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Connect Directly To Velop 

If you are not connected to the internet you still can access your Velop system. Connect to your Wi-Fi 
name, launch the Linksys app and tap 

Log in with Admin Password 

toward the bottom of the screen.  

You will not be able to access your Linksys Wi-Fi account when not online. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for WHW0303

Page 1: ...1 User Guide Velop ...

Page 2: ...Test ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19 Parental Controls___________________________________________________________________________________________ 20 Device Prioritization_______________________________________________________________________________________ 21 Notifications_______________________________________________________...

Page 3: ...us Blinking blue Node is starting up Solid blue Node is working great Blinking purple Node is paired with phone for setup Solid purple Node is ready for setup Blinking red Node has lost connection to primary node Solid red Node has lost connection to the internet Solid yellow Node is too far from another node connected to your Velop system ...

Page 4: ...t cables to these Gigabit Ethernet 10 100 1000 ports and to other wired devices on your network If you have more than one node in your Velop system use one of these ports to connect to your modem or modem router Note For best performance use a CAT5e or higher rated cable on the Ethernet port 3 Power switch Press on to power on the node 4 Power port Connect the included AC power adapter to this por...

Page 5: ... the app and click Help in the main navigation menu Note Licenses and notices for third party software used in this product may be viewed on http support linksys com en us license Please contact http support linksys com en us gplcodecenter for questions or GPL source code requests ...

Page 6: ...and Android 4 0 3 and later During setup you will create a Linksys Smart Wi Fi account so you can use the app to view or change your Velop system settings from anywhere you have an internet connection Among the many things you can do with Linksys Smart Wi Fi Change your Wi Fi name and password Set up guest access Connect devices to Wi Fi with WPS Block internet with parental controls Test your int...

Page 7: ...gging in the power and the ethernet cables the app based setup process does the work for you Once connected use the app to personalize your Wi Fi by giving it a name and password You also can give nodes names based on where they are so you can identify them in the rare case where things need attention What you ll need ...

Page 8: ...8 Find a power source near to your modem or modem router Connect to your first node ...

Page 9: ...f you have more than one node they can be set up anywhere within range of another working node Only one node has to be wired to the modem or modem router Don t worry the app will help you place your nodes ...

Page 10: ...your Wi Fi and account settings in the table as a reference Store your notes in a safe place Wi Fi Name Wi Fi Password Admin Password Guest Network Name Guest Network Password Linksys Smart Wi Fi Username Linksys Smart Wi Fi Password ...

Page 11: ...ame You can access settings from anywhere in the world if you have an internet connection but you can also access your Velop system directly from your home network if you are not online Log in to your Linksys Smart Wi Fi cloud account 1 Open the Linksys app 2 Enter the email address you used when creating your account 3 Enter your account password 4 Tap Log in ...

Page 12: ...f your Wi Fi See how many devices are connected to your Velop system Share Wi Fi password and allow guest access to your Wi Fi Dashboard also shows you if any devices have parental controls on them or have been prioritized for Wi Fi access ...

Page 13: ...13 Devices View and change details for all devices connected to your Wi Fi You can view devices on your main network and your guest network or display information about each device ...

Page 14: ... or change device details From the Devices screen you can edit device names and change the device icons You also can prioritize devices set parental controls and see Wi Fi details Tap on any device to see details ...

Page 15: ...15 Wi Fi Settings View or change your Wi Fi name and password and connect devices using Wi Fi Protected Setup ...

Page 16: ...these unless you have a lot of experience with Wi Fi networks Channel Finder will search for the most open Wi Fi channels in your area to ensure you get the best performance from your Velop system If you have more than one node in your Velop system Channel Finder will find the best channel for each node ...

Page 17: ...17 Connect a Device with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup allows you to easily connect wireless devices to your Wi Fi without manually entering security settings ...

Page 18: ...18 Guest Access Use your Guest Access to allow guests to get online while restricting their access to other resources connected to your Wi Fi Send the password by text message or email ...

Page 19: ...e prioritized devices Download speed is the rate at which internet content is transferred to your Velop system Upload speed is the rate at which you can upload content to the internet Note Internet connection speeds are determined by a variety of factors including ISP account type local and worldwide internet traffic and number of devices in your home that are sharing the internet connection ...

Page 20: ...20 Parental Controls Parental controls allow you to control when your kids are online and what they re doing there Block internet to specific devices or block specific websites ...

Page 21: ... internet connection Those devices wired and or wireless always will have the best access when connected Velop runs a speed test to determine how to best distribute Wi Fi to prioritized devices Other devices will share the leftover capacity Prioritized devices appear on Dashboard ...

Page 22: ...des in your system go offline You can also ask Velop to alert you when a node is connected with an Ethernet cable to another node and is ready for setup You have to turn on notifications in your mobile device settings to allow Velop to notify you ...

