Linksys Velop - WiFi that sets you free

[mooncake52]

how to get this info?

If my parent node is 192.168.0.1

So i change to 192.168.0.1/sysinfo.cgi? ==> correct

I tried then need to enter user and pw. Which is the user and pw? ==> userid is admin, password is what you have set for your system.

Thank you.

when the report is run, you will see a long system report. the backhaul info is almost at the bottom which you can search "bh_report" but should look something like this but properly formatted....

bh_report
Node (MAC) NODE IP PARENT IP Intf. Chan. RSSI(AP/STA) Speed State Timestamp
------------ --------------- --------------- ----- ----- ------------ --------- ----- ------------
58EF6831A6BE 192.168.0.138 192.168.0.100 5GL 36 -66/-63 165.34900 up 1607648598
58EF6831A70C 192.168.0.160 192.168.0.100 eth1 wired 0 1024.000 up 1607648586
58EF6831A7EA 192.168.0.232 192.168.0.100 eth1 wired 0 1024.000 up 1607648601
58EF6836AFD4 192.168.0.130 192.168.0.138 5GH 157 -71/-59 156.11800 up 1607648620
58EF6836B89E 192.168.0.226 192.168.0.100 eth1 wired 0 1024.000 up 1607648608
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[someperson]

I think you are having the same problems I had when I first tried plugging the child node into a LAN port on the network.

The solution I found was to set the Velop into Bridge mode before plugging the child node in to the LAN port for ethernet backhaul. If you do not, you will end up with NAT conflicts with two DHCP servers competing and the whole thing becomes unstable.

What I learned was;

1) Set up the Velop network as per the app instructions, each node one by one wirelessly. Do not plug in any ethernet cables to the child nodes yet!
2) Switch the Velop to Bridge mode.
3) Then plug the child nodes into ethernet ports that are connected to your switch or router on the network. This allows your router to be the sole DHCP server.

To wire all the nodes to your router, the velop system must first be in bridged mode. Otherwise, you can only wire up from velop to velop.

To set into bridged mode, you first have to configure all wirelessly first before attaching Ethernet cables from the nodes to the router..

Thanks guys! I thought of trying out the bridge mode previously but stopped short of that when it prompted that i will not be able to have parental control, device prioritisation etc. Managed to get it to work finally!

 

[androidbot]

hi, am new to the Velop brand of mesh routers. Hope to get some advice from current users.

Am considering the Linksys Velop WHW0303 (AC6600) and am curious if the system is able to :

- Separate the main, 2.4GHz and 5Ghz bands?
- Can the settings be made via a Web UI?
- How many Guest Network can one set?
- Is one able to separate 2.4GHz/5GHz band under the Guest Network?
- Is the Guest Network able to seamlessly connect from parent to child node?

Many thanks.

 

[cochran]

Velop regardless if it’s the WH series or the MR series mesh routers, they are not able to separate the wireless bands because intelligent mesh protocols will take over. The protocol will allocate the suitable bands to your devices and roam them around.

However, if you buy the MR series routers like MR9600, and use it as a normal router mode, then you can separate the bands. But the moment you pair the MR to a velop ecosystem like WHW0303, then this MR router will follow the velop ecosystem, unable to separate the bands.

So I’m summary, as long as you’re running the velop ecosystem as a whole, you cannot separate the bands..

Guest network works only in automatic DHCP mode. It doesn’t work in bridge mode, and also doesn’t allow separation of wifi bands if being used in mesh network configuration..

Velop can separate out the 2.4 and 5 band. Mine is running this way. If to separate out the 2 5G band then cant.

 

[androidbot]

Thanks guys for the advice. Cheers.

Velop regardless if it’s the WH series or the MR series mesh routers, they are not able to separate the wireless bands because intelligent mesh protocols will take over. The protocol will allocate the suitable bands to your devices and roam them around.

However, if you buy the MR series routers like MR9600, and use it as a normal router mode, then you can separate the bands. But the moment you pair the MR to a velop ecosystem like WHW0303, then this MR router will follow the velop ecosystem, unable to separate the bands.

So I’m summary, as long as you’re running the velop ecosystem as a whole, you cannot separate the bands..

Guest network works only in automatic DHCP mode. It doesn’t work in bridge mode, and also doesn’t allow separation of wifi bands if being used in mesh network configuration..

Velop can separate out the 2.4 and 5 band. Mine is running this way. If to separate out the 2 5G band then cant.

 

[renfred89]

Velop can separate out the 2.4 and 5 band. Mine is running this way. If to separate out the 2 5G band then cant.

oh right, this option i found out only available on webUI, not on app..

just tested, works well in both auto DHCP and bridge mode..

 

[Stealer]

First make sure you are really using ONR.

ONR -- Nokia, Huawei brand, all 4 ports working.

ONT -- ZTE brand, or older Ericsson and ALU brand, only 1 port working, VLAN needed.

For ONT users, you need VLAN and Linksys Velop does not support SingTel VLAN.

So i just bought a 2Node Velop (AC4400) pkg.... And I am with Singtel using ZTE ONT.
So was wondering what are my option?
1. Request Singtel to replace ONT to ONR (at a cost)
2. return this to Challenger and get another brand Mesh... what other brand support Singtel ONT?
3. Cont using the Mesh with my existing Router (Asus RT-AC68U)... . the question, is the speed affected if I connected this way?
Singtel ONT > ASUS Router > Velop primary...

