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Linksys Velop Mesh Home WiFi System, 4,000 Sq. ft Coverage, 40+ Devices, Speeds up to (AC2200) 2.2Gbps - WHW0302
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Brand | Linksys |
Model Name | WHW0301 |
Special Feature | Guest Mode, WPS |
Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 5 GHz Radio Frequency, 802.11bgn, 802.11b/n/ac, 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming, Home |
Included Components | Linksys Velop (x2), Ethernet cable (x1), Printed Documentation, Power adapter (x2), Quick Start Guide See more |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
About this item
- Apple HomeKit Enabled
- Ideal for multi-story 3-5 bedroom homes (up to 4,000 square feet)
- Provides fast, reliable Wi-Fi coverage for 4K streaming, gaming and more
- Connects to your existing modem from any ISP (replaces router)
- Simple setup through the easy-to-use Linksys App
- Tri-band connectivity speeds (867 plus 867 plus 400 Mbps per node)
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WiFi signal | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Tech Support | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
User interface | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | — | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | Connected Home Store | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | NewLife Electronic Deals | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Wireless | Wi Fi, Bluetooth | Wi Fi, Bluetooth | Wireless | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
number of ports | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 |
data transfer rate | 4400 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | — | 5400 megabits per second | 11000 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 2.4 ghz radio frequency, 802 11 BGN, 5 ghz radio frequency, 802 11 BNAC | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | 2.4 ghz radio frequency, 802 11 BGN | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 B, 802 11 G | 802 11 AX, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 AC, 802 11 BE |
frequency band class | tri band | dual band | dual band | single band | tri band | tri band |
lan port bandwidth | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 1x 2.5 GbE WAN port, 4x 1 GbE LAN ports. |
frequency | 2.4 GHz | 160 MHz | 160 MHz | — | 6 GHz | 6425 MHz |
operating system | — | RouterOS | RouterOS | — | — | RouterOS |
From the manufacturer
At a Glance:
- Mesh WiFi system envelops your home in seamless WiFi
- Modular mesh WiFi network can be scaled with your growing WiFi needs
Experience Flawless, Full-Strength Mesh WiFi with Velop
Easy to set up and designed to fit anywhere, Velop brings ultra-fast, full-strength mesh WiFi to your home in minutes. Featuring Intelligent Mesh technology and a sleek, modular design, the Velop mesh WiFi system spreads strong WiFi through any kind of home.
- Intelligent Mesh Technology ensures fast, reliable performance
- Customize and manage you home WiFi anytime, anywhere with the Linksys App
- Velop nodes create a single, seamless WiFi network with one name and password
- Eliminates need to manually switch between networks
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Linksys Velop Whole Home Mesh WiFi systemVelop is a flexible Whole Home Mesh WiFi system that delivers ultra-fast, full-strength, flawless WiFi wherever you need it. It’s designed to fit in any environment, regardless of your home shape, size, or wherever your internet comes in, and it works with any service provider modem or modem-router. |
Get on the fastest path to the internetVelop's Intelligent Mesh Technology works behind the scenes adapting to your WiFi needs, for flawless WiFi everywhere. Self Organizes - Self Optimizes – Self Heals |
Fast and reliable WfiFi coverage or 4K streaming, gaming and moreVelop nodes all work seamlessly together in a mesh system so there's no more buffering or the need to manually switch between networks. |
Create your perfect WiFi systemThis Whole Home Mesh WiFi system is designed to scale to your household’s WiFi needs. As your WiFi needs expand, simply add more nodes and interchange colors (Black and White) to coordinate with your home style. |
Which WiFi system is best for your home?
One node is all you need for apartment or single story home. But if you encounter interference from your neighbors' WiFi, simply add a second node.
Which WiFi system is best for your home?
If you live in a 2-story, modern and contemporary home with metal construction, you will need two nodes for unobstructed WiFi.
Which WiFi system is best for your home?
