Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Linksys Velop Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi system is very easy to set up using the Linksys App. The units are small and fit in with just about any décor with a modern, but not too modern look. My wife even allowed me to place one in the kitchen so that was a plus for the design in my book. The three nodes easily provide coverage throughout my 2300 sq ft. house and the entire back yard area, front yard, and garage. They are rated to cover a 5000 sq. foot area. The AC4800 version comes with a regular size node and two plug-in nodes, which will fit in the bottom outlet and leave the top one open for something else. I was really hoping that the plug-in nodes had an Ethernet port or two on them like the regular nodes do, but they do not. They strictly provide Wi-Fi coverage only. They are well packaged, and the presentation of the devices is top notch. Something I have come to expect from Linksys. I easily connected the main node via the RJ-45 cable that was included in the packaging and just followed the set-up procedures in the App. I didn’t have to update the firmware immediately, but I did have to do one a few days after install. The update took about 5 minutes for each node and then the system rebooted. My cable modem speed is 100mb down and 13mb up. I am seeing speeds faster than that in the times that I have checked. I have not noticed any slowdowns or buffering while multiple devices are streaming in our house either. I tried to max it out by streaming Netflix on both TV’s, and YouTube videos on 3 tablets and 2 phones. No issues to report there. Linksys provides a 3 year warranty with these so I am sure I will have no problems. These also give you the ability to set up a guest Wi-Fi and you can toggle it on or off using Alexa. My guests have been impressed with that feature. Over-all, I am very impressed with the speed and ease of use so far with these and you can easily add additional nodes as your needs require them. I have tested both tri-band and dual-band nodes at the same time and had no issues. I suspect speed would be degraded to the slowest device on the network, but even the dual-bands were plenty fast for my needs.

