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Linksys Velop Tri band Whole Home WiFi Intelligent Mesh System 1 Pack 1 2 bedrooms apt single story Easy Setup Maximize WiFi Range Speed for all your devices Works with Alexa

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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/10
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Review Analysis - 924 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Network
 567
wifi, velop, throughout, nodes, node
+97%
-3%
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" ...  After doing some research on the several mesh systems available, I settled on the Velop due to its extended WiFi signal reach. ... I currently have the main node wired to my Fios router, one child node wired across the house, and a wireless node upstairs halfway between them.  ...  "
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" ...  This is really a great router system. ... We have 3 of them and we have seamless WiFi coverage.  ...  "
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" ...  The signal is strong and steady through out the house and just as strong outside on the deck where I have always had the weakest signal.  ...  "
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" ...  Previously, I was only using the stock router from Spectrum in a 2100 sq ft ranch style home, so only one side was receiving good WiFi signal. ... I got these to boost the signal in the bedroom side of the home, and we’re now getting basically max speed everywhere. ... We pay for 120 mbps and get about 110 through the WiFi network now all over.  ...  "
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" ...  I was having spotting wifi throughout the house as it has thick walls and is two stories. ... I would recommend this system to anyone who is experiencing low wifi anywhere in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  I am listening to Tidal and getting perfect wifi signal strength in my master bedroom. ... The Velop is in my livingroom downstairs about 150 ft away.  ...  "
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" ...  Have had many different WiFi Routers .  ...  "
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" ...  Used two devices to cover a 3,000 SF home with great bandwidth everywhere.  ...  "
Setup
 400
app, easy to set, velop, linksys, easy to setup
+97%
-3%
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" ...  The app is note and makes it easy to control and setup  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Easiest setup, done in 2 minutes.  ...  "
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" ...  Set up was a breeze.  ...  "
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" ...  It took only a few minutes to setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  East to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Relatively easy to set up.  ...  "
Wifi
 357
wi fi, velop, mesh, coverage, linksys
+96%
-4%
comment
" ...  I have been using the Linksys Velop WiFi system for 6 months and I haven't had one issued whatsoever. ... Many of Fios's features depend on its router being setting up in a certain way and if you introduce another functioning router into the picture, you likely will lose your TV guide menu and other services.  ...  "
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" ...  This is really a great router system. ... We have 3 of them and we have seamless WiFi coverage.  ...  "
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" ...  It works just like the Google WiFi.  ...  "
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" ...  We pay for 120 mbps and get about 110 through the WiFi network now all over.  ...  "
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" ...  I would recommend this system to anyone who is experiencing low wifi anywhere in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent product, finally same WiFi code in all my home.  ...  "
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" ...  I used the same network name and password that I had for my Time Capsule so all my devices recognized the Internet immediately.  ...  "
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" ...  Have had many different WiFi Routers .  ...  "
Capacity
 353
sq ft, throughout, story, wifi, nodes
+99%
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" ...  Previously, I was only using the stock router from Spectrum in a 2100 sq ft ranch style home, so only one side was receiving good WiFi signal. ... I got these to boost the signal in the bedroom side of the home, and we’re now getting basically max speed everywhere.  ...  "
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" ...  I would recommend this system to anyone who is experiencing low wifi anywhere in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  I am listening to Tidal and getting perfect wifi signal strength in my master bedroom. ... The Velop is in my livingroom downstairs about 150 ft away.  ...  "
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" ...  Used two devices to cover a 3,000 SF home with great bandwidth everywhere.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought a two unit for a 3000sq ft house and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  With two of these, I get signal a half a block away from my house.  ...  "
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" ...  My house is small but bought the three pack so that I could use in the backyard during the summer and it too gets great reception.  ...  "
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" ...  I got the 2 node version for my 1900 sq ft home basement and use it with my iMac, smart, tv, rook and all mobile devices.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 263
app, easy to set, easy to setup, easy to install, user
+98%
-2%
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" ...  I tried using both the Linksys app and the web-based user interface to add nodes (just to try it out) .  ...  "
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" ...  The app is note and makes it easy to control and setup  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and set up.  ...  "
