LINKSYS LAUNCHES VELOP – THE FIRST TRUE WHOLE HOME WI-FI MESH SYSTEM

LINKSYS
LAUNCHES VELOP – THE FIRST TRUE WHOLE HOME WI-FI MESH SYSTEM

Velop™ is a Complete
Wireless and Wired Solution That is Simple to Use, Exceedingly Fast and
Provides 100% Speed to the Edge of a Home Network

High Performance
Hardware, New Software Features and a 3-Year Warranty

Make for the Best
Overall Value

Singapore – April 6, 2017 – Linksys®, the
home router pioneer and first to sell 100 million routers globally, today
announced the introduction of Velop™, its first Whole Home Wi-Fi product. Velop
is the first Tri-Band modular Wi-Fi system that can be installed in various
mesh configurations, enabling users to get the most out of their broadband
subscription by delivering 100% of their Internet speed to the edge of their
network. 

Velop is designed for performance as well as elegance;
it is small enough to be placed anywhere, with a clean and attractive look that
appeals to everyone. Each Velop “node” is a powerful Tri-Band AC2200 device
that serves as router, range extender, access point, and bridge, providing
users with the future proof technology they need as more devices enter the home
environment.

Each node is configured during setup by the
accompanying Linksys app (available for iOS and Android), which provides the
industry’s simplest and most intuitive interface. The app leverages Bluetooth
to securely communicate between the mobile device and each node. After setup is
complete, the Linksys app serves as a powerful Wi-Fi management tool with useful
features such as guest access, parental controls and device prioritization.

“Linksys has always been pioneers in home networking.
We are constantly coming up with new solutions that not only complement the
next generation devices, but also enhances our users’ home networking
experiences”, said Jenny Ng, Managing Director for APAC, Linksys. “Velop was
developed with this mission in mind. It combines performance, design and
ease-of-use, thereby delivering a seamless and reliable Wi-Fi that stretches to
every corner of your home.”   

Performance: A Combination of Tri-Band
and Mesh

Linksys is the first to combine the technical benefits
of three Wi-Fi radios with true mesh capabilities to provide 100% of broadband
Internet speeds to the edge of the network. With traditional router and range
extender combinations or dual-band modular mesh systems, the Wi-Fi speed is cut
in half with each “hop” from one access point to the next. At Linksys we call
this the “bottlenecking effect.” This results in users receiving only a
fraction of their broadband Internet speed at the edge of the network.

Velop uses the three radios dynamically to determine
the optimal path from the modem and “parent” node to each “child” node to
ensure the fastest speeds to all client devices, regardless of which node they
are connected to. Dynamic channel scanning algorithms evaluate the unique
conditions of the wireless environment to select the best band (either 2.4 GHz
or one of the two 5 GHz radios on-board) as well as the channels within each of
the bands to improve performance between nodes and client devices.  

Other Tri-Band modular systems cannot operate in
multiple mesh configurations without introducing the bottlenecking effect due
to their static “back haul,” where a single radio is defined for inter-node
communication, limiting their mesh capabilities. Velop can operate in a number
of different mesh topologies and leverage all three radios for inter-node and
client communication. 

Velop can also use an Ethernet connection for
inter-node communication to allow all three radios to communicate with clients
and help Wi-Fi reach distant locations, such as the basement or the garage. The
union of dynamic Tri-Band technology and true mesh configuration makes Velop
the only modular Whole Home Wi-Fi system to provide 100% speed at the edge of
the network.

Design: A Wi-Fi Product That You’re
Happy to Show-Off

The award winning Linksys product
experience team collaborated with the hardware development team to create an
aesthetically-pleasing product which compliments your home decor. 

·  Velop is a 2017 CES Innovation Award Honoree,
and one of the eleven finalists for 2017’s CES Last Gadget Standing awards.

·  Each node is a small tower standing just seven
inches in height. The footprint of each node is 88% smaller than the average
router, and the soft white color palette allows the device to blend into
whichever area of the house it is placed in.

·  The vertical orientation also has performance
benefits: the six antennas are placed at the top and middle of the unit, some
pushing signal up and down and others pushing signal left and right.  This
improves Velop’s Wi-Fi performance in both single story and multi-story homes.

·  To eliminate cable clutter, the base of the
design features a cavity where power and Ethernet ports are hidden, with a
small notch and rubber tabs to organize cables in a tidy manner. The result is
an elegant and home-friendly device that fits in any environment or décor.

Ease-of-use: Simplifying Setup and
Demystifying the Wi-Fi Interface

The Linksys app (formally known as the
Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app) is completely redesigned and includes an innovative
app-led setup process for Velop. The entire setup flow happens within the app
and uses Bluetooth to securely communicate between the mobile device and the
nodes.

·  When the user customizes the network name to
their liking, the app maintains a connection to Velop and does not force the
user to exit the app, reconnect and/or change Wi-Fi settings on the mobile
device. This resolves a critical issue in the installation of any new home
Wi-Fi network.

·  The app presents animated visuals and thoughtful
troubleshooting instructions to guide even the most novice Wi-Fi user through
the uninstallation of current networking hardware, and installation of the
Velop parent node.

·  After a successful setup, users will be
automatically directed to the main dashboard of the Linksys app where they can
confirm connection to the Internet and see how many devices are currently
connected to Velop. 

·  The dashboard also provides quick access to
your Wi-Fi settings, guest access, parental controls, and device
prioritization. The Linksys app, available on iOS and Android, works for all
Linksys app-enabled products including the Max-Stream™ family of routers.

Authorized reseller: Atlas Sound &
Vision

Linksys will work with Atlas as one of
their authorized resellers. This engagement reinforces the Atlas vision of
transforming the way people emotionally engage with sound in this digital age,
though wireless audio. The Linksys Velop Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi System will be
sold at the selected Atlas’ showrooms and the Atlas eStore: https://atlas-sv.com

At the Singapore launch of Linksys Velop
in the Atlas Showroom at Millenia Walk on 06 April 2017, Sherwin Siregar, Chief
Executive Officer of Atlas Sound & Vision shared, “As the world goes
wireless, we are excited to be collaborating with Linksys to help our customers
connect to, and connect with a repertoire of wireless solutions for their
homes. The always-on, full-strength and ultra-fast Wi-Fi mesh system that is
Velop will deliver an outstanding audio and video experience for our customers.
At Atlas, we believe in the power of connections and this partnership will
enable people to connect, share and sync across generations, and enjoy great
music wirelessly in their homes with Bose.”

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Pricing and Availability:

The Linksys Velop comes with a
3-year warranty and 24/7 consumer support for added peace of mind, and will be
available in three different configurations at the following recommended
retail pricing (RRP):

·  (1 Pack) WHW0301 – S$349

·  (2 Pack) WHW0302 – S$599

·  (3 pack) WHW0303 – S$749

Retails availability of the Linksys Velop Whole Home
Wi-Fi as follows: