Linksys Velop Pro 7 10G LN1401 - Tri-Band Mesh System with 1x 10 Gigabit Internet/WAN port and 4x 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ports, Coverage up to 3000 sq ft. and 200+ devices

I have a relatively advanced network in my house with wired Ethernet throughout and multiple access points but I wanted to try this new WiFi 7 device having given my previous veloop system to my parents as I know I can trust it to be reliable and easy to use. This new WiFi 7 version is a jump up for fibre internet and equally reliable and easy to use. With a 10gbe wan port (out to the internet) and 4 x 2.5gbe LAN ports this is a big step up from standard gigabit routers and as we are lucky to have access to 8gbe fibre we could now look at upgrading, even though I think it’s a little unnecessary at the moment. It is however a shame there isn’t a 10gbe lan port as I do have a home server which would benefit from this and this device wouldn’t allow a single device to max out the multi gig connection. I only have a 500mb connection at the moment but I have been able to fully saturate this connection via a WiFi connection on my phone which is good with a low 7ms latency to the speed test server. Although I think this device is too limited for my use with multiple vlans and different WiFi connections for different devices to protect my computers and servers from cheap internet of things devices. I do think Linksys should add a vlan feature as it is simple but should be included for the £400 price tag. This device has a focus on parental protection and so devices can be controlled and protected at set times or restricted to specific websites and that does make this powerful for parents with a simple interface. I do like the simplicity for this aspect. As I have two of these devices already at my parents house I can easily use the app to add this aspect a mesh device to other devices which is ideal for extending an existing network although I will swap this to the primary device as it does have a stronger connection and range than the older WiFi 5 devices. At £400 it’s not cheap and not for everyone, but I do like the simplicity and expandability of this system which keeps getting updated. For larger houses with access to multi gig systems this is a reliable solution for a plug and play system, plus as new WiFi stand lard come out it can easily be expanded with more systems.

The device is easy to set up straight from the box. There is a short cable so the router is placed near the modem. Additional nodes are required to make the router wireless. Speed wise we have not benefited and that is because we're out in the sticks and still don't have fibre optic broadband and the router capabilitiesare greater than our wired connection allows. Range wise we also have not gained and this is where I was hoping for change and I'm guessing that is because the router is wired to the modem and nodes are required to extend the range. Since where I wanted to extend the range is on surrounding garden additional nodes is not a realistic option. So this isn't the device we needed. The connection is stable with no drop out. It does cover the entire house and about half of out third acre land (but so did our modem). No problem has been experienced with multiple devices used at once but again we are a small family and not able to test the router to it's claimed capability. Shows as WI-FI 6 on devices. Price wise it's a lot of money and additional nodes are required to give it it's full potential. I believe realistically I have testes this in the wrong environment and perhaps it would be more beneficial in an office with multiple users or gamers.

Nice simple recyclable packaging. The router design is sleek, and the teardrop shape means it doesn’t quite look just like any other box on a shelf. Product quality is great. Easy to set up, with a qr code and faultless app set up. I come from an ASUS set up before, and what I like about this is that, like the asus, you don’t need a subscription to get the features. But, the app simplicity also means the asus has much more advanced functionality around VPNs, tunnels etc. Chances are, if you’re paying this much, you’ll understand some of this. In use, it’s really fast. I didn’t use it in a mesh set up, but it looks super simple to add them. Perhaps an additional 2.5gb port would have been good for a faster backhaul to connect the mesh nodes. Signal coverage is good, though you’d expect it at this price. I’d say some of the external antenna routers are comparable. It has been in use for nearly a week and has been solid. Price is quite high at £499, especially if you’re needing to buy multiple for a mesh network. That said, multi packs are much better value. So, if you want a really fast router with the latest standards (and of course have WiFi 7 compatible devices), which is simple to setup and manage, and looks great - this is a great buy, if you can afford it. If you need more advanced config, or conversely, cannot really make use of the speed, there are probably cheaper options.

Typical of Linksys products in general, the quality feels very nice, with good weight and a very solid feeling to the base unit. It looks smart and modern too, subtle styling. The price of £400-£500 puts this in the business or professional market really; it would be hard to justify that outlay for home use. We only really use our internet for Netflix and Youtube, shopping, etc. and as such only have a minimal 150Mb broadband, albeit fibre. The speed of this unit is 10Gb, and as such i’m not really able to put it to a proper stress test. It was so easy to setup and get connected. App is straightforward. But i have a modest sized house and don’t have any wifi black spots, even at the bottom of the garden, so didn’t notice any improvement as such, since there weren’t any issues to improve. Again regarding speed… i’m limited by a modest BT connection and as such not allowing this unit to really shine. No one’s fault, certainly no criticism of the unit itself. This is something i simply would never have bought myself. I am please i got to try it and have been happy with the limited amount i’ve made use of it.

