Linksys Velop devices are a component of the Mesh technology. They make use of a variety of satellites that work together with a host device to allow network access around your home. If you recently bought the latest Linksys velop set-up for your office or home, knowing about the configuration of devices for velop is essential.
This blog will guide you through the easy steps you can follow to add a node to the Linksys velop mesh system.
Things you’ll Require For the Installation
Before beginning with the setup process for the Linksys velop, you will need to know some information and equipment so that you can proceed with the process of setting up easily. These include:
- Ethernet cable(s)
- A default username and password
- The default web address/IP address
If you’re planning to set up the velop network with the mobile app, ensure that you’ve got the most current version of the Linksys Velop app installed on your phone. It is possible to download it via your device’s app store.
Adding a Node Using Linksys App
Before beginning the process of setting up be sure that you’ve got the most recent version of the Linksys Velop app installed on your phone. You can download this app via the app page of your phone’s app store.
Mesh Networks are modular in their structure, which means that there are Nodes that in connecting to the Internet. One Linksys smart WiFi Setup comes with two nodes, in addition to the primary node. It is possible to add additional nodes, if you wish but doing so creates another network. Once you’ve got all the essential requirements to add a node to Linksys Velop mesh, it is time to are able to begin creating the first node. Here are some steps you can follow:
- To get started, begin by first opening up your Linksys Velop App on your Smartphone. After the front-facing window is opened up, tap the “Launch Setup” button.
- This Linksys App will then ask for the area where you are. Click the Allow button in the notification you receive.
- After that, the application will require you to go over all the terms and conditions. Then you can click on the Agree button and continue the process of setting up.
- On the next page, you will require to select the type of router you want to set up. Choose Velop from the drop-down menu.
- Then, you must specify in the next window the type of router configuration you are employing. There are two choices:
- “I use a MODEM from my ISP and I’m replacing my router with the Linksys Velop,” and
- “I have a gateway (MODEM and router combined) from my ISP.”
Select the appropriate option.
Connecting to the Primary Velop Node
It’s now time to connect your Velop’s primary node. Click “It’s Plugged in” on the setup page.
After that, you’ll be able to place the node into an open space, and then select the option or click “It’s in the Open”.
- Make use of an Ethernet cable to attach to your Velop router with the MODEM device. After you’ve done this then click”Connected” and then “It is connected”.
- This is the moment at which your router will be able to connect with your new router and set up and make an internet connection for you to utilize.
- The light bulb that is on the Velop Node will turn purple. Once it does, click Next.
- When the following window opens in the next window, you’ll have to sign up for an account. In the event that you have an existing Linksys Velop Login account, you’ll be able to simply click on the “Log in Here” button.
- To create an account, you need to enter the necessary information like your Email Address and the Password that you wish to keep. Once you have entered the details, click on the “Create Account” button.
- The next page presents how to access the Linksys Velop login page. Enter the login details, such as your email and the Velop password for setup, then press Next to open the next page.
- On the next screen on the next page, you’ll be asked to input the name and security key for Wi-Fi networks. The names you input in this field will be your network’s SSID as well as the security key or the Velop setup password for your network.
- Keep this password difficult to crack and distinct from the one that you created to access your Velop account.
- Once you’ve filled in the information in the fields, just click “Next”.
Add additional Nodes to Velop Setup
If you’ve chosen to choose the first option, you will be required to follow the procedure according to the following steps:
- On the homepage, you can click on three horizontal lines referred to as Menu from the upper left corner.
- In the list of windows which appears, click “Set up New Product” in the window that appears.
- Now, click on the “Add nodes” button.
- After that, you’ll be able to place the node into an open area and choose the option or click “It’s in the Open”.
- This is at which your router will be able to connect to the new router, and set up and create an internet connection for you to utilize.
- The light bulb that is on the Velop Node will turn purple. When it is done you can click the next button.
- The next screen that displays you can click on the category you wish to classify this network. You can select from Living Room or Family Room, Dining room, Garage, kitchen, office, or a different one.
- Once you’ve done this, click”Next.
This step is the conclusion of the setup process in your Velop device. The successful page will be displayed on your screen. You must click the Next button right now.
If you wish you can add additional nodes to the Linksys Velop system here. Click on That’s it for now and the setup process will conclude.