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" ...  The set up was quick and easy through the app.  ...  "
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" ...  The app is simple to navigate.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Relatively easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to set up and easy to manage.  ...  "
Apps
 157
setup, interface, linksys, web, velop
+90%
-10%
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" ...  I tried using both the Linksys app and the web-based user interface to add nodes (just to try it out) .  ...  "
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" ...  The app is note and makes it easy to control and setup  ...  "
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" ...  The set up was quick and easy through the app.  ...  "
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" ...  Control with an app on your phone.  ...  "
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" ...  The app is simple to navigate.  ...  "
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" ...  The app is slick and makes setup effortless, and the design is chic enough as to not detract from home decor.  ...  "
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" ...  It was super simple to set up from my phone after I downloaded the app.  ...  "
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" ...  The setup was simple using the Linksys IOS app on my iPhone.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 152
connected, velop, node, app, wifi
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Control with an app on your phone.  ...  "
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" ...  I used the same network name and password that I had for my Time Capsule so all my devices recognized the Internet immediately.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a nice device list that allows me to keep track of all my network devices, and there's an easy to navigate user interface that allows me to configure the router settings, such as setting up reserved IP addresses, parental restrictions, etc. ... I also like that there is just one SSID, even though devices can connect to different nodes, and at different frequencies.  ...  "
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" ...  Works with my various Apple Airplay devices  ...  "
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" ...  The setup was simple using the Linksys IOS app on my iPhone.  ...  "
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" ...  It was a snap to set up using an app for your phone.  ...  "
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" ...  We also have several home automation devices that connect via WiFi and have experienced fewer disconnections that with our previous wireless router.  ...  "
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" ...  20 minutes to connect both modules. ... I use both Apple and Android products and everything connects with full signal and no lag.  ...  "
ISP
 121
velop, linksys, node, mbps, provider
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Note, though, that I am running the Velop fully in Bridge mode, because Fios makes it very difficult to do otherwise.  ...  "
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" ...  This is really a great router system.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to set up and the connection speeds are fantatic.  ...  "
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" ...  Now I am getting over 600 mps.  ...  "
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" ...  Probably the easiest setup i have ever seen on a router.  ...  "
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" ...  My dish network installer recommended the Linksys Velop system. ... You plug-in the first node, I have a two node system, and it automatically connects to my central modem/router.  ...  "
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" ...  It has solved all of our problems with our AT&T internet.  ...  "
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" ...  The Eero was nice but had problems communicating with our modem and this manifested itself as very slow connection speeds.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 89
week, velop, routers, nodes, frustration
+79%
-21%
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" ...  In terms of setup, I had zero issues. ... Give it time and it always ended up solid blue, which means everything is working properly.  ...  "
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" ...  Working great so far.  ...  "
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" ...  They are working great without much of hiccups.  ...  "
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" ...  Since I have installed the Velop system, I have had ZERO problems.  ...  "
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" ...  A quick reset and worked again  ...  "
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" ...  Previously went with 2 Orbis and both sets failed right out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Been using this a week. ... I'll update after longer period of use.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked extremely well right out of box.  ...  "
Software Platform
 81
interface, web, velop, ios, linksys
+84%
-16%
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" ...  I tried using both the Linksys app and the web-based user interface to add nodes (just to try it out) .  ...  "
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" ...  The set up was quick and easy through the app.  ...  "
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" ...  The app is simple to navigate.  ...  "
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" ...  The app is slick and makes setup effortless, and the design is chic enough as to not detract from home decor.  ...  "
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" ...  The setup was simple using the Linksys IOS app on my iPhone.  ...  "
