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Upgrading the firmware of your Velop system

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Updating your Velop system’s firmware keeps your Wi-Fi features current and fixes many performance issues.  This article will show you how to automatically upgrade the firmware of your Velop system.

It is recommended that you enable automatic firmware upgrades.  If you need to manually upgrade the firmware, you must first download the latest version from the Linksys support website to your computer and use it to upgrade your node.  Click here for instructions on how to manually upgrade the firmware.  For further assistance, you can also call Linksys technical support.

Choose your product below to download the latest firmware.

Velop (WHW0301, WHW0302, WHW0303) Downloads
Velop Dual-Band (WHW01, VLP01) Downloads
Velop AX (MX5300, MX10600) Downloads

Click the links below for specific instructions.

Linksys app
Web interface
 

Linksys app

Step 1:
On your mobile device, launch the Linksys app.

NOTE:  Images may vary depending on the operating system of your device.  In the examples below, an iOS device is used. 

Step 2:  
Log in to access the Velop dashboard.  For instructions when using an Android™ device, click here.  For iOS, click here.

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Step 3: 
Tap the Menu User-added image icon on the upper-left side of the screen.

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Step 4:
Tap Network Administration.

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Step 5:
By default, the Automatic Firmware Update feature is enabled and will upgrade the firmware whenever a new version is released.  If you have more than one node in your Velop network, each will be upgraded.
 
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NOTE:  If you turn OFF Automatic Firmware Update, you will get a prompt when a new firmware release is available.  When this happens, tap Update Available to update the firmware.

Step 6:
Wait until the light on your node is solid blue, indicating that your Velop is ready.  Do not unplug or restart your Velop system during a firmware upgrade.
 


Web interface

Step 1:
On a computer connected to the Velop's Wi-Fi, launch a web browser to access the system's web interface.  For instructions, click here.

Step 2:
Click Connectivity under Router Settings.

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Step 3:
By default, the Automatic box is checked to allow automatic firmware upgrades whenever a new version is released.  If you have more than one node in your Velop network, each will be upgraded.  If you disable this feature, you will have to click the Check for Updates button to check if a new firmware is available before you can upgrade your device.

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NOTE:  Do not unplug or restart your Velop system during a firmware upgrade.  Wait until the light on your node is solid blue, indicating that your Velop is ready.



Related Articles:
 

Setting up your Velop system to Bridge Mode
Velop Simple Setup in the Web UI


Related Video:

How to log in to the Linksys Velop's web interface (VIDEO)
 

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