Linksys announced today the expansion of its modular mesh WiFi family to include the Dual-Band Velop. TheDual-Band Velop‘s modular design comes in 1, 2 or 3 nodes which is customizable every home footprint and size. Similar to the Tri-Band Velop, the Dual-Band Velop can be interspersed with either Dual-band and Tri-band Velops in the same network.
Velop Tri-Band and Dual-Band side by side
The Dual-Band Velop is smaller (at 3.1″ x 3.1″ x 5.55″ per Node) and is more affordable. Great for the internet connected home, the Dual-Band Velop can cover from 1500 sq ft (1 pack) up to 4500 sq ft (3 pack). As with other Velop products it leverages Linksys’ Intelligent Mesh™ Technology. An evolution in Home WiFi engineering this tech combines Linksys software and hardware to deliver WiFi via the fastest path to the internet for the best experience possible. Intelligent Mesh Technology helps provide better speed at distances, improved client handling between nodes, and dynamic improvements to back-haul to always ensure the best connection to the Internet. As you move through your home you seamlessly connect to the strongest signal with one network name (SSID) throughout your whole home.
As with other Linksys products you do not need to be a networking expert in order to set up the Linksys Dual-band Velop. The Linksys App, available for both IoS and Android devices automatically identifies the nodes to be set up. You can connect a second and subsequent nodes with a single tap in the app. The Linksys app provides an animated setup guide explaining the entire setup process, including Spotfinder technology for best placement.
The Linksys Dual-Band Velop will hit store shelves in the US on May 15th (with pre-orders starting on Amazon.com on May 1st). Availability in Canada starts June 8th.
Dual-Band Velop comes with 2x WAN/LAN auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet ports
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions: 3.1″ x 3.1″ x 5.55″ per Node
- Weight: 4.35 Lbs per Node
- Processor: 716 MHz Quad Core
- Memory: 256 MB NAND Flash and 256 MB DDR3
- Color: White
- Speed (Wireless): Simultaneous Dual-Band (2.4Ghz + 5GHz)
- Wi-Fi Range: up to 1500 sq ft (1 pack), 3000 sq ft (2 pack), 4500 sq ft (3 pack)
- Ports: 2x WAN/LAN auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Antennas: 3x internal antennas and high powered amplifiers
- Wi-Fi Protected Set-up: Yes
- Wireless Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Features: Works with Amazon Alexa, Auto Firmware Upgrade, Guest Access, Bluetooth 4.1 embedded
- App: Wi-Fi App compatible with iOS 8.0+ and Android 4.0.3+
- Compatibility: with any ISP modem or gateway
- Availability:
- US May 15th (pre-orders on Amazon.com on May 1st)
- Canada June 8th
For more information or to acquire the:
- Linksys dual-band Velop – 1 Pack (WHW0101)
- Linksys dual-band Velop – 2 Pack (WHW0102)
- Linksys dual-band Velop – 3 Pack (WHW0103)
About Linksys
The Linksys brand has pioneered wireless connectivity since its inception in 1988 with its leading innovation and engineering strategies, and best-in-class technology, design and customer service. Linksys enables a connected lifestyle for people at home, at work and on the move, and with its award-winning products, simplifies home control, entertainment, security and Internet access through innovative features and a growing application and partner ecosystem
