Bottom ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Where to find more help __________________________________________________________________________________ 6 Set Up _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 Velop System Settings______________________________________________________________________________________ 9 Log in to the Linksys app _________________________________________________________________________________ 9 Dashboard ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10 To view or change device details_______________________________________________________________________________________ 12 Devices ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11 Advanced Settings _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14...
Product Overview Front/top The light on the top of your node gives you information about the node’s operation. Light Status description Blinking blue Starting up Solid blue Connected Blinking purple Setup in progress Solid purple Ready for setup Blinking red Disconnected •...
Back USB 3.0 port— Connect and share USB drives on your network. For local file sharing only (no FTP, media server or virtualUSB support). Also, not intended for sharing peripherals such as printers, scanners or cameras. Ethernet ports—Connect ethernet cables to these Gigabit ethernet (10/100/1000) ports and to other wired devices on your network.
Bottom Reset button—Press and hold until the light on top of the node turns red, fades and flashes bright red again to reset the node to its factory defaults. Wi-Fi Protected Setup button—Press to connect WPS-enabled network devices. Power switch—Slide to | (on) to power on the node.
Where to find more help • Linksys.com/support/Velop Linksys app help (launch the app and click Help in the main navigation menu) • Note—Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product may be viewed on http://support.linksys.com/en-us/license. Please contact http://support.linksys.com/en-...
Note—The app works with iOS 11.4 and later, and Android 6 and later. You will create a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi account so you can use the app to view or change your Velop system settings from anywhere you have an internet connection.
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Print this page, then record your Wi-Fi and account settings in the table as a reference. Store your notes in a safe place. Wi-Fi Name Wi-Fi Password Admin Password Guest Access Name Guest Access Password Linksys App Login Email Linksys App Password...
Velop System Settings Using your Linksys app, you can view or change Velop system settings to make your Wi-Fi more secure or to work better with a device or game. You can access settings from anywhere in the world if you have an internet connection.
Dashboard Dashboard is a snapshot of your Wi-Fi. See how many devices are connected to your Velop system. Share Wi-Fi password and allow guest access to your Wi-Fi. Dashboard also shows you if any devices have parental controls on them or have been prioritized for Wi-Fi access.
Devices View and change details for all devices connected to your Wi-Fi. You can view devices on your main network and your guest network, or display information about each device.
To view or change device details From the Devices screen you can edit device names and change the device icons. You also can prioritize devices, set parental controls, and see Wi-Fi details. Tap on any device to see details.
Advanced Settings Advanced users can change the default security type and Wi-Fi mode. Do not change these unless you have a lot of experience with Wi-Fi networks. Channel Finder will search for the most-open Wi-Fi channels in your area to ensure you get the best performance from your Velop system. If you have more than one node in your Velop system, Channel Finder will find the best channel for each node.
Connect a Device with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows you to easily connect wireless devices to your Wi-Fi without manually entering security settings.
Guest Access Use your Guest Access to allow guests to get online while restricting their access to other resources connected to your Wi-Fi. Send the password by text message or email.
External Storage See which node an external drive is connected to, check the amount of free space left, and enable authentication by setting a username and password. (Only when a drive is plugged in to a node’s USB port.) Be sure to tap Eject before removing a drive to avoid losing data.
Speed Check Run a speed check to make sure you are getting the speeds you are paying for. Speed check also helps in Device Prioritization because results determine how Wi-Fi is distributed to the prioritized devices. • Download speed is the rate at which internet content is transferred to your Velop system. •...
Parental Controls Parental controls allow you to control when your kids are online and what they’re doing there. Pause internet to specific devices, or block specific websites.
Device Prioritization Choose up to three devices for priority usage of your internet connection. Those devices – wired and/or wireless – always will have the best access when connected. Velop runs a speed check to determine how to best distribute Wi-Fi to prioritized devices. Other devices will share the leftover capacity.
Notifications If you have more than one node, Velop can notify you when secondary nodes in your system go offline. Secondary nodes are any that are not wired to your modem. You have to turn on notifications in your mobile device settings to allow Velop to notify you.
Use the Velop Administration screen to change the admin password and hint, and check various identifiers (model number, serial number, and IP details) for all nodes in your Wi-Fi. Opt in to automatically report crashes to Linksys and contribute to improving the Wi-Fi experience. You also can manually report specific issues to Linksys.
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The following information will be sent with your description of the issue: cloud: show email address associated, • App version • Login Type ( local: display "Velop admin" Wi-Fi or ethernet • Device model • WAN Connection type (display mo/day/year, time, time zone •...
Advanced Settings Internet Settings You can choose how your Velop system connects to the internet. The default is Automatic Configuration – DHCP. Other connection types depend on your internet service provider or how you plan to use your Velop system. Advanced users can use Additional Settings to clone MAC addresses and set MTU (maximum transmission unit).
Port Settings Port forwarding—for a single port, multiple ports or a range of ports—sends traffic inbound on a specific port or ports to a specific device or port on your Wi-Fi. In port range triggering, Velop watches outgoing data for specific port numbers. Velop remembers the IP address of the device that requests the data so that when the requested data returns, it is routed back to the proper device.
Wi-Fi MAC Filters Every network device has a unique 12-digit MAC (media access control) address. You can create a list of MAC addresses and regulate how devices use your Wi-Fi.
Feedback Here’s your chance to tell us what you think. Rate the app at your app store, send us a suggestion, or report an issue that’s keeping you from a great experience.
If you are not connected to the internet you still can access your Velop system. Connect to your Wi-Fi name, launch the Linksys app and tap Log in with Router Password toward the bottom of the screen. You will not be able to access your Linksys Wi-Fi account when not online.
Velop admin password We created a secure admin password during setup. To change it, tap Velop Administration and Change Velop Password and Hint. To keep your Velop system secure, we'll send you an email if someone changes the admin password.
How to restore factory defaults You should never need to factory reset your Velop—a very disruptive process. A factory reset restores your Velop system to the state it was when you took it out of its box, requiring you to go through the setup process again.
Storage Temp. -4° to 140° F (-20 to 60° C) Operating Humidity 10% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing Notes: For regulatory, warranty, and safety information, go to Linksys.com/support/Velop. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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