WiFi mesh devices are really gaining popularity
these days. Google started it’s own system months ago and it looks like the big
names in the network industry also joining the game.
Linksys launched Velop - its home WiFi mesh system
with up to three devices in package and Alexa for additional voice services.
These gadgets are really useful if you live in a big apartment or house with
multiple floors with many rooms but you do not want any amplifiers with
questionable quality.
The setup of Linksys Velop is pretty simple - you
basically set all the devices like a mesh system and have WiFi in every corner
of your home, even backyards or basements. The manufacturer says that using
Tri-Band solution it resolves bottlenecking and outperforms range extenders and
traditional routers. Linksys also states the setup can reach up to 500 square
meters of property.
Velop comes with a smartphone app that lets you
control the network remotely. It also gives you the ability to turn on Parental
Control and to Speed Test your connection and see if your ISP is providing the
service you are paying for. You can also find an integration of Amazon Alexa
which can turn on/off the guest network and answer other voice commands.
The Velop costs US$ 200, a 2-pack goes for US$ 350 and the
full package of three routers is US$ 500. All the configurations are currently
available at their website with a slight discount.