Page 23: ...dmin password and hint and check various identifiers model number serial number and IP details for all nodes in your Wi Fi Opt in to automatically report crashes to Linksys and contribute to improving the Wi Fi experience You also can manually report specific issues to Linksys ...

Page 24: ...loud show email address associated local display Velop admin Device model WAN Connection type display Wi Fi or Ethernet Device OS version Time date mo day year time time zone There is also a button on the Velop Administration screen to restart your Velop if other troubleshooting efforts don t work out ...

Page 25: ...connects to the internet The default is Automatic Configuration DHCP Other connection types depend on your internet service provider or how you plan to use your Velop system Advanced users can use Additional Settings to clone MAC addresses and set MTU maximum transmission unit ...

Page 26: ...nbound on a specific port or ports to a specific device or port on your Wi Fi In port range triggering Velop watches outgoing data for specific port numbers Velop remembers the IP address of the device that requests the data so that when the requested data returns it is routed back to the proper device ...

Page 27: ...27 Wi Fi MAC Filters Every network device has a unique 12 digit MAC media access control address You can create a list of MAC addresses and then allow or deny those devices on your Wi Fi ...

Page 28: ...28 My Account Change your Linksys account password and opt in to receive the latest news and deals from Linksys ...

Page 29: ...29 Help Having trouble with the app Just need a little more information about a feature Tap Help for an explanation ...

Page 30: ...30 Feedback Here s your chance to tell us what you think Rate the app at your app store send us a suggestion or report an issue that s keeping you from a great experience ...

Page 31: ...cted to the internet you still can access your Velop system Connect to your Wi Fi name launch the Linksys app and tap Log in with Admin Password toward the bottom of the screen You will not be able to access your Linksys Wi Fi account when not online ...

Page 32: ...word We created a secure Velop admin password during setup To change it tap Velop Administration and Change Admin Password and Hint To keep your Velop system secure we ll let you know if someone changes the admin password ...

Page 33: ...will be erased All wireless devices will disconnect from your Wi Fi To reset Velop With your node connected to power and turned on press and hold the Reset button on the bottom The light on top of the node will turn red and fade in pulses Do not release the button until the light goes out and then turns bright red Note If you have more than one node in your Velop system you might need to reset the...

Page 34: ...Up to 128 bit encryption Environmental Dimensions 3 07 x 3 07 x 7 28 78 x 78 x 185mm Unit Weight 17 oz 485 g Power 12V 2A Certifications FCC IC CE Wi Fi IEEE 802 11a b g n ac Windows 7 Windows 8 DLNA Operating Temp 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage Temp 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Operating Humidity 10 to 80 relative humidity non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Notes For regulatory warran...

Page 35: ...ss point volume of network traffic building materials and construction operating system used mix of wireless products used interference and other adverse conditions Visit linksys com support Velop for award winning technical support BELKIN LINKSYS and many product names and logos are trademarks of the Belkin group of companies Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective o...

Page 36: ...SETUP GUIDE Download the Linksys App to get started It s required for setup 1 2 3 www Linksys com app GETITON r Google Play S Linksys App Linksys App Follow the App instructions to complete set up ...

Page 37: ...WARRANTY AND SUPPORT INFORMATION UNITED STATES AND CANADA ...

Page 38: ...ES THIS WARRANTY COVER Belkin warrants that the product hardware and any software media i e media on which the product software is provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period described below This means that the product won t be defective and that it will look and work as advertised during the relevant period This warranty does not app...

Page 39: ...rbished Belkin Linksys or WeMo product or refund you the purchase price of the product minus any rebates and discounts Any repaired or replacement products are warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or 30 days whichever is longer All products and parts that are replaced become the property of Belkin Note The rights and remedies outlined above are the only rights and remedies a...

Page 40: ...BELKIN ITS AFFILIATES ASSOCIATES DEALERS AGENTS OR SUPPLIERS TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE PRICE YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THIS LIMITATION IS CUMULATIVE AND WILL NOT BE INCREASED BYTHE EXISTENCE OF MORE THAN ONE INCIDENT OR CLAIM THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS WILL APPLYEVEN IF ANYWARRANTYOR REMEDYPROVIDED FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL LIMIT THE LIABILITY OF BELKIN IN ...

Page 41: ... can fix or replace it If we ask you to return your product to us by post you will be given a Return Materials Authorization RMA number and we ll tell you where to send the product You will need to make sure the product is properly packaged and shipped and you will be responsible for the costs of returning your product to us We need to identify your product when it reaches us so you ll need to inc...

Page 42: ...ur websites indicated above in your local area for details For additional support beyond the Complimentary Assisted Technical Support period or for assistance on advanced features beyond basic support please contact our Technical Support team to learn more about how we can help you get the most out of your product Please note that you may be assessed a fee to speak with our technician if you conta...

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