Also what is the Linksys support no. tried calling 1800-326 7114 and got a invalid number reply


thanks

 

[cscs3]

So i just bought a 2Node Velop (AC4400) pkg.... And I am with Singtel using ZTE ONT.
So was wondering what are my option?
1. Request Singtel to replace ONT to ONR (at a cost)
2. return this to Challenger and get another brand Mesh... what other brand support Singtel ONT?
3. Cont using the Mesh with my existing Router (Asus RT-AC68U)... . the question, is the speed affected if I connected this way?
Singtel ONT > ASUS Router > Velop primary...

Also what is the Linksys support no. tried calling 1800-326 7114 and got a invalid number reply


thanks

Is 800-326-7114, this number is call forwarded to oversea. Very poor support from Linksys. You may feel disappointed after calling them.

PS. Their suggestion is always like reset the router, check with your ISP etc.

 

[xiaofan]

So i just bought a 2Node Velop (AC4400) pkg.... And I am with Singtel using ZTE ONT.
So was wondering what are my option?
1. Request Singtel to replace ONT to ONR (at a cost)
2. return this to Challenger and get another brand Mesh... what other brand support Singtel ONT?
3. Cont using the Mesh with my existing Router (Asus RT-AC68U)... . the question, is the speed affected if I connected this way?
Singtel ONT > ASUS Router > Velop primary...

Also what is the Linksys support no. tried calling 1800-326 7114 and got a invalid number reply

thanks

Recommend to use Option 3.

Option 1: you will regret because ONR will be the main router and it has less features than your RT-AC68U.

Option 2: this is okay, Netgear Orbi, TP-Link Deco, Asus Zenwfi all support SingTel VLAN. TP-Link Deco M9+ is one of the cheapest triband mesh solution. Orbi RBK50 triband and Zenwifi CT8 triband will be more expensive.

Option 3: this is probably the best way. You can disable the wifi of RT-AC68U if the Linksys Velop two nodes (AC4400) is already good for coverage.

 

[xiaofan]

Also what is the Linksys support no. tried calling 1800-326 7114 and got a invalid number reply

https://www.linksys.com/id/support-article/?articleNum=155194

Singapore 24/7/365

Language: Mandarin, English
Tech Support: 1800 120 4280
Support in Mandarin: 9 AM to 5:30 PM Mon-Fri
Support in English: 24/7/365
Live Chat: English

 

[Stealer]

@xiaofan & cscs3,
thanks for the helpful recommendation/ suggestion...

 

[Stealer]

Velop can separate out the 2.4 and 5 band. Mine is running this way. If to separate out the 2 5G band then cant.

Hi, how to perform the above?


rgds

 

[xiaofan]

Hi, how to perform the above?
rgds

1) Using web UI.
https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article/?articleNum=247426

2) Customizing the different Wi-Fi bands of your Linksys router
https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article/?articleNum=247428

Step 5:
When the Using different Wi-Fi names pop-up window appears, click Use different names.

Edit to add:
Discussions here about the pros and cons.
https://community.linksys.com/t5/Ve...ate-SSID-for-2-5-and-5-ghz-bands/td-p/1335943

 

[Stealer]

Think I am regretting buying this product...
the website loading is so slow also I can't seem to connect to the link below http://www.linksyssmartwifi.com/

 

[uplinkhack]

Anyone knows if Velop supports DDNS? Can't find this info in the Velop user manual.

https://downloads.linksys.com/downloads/userguide/Velop_UG_EN_20170106_1324PST.pdf

 

[uncle_josh]

Try this Setting up DDNS service through the Linksys cloud account

Sent from LG-H930 using GAGT

 

[uplinkhack]

Try this Setting up DDNS service through the Linksys cloud account

Sent from LG-H930 using GAGT

thanks! have also separately verified with tech support that they do support DDNS.

 

[v1hypersg]

hi,

previously bought the linksys velop mesh with 3 nodes and it is using wifi 5

thinking of getting the new wifi 6 single unit and when i add this new node as the master,

would my wifi network be faster or i need to replace all with wifi 6 nodes ?

any benefit or any idea to upgrade my network to wifi 6 ?

 

[xiaofan]

hi,

previously bought the linksys velop mesh with 3 nodes and it is using wifi 5

thinking of getting the new wifi 6 single unit and when i add this new node as the master,

would my wifi network be faster or i need to replace all with wifi 6 nodes ?

any benefit or any idea to upgrade my network to wifi 6 ?

Do you have any wifi 6 device now? Do you have any issues with your current setup?

If you do not have any WiFi 6 device, there are no much benefits as of now.

On the other hand, if you have desktop PC or laptop, then upgrading to wifi 6 can be pretty cheap (Intel AX200 adapter is pretty cheap, with 2*2 AX 160MHz) and performance boost can be significant.

Wifi 5 2*2 AC80MHz : theoretical max speed 866Mbps, typical speed 300-600Mbps

Wifi 5 2*2 AC160MHz : theoretical max speed 1733Mbps, typical speed 300-600Mbps with wifi 5 router and 600-1200Mbps with wifi 6 routers with 160MHz support. Devices include Intel AC9560 adapter, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, P30 Pro and Mate 30 Pro.

Wifi 6 2*2 AC80MHz : theoretical max speed 1201Mbps, typical speed 500-900+Mbps

Wifi 6 2*2 AC160MHz : theoretical max speed 2402Mbps, typical speed 600-1500Mbps.

 

[sellwatch]

Thinking of upgrading to the new wifi6 velop mesh with Ethernet ports.

My current setup is on m1 ONT and Asus ac68 router (wifi disabled) and using wired backhaul to 3 rooms in the diagram. My Synology NAS is connected to the Asus router using the last Ethernet port available.

Can i remove my Asus router and use my ONT to route to the three LAN ports and connect my NAS to the parent node in the diagram?