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" ...  App walks you through easily.  ...  "
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" ...  Using the linksys iOS app, the installation of the Velop system was easy.  ...  "
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" ...  The management application work well even through the Internet.  ...  "
Ports
 66
node, velop, modem, cable modem, ethernet ports
+86%
-14%
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" ...  I have it routing all my wireless connections while my cable modem /router is routing my hard wire connections.  ...  "
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" ...  I have the speed from the cable company for all devices anywhere in the house. ... Each unit has two Ethernet ports for wired connection.  ...  "
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" ...  This is absolutely the best solution if you don't have (or can't install) network cables throughout your multi-story house.  ...  "
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" ...  You plug-in the first node, I have a two node system, and it automatically connects to my central modem/router.  ...  "
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" ...  - Running Ethernet over our power lines  ...  "
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" ...  Ethernet connected straight in from Modem to the Velop should work right? ... Also I'm on a MacBook Pro and fortunately I had the Amazon USB to Ethernet adapter.  ...  "
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" ...  This has been a great improvement from our cable providers wifi router/modem combo.  ...  "
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" ...  I just wanted better Wifi coverage and the ability to bring WiFi traffic in on a hard wire for port mirroring. ... It is wired to a Gigabit switch so I can port mirror it to my intrusion prevention system (I'm a security geek).  ...  "
Overall performance
 64
speeds, performance, velop, speed test, tripled
+95%
-5%
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" ...  So easy to set up, absolutely no issues and runs at fast speeds out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Speed is good.  ...  "
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" ...  I ran a speed test from my phone and found excellent speeds for uploads and downloads.  ...  "
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" ...  A beginning programmer could have done a better job.  ...  "
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" ...  Yes, your connection will be strong and fast.  ...  "
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" ...  Velop is good, does the job well, no issue with what it is supposed to do.  ...  "
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" ...  This is where the Velop does an outstanding job.  ...  "
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" ...  Speed on laptops or iPads on the far side of the 1st floor and the 2nd floor is the same as the computer sitting along the the main router.  ...  "
Price
 41
worth the price, worth the money, money, worth the investment, worth every penny
+88%
-12%
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" ...  Worth the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the expenditure.  ...  "
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" ...  It is worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the buy.  ...  "
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" ...  No brainer for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  Not the cheapest, but so far worth every penny.  ...  "
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" ...  This system is a little more expensive than competing products, but well worth the cost.  ...  "
Marketplace
 35
works as advertised, works, prime, exactly, received
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Recommended by Apple, but cheaper on Amazon, with Prime shipping, got it in 2 days.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks a million Brian!!  ...  "
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" ...  works as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  I also appreciate how all the units are identical.  ...  "
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" ...  I would have chosen the 3-pack to begin with but the 2-pack happened to be on amazon deals and it was actually cheaper for me to buy the two pack, then add on a single 3rd node.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as described  ...  "
Cables
 30
velop, cable modem, node, ethernet, wire
+93%
-7%
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" ...  I have the speed from the cable company for all devices anywhere in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  number of walls didn't matter (well, other than running the cable).  ...  "
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" ...  The price is essentially 1 1/2 months of my old cable bill.  ...  "
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" ...  And also impressive was the fact that even though my cable speed right out of the modem was inconsistent, they did not hesitate to continue to troubleshoot with me to completely ensure the entire Velop system was working.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought a Velope node and a new cable modem.  ...  "
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" ...  I relise the speed is what i pay the cable company for, but rember the signal strength will maximize my purchase.  ...  "
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" ...  Highly recommended if you're cutting the cord.  ...  "
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" ...  This product is amazing with cable internet.  ...  "
Features
 25
bridge mode, feature, cool features, young, parental
+84%
-16%
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" ...  Many of Fios's features depend on its router being setting up in a certain way and if you introduce another functioning router into the picture, you likely will lose your TV guide menu and other services.  ...  "
