“I'm using the Linksys Velop mesh network. Coming out of the ISP's Modem, should I go directly into the Velop node or can I go through the switch & into the Velop Node? Will it affect my Wifi speed? The node has 2 ports & I have 4 other Ethernet devices.”
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To get the best out of your Velop (I have 5 nodes) you should go from your cable modem straight to the master node. Then use the other port to go to feed the switch. If you can, connect the other members of the mesh also to that switch. This way the mesh uses Wifi to talk to your devices, but the hard wire to communicate to the master node and internet. In my case I have 3 out of 5 wired like that.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I’m using a different mesh system. I have the incoming cable for my internet going into my modem then the Cat5 cable going into the Ethernet switch box. Then one cable into my gateway node for the mesh system. Since my old router was tucked away in a closet and the node is now in my living room my speeds went from 15-20mb to 100-115mb. I have 5 laptops plugged in and have no lag
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi, Litetouch. This Linksys device will just give you an extra Ethernet ports for wired devices. It is best to plug the switch in between the nodes (wired backhaul) and plug the Velop's Parent node directly to the main modem. For better recommendation, please send us an email at [email protected].
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