For homes with lots of brick and concrete or basements, like Brownstones, three nodes are necessary for unimpeded WiFi. Simply Place a node in each floor.
Which WiFi system is best for your home?
For homes that are long with lots of square footage, a Velop system with three nodes will provide great WiFi through out your home.
Apartment/Single Story Home
Modern Single Family Homes
Multi Story Homes
Large/Ranch Style Homes
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Apple HomeKit-EnabledWith Apple HomeKit, Linksys Velop Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Systems gives you even more Protection of your HomeKit accessories and an easy way to manage what they are allowed to communicate with in your home and through the internet. |
Protect Your Connected Life with Linksys ShieldWith Linksys Shield*, you have greater control of your network and can protect your family against online security risks. You’ll gain access to Parental Controls, so you can easily manage your family’s connected life and selectively filter content, manage screen time on specific devices, and even pause the internet during family time. *Only works with a Velop Tri-Band Mesh WiFi system. Must download Linksys App, create an account, and be logged-in for Shield to appear. Linksys Shield is a paid subscription available for an additional cost. |
Linksys AwareLinksys Aware is a WiFi motion sensing subscription service that uses your existing Intelligent Mesh WiFi network to sense motion without the use of cameras or additional hardware, ensuring privacy and convenience throughout your home. It detects activity via WiFi signals and sends you notifications through the Linksys App when unexpected motion has occurred.* *Only works with a Velop Tri-Band AC systems. Must download Linksys App, create an account, and be logged-in for Linksys Aware to appear. Linksys Aware is a paid subscription available for an additional cost. |
Manage Your Home WiFi Anytime, Anywhere with the Linksys AppWith the Linksys App, you can closely monitor and manage your home WiFi remotely using a smartphone or tablet. - Guest Access - Parental Controls - Device Prioritization - Speed Test |
Linksys Velop AC Dual-Band Mesh WiFi System | Linksys Velop AC Tri-Band Mesh WiFi System | Linksys Velop AX Tri-Band Mesh WiFi System | |
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# of Nodes | 2-Pack | 2-Pack | 2-Pack |
WiFi Type | AC (WiFi 5) | AC (WiFi 5) | AX (WiFi 6) |
WiFi Speed | 1.3 Gbps (Dual-Band) | 2.2 Gbps (Tri-Band) | 5.3 Gbps (Tri-Band) |
Covered Devices | 30+ | 40+ | 100+ |
WiFi Coverage | 3,000 sq. ft. | 4,000 sq. ft. | 6,000 sq. ft. |
LAN Ports | 4 (2 per node) | 4 (2 per node) | 10 (5 per node) |
USB Ports | - | - | 2 (1 per node) |
Simple Setup with Linksys App | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
MU-MIMO Technology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
BSS Coloring Technology | - | - | ✓ |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.1 x 6.2 x 7.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.08 pounds |
ASIN | B01MSSUG2H |
Item model number | WHW0302 |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #42,874 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #211 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 2, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Linksys |
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Product Description
Linksys Velop is the Tri Band Wi-Fi system that works in perfect harmony to create a high range mesh network. Unlike traditional routers with range extenders, Velop's Tri Band Wi-Fi system is connection points that provide 100 percent Internet speed throughout your home. By utilizing wireless mesh networking for whole home Wi-Fi, Velop delivers the freedom of reliable, secure, seamless connectivity throughout your home and outside. Each Node increases Wi-Fi range 2,000 sq. ft. with this 3 pack delivering Wi-Fi up to 6,000 square feet – and you can continue to add more Nodes to grow your mesh network. It features simple app based setup using the Linksys App, which also keeps you informed of your network status and solves any Wi-Fi interruptions. Wireless4.0.
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Customers like the performance, ease of setup, wifi, and coverage of the networking router. For example, they mention it runs speed tests within the app, provides a strong signal in all parts of the house, and covers a much larger area. That said, some complain about the connectivity issues.