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" ...  Giving four stars only because there are a few management features I’d like to see.  ...  "
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" ...  This means some of the cool features like device prioritization are unavailable.  ...  "
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" ...  It's missing is some of the neat features in bridging mode.  ...  "
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" ...  With a young kid, it is an excellent feature.  ...  "
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" ...  With a young kid, it is an excellent feature.  ...  "
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" ...  There are plenty of other features I haven’t tested in the app yet but it seems very comprehensive so far.  ...  "
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" ...  There are plenty of other features I haven’t tested in the app yet but it seems very comprehensive so far.  ...  "
Design
 25
routers, nodes, mesh, look, design
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Black just went better and was less obtrusive looking than the white.  ...  "
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" ...  Unit looks good.  ...  "
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" ...  I also kind of like how innocuous looking it is.  ...  "
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" ...  this is a sleek looking product and super easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  The Velop specs looks great, and it works pretty great too.  ...  "
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" ...  And best of all it is rock solid.  ...  "
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" ...  The Velop nodes are good looking and really unobtrusive.  ...  "
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" ...  Getting way better performance than from my older (5-year older also Linksys system).The system looks stylish and blends in nicely in a modern home.  ...  "
Video Playback
 21
streaming, hd, movies, stream, roku etc
+95%
-5%
comment
" ...  Multiple devices, streaming movies, all works great.  ...  "
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" ...  It is on the pricey side but if you work at home or stream video it’s worth the investment.  ...  "
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" ...  No more problems watching Netflix.  ...  "
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" ...  We have 13 devices hooked up and the speed check says we could still stream HD movies and video conference call all the same time.  ...  "
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" ...  ROI already achieved with more connected devices upstairs and downstairs and no glitches seen in connectivity for browsing, music, live TV and video gaming.  ...  "
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" ...  ROI already achieved with more connected devices upstairs and downstairs and no glitches seen in connectivity for browsing, music, live TV and video gaming.  ...  "
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" ...  I have no problem running several devices on it and streaming HD quality movies.  ...  "
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" ...  I will be watching.  ...  "
Build Quality
 19
linksys velop, velop system, wish, week, velop
+74%
-26%
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" ...  If you are looking for a cheaper Velop system try the dual-band mesh system.  ...  "
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" ...  Product is solid.  ...  "
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" ...  Its fast and we are not experiencing dropped connections anymore.  ...  "
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" ...  I feel all the devices have strong connections.  ...  "
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" ...  And best of all it is rock solid.  ...  "
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" ...  It has been about 48 hours and has been rock solid.  ...  "
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" ...  The interior walls are thicker than todays standard drywall.  ...  "
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" ...  The "main" Velop is in the northeast of the house and the secondary in the southwest, about 35 ft apart.  ...  "
Product As Described
 17
works, exactly, advertised, tell, smaller
+100%
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  works as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  It works as described  ...  "
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" ...  It works as advertised!  ...  "
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" ...  It works as advertised!  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
Delivery
 17
promised, delivered, amazon, velop, two days later
+94%
-6%
comment
" ...  Recommended by Apple, but cheaper on Amazon, with Prime shipping, got it in 2 days.  ...  "
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" ...  Received in two days.  ...  "
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" ...  works as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  The items arrived speedy fast.  ...  "
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" ...  I initially bought the 2 pack because it would arrive sooner.  ...  "
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" ...  It has delivered more than promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased a 10 days ago and it arrived in 2 days.  ...  "
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" ...  ), so we needed a robust router and the Velop has definitely delivered.  ...  "
Lagging
 16
reset, eero, reboot, mesh, buffering
+63%
-38%
comment
" ...  It is best to reset everything and start over.  ...  "
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" ...  Zero hiccups since day one.  ...  "
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" ...  I moved the child back with the rest of the family and reset again. ... My 4 standalone Arlo cams also connected with no issues.  ...  "
