The firmware of a Linksys Velop WiFi system is very easy to update. The firmware is a group of coded instructions that are embedded into your Linksys Velop WiFi router. These instructions are responsible to undertake all the necessary operations on your router.
The Velop WiFi router is a mesh WiFi device, which means there are additional access points or routers in a network, other than the main router. These additional routers or access points are known as secondary nodes. The main router is known as a primary node.
In the case of a mesh WiFi system, you don’t need to update firmware on every single node. You just have to update your main/primary node’s firmware. The updated firmware will automatically apply to secondary nodes in your network.
In this post, we will show you how to go about the Linksys Velop firmware update process. So let’s start with the firmware update instructions.
How to prepare for the Linksys Velop firmware update?
In order to prepare your device for the firmware update, please follow the instructions given below:
- Firstly, ensure that the Velop WiFi system is turned On.
- Secondly, you must have the Velop app installed on your smartphone or tablet.
- After that, cross-check whether the Velop WiFi system is working perfectly well.
- Make sure the router is not plugged into a faulty power outlet.
Linksys Velop firmware update
Finally, this section will walk you through some simple steps to help you learn how to update the firmware of your Linksys Velop WiFi router. Kindly follow the steps outlined below:
- Firstly, open the Linksys Velop app on your device.
- After that, you will see the home screen or dashboard of the Linksys Velop WiFi system.
- Tap Menu and then navigate to the Network Administration page.
- Thereafter, you need to enable “Automatic Firmware Update’. It could be also enabled by default.
- The Linksys Velop firmware update finishes automatically when you enable the automatic firmware update feature.
- All nodes will update automatically no matter how many Velop nodes you have connected to the network.
- In case the Automatic Firmware Update is disabled, the Velop app will automatically send you a notification about the latest update.
- Now, you need to wait until the light on your Velop router turns solid blue, pointing out that your Velop WiFi system is ready to use.
- Make sure you do not unplug or restart the Velop router until the firmware update is complete.
Finally, the firmware update is finished. You can test the internet connectivity and other features later on.
Bottom line
The Linksys Velop firmware update process is very easy and quick. You just have to use the Velop app on your smartphone or tablet. The Velop app is available for free on the Play Store and App Store. Make sure you download the latest version of the Velop app in order to update the firmware without any hassle. If you face any issues with the firmware update, kindly get in touch with our support team for more assistance.