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Linksys Velop Mesh Home WiFi System, 3,000 Sq. ft Coverage, 20+ Devices, Speeds up to (AC1300) 1.3Gbps - WHW0102
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Brand | Linksys |
Model Name | WHW0102 |
Special Feature | Guest Mode, WPS |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Compatible Devices | Required for set-up: (1) Internet connection with Modem. (2) Mobile device with Android 4.4 or iOS 9 and higher, Bluetooth preferred. See more |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming, Home |
Included Components | Power Adapter, Velop Dual Band Node (2), Set-up Guide, Ethernet Cable |
Connectivity Technology | wi-fi_ready |
About this item
- Wi-Fi router replacement provides whole home mesh coverage
- Ideal for 2 4 bedroom multi story homes (up to 3,000 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. Wi-Fi bands 2.4GHz plus 5GHz. Network standards 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11 AC
- Dual band connectivity speeds (867 plus 400 Mbps per node). Power supply input: 100 240V - 50 60Hz; Output: 12V, 1.0A
- Amazon exclusive extended 3.5 year warranty
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
WiFi signal | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Tech Support | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
User interface | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Mobile App | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.0 | — | — | 3.7 |
Sold By | Connected Home Store | Amazon.com | Connected Home Store | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | wi-fi ready | Wi Fi, Bluetooth | WLAN | Wi Fi, Bluetooth | Wi Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
data transfer rate | 1267 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | — | 3000 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 5400 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 ABGNAC | 802 11 AX | bluetooth | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N |
frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | tri band |
lan port bandwidth | 5 ghz | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100 megabits per second | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
frequency | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 160 MHz | 160 MHz | 6 GHz |
operating system | — | RouterOS | — | 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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Sleek, Compact, and StylishEach Velop node features a sleek, minimalist tower design that blends seamlessly with your home décor. Nodes are available in a black or white finish, so you can choose the color that best matches the style of a particular room or the devices that you already own. |
Frictionless & FutureproofThanks to its automatic software updates, Velop keeps your WiFi system secure and up-to-date. The mesh network also provides access to convenient security features, allowing you to selectively block content and even pause the Internet for family time. |
Voice ControlVelop gives you access to a variety of convenient voice commands. For example, you can verbally turn Guest WiFi on or off by issuing intuitive voice commands to your virtual assistant. |
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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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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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 | 3.11 x 3.11 x 5.62 inches |
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Item Weight | 11.1 ounces |
ASIN | B07BSL296X |
Item model number | WHW0102 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #67,912 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #299 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 1, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Linksys |
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2 Year Review- How This System Has Impacted Our Wifi
Brittany Hatch
Product Description
Velop with Intelligent Mesh Technology is an award winning family mesh Wi-Fi system created to work seamlessly together. Mix and match nodes with different speeds to modify performance or interchange colors to coordinate with your home style. Regardless of shape, size or wherever your internet comes in, Velop can be customized to your home. Which makes it easy to add more nodes as your home and family expands. Unlike traditional routers with range extenders, each node provides a powerful Wi-Fi signal throughout your entire home. It continuously self organizes and optimizes to find the fastest path to the internet for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere, making it the most intelligent way to Wi-Fi. Individual nodes may be connected wirelessly or by Ethernet for the fastest, most reliable connection. This is an ultra-simple and powerful system that uses only one Wi-Fi network name and password to give you seamless and secure Wi-Fi. And leading edge security lets you block content and easily pause the internet for dinner or homework. It works with all internet service provider supplied equipment and speeds, and its simple app based setup will get you up and running in minutes. 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.
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Customers like the performance and ease of installation of the networking router. For example, they mention that it works well, is dependable, and easy to set up. Some appreciate the web interface and the ability to add new nodes. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity, coverage, quality, and service.
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Customers like the performance of the networking router. They say it's easy to set up, works well, and extends their wireless network throughout the house. Some say it solves their problems and is dependable. Overall, customers are impressed with the system and say it works well with three nodes and provides excellent service.