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" ...  This system totally eliminated all buffering issues I was experiencing.  ...  "
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" ...  No lagging at all.  ...  "
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" ...  No lagging at all.  ...  "
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" ...  I started to notice a lag while using the Eero mesh system.  ...  "
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" ...  I started to notice a lag while using the Eero mesh system.  ...  "
Returns
 15
decided, refund, returning, linksys, velop
+27%
-73%
comment
" ...  does not work, customer service is worthless, too late to return  ...  "
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" ...  Starting the RMA process later today.  ...  "
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" ...  I am returning this product. ... I am returning it.  ...  "
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" ...  VERY VERY VERY annoying and I plan on returning them soon if they keep on, especially since I invested a LOT of money on 4 mesh points.  ...  "
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" ...  I went to attempt to return butr of course they know this product sucks so they don't offer returns.  ...  "
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" ...  After several frustrating hours, I gave up and decided to just return it even while I got only a partial refund.  ...  "
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" ...  After several frustrating hours, I gave up and decided to just return it even while I got only a partial refund.  ...  "
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" ...  For now I am stuck.  ...  "
Firmware
 14
node, linksys, latest firmware, velop, update the firmware
+57%
-43%
comment
" ...  Once both units were up on the newest version of the Firmware,  ...  "
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" ...  Firmware update was automatic and simple.  ...  "
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" ...  Firmware update is a breeze through the app, and there is also now a Web-based configuration tool.  ...  "
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" ...  Go back in and update the firmware.  ...  "
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" ...  I was replacing an older model Linksys AC router and repeater.  ...  "
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" ...  UPDATE 12/15/2017 Still no problem with the routers.  ...  "
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" ...  I thought the system was easy to setup but it hungup on the firmware update and I had to call tech support.  ...  "
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" ...  I thought the system was easy to setup but it hungup on the firmware update and I had to call tech support.  ...  "
Internet
 14
speed, get, speeds, home, access
+100%
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" ...  No more lagging internet!  ...  "
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" ...  Internet problems solved!  ...  "
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" ...  I am now able to get near full internet speed anywhere.  ...  "
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" ...  The speed of our Internet is impeccable.  ...  "
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" ...  Now I get my full internet speed everywhere in my two-story home.  ...  "
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" ...  Internet speeds as determined by speed test from my previous router is at least 2x as fast.  ...  "
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" ...  Get it if you need help controlling internet access at home!  ...  "
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" ...  Get it if you need help controlling internet access at home!  ...  "
Controls
 13
control, app, velop, technician, rings
+85%
-15%
comment
" ...  Control with an app on your phone.  ...  "
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" ...  great way to control devices in the home.  ...  "
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" ...  I do like the feature that I can control when my kids can access the wifi with the parental controls.  ...  "
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" ...  I have this wireless, not each unit daisy change hard-wired together.  ...  "
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" ...  I can control access via the app.  ...  "
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" ...  Also we like the parental controls.  ...  "
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" ...  Also we like the parental controls.  ...  "
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" ...  Parental controls are great and easy to use!  ...  "
Resolution
 13
tv, video, streaming, stream, movies
+92%
-8%
comment
" ...  Things had been okay until we got a new DirecTV DVR.  ...  "
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" ...  We’ve got a mixed network of Apple devices, Amazon Fire TV, Nintendo, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  We have 13 devices hooked up and the speed check says we could still stream HD movies and video conference call all the same time.  ...  "
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" ...  The Cox Arris wifi and the two Nighthawk extenders could not provide consistent HD streaming to our three widely spaced Fire TV sticks.  ...  "
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" ...  I have no problem running several devices on it and streaming HD quality movies.  ...  "
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" ...  Buying another for my primary res. ... Now doing the very same thing at primary res.  ...  "
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" ...  Speeds look good, all very close to my 150/150 mps subscription, especially my 4k tv.  ...  "
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" ...  even my HD TV which is also wireless, has a much better picture.  ...  "

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