit Ethernet ports on each unit, No USB ports, Kitguru Says: With just two satellites, the Linksys Velop is much quicker in a normal-sized house than with three, and the price is very competive, but
The Linksys Velop has redeemed itself a little with this retest. If you're not after the fastest performance across the board, the £249.99 two-unit Velop pack is great value for providing decent coverage across an entire house. It's worth noting that even...
Velop's promise of networking simplicity doesn't hold up so well when it comes to the fiddly nature of positioning the various nodes. Linksys is right to offer some advice during the setup process because, as with all range extenders, positioning can seri...
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Published: 2017-04-13, Author: James , review by: kitguru.net
Extended WiFi range compared to a single router, Easy step-by-step setup via smartphone, Smartphone access to advanced settings, Attractive, unobtrusive styling
Performance eclipsed by NETGEAR Orbi, Relatively expensive, Only two Gigabit Ethernet ports on each unit, No USB ports, Kitguru Says: The Linksys Velop uses mesh technology to provide larger WiFi coverage than a standalone router, but it's nowhere near as
The Linksys Velop isn't all bad. The styling is nicer than the Orbi's, and the smartphone-driven setup makes it accessible to a less tech-savvy audience. But otherwise NETGEAR has the jump on Linksys. The Orbi's performance is in a different league to the...
