Product Comparison: Linksys Velop (WHW0101) vs Linksys WHW0303

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Linksys Velop (WHW0101) AC1200 Dual-Band Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

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General Specifications

Brand

Linksys

Model

Velop (WHW0101)

WHW0303

Origin

China

About the Product

Velop with Intelligent Mesh technology is an award-winning family mesh Wi-Fi System created to work seamlessly together. Regardless of shape, size or wherever your internet comes in, Velop can be customised to your home, which makes it easy to add more nodes as your home and family expands.

Easy to set up and designed to fit anywhere, Velop brings ultra-fast, full-strength mesh WiFi to your home in minutes. Featuring Intelligent Mesh technology and a sleek, modular design, the Velop mesh WiFi system spreads strong WiFi through any kind of home.

Key Specs

Kit Contents

Power adapter, Ethernet cable, Router

3x nodes, Ethernet cable, 3x power adapter

Designated Areas

Up to 1.500 sq. ft.

Up to 6,000 sq ft

Max. Wi-Fi Speed

1267 Mbps

2134 Mbps

Max. Wi-Fi Speed

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Linksys Velop (WHW0101) AC1200 Dual-Band Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

Excellent range and WIFI speeds. Consistent WIFI speeds from end to end.
The range, coverage and speeds are always perfect. I didn't have many drops, latency issues or long ping times.
I have exactly the same speed wifi in every room. Very easy to set up and log on.
Using the exact same modem and internet service to it, our reliability is much higher with the new system.
The speed is immaculate. Has some troubles every once in a while. But just needs a quick reboot and all good to go. Seamless WiFi signal around the whole house.

Linksys WHW0303 AC2200 Intelligent Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (Pack of 3)

I am now running a mesh network with 3 units in total, which covers the whole house with no gaps, plus a sizeable area around it.
First class solution for large areas, office or home, where you want no deadsports and fast simultaneous throughput - Excellent.
The 3-stations enabled us to cover a huge mansion and an 80m long garden, with no deadspots.
Since installing linksys - no black areas, even getting 200mps in the outhouse .
The kit is expensive, and don't expect it to cover the area it says.

Size & Weight

Height

5.55 in.

7.3 in.

Width

3.1 in.

Depth

3.1 in.

Weight

2.07 lbs.

1.06 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Linksys Velop (WHW0101) AC1200 Dual-Band Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

What I like about these is the small size and beautiful appearance makes it easy to find a spot on the kitchen counter, night stand, etc. and it hides away in the background.
The Linksys is compact enough ( l actually love the size).
The 'nodes' are almost small Apple Airport Extreme towers, but a baby version.
The nodes are small and compact. The installation is pretty simple and straightforward that I think the average non-IT users should be able to install it on their own.
There is good looking small packaged unit that would fit in anywhere in the home.

Linksys WHW0303 AC2200 Intelligent Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (Pack of 3)

Compared to my old setup the velop units are great. They are neat (about the size of a pint glass) and easy on the eye (no antennae).
it certainly looks better than the standard router we have all got used to. It looks like a very small speaker.
The Velop is small, neat and easy enough to set up.
Decent quality and lightweight, highly recommended!
Excellent wifi connectivity, small and easy to set up.

Network Specifications

Wi-Fi Technology

Dual-Band

Tri-Band

Wi-Fi Bands

2.4Ghz + 5GHz

2.4Ghz + 5GHz + 5GHz

Wi-Fi Standards

802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Encryption & Security

WPA2 personal

Wi-Fi Technology
Wi-Fi Bands

What customers say about "Network Specifications"

Linksys Velop (WHW0101) AC1200 Dual-Band Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

No noticible latency issues with 7 home automation items connected. Minimal bandwidth loss to secondary extender.
I really like the single access point for both 2.4 and 5g. I have a variety of devices using the network, including a video doorbell, 3 echos, a nest thermostat, 3 computers, 2 phones, and a lot of IoT devices.
The Linksys Velop Home Mesh dual router has incredible power and reaches into all corners of the house.
Love the velop system. I was hesitant at first becuase of this being dual band but the speed is great and I have not had any issues so far.
The Linksys Velop Dual-Band Whole Home WiFi Mesh System is delivers an easy to use mesh system to your home.

Linksys WHW0303 AC2200 Intelligent Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (Pack of 3)

The unit automatically update when new firmware is available so I don't need to worry about new security updates.
Smart, secure and reliable service with almost max available speed.
Jump between nodes is seamless and I do like the fact that it switches between 2.4 and 5Ghz bands with a single SSID.
Large variations of wifi standarts, stable and reliable device!
Good security and speed, a lot of wifi standarts, decent quality!

Features

Interfaces

WAN/LAN

2x WAN/LAN

Easy App Controls

Yes

Processor

716 MHz Quad Core

Memory

256 MB NAND Flash and 256 MB DDR3

4 GB Flash and 512 MB RAM

Power Source

AC (power cord)

Extras

Sleek, сompact, and stylish, Frictionless & futureproof, Guest access, Parental controls, Device prioritisation, Speed test

Simultaneous tri-band Wi-Fi mesh system, Seamless Wi-Fi, AutoFix & Instant alerts, Works with Alexa

What customers say about "Features"

Linksys Velop (WHW0101) AC1200 Dual-Band Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

I love the iOS app and it it gives all sorts of control over the network. Very nice.
Very easy to set up. Intuitive UI through the app. Relatively responsive. Mobile connectivity is a plus. Adjusts load across devices.
Mobile app and web-based control page offer wide range of options, easy administration of the network, nodes, security and connected devices.
The app setup was a small nuisance and pain, and I've been around tech for over 15 years and this was one the most cumbersome parts of the whole thing.
The app does not always reflect the connection status properly - shows disconnected node when it aren't.

Linksys WHW0303 AC2200 Intelligent Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (Pack of 3)

The app for your phone (android or OS) enables you to prioritise devices, add / remove devices and even permit a guest network to ensure your data on the network is kept safe ad secure.
LED on the top of the units clearly show current status.
Via the app, I found an option to scan WiFi channels, so that the Velop would optimise itself to fit around any other WiFi networks in the area.
The range and speed is excellent, the app works very well for configuration and monitoring.
One problem is clearly the app; it kept freezing on my iPhone and required reboots (although while it worked it was fine)

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

3 year(s)

Certifications

FCC, CE

FCC, IC, CE

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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