This article provides an overview of the Wi-Fi Settings feature on the Linksys app for Velop.
NOTE: The settings can be configured by tapping on the Menu icon and selecting Wi-Fi Settings.
Overview
NOTE: The settings can be configured by tapping on the Menu icon and selecting Wi-Fi Settings.

Overview
Setting | Description |
Wi-Fi Name and Wi-Fi Password | Displays your Wi-Fi credentials. Tap each field to make changes. |
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings |
![]() Security Type Wi-Fi Mode Mixed mode is the only supported option. Wi-Fi signals are broadcast on multiple channels. The Channel Finder will investigate each node in your Velop system to find the channel with the least amount of traffic. ![]() NOTE: All devices will be disconnected temporarily during the scan. If better channels are found, the Channel Finder will make the changes for you. ![]() However, if you are already using the best channels, the following message will display: ![]() If your Wi-Fi channels were optimized, you can tap on Technical details to view the new channels. For example, on the Office node, the 2.4 GHz radio went from Channel 2 to Channel 11 and its 5 GHz radio did not change. It automatically determines which channels to change based on your environment’s Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). ![]() If your Wi-Fi channels were not optimized, it will instead display Channel Details similar to the one below: ![]() |
Connect a Device with WPS | Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) allows you to easily connect WPS-supported devices to your Wi-Fi without manually configuring security settings. To access this feature, go to Wi-Fi Settings > Connect a Device With WPS and toggle the switch OFF or ON to disable or enable it. To add a device, tap on Connect. You have 2 minutes to push the WPS button on your device to connect it to your Wi-Fi. To connect using a PIN or if your device asks for a router WPS PIN, tap Use a PIN. WPS is configured via the Linksys app. There is no external button on the node itself. ![]() |