The Ultimate Guide To Linksys Velop AC1300 Setup

Fed up of slow speeds, poor wifi connectivity and dead zones? If the answer to this question is yes then you must upgrade from traditional routers to velop systems. To know the reasons why read the complete guide. But if you have already invested in Linksys velop AC1300 setup then first off all you made a great choice. Secondly, we are sure you must be on a hunt to find an easy installation guide. So it’s time to end your hunt here because in this blog post we’ll be sharing complete insights about the AC1300 velop system. The guide will highlight product features, LED light behaviour, setup requirements as well the installation steps. So without further delay, let’s move straight to the features.

Key Features Of Linksys Velop AC1300 Setup

First of all the AC1300 velop system operates on mesh technology due to which there is complete elimination of connectivity issues. Next up, the device uses dual-frequency bands to provide uninterrupted and seamless connection for both nearby and far away smart gadgets.

Moving further, Linksys Velop ac1300 setup features beamforming and spot finder techniques. This means its signal doesn’t scatter unnecessary anywhere but goes straight to your connected devices. Whereas with the spot finder technique one of the most complex tasks of finding the accurate placement spot for the AC1300 nodes becomes easier. 

To be precise each velop node holds the power to cover an area of upto 1500 sq.ft. Moreover the availability of Ethernet sockets allows you to connect external devices straight to the velop system. This ensures stability and provides uninterrupted wifi connection. Additionally, the AC1300 system is compatible with Amazon alexa. So you can control the network using voice commands as well. 

Lastly, the Linksys velop ac1300 setup also offers complete security both for your main network and your children as well. All thanks to the feature of guest network creation and parental control option. 

Hardware Overview

As you open up the Linksys Velop AC1300 setup container, you find the main device, power adapter and Ethernet wire. On the top panel of the node there is a status indicator. This light should be blue in color after you complete the setup. The rear side of the velop consists of Ethernet ports and the power port. Whereas at the bottom panel you’ll find important information that comes into use during the setup. So note down this information pre-hand. 

Unveiling Light Behaviour Of Linksys AC1300

Understanding different meanings of status light will help with the easy identification of exact working of the node. 

• A flickering blue color light depicts the starting up of the device.  
• A stable purple light means the node is ready for configuration.
• Whereas a blinking purple light indicates, nord is connected to the smart device for Linksys velop AC1300 setup. 
• When it is bright blue, it means the node is working best to its abilities.
• On the other hand a red color on the status indicator means the node has zero connectivity to the Internet.
• Lastly if it blinks red then there is a connectivity problem between the main node and the child node. 

Setup Requirements 

For carrying out errorless Linksys velop AC1300 setup you require following components:

• A modem that offers internet connectivity.
• Thereafter you need your AC1300 nodes and their respective power cords. 
• An Ethernet wire for attaching the upstream device to the AC1300.
• Then comes power outlets that will be used for activating the nodes. 
• Lastly, you require a smart device. You can use cell phone, laptop, iPad or any other wifi enabled smart gadget. 

Installation Steps

Begin the installation by connecting the upstream device (modem) to the primary AC1300 node. For this use ethernet wire. Thereafter with the use of power cord start up the node. Let the status LED show a stable purple light. 

Moving forward, grab your host device (smartphone, computer, laptop, iPad or tablet). Visit its wifi settings. Turn on wifi. From the list of wireless networks, connect to the AC1300 velop’s network. 

Now on the same networked device open Linksys application. Ensure it should operate on its recent firmware version. As this will allow you to conduct errorless Linksys Velop AC1300 setup. Now login into the account. Users who do not have the Linksys application can fetch it for free. It is available on both platforms (Play Store and App Store). 

Finally from the application’s interface select launch setup option (Android users). Whereas the iOS users will get an option of Setup new wifi network. Thereafter choose your device that’s velop.

Lastly, finish off the setup by fulfilling each and every direction that is given to you by the Linksys application. 

For any other query, issue or for setup assistance feel free to connect to our experts via phone call, email or through live chat. 

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