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Customers like the performance of the router. They say it has a solid performance with generally acceptable speeds, and is a reliable device. The router runs speed tests within the app, and provides better signal and speed than before. Ring cameras work now without delay, and the coverage and speed is maxed out throughout their house. The design is very pleasant, and it significantly increases speeds in every scenario.
"...Whew!Everything works! MUCH better signal & speed than before when I had only a single router...." Read more
"...It works well and has good coverage as in my iPhone and MacBook Pro both get good signal thruout most of the house...." Read more
"...The Velop handles them all with NO ISSUES! I dont need a DMZ, dont need port forwarding, blah blah blah. I just needed this beast the whole time...." Read more
"...Again, the node refused to come back online.Of course during this process, I'll pull up the velop app on my phone...." Read more
Customers like the ease of setup of the networking router. They say it's amazing, fantastic, and easy to set up. They also say the phone app makes setup easier. However, some customers have reported issues with the compatibility of the app with their ISP. They mention that the setup app for Google WiFi was awesome and an important time saver.
"...Velop Tri-band Mesh Network System, P/N AC6600, is a relatively uncomplicated system to set up IF you understand a little about or have previously..." Read more
"...The steps were simple:- Load a free app onto your iPhone and Android phone- Wire one unit to your router and power it on-..." Read more
"...Eero was praised for its performance and ease-of-use, and Velop was regarded as the best bang for your buck. I chose the Eero Pro...." Read more
"...And it was very, very simple to set up too." Read more
Customers like the wifi of the router. They say it provides a strong signal throughout their entire house, and streams smoothly. They also say the 3 units do a good job of sending the wireless signal around the house and into the yard. Customers also mention that the signal is easily passing through 1-1/2" of lumber between the basement and the bedroom. They describe the mesh WiFi system as amazing and the best WiFi setup they have ever accomplished.
"...I now have a strong WiFi signal throughout my entire house AND I can stream videos and read my news perfectly well in my bathroom!..." Read more
"...What attracted me about the Velop system was the true mesh networking as well as distributed wifi...." Read more
"...Video calls - while 3 kids stream on 3 other devices - no lag - no connection loss.Connection..." Read more
"...Overall, this was a great upgrade to our Wifi to make better use of our gigabit service and to improve the Wifi signal quality on the property." Read more
Customers like the coverage of the networking router. They say it works well, covers a much larger area, and has strong signal. Some customers also mention that the towers aren't as large as they'd feared, and the units are smaller than expected. Overall, most are happy with the coverage and recommend it to others.
"...It works well and has good coverage as in my iPhone and MacBook Pro both get good signal thruout most of the house...." Read more
"...Coverage is so strong, I'm able to walk 3 homes away and still have signal (although a very weak one)...." Read more
"...I like the Velop Tri-Band over the Orbi because it's smaller and nicer to look at, even if their coverage and stability are comparable...." Read more
"...WOW. 20 minute simple install, and the coverage is consistently strong and fast everywhere in the home...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the app. Some mention that it's really good and simple to turn off devices that you don't want. The iOS app has improved considerably over the past year. The Linksys app dashboard is crazy nice. However, others say that the app needs some work, is very buggy, and limited.
"...It told me this by freezing and becoming unresponsive any time I tried to download something over this new network...." Read more
"...Well that is precisely what you get with this. The app is limited with no real bells and whistles...." Read more
"...the Velop system took about 8 hours of mis starts, freezing up and error messages saying to basically start over again...." Read more
"...4. Price5. Ease of use and at-a-glance monitoring (via an Android/iOS Apple app)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the networking router. Some mention that it was definitely worth the price and totally worth it, while others say that it's pretty expensive and not a cheap solution.