"...My speeds have gone up from when I had a 4 year old LinkSys Wi-Fi router (middle of the road, $200-$250 model at the time) from about 15-18MbpS to..." Read more
"...Even over a NordVPN I'm getting 90mBits download. Service is really great, and the Velop Mesh network provides excellent throughput everywhere I..." Read more
"...Dual Band & Tri-Band Mesh WiFi is the future of WiFi and it'd be worth the investment. I have no problems browsing, streaming, & gaming...." Read more
"...Lock ups happen sporadically and take several minutes, if not longer, to resolve. I'll be replacing this with another product...." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation with the networking router. They mention that it works well, is easy to set up with the Linksys app on their phone, and is simple and straight forward. They also appreciate the fact that it's configurable with a web interface.
"...Adding additional nodes is very easy, plug it in, turn it on, then add the device in the app, this takes about 10-15 minutes..." Read more
"Easy to set up" Read more
"...15-20 mins due to IP reset with cable modem etc... basically it’s easy set up with some unplug original modem etc. minor trouble...." Read more
"...The Linksys phone app is pretty great and easy to use. The WIFI COVERAGE (as opposed to internet delivery) is perfect...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it's easy to set up, the Wi-Fi signal is strong, and reliable. They say that the service is now truly excellent, and the 2-piece system is sufficient for their 2100 sq.f. home. However, others say that it loses its signal constantly, and that the coverage is not one bit better than their Spectrum router.
"...internal coverage inside and around the house outside, WiFi service is now truly excellent...." Read more
"...(I had this issue – one didn’t have ventilation and was losing its signal constantly, I moved it just a few feet to an open area and it’s been a lot..." Read more
"...node in the living room and one node in the bedroom, increasing overall WiFi range and allowing different devices at home to utilize different nodes...." Read more
"...To be clear, the wifi signal was solid, but when trying to load a webpage or other content, the browser would say "internet connection error."..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the coverage of the router. Some mention that it provides good coverage throughout their two-story house, while others say that it has spotty coverage at best. The coverage also extends outside for a 300' radius.
"...To date the system has worked well, reliably, and with excellent coverage and throughput...." Read more
"...However, there just wasn't a significant coverage improvement." Read more
"The thing works as advertised; extends the coverage of my mesh router...." Read more
"...have lightning fast wifi coverage all over my entire house with no dead spots...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the networking router. Some mention that it's a great and stable product, easy to setup, and reliable. However, others say that the units are not dependable, not well made, and not strong as advertised. They also say that it needs to be manually restarted every few weeks.
"...Although it took a little longer, I was very impressed with their technical knowledge and their patience/commitment in making sure that my devices..." Read more
"...Their mobile app is good but missing some features that their old management software had (like usage by device)...." Read more
"...I love Linksys products. In most cases they are robust, stable and programmable! (I like a lot the Tomato firmware)...." Read more
"...does not allow you to manual adjust the channels and has locked out a few other features that would likely help solve the issue above...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the service. Some mention that the app is awesome, convenient, and a nice complement to the hardware. However, others say that the tech support was useless, the app really needs improvement, and is clunky and unhelpful.
"...Their mobile app is good but missing some features that their old management software had (like usage by device)...." Read more
"...The app doesn’t provide accurate information. It will tell you nodes are not connected when they are...." Read more
"...The Linksys phone app is pretty great and easy to use. The WIFI COVERAGE (as opposed to internet delivery) is perfect...." Read more
"...to set up, the wi-fi signal is strong and reliable and I can check each node's status whenever I want on the app." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the networking router. They mention that it is a complete waste of money, a terrible product, and the biggest piece of trash they have ever wasted money on. They also say that the app is clunky and unhelpful.
"...Not sure what I am going to do but this setup is not worth the time and effort...." Read more
"...This stuff is just overhyped and under performing.So, this is really a lousy crummy product...." Read more
"...Firstly, the setup experience is not "easy" - it's opaque and unhelpful...." Read more
"...The Velop system costs top dollar and it is not deserved. Very poor value." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the buffering of the networking router. They say that it constantly drops out, and the nodes continue to drop. Customers also mention that the router is unreliable and has spotty coverage.
