Linksys announced its new Wi-Fi module called Velop, which should deliver seamless internet on multi-devices anywhere in the household. (Photo : YouTube/Engadget)
Linksys announced its new Wi-Fi module called Velop, which should deliver seamless internet on multi-devices anywhere in the household, during the CES 2017 event. This inclusion to the next generation of mesh Wi-Fi router systems will compete against Eero and Google WiFi.
According to Droid Life, Linksys is claiming the router's Tri-Band solution that resolves bottlenecking, which promotes constant and reliable internet connection. The company's multi-unit setup dedicates a single band that will communicate between router units, which prevents speed drop-off and spikes. The "100 percent Wi-Fi mesh network signal" in the device's description signifies that users get constant, seamless Wi-Fi with no buffering or lag.
The Velop will enable users to be connected on the internet at any time, as the router "outperform traditional router and range extender combos."
As per Mac Rumors, the Velop also includes other features such as parental control settings, device prioritization and guest access. Following the router system's tri-band module, the product's description furthered: "A Velop modular Wi‑Fi mesh system outperforms traditional routers and range extenders giving you 100% seamless Wi‑Fi without lag or buffering. With other Wi‑Fi, the signal degrades as you move farther away from the router, leaving you susceptible to dropped connections. Velop gives you full-strength Wi‑Fi everywhere."
The description added: "Feel free to video stream while the kids are gaming online. Velop's Tri-Band technology dynamically changes to ensure and deliver blazing fast, seamless Wi‑Fi to all devices for the ultimate in Wi‑Fi freedom."
In addition, the Velop is integrated with Amazon's mobile companion, Alexa, as it allow users to turn guest network on/off and request credentials of both the main and guest networks.
In its internal chassis, Velop works through a highly integrated system brought by Qualcomm's chipset, a 716 MHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor. It even added three Wi-Fi radios (one 2.4 GHz and two 5.0 GHz) and two auto sensing LAN/WAN Gigabit ports. The processors are complemented by a 4GB of flash memory, 512MB DDR3 memory and a Bluetooth 4.0/LE radio. The router system also connects six antennas and high power amplifiers.
The Velop is currently pegged at $499.99 for a 3-pack, $349.99 for a 2-pack, and $199.99 for one Velop router.
