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Summary of Contents for Linksys Velop WHW01
- Page 1 User Guide Velop WHW01/VLP01/A01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 Wi-Fi Settings _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 16... -
Page 3: Product Overview
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... - Page 4 Back Ethernet ports--- - Connect Ethernet 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.
- Page 5 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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Page 6: Where To Find More 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. -
Page 7: Set Up
Note—The app works with iOS 8.x and later, 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. -
Page 8: What You'll Need
Note—During setup we’ll send a verification email. From your home network, click the link in the email. 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. - Page 9 Find a power source near to your modem or modem router. Connect to your first node.
- Page 10 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.
- Page 11 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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Page 12: Velop System Settings
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. -
Page 13: Dashboard
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. -
Page 14: Devices
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 15: To View Or Change Device Details
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. -
Page 16: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Settings View or change your Wi-Fi name and password and connect devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™. -
Page 17: Advanced Settings
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. -
Page 18: Connect A Device With Wps
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 19: Guest Access
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 20: Speed Test
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. •... -
Page 21: Parental Controls
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 22: Device Prioritization
Device Prioritization Choose up to three devices for priority usage of your 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. -
Page 23: Notifications
Notifications Velop can notify you when nodes 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 24: Velop Administration
Use the Velop Administration screen to change the admin 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 25 The following information will be sent with your description of the issue: • • cloud: show email address associated, App version Login Type ( local: display "Velop admin" • • Wi-Fi or Ethernet Device model WAN Connection type (display • •...
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Page 26: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings Internet Settings You can choose how your Velop system 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 27: Port Settings
Port Settings Port forwarding--- - - for a single port, multiple ports or a range of ports--- - - sends traffic inbound 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. - Page 28 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.
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Page 29: My Account
My Account Change your Linksys account password and opt in to receive the latest news and deals from Linksys. -
Page 30: Help
Help Having trouble with the app? Just need a little more information about a feature? Tap Help for an explanation. -
Page 31: Feedback
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 32: 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. -
Page 33: Velop Admin Password
Velop admin password 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 send you an email if someone changes the admin password. -
Page 34: How To Restore Factory Defaults
How to restore factory defaults You should never need to factory reset your Velop---- - a very disruptive process. A factory reset restores your Velop system to the state it was when you took it out of its box, requiring you to go through the setup process again. -
Page 35: Specifications
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, warranty, and safety information, go to Linksys.com/support/Velop. Specifications are subject to change without notice. - Page 36 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 owners.