I've used the Linksys Velop Tri Band System for the last 15 days. I recently tried out the Linksys Velop Dual band system (Model WHW0103 – also available at Best Buy) and decided to see what the Tri-Band version had to offer. Much like the dual band system I haven't had any issues using the Mesh system. So far, I have been happy with the performance of the Tri Band system. My house is 1700 sqft split between 2 stories, and an attached garage. I have gone through and performed a couple of network benchmarks and random tests to see how the Tri-band performs, and how it differs from the Dual-band. The Tri Band Velop Mesh System (3 pack) The system comes with 3 separate nodes – a primary tower and 2 plug-in nodes that resemble wall-warts. The primary node is an AC2200 router (2 bands of 867Mbps @ 5Ghz, 400 Mbps @ 2.4Ghz) with simultaneous tri-band radios and MU-MIMO. The other 2 nodes are AC1300 routers (867 Mbps @ 5GHz, 400 Mbps @ 2.4GHz) with simultaneous dual band radios and MU-MIMO. MU-MIMO allows multiple WiFi users to communicate with the router simultaneously without taking the performance hit - this is the latest and greatest router technology until 802.11ax gets fully released in 2019. Each plug-in node packs 3 antennas and amplifiers. The primary tower has 6 antennas and amplifiers, as well as 2 ethernet ports (for WAN or LAN use). Along with the nodes the pack comes with a single ethernet cable (its not marked, so I assume cat5e) and a power adapter. The operating temperature range for the Velop routers is 32° to 104°F – for anyone looking to deploy these in a garage setting. Setup, just like I experienced with the dual band, is pretty easy. You need an Android or IOS device to download the Linksys app to do the setup. I started with the setup of the main tower (based on the quick start sheet in the box), and from there the app gave me instructions going forward. The main tower was setup without an issue. I did run into 1 issue with each of the plug-in nodes. For whatever reason each node had to be reset (with the button on the side) before the app would pair with it and setup. The same situation happened when I setup my dual band system, so maybe this is an issue with the router/app/or my phone. Who knows? In any case the app will eventually suggest that you reset the node after failing to pair a couple of times. Once the first plug-in node is setup and connected the app will prompt you to add another. Follow the same steps again and the system is up and running. Once they are all setup the mesh network forms one contiguous wireless field that has a single Wifi name and password. You seamlessly switch between nodes as you move about your house with your device. There's no drop in coverage before the next beacon picks you up. Unlike the Dual Band system I have, the secondary nodes of the Tri-band cannot be setup as wireless backhauls (i.e. wired via ethernet to the primary node to pump out a full speed signal) since they lack the necessary LAN ports. They can only act as repeaters that boost the primary nodes signal to create the mesh. The loss of this functionality is compensated by the strength of the primary node’s signal, and the ability to more easily locate the nodes. I was able to locate a plug-in node in my foyer (the midpoint of my house between the primary and furthest out node), which was a place that I couldn’t locate my dual band tower. This allowed for better placement of the nodes to more adequately create the mesh. Tri-Band vs. Dual Band The biggest difference between the 2 versions of the Velop, that I have used, is the single Tri-Band tower that comes with this kit. The other 2 nodes function as dual band AC1300 plug-in routers. The Dual Band system has 3 AC1300 tower routers, each with the same effective speed and range as the plug-in routers. The Tri-Band tower has a larger range due to the additional sets of antenna/amplifiers. Speed wise, there shouldn’t be much difference between the 2 sets since the fastest radios each set carries is 867 Mbps @ 5 Ghz. What the Tri-band allows is more traffic to be handled due to its additional 5Ghz radio. In effect if the amount of devices, and traffic on your network, is great enough you can fully saturate a dual band signal and cause a drop in speed. The Tri-band, in this scenario, would keep chugging along at a higher speed since the 5Ghz traffic can be divided amongst the 2 radios. Think of it like a highway – 2 lane vs 3 lane. For both systems, I hit 106 Mbps at 5 ft from the main node (speed test shows 116 for wired connections). I know my house falls well below the square footage for this setup (5000 sq ft). Like I did with the dual band, I disabled 2 of the nodes and tested speeds. I located the nodes from the 2 different systems in the same spots, to remove the variable of one system getting more favorable placement over the other. The lowest inside my house was 45 Mbps (Tri) and 40 (Dual), and the lowest overall being in my garage – 24 (Tri) and 18 (Dual). With 1 node disabled (the one closest to the garage) my house coverage was perfect and the lowest speeds inside the house was 65 (Tri) and 63 (Dual). The garage rating stayed pretty similar - 26 and 21. With all 3 nodes running the lowest in the house was 76 (Tri) and 72 (Dual) with the garage coming up to 58 and 53. The added range of the Tri-band router provides a small, but noticeable bump in performance for the further out connections. Performance I wanted to test the performance of the nodes so I booted up LAN Speed test from Totusoft and performed some dummy file transfers between my computers. My transfers went between 2 computers with NVME ssd drives. With the nodes and PC's fully wireless I ran the test with both PC’s connecting to the main node from 15 ft. I achieved 135 Mbps Up and 240 down. I would have though the Up/Down numbers would be the same with 2 NVME drives, but I guess not. Then I tried again with the PC's connected to 2 separate nodes – both at 15 ft their respective nodes, and another 20 ft between each node. I hit 83 / 155 with this setup. That’s a decent drop in performance, but I was skipping across a couple of nodes to make that connection, so I expected some losses. I also decided to load up my network with wireless traffic on the 2 different Velop systems to see how much more traffic the Tri-band could handle. I had music streaming on my Sonos, Netflix on my Xbox and Roku (1080p), Netflix on a laptop (4K), Youtube on a Chromebook (1080p), Hulu on my PC (1080p), and a Steam Download. For both systems I had QoS rules in place to prioritize traffic to the laptop, Xbox, and PC. On the Dual band system none of my video streams experienced any buffering or stuttering, but the Steam download speed was pretty low – 22 Mbps (105Mbps with no traffic). I loaded up all the same traffic on the Tri-Band, and again I did not experience any stuttering or buffering. However, the Steam download was hovering around 39Mbps – so a 77% boost in the Steam download speed. I know that may not seem like a big difference, but this was all the traffic that I could drum up as an individual. Households with several users could easily match this much traffic, and more on a daily basis. This would eventually lead to stuttering/buffering on the Dual band, while the Tri-band would chug along. Reliability A central part of the Velop Mesh system is its ability to self heal if a node goes down. If one node drops, all traffic going through that node automatically shifts to the next closest node without you noticing. That is unless the node you are connected to is the last one in a daisy chain of nodes. If that is the case you may be out of range for the rest of the mesh, but you would need to be pretty far away to fully lose the mesh. As long as the node connected to the router doesn't drop you really shouldn't lose internet and your WiFi network. I have kept a system uptime logger (like I did for the dual band) going on my PC and it has been 100% for the last 2 weeks. I played around with power cycling the nodes (unplug and plug back in) to see how quickly they would reacquire the mesh - it was right around 30-35 seconds (the same as the dual band). If a node drops, you get a push notification from the Linksys app on your phone telling you that a node has lot connection. Interface I said this in my review of the Dual Band system - the app interface is pretty slick and simple to navigate. This is no longer the router configuration of the old days. Some networking pros may cringe at the simplicity, but most folks just want their router to work without much effort needed. I have no issue looking at what devices are connected, what nodes they are connected to, and setting QoS rules. Overall, I am very pleased with the performance of this Mesh system. This is the second Velop system I have tried out, and both have left me consistently happy with their performance. The plug-in nodes are easy to locate and setup while providing a stable connection. The range for the system is pretty good – greater than what I would truly need for my dwelling. However, during the warmer weather months I plan to relocate a node to my garage to expand my mesh outside (I have extra nodes with my dual band, so I might as well). I am very happy with the ease of setup and the app interface. I think It's really well thought out and easy to use. The design of the main node is a little modern and larger than its dual band counterpart, but it looks cool and monolithic. The plug-in nodes blend right into the wall and are barely noticeable, which I thin

