There are more than one networking devices in the Linksys Velop content box. We will help you to setup the Velop in your house. You will also get to know about how log in to the interface to configure the device.
We will share the tips and solutions to make the Linksys Velop setup easy and error free and secure.
Linksys Velop Setup and Login
Connect Velop Parent Node
You have to connect the Velop router node to the modem with the help of Ethernet cable. You have to place the router node near to modem and follow some steps.
- Connect one end of cable to the modem LAN port.
- Insert the other end of the cable to the router WAN port.
- Turn on the devices by connecting the power cord in wall socket.
Connect Child Nodes
It is time to connect the child nodes to the router node without using any cable, let’s see how you can do;
- Place the nodes wherever you want in the reach to the parent node in your house.
- Press the router and velop nodes sync button, after some time the nodes will connects automatically.
Now, after the physical connection you have to configure the Linksys Velop system by following some instruction given in next section.
Configure Linksys Velop
There are two methods, whereas one majorly use by users; Linksys app and other is via computer using linksyssmartwifi.com.
Via Phone
Download and open the Linksys app in your phone. Enter the admin credentials to access the interface window. If you are accessing the Linksys app first time, then create the Linksys Velop account in the app.
Tap on the create Account option and enter the Email Address, Name and generate Password. Here, you can adjust the settings like frequency, WiFi password, admin password and access many more features.
Via Computer
You have to access the interface of the Velop through your computer via IP address like 192.168.1.1 or URL Linksyssmartwifi.com. Enter the admin credentials to access the interface window.
Here, you can adjust the settings like frequency, WiFi password, admin password and access many more features.
Tips and Solutions
1.Use Updated Browser to Configure
The Linksys Velop system must be configured correctly, which you can do with the help of the computer. The computer web browser must be updated, if not then follow steps to update browser;
- Go to the browser and choose Settings in it.
- Select the About option and here you have to click on the Update button.
2.Reboot Extender Once in Week
If you want to refresh the Velop device to make the device lightweight and dispel the problem like overheat, then you have to reboot the device.
- To reboot you can unplug device from wall socket and plug it in again.
- The second method is press the power button of the device twice to restart device.
3.Reset Extender If Issue is Not Fixing
If you have comes in trouble during the setting up your Linksys Velop, then you have to perform the factory reset process. This hard reset will clear up all the data from the device. Let’s see how to reset your Velop;
- Find the reset pinhole button on theLinksys Velop node.
- Give it a long press with the help of pin or sharp object.
- After hard resetting the WiFi, you have to reconfigure the device by Linksys Velop login interface.
End Conclusion
Here, you have seen and learned about how to setup the Linksys Velop device. we have also given troubleshooting tips and solutions to dispel technical problems.