Velop is the mesh extender series from Linksys that has become quite popular lately. The multi-satellite setup allows users to cover every corner of their home without having to worry about internet bandwidth and speed issues. If you are looking for such a solution for your home, having a Velop Mesh WiFi extender will prove the most useful to you. Also, learning about the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi extender setup process is important. This blog will walk you through the steps to access the setup wizard and get done with the extender setup process.

Things You Would Need

• Linksys Velop Extender,
• Broadband modem,
• Ethernet cable(s),
• Computer/Smartphone,
• Linksys Velop app (Download from Google Play Store/Apple Store).

In addition to this hardware, you would also need details pertaining to the default web address and the login details for the setup wizard. These details can be found in the user manual or on the reverse panel of the device. For reference, you can also follow the information mentioned:

Username: admin

Password: admin/password

Default web address: https://extender.linksys.com 

Default IP address: https://192.168.1.1

Beginning With The Linksys Velop Setup

Make sure you have the latest version of the Linksys Velop App installed on your smartphone. Mesh Networks are modular meaning there are Nodes that help connect to the internet. A single Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Extender Setup has two nodes in addition to a primary node. You can add more nodes if you want, however, doing so will generate a second network.

Now that you have all the basic requirements for setting up the Linksys Velop mesh, you can start with setting up the primary node.

• Open the Linksys Velop App on your Smartphone. Once the front window opens up, click on the “Launch Setup” button.
• The Linksys App will then ask for the region in which you are located. Click on the Allow button on the notification which you see.
• Next, click on the Agree button to continue with the setup process. This would also mean that you agree to the terms and conditions put forth.
• The next screen will ask you to specify the kind of extender you are going to set up. Select Velop from the menu.
• Next, on the next window, which type of router setup you are using.
• You will see two options:

“I use a MODEM from my ISP and I’m replacing my router with the Linksys Velop,” and

“I have a gateway (MODEM and router combined) from my ISP.”

Select the appropriate option.

Connecting To The Home Network

• The setup window will now show you a list of the available networks. Select the one that belongs to the home network and click on connect.
• Type in the network password in the fields specified and then click Join.
• Your primary node will now connect to the home network.
• Specify a network name and password to the new extender network. Type in the new SSID and the network password and click Save.
• If you wish to continue using the credentials as that of the main home router, you can click on the “Copy from router” button and the extender setup will complete.
• You can add more nodes to the network if you want by simply following the instructions on the app interface.

Need more help with the Linksys Velop Mesh wifi extender setup process? You can always reach out to the team at our end for help.