Linksys Velop WHW01/VLP01 User manual

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User Guide
Velop
WHW01/VLP01

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Table of Contents
Product Overview___________________________________________________________________________________________3
Front/top ______________________________________________________________________________________________________3
Back ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________4
Bottom _________________________________________________________________________________________________________5
Where to find more help ____________________________________________________________________________________6
Set Up _________________________________________________________________________________________________________7
What you’ll need______________________________________________________________________________________________8
Velop System Settings____________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Log in to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi cloud account ____________________________________________________ 12
Dashboard___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Devices _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
To view or change device details____________________________________________________________________________________ 15
Wi-Fi Settings _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 16
Advanced Settings____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
Connect a Device with WPS__________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Guest Access_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Speed Test ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Parental Controls___________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Device Prioritization_______________________________________________________________________________________ 22
Notifications_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Velop Administration______________________________________________________________________________________ 24
Advanced Settings__________________________________________________________________________________________ 26
Internet Settings______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 26
Port Settings __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 27
My Account __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
Help___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 30
Feedback_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 31
Connect Directly To Velop_______________________________________________________________________________ 32
Velop admin password_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 33
How to restore factory defaults________________________________________________________________________ 34
Specifications______________________________________________________________________________________________ 35
Linksys Velop _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 35
Environmental______________________________________________________________________________________________ 35

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Product Overview
Front/top
The light on the top of your node gives you information about the node’s operation.
Light description Status
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

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Back
Ethernet ports----- Connect to other wired devices on your network with ethernet cables. One node in
your Velop system must be connected to your modem or modem router. Nodes know whether they are
connected to a modem or a client device.
Note—For best performance, use a CAT5e or higher rated cable on the ethernet port.
Power port—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.

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Bottom
Reset button-----Press and hold until the light on top of the node turns red, fades and flashes bright
red again to reset the node to its factory defaults.
Power switch-----Press | (on) to power on the node.

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Help
Where to find more help
•Linksys.com/support/Velop
•Linksys app help (launch 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.

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Set Up
Download the Linksys app. You need this app to set up Velop.
Go to the app store for your device and search for Linksys.
Install the app, open it and follow the instructions.
Note—Before downloading, make sure the app works with your version of Apple iOS or Android OS.
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 internet connection speed
Note—During setup we’ll send a verification email. From your home network, click the link in the
email.

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Other than plugging in the power and the ethernet cable, 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

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

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If 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.

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Print this page, then record 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

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Velop System Settings
Using your Linksys app, you can view or change Velop system settings to make your Wi-Fi more
secure or to work better with a device or game. 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.

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Dashboard
Dashboard is a snapshot of 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.

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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.

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To view 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.

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Wi-Fi Settings
View or change your Wi-Fi name and password and connect devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™.

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Advanced Settings
Advanced users can change the default security type and Wi-Fi mode. Do not change 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.

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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.

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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.

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Speed Test
Run a speed test to make sure you are getting the speeds you are paying for. Speed test also helps in
Device Prioritization because results determine how Wi-Fi is distributed to the 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.