Setup: The setup process is very easy, but you will need to use your cell phone easy as long as you have your smart phone with you, I had to download the Linksys app, create an account and the app took me through the steps. It was very clear and easy to setup. This came with one main router unit 2 plug in nodes. Once the router was set up, it asked me if I wanted to add a node and after that it asked me if I wanted to add another. Very simple. It asked me to name each node as I went along. For example, after setup it suggested using the room name each device is in. Even though the setup requires a cell phone to set up, the router itself can be managed via website by putting in the router IP address. It is a standard address for Linksys routers, so I won’t list it here. During the first log in it asked me for a recovery key which can be found on the bottom of any of the nodes. Once entered I was able to set my router password. The admin portal allows you to view the devices connected to the router, set guest access, parental controls device prioritization and a speed check of the internet (more on speed test later). Performance: Overall the performance of the mesh network was good, however compared to another mesh network system I have in my house currently it was not nearly as fast. I switched back and forth between the two routers and performed a speed test using well known, popular speed test application and my existing system consistently outperformed the Velop bt nearly double on download speeds and just a few Mbps upload speed. I am not a network professional, but from what I understand, the difference in performance between my system and the Velop would only be an issue if there were several people on the network all streaming video at the same time. The bottom line is the performance of the Velop should be more than adequate for an average family. Of course all of this depends on your internet provider as well. Just as important to good internet performance is signal strength and that is where the Velop shines. With the 3 nodes covering my modest 200sf home, there were no dead spots anywhere and that is the whole idea of mesh network. Being able to go from room to room without losing signal strength or having to switch to a different network name like the old network extenders means you are covered wherever you go. Taking a walk outside, I was able to get a solid signal up to 40ft from my house which is on par with my exiting system. Design: Compared to my existing router, the Velop is much more modern and compact. The nodes plug directly into a standard outlet keeping them out of the way. One thin I did not like is that the Velop has only two Ethernet ports. If you have more than 2 devices connected via ethernet cable (I have 3) you will need to get a ethernet switch for additional ports. They are cheap enough, but it’s just one more device to plug in. These days with most devices being wifi enabled it shouldn’t be an issue going forward, but if you have some legacy printers like I do, you’ll need the ports. Overall this is a good solid choice for houses up to 5000 square feet. Performance will hold up under average use and the system won’t take up valuable desk or side table space.

This router is compact looks attractive and not out of place in the home. There are no bulky wires or unsightly antennas. The setup is a breeze thanks to the mobile app. It took me less than 10 minutes to set up the router including two plug-in nodes. The network range is fantastic in my 2000sq foot home. I can use my wireless mobile devices starting at my lawn walk throughout the house and even out in the back yard with full bars. There are some useful features such as parental control and device prioritization, but it lacks of Ethernet connection on the plug-in nodes, which could be very useful this being plug-in. Overall this a great clean mesh setup with great speed performance and wireless coverage. In the box is comes with the main router, two plug-in nodes, power brick, Ethernet cable and manual. Pros: Easy setup Compact design Plug-in nodes Coverage Speed performance Router features Cons: Plug-in nodes with no Ethernet connection