"...did on performance (both LAN, WAN and signal strength), but it’s inconsistent drops, slow app response every time I want to check active connected..." Read more
"...WHen I set a ping monitor up, it drops out for many packets at a time as packets are lost...." Read more
"...Constant device buffering (internet from ISP was strong coming into the house)...." Read more
"...They only can set on the hour, don't block UDP (YouTube still gets through when paused), the app keeps losing config.Look elsewhere" Read more
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The largest plus is that you only have to wire one unit (your primary) to your modem. The others just need a Wi-Fi signal and act as good signal boosters. Installation is easy, too. Install the app and log in, connect the primary to your modem, plug it in and turn it on then follow the prompts in the app – this process takes about 30 minutes. Adding additional nodes is very easy, plug it in, turn it on, then add the device in the app, this takes about 10-15 minutes (most of the time is waiting for it to boot up and self-configure).
Each node also has 2 RJ-45 ports to wire a device (your primary will only have one available, though). Plan ahead with any devices that may need a wired connection.
I think my home is larger than the average home and we will be good with 4 (and it’s a little oddly set up). I think the average home will need 2-3 – but my suggestion below will help you see how many you’ll need).
I do have some suggestions, though:
First, plan ahead. Get an app that measures Wi-Fi signals (I use Netgear’s Wi-Fi Analytics – but that’s only available for Android) and measure your signal around the house (maybe even draw a map and your measurements). I wouldn’t recommend putting a node anywhere you get a signal lower than -65 dBm (we’re dealing with negatives, so -80 is worse or weaker, -60 is better or stronger). If your initial measurements show an area (or more) that is less than -70 dBm then remeasure after putting your nodes in. Install your primary then take measurements to see where they should go, using your map as a guide for weak signals (don’t worry if areas show a weaker signal, this can be normal).
Don’t be afraid to move the nodes, once they’re connected to your network you won’t need to re-add them.
Second, allow them room to breathe. Don’t put then in an enclosed area, they can overheat and can result in loss of connectivity (I had this issue – one didn’t have ventilation and was losing its signal constantly, I moved it just a few feet to an open area and it’s been a lot better).
Third, and this is just good networking practice, set any network printers to a static IP (or, preferably a reservation in the network). This will help with some stability in the long run.
Fourth, run the firmware updates as soon as you have your network set up. This is another good practice.
Their mobile app is good but missing some features that their old management software had (like usage by device). Hopefully LyynkSys will update it.
(Note: I did not rate their tech support because I did not contact them).
This allowed me to put the central node in the living room and one node in the bedroom, increasing overall WiFi range and allowing different devices at home to utilize different nodes. This cut cost on any additional WiFi range extenders that I may have needed. So far, so good without any connection cutting off or slowing down.
Here is a comparison of the specs between Google WiFi & Linksys Velop:
Google:
-WiFi Speed - AC1200
-Processor: Quad-core ARM CPU — each core up to 710 MHz
-Memory: 512MB RAM & 4GB eMMC
Linksys Velop:
-WiFi Speed: AC1300
-Processor: 716 MHz Quad Core
-Memory: 256 MB NAND Flash & 256 MB DDR3
As you can see, I based a lot of my decision on the comparison of technology, as Linksys model has slightly better specs than the Google WiFi.
The only con I would say is that it took me around an hour and a half to set this up, while Google WiFi took me about 20 minutes.
I had to call technical support, but they were very good at guiding me through each step and made sure that everything was set up correctly.
Although it took a little longer, I was very impressed with their technical knowledge and their patience/commitment in making sure that my devices were set up correctly, which didn't make it a frustrating process. The setup time which happens once was worth the connection that I'm getting.
All in all, I'm very satisfied in my purchase and recommend this product if you're on the fence about WiFi routers.
Dual Band & Tri-Band Mesh WiFi is the future of WiFi and it'd be worth the investment. I have no problems browsing, streaming, & gaming.
If I run into any user or connection issues in the future, will update!
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Only con is the price you pay for such a good device. It is not only excessive (I paid 12400 for a pack of 2 nodes in July 2019) but one year later the price for the same 2 nodes is 16600 bucks! I wonder how is this even possible, aren't prices supposed to lower over time? Even a brand new Apple iPhone model costs lesser that it did a year ago!