"...happy with the performance, advanced configuration option, and price of the Velop and recommend this system a lot...." Read more
"...Cons:- Somewhat expensiveBottom line:-..." Read more
"...This is not a cheap system to install, but it was worth every penny. I saved time, frustration and effort because I purchased this unit...." Read more
"...-Good Technical Support, easy to access, 24/7;The Bad:-Expensive-No USB port..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the networking router. Some mention that the system has remained rock solid with no dropouts, while others say that it became unstable with dropping service. Overall, running stability and bugs are the biggest problem. The initial setup is clunky when you encounter problems, and the range and stability are not as good as the tri-band's.
"...Today is 3 days after installation and the system has remained rock solid with no dropouts. I'm impressed." Read more
"...even though that's what I'm now using, because its range and stability are not as good as the tri-band's, probably because the smaller size means..." Read more
"...It has also been very reliable and hasn't needed a reboot.Hope you found this Helpful!" Read more
"...Love: Reliability, ease of setup and ZERO maintenance (other the occassional firmware upgrade)..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the router. They mention that their devices fail to connect to the network, and the nodes start losing connection. Some customers also report that the second node wouldn't connect to their first node, and multiple PCs are unable to see or connect to Velop's broadcasting. Additionally, the parent node would not communicate with their Surfboard modem, and all devices were disconnected as the SSID used was no longer existing.
"...Even though I had a good connection. the DirecTV device couldn't use the signal...." Read more
"...This isnt to say the Orbi was bad, but I had dropped wifi over and over. After my last return I decided to take a flyer on the Velop...." Read more
"...However, compatibility issues with the Eero Pro made me decide to keep the Velop instead.WHY VELOP OVER EERO?..." Read more
"...BeamForming? I also see quite a bit of drift between nodes with varying RSSI generally trending worse...." Read more
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I don't know how easy it is for those who have no prior experience setting up a wi-fi. It may be as easy or it may not, depending on your technical acumen and how well you read up beforehand and prepare for the installation. I cannot comment since I've been fooling around with home wi-fi ever since it was mass-marketed in the late 1990s.
The packaging is crisp and very well done. You open the Linksys box easily due to a magnetic flap (no tape or seals to cut), and you see three Velop wi-fi routers, and a quick install card on the left, under which are three power supplies, one for each router, and one ethernet cable for the "home" router. Note - any one of the three Velop routers can be chosen and installed as the "home" unit when you begin the installation.
NOTE - BEFORE you begin the actual installation, get a notepad and pencil or whatever you want to use to take down some vital information. Turn each of the three Velop routers over and you will find five (5) unique numbers on labels on the bottom. The print (font) is microscopic so if your eyes aren't great, get a magnifying glass and be under a good bright desk lamp. I strongly suggest that at this time you choose which router is going in each of your three home locations. So for mine, I had "Office" (which is in my basement), "Living Room", and "2nd Floor". I stuck a temporary lable on the side of each router. Your names will probably be different. Leave 5 lines under each router designation on your notepad. Under each of your chosen router names, record the following numbers from its bottom labels: Name_____, Password_____, Recovery Key____, Serial No.______, and MAC (address)________.
The Name and Password on the labels are from the factory and only temporary and will not be used once you have developed your unique router names (I used the room name), your wi-fi home network name and password during the installation of the first router. But the label names & passwords may be needed in the future so don't lose your notes. You will find the MAC address versus router name handy to know once your system is running so you can tell which router is which and what devices are connected to it.
I had read in advance of how to transition from my existing Apple Time Capsule/Airport Wi-Fi network to the new Linksys network. My previous Wi-Fi using the Apple Time Capsule router included a separate Arris cable modem that I was using to connect to my Comcast broadband cable internet service. The modem was not changed for this new system, it works just fine. Just connect the modem ethernet output to the first Velop router (either one of the two bottom ethernet ports on the Velop). But if you're not familiar with your existing network, fear not! Just follow the installation app instructions that you will be using - see my next paragraph. - and you should do fine.