I have to say that I’m usually skeptical about changing how I get my internet and what systems I use. Only because the past has proved that old technology was not just plug and play. Linksys has made me a believer and they haven’t disappointed. With halls, nooks, rooms, storage areas, entertaining areas and the outdoors we needed enough coverage where internet would never fail and it does! There are literally 3-4 steps in setting up your nodes and the box is super chic with a instruction manual that looks like an airplane guide but prettier. Once you’ve opened your Velop system it jumps right into setting itself up with your help through the Linksys app. You find the sweet spots in your home and the rest is just general up keep like software updates and playing with where you want your nodes. We have about 8 nodes in our home in different sizes for different rooms. You only need a couple of nodes for a single family home but I like to be safe. Streaming 4K, playing video games, smart home lights, smart home fixtures and such we have about 40 items that rely on internet so we want peace of mind that it is getting done. Overall I am very pleased with my mesh network and how it isn’t an eyesore in each room. The small prisms were designed with an artful eye so they blend in well in each area that I have them in. My favorite part is how the system doctor’s itself by showing you through red, purple, and blue lights that are soft on the eyes and don’t keep you up at night.

It's taken under 20 minutes and I now have FAST whole home WiFi thanks to Linksys Velop. A tip for this setting this up for the first time, plug the primary mode directly into your main modem/router. Once you have it setup (using the very user-friendly Linksys app) and working disable the WiFi on your original router. I then rename the Linksys WiFi to the name of my original WiFi so that I don't have to reconnect every device in the home to a new SSID. This is the premium AC4800 version of the Velop so it's a mesh WiFi system suited to gaming, streaing and high-speed internet plans. It's also triband, simultaneously, meaning it can really cope with high bandwidth home usage. I recommend this Linksys Velop over other models as the other nodes are plug-in nodes. They don't have ethernet, but they're way more discrete when plugged into an outlet (see the photos). This matters when you're covering a wide area and may need a node in hallway or on the stairs to help connect further around your home. For those wondering, yes, Linksys systems do interconnect with older Velop models. Just make sure your primary node is your Fast Velop and move your older Velop to an outer range where speed is less important and you're unlikely to need to connect to it (my old Velop is now in the basement).

My house is 1600 sq. ft. on main level and then 1600 sq. ft. in walkout basement. We have had 4 different wireless routers over the years and for some reason, there has always been a weak zone where I would get signal, but dramatically lower speeds and occasional drops. After adding this system, that coverage hole utterly disappeared. First impressions, the packaging had a great feel and protected the handsome nodes quite well. Initial setup was quite easy. Open my existing Linksys App, chose option to add new equipment and I was off an running. Setting up the main node took 3 or 4 minutes and then each of the remote nodes another 4 minutes or so each. I really like the remote nodes design in that they simply plug into a wall, no fuss. I also like that each unit has a discreet LED showing status with a simple glance. OK, everything is in place and I now turned my wireless off at the router so the wireless is all Velop. The first test, the infamous "dead-zone" and ran a speed test. It hit 120 Mbps consistently. Excellent. Ran several spped tests from all over the house and even outside and was easily hitting 90 Mbps all over the property where I would ever use WiFi, In all, this is a great unit for anyone who might need for a larger home or in y case, a trouble spot. After 2 days of use, my wife, son, daughter and I have had no complaints and absolutely no coverage or capacity issues. Plenty of speed and coverage to go around. A really solid product if you have the need. I would eagerly recommend to a friend.