So for someone who lives and breaths networking and has a broadband line that can take advantage of the 10Gbps WAN port and with most routers on the market not being capable of 10Gbps unless you look at enterprise routes from the likes of Cisco and Ubiquiti it's a nice change to see a home router that has a price tag that means its somewhat affordable to the average home user. In the box is everything you need to get set up (the router, PSU with both UK and 2 Pin EU style ends, a 1M Cat6 cable and the quick start guide, warranty card). Setup is ok if your using the badly optimised app but it is as simple as having a Wi-Fi mobile device (laptop/tablet) where you download the Velop app. Once opened it will look to find the router over Bluetooth and prompt you to connect to it to finish the setup. It will guide you through the settings and if you need to enter details like PPPoE login details from your ISP (if you need these you may need to contact there support to get them so make sure before you install this you have them to hand). Once its up and running you can go in and change settings such as the WiFi name, password, Channel. Add a guest network and see other devices on your network. You can also add extra nodes to form a mesh around your house if you need extra coverage. You can also set up the router by using a wired or wireless computer and using the web interface. However I didn't use this so I can't comment on how well it works however the web interface is good and I in hindsight would of preferred to use this over the mobile app). Style wise it can blend in to your lounge, kitchen, hallway or bedroom with no issues as there is no bright light glowing around the device just a little blue light on the top that isn't going to keep you awake or draw eyes to it. Speeds I managed to get over this were great I was pulling nearly 1.5Gbps over Wi-Fi and over the 2.5gbps port using a supported ethernet card and quality cables I could get 2.5gbps no problem (my isp provides me a 5Gbps line so your speeds will obviously vary depending on your plan and availability). The only thing that lets this down is the mobile app on my Pixel 6 Pro kept randomly saying it wasn't responding and it became more infuriating than ever to try and complete the setup to change setting once it was working. It really comes down to the title it is a very capable router with great speeds, style and hardware support, but it is let down by a poor app experience setting it up.

I got this Linksys Velop Pro 7 to improve my wifi signal. I live in a townhouse and set it up on the ground floor, I'm in my second floor bedroom which also can provide stable and speedy wifi. That comes with an adapter and router along with the product and no LAN cable. It is easy to set up with the app you have to download. The white colour and the design are simple which I like. The price is within an acceptable range.

My router did come with a network cable in the box - so perhaps it just was not in the box for everyone. While this device is easy to setup, and does provide WiFi 7 - it does have some issues that makes it a hard sell for myself. It has no USB ports - I always have a device that needs a USB port to get power from the router (for example a Tado thermostat). The other issue for me is that this is being sold as a Mesh system - which ideally means you need at least 2. This device is expensive, so its probably best to buy a pair of these, rather than individually. While it has a 10gb port, which is great if you have a fast internet connection - it only has one of these ports. So if you did have an 8gb connection, only the primary router would get an 8gb connection if you ran ethernet between these devices. Because you would then have to use a 2.5gb port to connect to the 2nd router. If you need just a single router, then its worth looking at this router, however for a mesh device, there are other alternatives.

Pros: - Provides WiFi 7 - Brilliant speeds and hardware support - Easy to set up - Good signal coverage in my home - Stylish design Cons: - No USB ports - If wanting a mesh system, you may find cheaper alternatives - Had a few crashes on the companion app (Pixel 8) I hope you find this review helpful

Eine gute WLAN-Versorgung ist bei uns im Haus immer wieder ein Thema. Wenn alle in der Familie ihre Geräte gleichzeitig nutzen kommt unsere Standard Fritzbox an ihre Grenzen und es wird spürbar, wie sich die "Verbraucher" die Bandbreite teilen müssen. Das Lynksys Velop 7 schafft ihr problemlos Abhilfe, soll es lauf Werbe-Versprechen doch mehr als 200 Teilnehmer versorgen können, aber der Reihe nach: Mit dem Velop-Router kommt ein passendes Netzteil und ein Kat8-Kabel zum Anschluss an die Internet-Quelle- Das ist erst mal Alles was man braucht. Die physikalische Installation ist denkbar einfach, auch wenn ich als WAN einen Port an unserer Fritzbox benutze. Ganz abschalten wollte ich dieses WLAN nicht, da dort der PV-Wechselrichter dranhängt und der ist nicht ganz so schön zu konfigurieren.- Nun gut, 10 MBits können wir sowieso nicht bieten, trotz Glasfaser-Anschluss. Die Konfiguration ist problemlos, allerdings muss man sich zwingend bei Linksys registrieren um Zugang auf den Router zu bekommen. Geht man mit einem Rechner direkt per LAN-Kabel auf den Router kann man sich den App-Download und damit wohl auch die Zwangs-Registrierung sparen. Das neue WLAN ist problemlos zu konfigurieren mit allen Features die man so kennt, hier habe ich Nichts vermisst. Die Sende- und Empfangsleistung ist ebenfalls gut. Das Velop 7 ist einer der ganz wenigen Router, die ich bisher getestet habe, die mit der Performance einer Fritzbox mithalten können, was das Thema Sendeleistung betrifft. In einem Haus mit Betondecken und 3 Stockwerken nicht ganz unwichtig. Mir ist klar, das für einen "normalen" Heimnutzer sowohl die Performance als auch letztlich der Preis etwas ambitioniert ist aber für den, der eine hohe Zahl an Teilnehmern im WLAN hat und die Geschwindigkeit nutzen kann, ist das Velop eine gute Wahl, daher solide fünf Sterne von mir.

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