Linksys requires you to install their Velop app on your smartphone in order to install the system. You DON'T use your pc. The app is available on Apple's App Store and I assume from elsewhere if you're not an Apple user as I am. The app is free and installs easily. Once it installs, start following it's step-by-step instructions. I found it handy to pre-read the instructions from the Linksys website (using my laptop browser) before downloading the smartphone app and beginning the actual installation. It's just a suggestion. Also, if you've turned off your old wi-fi router, using the smartphone app is handy because that can communicate with Linksys via your cellular connection until your first Velop router (and its wi-fi signal) is up and running.
The app requires you to establish a username and password which becomes your Admin credentials for modifying or customizing the Linksys settings if you want to use features other than the standard default settings. I won't go into those details because it's well-covered in many websites online if you search on "how to setup Linksys velop mesh wi-fi system".
So once I started the linksys app and connected the first Velop router to my modem, it took about 10-15 minutes for that to recognize the internet signal from my modem and indicate it was ready (a light on the top goes to purple when its ready to install, and when all is done it turns solid blue). I followed the sequential instructions on the smartphone app; at one point I had to register for the Linksys Cloud account (needed for some optional features) and you have to have a home network name (SSID) and a password ready to type in. PS - CREATE YOUR NEW NETWORK NAME (SSID) AND NEW NETWORK PASSWORD BEFORE YOU START** SO YOU DON'T GET CONFUSED DURING THE PROCEDURE - HAVE THEM WRITTEN DOWN IN FRONT OF YOU.
**I used a free website called Random Strong Passwords to generate a very strong 16 character password for my network since i live in a neighborhood where houses are on 1/8 acre lots and relatively close to each other. Everyone sees everyone else's SSIDs (I can see about 8 other people's SSID's inside my house) so its best to name my wi-fi network using nothing that gives away that it's my network and a password that no one other than NSA with their supercomputer can crack.
After the first router setup was complete, the next two were so easy it was ridiculous. I simply took the second Velop router to the first floor, plugged it, waited until the light on the top turned purple, then followed the prompts on the smartphone app to "Add another node". It went much faster and easier now that the network had been created by the first router. Just had to name it "Living Room". That was easy. The third Velop router went on the second floor, again, setup for the added router was fast. Named that one "2nd Floor". Easy peasy.
Coming back down to the basement, I could see that my new Velop mesh network was up and running fine, and we have strong wi-fi (5/5 or 4/5) throughout our house. All that remained was to go around and re-program every device that connects to wi-fi with the new SSID and new password. Two smart TV's, one home stereo, a security camera, one smart thermostat, two Apple TV boxes, 3 laptops, 2 wi-fi printers, four iPads, and two more iPhones. After entering the 16 digit password so many times, I was grateful this only needs doing once or (hopefully) *very* seldom. Whew!
Everything works! MUCH better signal & speed than before when I had only a single router. Today is 3 days after installation and the system has remained rock solid with no dropouts. I'm impressed.
Things had been okay until we got a new DirecTV DVR. Our previous model had worked fine on the LInksys 5 GHz WiFi band but this new model couldn't keep a connection up if its life depended on it. We tried both the 5 GHz as well as the 2.5 GHz bands, changed channels, but no joy. So a conundrum: what to do?
The alternatives we came up with included:
- Running CAT6 thru the walls for a direct connection
- Running Ethernet over our power lines
- Setting up a mesh WiFi network
The first option would have been best. Direct connect to our router; no outside interference; number of walls didn't matter (well, other than running the cable). So good all around. But running wires thru a 2-story house is basically a real pain in the rear. So while we could make this work, we decided not to because of the problems running the signal cables.