The Linksys Velop Mesh System creates a powerful, reliable, and consistent Wi-Fi signal throughout my 2,400 square foot two story home. ---SETUP AND PLACEMENT--- I immediately noticed the premium build quality. It very well packaged and has an attractive white finish that easily blends with my decor. The setup process is very easy and consists of connecting the main node to ethernet and power cables, plugging the satellite nodes into a wall outlet, and setting up the system with the Linksys App. I am very impressed with how intuitive and smooth the Linkys App is. It makes setting up and managing the network simple, while also allowing for a comprehensive level of network management and customization. The combined mesh system is rated to cover 5,000 square feet. The main node is Tri-Band (5 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz) and covers 2,000 square feet. The plug in nodes are Dual-Band (5 GHz, 2.4 GHz) and cover 1,500 square feet. Proper placement of the nodes is important for adequate coverage. I have a two-story house, so I placed one node downstairs and another one upstairs. I placed the third node near my front door to provide a close connection for my outside doorbell camera. If I need coverage in my backyard or patio I will move a node near the back door. Also the Linksys App will confirm that the placement is functional. --USE AND PERFORMANCE-- Review the Info gallery for a detailed technical explanation of how this system works. But rest assured it works as well as promised! The wireless network in my home is now incredibly powerful, consistent, and long range. Each of these nodes is as powerful as a traditional router and they work together to create one seamless and powerful wireless network. This system simultaneously and invisibly creates a single band comprised of both the 2.4 GHz and a 5 GHz bands. Creating a unified network from all of the bands greatly simplifies connection and use because I no longer have to select between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band. Once I connect to my single network, the mesh system intelligently and seamlessly detects the capability of the device and configures itself. I have about 15 devices connected, and the performance is flawless. --VERDICT— The performance of the Linksys Velop Mesh System is nothing short of OUTSTANDING! Once you have it up and running, you will not be disappointed. Even though it is expensive compared to a router, it is well worth the price if you want a wireless network that has the ultimate range and performance. --TIPS— Move the nodes around and experiment with the placement to determine the optimal layout. The only limitations are that the Tri-Band node must be located near your modem and a power outlet, and the Dual-Band nodes must be plugged into a power outlet. If you need temporary coverage outside your home, place a plug in node near that location to extend the coverage even further. The other nodes are powerful enough to compensate.

Time-saving advice: if you are tired of reading multi-page long reviews that drone on and on - I offer you a solution. If you have been looking for a way to get a solid WIFI signal all over your house with no dead zones - stop here and go buy one of the Velop mesh systems. The more you can spend, the better the setup. But even the base model is better than anything I’ve ever used. Buy it, hook it up - and get on with your life. You can send me thank-you letters if you wish. Okay, so you like reading! I’ve been using the Velop AC4800 for more than a month and I am thrilled with its performance. My only regret is that I didn’t buy one sooner, but then again this technology has only been available to the consumer market for a short time. I’ve tried every trick in the book in the past to get WIFI to transmit through my 4,000 sq ft home. I’ve spent more money over the years on trying the latest bands along with repeaters and even bigger antennas. As long as devices were in nearby same floor rooms I was able to get a fairly good coverage. But go up or down a floor - and forget it. The signal would drop rapidly. It was always a challenge with multiple stationary and mobile devices. And god forbid one of the nodes would go down, I’d have to run all over the house restarting and reconnecting. But those days are over, this is the future! The AC4800 uses the Linksys mesh technology to establish a solid, steady ‘net’ of high-speed WIFI signal throughout the house. The system consists of a main tri-band Velop router (this will be the master unit), and two dual-band mesh satellite points that simply plug into a standard AC outlet. The master unit uses one of those ugly wall warts (AC adapter), which I despise. I wish manufacturers would stop saving a few pennies and instead build an adapter with a cable on either end. The dreaded “buffering” message has not visited me since I installed this system in my home. Everyone in my home streams nowadays, so the signal strength has to be strong and consistent. This has never been easy to achieve, and in the past if I was the furthest away from the nearest repeater (particularly on a different floor), my connection would suffer and I’d get drop outs. I set up the Mesh network where we use our devices mostly. Two satellites upstairs and the master downstairs near the kitchen provided a blanket coverage for the house. If you are into learning all about the technology that makes this mesh network operate - there’s plenty of reviews online that will do that for you. This one by ‘me’, stays clear of technical mumbo-jumbo. I’m more of a seat of your pants guy, I’m interested in real results (for real people). I was pleasantly surprised at the ease of installation of Velop system. It wasn’t difficult, but it was time consuming and might have been more intimidating if it weren’t for the excellent instructions and automated setup that Linksys provides. A Top Tip for setting up is to set up the entire system in one room, then when you got it configured just right - move the satellites to wherever in your house you want them placed. This will save you running from room to room during setup. I almost gave this system a full 5 stars, but stopped because (1) nothing is perfect, (2) the system is pricey, and (3) the software application while easy to use isn’t as feature-rich as some I’ve used in the past. Having said that, it’s not bad either. There’s just some room for improvement, which if my experience with Linksys is any indication for the future - I imagine there will be firmware and software updates that will be provided for free in the future. And lastly I’m a little bummed out that I didn’t opt for the slightly more expensive Velop kit that comes with 3 tri-band satellites instead of one with two plugin modules. The reason is that the plugin modules do not provide the option of plugging in a wired ethernet connection. There are many reasons why having that capability would be a bonus for me in my home. My house is completely wired for Ethernet, so I’d be able to connect through the Ethernet backbone all three nodes - so there’d be no signal loss due to structures (walls, floors, etc.). Anyhow that would be optimal, and I’ll probably upgrade again in a few years. In summary, this system is awesome! The signal quality is solid and stable and seriously FAST! My whole house is covered now, and even most of our yard with a consistently strong WiFi signal. If you can afford it, and you crave WiFi that doesn’t disappear depending on where you are at home - then you need to own this system. We love it!

