Can I Use Linksys Velop As Wifi Extender?

‘Yes’ you can use a Linksys Velop device as the WiFi extender, because the working function of these both units is the same. Linksys Velop mesh WiFi system gives seamless internet coverage. 

 

It makes your house free from dead spots and provides consistent WiFi signals.

Things Require Before Installation

‘Yes’ you can use a Linksys Velop device as the WiFi extender, because the working function of these both units is the same. Linksys Velop mesh WiFi system gives seamless internet coverage. 

 

It makes your house free from dead spots and provides consistent WiFi signals.  

Things Require Before Installation

Before doing the Linksys Velop installation, take a few things.

• Linksys Velop nodes.
• Power adapter.
• Ethernet cable to connect Velop primary node with modem. 
• Install Linksys application. You can’t do Linksys Velop setup without application. 

Benefits To Use Velop As Extender

Linksys Velop setup without application is a very convenient process. But before proceeding towards the setup, check out the benefits you get if you set up the Velop as an extender. Here we describe the several benefits to use Linksys Velop as extender

• Provides seamless home WiFi coverage. 
• Remove all dead zones. 
• Support wired backhaul for better performance. 
• Configuration process of Linksys Velop is simple. 
• Linksys application allows you to manage and control networks. 
• Linksys Velop nodes are designed to work together to provide you wide coverage and extend WiFi signal areas where it might be weak or non-existent. 
• Each Velop node is a powerful device which works as a router & extender. 

Linksys Velop Hardware Installation

Before proceeding towards the Linksys Velop setup without app or using an app, you have to install the hardware. Check out the steps you need to follow for the Linksys Velop Hardware Installation here:-

Do Velop Unboxing

In the box you will get

• Linksys Velop nodes. 
• One long ethernet cable.
• Manual booklet. 
• Power adaptor. 

Place Primary Velop Node

• Locate the Linksys Velop parent node closer to the modem for better connection. 
• Avoid placing Velop primary nodes near walls or metal obstacles to prevent interference. 

Connects To Internet

• First of all, power off your modem. 
• Now, connects an ethernet cable from the modem to the Linksys Velop node WAN port. 
• Now, press the modem power button to turn it on. 
• At last, plug in the Linksys Velop parent node in the socket and wait for the LED to start blinking solid purple. 

Setup Linksys Velop As WiFi Extender

By setting up Linksys Velop in bridge mode, you can use it as an extender. Below is the breakdown to Linksys Velop setup without application or with application in bridge mode. 

Feature To Use Linksys Velop In Bridge Mode?

Extend Network Reach:- 

It extends the reach of your existing WiFi network. 

 

Not Required Any Separate Subnet

Make sure that the existing WiFi network and Velop network operate on the same network. Bridge mode allows devices to communicate seamlessly. 

 

Use Existing Home WiFi

The Linksys Velop node depends on your existing router for internet connection and network management. 

 

Primary Node Connection

Afterward to bridge mode, Linksys Velop parent node must connect to the existing modem/router by ethernet cable. 

 

Linksys Velop Child Node Connection

Via WiFi or an ethernet cable you can connect Linksys Velop child nodes. 

Steps To Install Velop In Bridge Mode

• Early, open the Linksys application or go to Linksys default website and login to your Linksys Velop network.
• After that, click on the menu icon. From there click on ‘Advanced settings’ and then ‘WiFi settings’ 
• Hit on ‘Connection Type’ and choose ‘Bridge Mode’. 
• Click ‘Save’ and then ‘Enable Linksys Velop Bridge Mode’ when prompted. 
• Now, attach the Linksys Velop parent node to existing router WiFi by an ethernet cable. 
• Once all the Linksys Velop nodes are configured, the application will confirm a successful connection. 
• If required, then adjust the node placement for better performance. 

Conclusion

To use Linksys Velop device as WiFi range extender can effectively expand network coverage while maintaining the seamless connection. Linksys Velop setup without application or by using app both ways helps you to use Linksys Velop as a WiFi range extender.

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