The second option seemed reasonable. The interface devices were relative cheap. You plug on into a power outlet near your router, run a CAT6 cable to it, plug a second unit into an outlet near where you need your network signal, plug that into your device, and all it good. So we tried a pair of Zyxel AV2000 power line devices Zyxel AV2000 Powerline Kit, Pass-Thru, 2-port Gigabit, Brown Box (PLA5456BBKIT) . Initially, this worked well: green connection lights on both units, good signal where we needed it. But it didn't last. We had a storm roll thru with a couple of mild power spikes. That killed one of our units. All our computers and electronics are behinds UPS units; there were unphased. The Zyxel unit, however, had to be plugged into the wall directly as the Ethernet signal wouldn't make it thru UPS filtering. Hmmm...bad luck I suppose. So I bought a pair of additional units, plugged one it, and all was good with the world again. That was, however, until we tried to pull some bigger download thru the unit. Our green lights turned to yellow indicating poor signal quality. Our download speed went to virtually zilch no matter what we do. Bottom line: this did not work for our needs.
Our final option was to try a mesh WiFi network. I have done IT work for my entire career. Setting up access points so that you get good WiFi coverage without interference through a structure can be anything from easy peasy to downright impossible. So it was with some degree of apprehension that I decided to give this a go. As it turns out, any misgivings were ill founded as setup was a breeze. The steps were simple:
- Load a free app onto your iPhone and Android phone
- Wire one unit to your router and power it on
- Use the app to setup your new WiFi SSID and password plus configure the device (2-3 min)
- Plug a second device into power where you need WiFi coverage then use the app to configure it (again, 2-3 min)
- Repeat if you have a 3rd or 4th device
So this was cool: I now had another WiFi network running in my house. I joined my iPhone to it then tested it for ping, jitter, download, and upload speeds. These were the same readings I got when I tested via my MacBook Pro directly connected to that same router. Okay, we're good: strong signal, no performance penalty.
So I joined my DirecTV DVR to this new network confident that I had solved the problem. Unfortunately, things did not go well. Even though I had a good connection. the DirecTV device couldn't use the signal. It told me this by freezing and becoming unresponsive any time I tried to download something over this new network. It was so hung up that I had to power cycle it to clear the condition. Well, phhhhtttttt (that's a highly technical term we us in IT when something should work but doesn't). Then I remembered: each Velop unit has a pair of RJ-45 connectors on the bottom. I wonder: could I run a short CAT6 cable from the Velop to the DirecTV DVR and use a wired rather than a wireless connection? So I gave it a shot and it worked. Not only did it work but it has stayed working ever since with nary a whimper and zero problems.
Pros:
- Works well
- Reliable
- Really easy to setup even for non-IT folks
Cons:
- Somewhat expensive
Bottom line:
- I would absolutely recommend the Velop to anyone looking for uniform, reliable WiFi coverage throughout their home.
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Estoy contento con mi compra a pesar del elevado precio, no me ha dado problema, funciona como debe ser y tengo acceso a internet constantemente. Es importante que sepan que un nodo debe estar conectado alambricamente al modem de internet, el cual va a enviar la señal a los demás nodos de la red mesh, por lo tanto tendrás la señal de tu modem y adicional la red mesh de linksys.
La aplicación de linksys es muy intuitiva y es sencillo de conectar y configurar. Con estos 3 nodos mesh, realizo la misma cobertura que 4 repetidores de wifi y mucho más estable la conexión, sin tener que estar cambiando de red cada que cambio de ubicación / habitación.
Y encontre todo esto con este juego de tres (nodos) como los llaman, muy facil de instalar y configurar solo necesitas tu cel y ya , tienes control sobre tu red, y una red aparte para invitados, tengo 100 metas contratados y llegan 95 a toda mi casa con eso estoy bien, muy buena calidad y lo ultimo en tecnología, lo recomiendo para personas que no quieren meterse en temas complejos de redes y términos técnicos
Reviewed in Mexico on February 24, 2018
Y encontre todo esto con este juego de tres (nodos) como los llaman, muy facil de instalar y configurar solo necesitas tu cel y ya , tienes control sobre tu red, y una red aparte para invitados, tengo 100 metas contratados y llegan 95 a toda mi casa con eso estoy bien, muy buena calidad y lo ultimo en tecnología, lo recomiendo para personas que no quieren meterse en temas complejos de redes y términos técnicos