LInksys has again produced a solid product with the Tri-Band mesh system with AC4800. My overall performance in my 3 story home is fantastic! Setup was easy, just use the App and follow the directions. A tip is to setup the remote nodes fairly close to the main node - then move them around a bit to ensure you get adequate coverage where you need it. Having access to several mesh systems, the only major feature this solution lacks is ports on the wall plugin modules. I have a few devices in the garage that need to be hard-wired, so I'll need to come up with another way to connect them up. I really do like the wall modules - as you don't have to place a router on the shelf or in plain sight somewhere. Overall - great product and a continual improvement on their Wireless mesh!

The Linksys - Velop AC Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-pack) is the most intuative Wi-Fi network I have ever used.  I upgraded from a previous mesh network and the Linksys Velop hans down better in almost every way.  Lets start with the set up.  Couldn't be any easier.  Plug in the unit, connect your modem to the main modular node, download the Linksys mobile app and follow the apps easy instructions to get all three modular nodes set up and synced up.  The two extender nodes are slimmer units that jus plug into an AC outlet and sits pretty flushky against the wall.  That is really all there is to it.  The app setup also helps ensure optimal setup in that you don't have any of the modulars too far away.  For those not familar with a mesh network it is definately the way to go if you need a Wi-Fi signal for a larger space.  Range extenders are a thing of the past and are more inconvenient as, yes it does extend the reange of your Wi-Fi network, but extenders require you to switch signal.  If you have a poor signal from your main router, you have to go into your Wi-Fi settings and switch the connection.  Whereas in a mesh network, it is all automatic.  You don't need to decide whether you use 2.4 or 5GHz.  It all happens automically and seemlessly with no signal loss. The Linksys mobile app is very intuitive.  It has the same functionality as yiu would normally expect, Wi-Fi administration, adding guest wifi, monitor device connections and device prioritization. But some of the other added nice features are parental controls.  Not only can you block certain sites from the palms of your hands, but you can also control time limits on indivdual devices.  The conneted device list also show you which band the device is connected to and which modular node.  You can also check your network speed directly from the app.  And the big plus for me, which was lacking on my last set up is WPS set up, which can be performed in the Wi-Fi settings in the app.  Previousy, for devices that required WPS set up, there was a not so user friendly was to get those devices set up to network. The only draw to this Linksys system, which may not be an issue for most people, is the Ethernet ports.  There is only one Ethernet port from the main unit.  The two extender nodes do not have any.  So if there is a need for direct Ethernet connection, you will need to get an Ethernet port switch and connect it to the main node only.  Other than that, this unit is a great set up and I would highly recommend it.

So my home is not huge by any means, as it is an 1800 sq. ft. residence. 2 stories and also a basement. My current setup with an Asus router would deliver me with my 100/100 Mbps as long as I am near the living room area where it is situated. Unfortunately when I go upstairs to the master bedroom, which is the extreme opposite point of the house it always would taper off to a 25 Mbps download speed. This Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi system was a blessing and an eye opener. Upon opening the box for this I was impressed. The company did a great job in making this look upscale and very easy with instructions to make this setup easy. The instructions were easy to follow and connect to my current network with the cat5 cable. Had the main base unit setup at it's home location within 5 minutes. Put the other nodes spaced out in the house in order to reach further upstairs and had them setup within about 15 minutes. Linksys has an app I had to download in the App Store for ios, and had that installed in no time. Up and running, the app guides you along in getting the nodes setup and helps assist you in getting them spaced out for ideal coverage. Overall I have been happy with the performance of this mesh network, as this is brand new to me. I am so glad I was able to find this solution to get a better coverage for my home WiFi. I've been paying Verizon Fios a lot of money for the speed I pay, but had been missing out on obtaining that speed in every area of my home. This Velop Mesh WiFi was the solution I needed, and I would easily recommend this to anyone else that has speed dropoffs in their home.

