The Linksys Velop bridge mode is one of the most useful benefits of using a Linksys Velop WiFi system. When you configure your WiFi system in bridge mode, the Linksys Intelligent Mesh will now have its own WiFi network. All the Linksys Velop nodes and WiFi-enabled devices connected to your network will be on the same network and communicate with each other on the network.
In this post, we will show you how to go about the Linksys bridge mode setup on your WiFi system. Before you proceed with the bridge mode setup, you will need to follow the standard setup procedure. After that, you can configure the bridge mode settings on your device.
Set up Linksys Velop bridge mode
This section will show you how to configure the Velop bridge mode settings on your device using the Velop app. Make sure you configure the standard settings of your device through the app only.
- Firstly, open the Linksys Velop app on your mobile.
- Login to the Linksys Velop using the login credentials.
- Tap Menu and then select Advanced Settings.
- After that, select Internet Settings.
- Tap on Connection Type and then you will see the Bridge Mode option on the screen.
- Tap Bridge Mode and then tap Save.
- At last, tap Enable Linksys Velop Bridge Mode and the device will start saving the new settings.
NOTE: If you can’t see the Velop bridge mode option, make sure you update your Velop app to the latest version.
Pros of the Linksys Velop bridge mode
- The bridge mode on Linksys Velop increases the WiFi coverage at your premises. When you connect two routers through wireless bridging, this means that you can connect your devices even when they are far apart.
- The bridge mode also prevents IP conflicts and performance issues on your network. So you can easily experience an extended network at your home or office without any issues.
Cons of the Velop bridge mode
- One of the major disadvantages of enabling the bridge mode on your device is that some features might get disabled. Most likely, it will turn off the most useful features of your Velop WiFi system.
- Setting up bridge mode on your router is a little complicated process. Not every user is able to complete the setup successfully. This is the reason why most users abort the process in the middle.
Final thoughts
The Linksys Velop bridge mode is one of the best features of your Linksys Velop WiFi. Although it might be a little complicated to set up the mode on your device, it can significantly increase the WiFi coverage of your network.
This post was all about the Velop bridge mode setup and configuration. We hope that you liked all the sections of this page and that it helped you configure the bridge mode settings on your network. Please get in touch with our experts if you get stuck in some problem.