The Linksys-Velop AC Tri-Band Mesh Wifi arrived in a very fancy packaging. The build material is very good. Very premium and holding nice. In the box, there are three nods: 1- main nod that connects to the Ethernet cable and 2 stand alone nodes that just plug to the wall plugs. Putting everything together and following the instruction on the Linksys app. The installation process was very easy and straight forward. The only thing I didn't like is the power supply for the main nod. It is too big and plug over the wall plug so it can't be used on a power strip or so. I wish they made it like in-line power supply so it would seat better on UPS or Power Strips. Setting up the nods will require using the Bluetooth on the phone. That's a good approach to make the installation easy and effective. The Wifi Mesh system is kind of aggressive wifi covering allowing you to have the best coverage on a large surface. I installed the main Nod near the internet modem in the second floor (upstairs) the second one also upstairs but to the farther east side of the house. The third node installed in downstairs to the farther west side of the house. Did some tests before (with the old Wifi) and after when using the Linksys. I had some spots in the house where WiFi will get really bad even though it shows good coverage on the phones. With Linksys, the problem was solved. I did some speed tests, check the images. The difference might be small but the efficiency of the coverage is really noticeable. No more hiccups on ChromeCast and Fire Stick. Smooth and fast streaming all day. I recommend using it if you are suffering WiFi bad coverage in your location. I tried the range extenders before they don't work the same. They just create several networks that are not like mesh WiFi.

This is the third Velop product that I have had the opportunity to use and evaluate and it performed just as well as the previous 2 products. The difference with this system is that instead of similar satellite nodes being installed throughout the rest of the home, plug-in nodes are used instead. This makes for an easier installation but performance in my 2300 square foot home did not suffer. The benefit of having regular nodes include having extra ethernet ports to connect to around your house. If you don't have a need for them, then this system would be a good choice for you. All you need to do is find electrical outlets that are spaced evenly around your home where you need a strong signal and the Linksys system takes care of the rest. Set-up was extremely simple and speed-tests showed that I was getting max download and upload speeds that my Internet Service Provider allows for my plan. Parental controls that are available will come in handy as my children get older but I do not need them yet. One of the reasons I prefer the plug-in nodes is that I don't have to take up valuable shelf space or struggle to find a good location for a hub. Electrical outlets are typically spaced out well in a home and that makes it easy to decide where to put them. Overall, this system is a great option for medium sized homes that need improved wireless performance. It should definitely be considered by anyone in the market for a new tri-band mesh network.for their home.

The way I setup this system will probably be different than most others on here. I already had a "Velop 3" system up and running. I chose to add this system as extra nodes to my existing WiFi mesh network. The Velop 3 system covered my whole house and much of my yard, but the speeds dropped off considerable depending on where you were in my house/yard. I now have nodes in the middle, and in each corner of my house, as well as one in my garage. That's 6 nodes! I now have tremendous speed and coverage anywhere in my house as well as my yard. I'm getting every bit of my advertised internet speed which is 250/20 Mbps. Adding the new nodes was super easy through the app. Whether you're using this as a stand alone, or adding extra nodes to your existing network, you will be quite pleased with the WiFi coverage this system provides. In the pictures I posted, you'll notice my upload speed is only 19 Mbps, but I actually have this set as the max because I do a lot of online gaming, and this dramatically reduces bluffer bloat. It's usually around 25 Mbps without the QOS turned on in my main router.

My house has struggled with dead spots so I was excited to get my hands on this Mesh System! So far it was rocky smart but it has been smooth sailing since. PROS: - The design of these are really nice, it's very minimalist look without an unnecessary amount of cords. The smaller nodes plug right into the wall and that is a big plus for me design wise. - Once it's set up, it works great! I like how you can set up the router name and password smoothly but more importantly - no more dead zones. I saw a big bump in speed in the areas I needed it. Not much more I can say besides it worked exactly how I needed it to! CONS: - Set Up was not simple. You have to download the app, connect to the nodes by typing in passwords printed on the nodes, and then try to connect to them. I just had a lot of issues trying to connect with them all. Then when I did, the nodes had to be closer together in order for them to connect which seems like it defeats the purpose of a mesh system. BOTTOM LINE: This Mesh System will help create a strong WiFi connection around the difficult spots with a friendly app for configuration. Set Up is not as easy as it should be but once you are past that, you will definitely be happy!

Before the Linksys we had 3 out of 5 bar Wi-Fi signal strength at one end of the house. Distance from the fiber optic fed router at 60' with 4 walls between bedroom and router. At the other end of the house we had 4 bars at a distance of 25' with 2 walls between router and laundry room. Signal strength was 3 bars in the garage and 2 bars at the far end of a 2 lot yard. After about 15 minutes of setup we had 5 bars of signal strength at each location except the yard, where there were 4. We tested the Linksys by streaming movies on 2 smart Sony TV's, playing videos on 2 iPads and streaming music on an iPhone and a Galaxy S9. 6 devices total and everything ran smoothly. However, the next day both Sony TV's and the Galaxy S9 were having trouble staying connected. They are all Android devices. None of the Apple devices had this issue. I ran through the settings and although I didn't make any changes, a reboot seems to have done the trick as all devices have been operating over Wi-Fi with no issues with connectivity or performance for over a week. I agree with other reviewers that an ethernet port on the nodes would have been a plus but in my circumstance it would simply have been nice to have, not a necessity.

WiFi coverage even when traveling room to room, upstairs and down. 802.11ac is capable of 1300 megabits per second (Mbps). Typical 802.11n is 450 Mbps. I easily saw results of 886 mps on the Linksys speed check, giving me faster connection and jitter free surveillance camera operation. All my devices worked perfectly when I replaced my old router with the Velop devices (using the old SSID name and password). Fast and painless! I've used the Linksys app on my cell phone before so set up was quick. Each device and node connected as expected. { there were a few LED color changes that didn't occur when expected, but the prompts via software allowed me to breeze on through the setup} No complaints. The base has two (2) RJ45 jacks, one from the modem the other to say a switch or other device. The nodes are WiFI only, so if you need other Ethernet jacks you might want the Velop option with RJ45 jacks or add another Wireless router set as an access point. The white cube blends nicely into the home decor, if even noticeable. Comes with power block and white ethernet cable.

Full disclosure. I have just recently reviewed the Linksys - Velop Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi System just days ago and was blown away with it. This system also Velop - Tri-Band is much faster to put together out of the box. Literally only took minutes compared to the hour I spent getting the dual-band system up. Not sure why it was faster but really made a difference. The speeds are now consistently coving my home with no more dead spots in our master bedroom. We have Google Fiber service so the speeds are extremely fast so I don't see any drop-off from adding two nodes. I have a third if I need it but two nodes did the trick for me in a small 1250 sq.ft. home. This system is absolutely the best Wi-Fi system. Both are great and you really can't go wrong. The Dual-band is great for Basic Wi-Fi service, but if you have premium service over 100mbps then this tri-band is a must have whole house wi-fi system. Your family will absolutely love you for it. I would recommend this tall everyone!!!!

First packaging was nice and very strong built to protect devices in storage or in shipping. Setup was very quick, I opened my existing Linksys app, and started adding new nodes. First two nodes were added quickly and without any issues, 3rd node ended up with red light and I had to try it again, but it was added two minutes later. Connecting and sorting them thru the house was very easy and quick job. I got 3 floors (by levels) and each node is covering one of the levels. I must say Velop 4800 works well in general but I don’t like design of plug-in nodes, they seem to be too big and bulky (for my taste), and 3 identical towers (like in Velop 3900) would be much nicer package. I don’t have any dead spots in my house but I am getting different speeds from different nodes. I got 176Mbps when connected to main node (AC2200) and getting 123Mbps from other two plug-in nodes (AC1300), and again I think speed should be the same on all of them since I got network package from Xfinity which is under 300Mbps. 3 years warranty is great warranty coverage which you don’t see on many products. Pros: Coverage Notifications if any nodes are disconnected or not working Device prioritization Parental control Warranty Cons: No Ethernet ports on Plug-in Nodes Plug-In nodes are big and bulky Different speed from main and plug-in nodes