A:AnswerI originally bought one then added one more. Linksys doesn’t recommend more than three per system. My house is 2009 ft.² but it is one level. If you have a two-story house with a basement I would put one on each floor.
A:AnswerI assume you mean the Ethernet port. But it will work. It’s just not honestly going to be a big improvement. If you can’t find another airport to add to the network to extend the network then sure add these. But the technology is close enough that you won’t really notice an advantage with “mesh”.
A:AnswerThe nodes have two switch ports per node. You can hard wire but it doesn't make your devices faster, just makes for a more reliable connection. Speeds will depend on your ISP, what you're paying for and your modem.
A:AnswerI currently have 23 wi-fi connected devices on this velour system (two towers) and nothing has bogged down or shown a reloading wheel on my TV screen since I installed it.
A:AnswerThe nodes themselves don't impose a limit, other than what is possible with either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequencies. I have 150Mb Xfinity internet and I get those speeds on both nodes. I get almost the same as if I connected via hard wire.
A:AnswerYES!! All the boxes are exactly the same, and I did exactly this. I started with the 3-Pack, then got a single on sale, then picked up a 2-pack on sale.
A:AnswerI have cable internet and I plugged one unit into the Ethernet port of my cable router. The other 2 units are connected via WIFI. Works great for me for all my devices, and for my son who plays hi-tech video games.
A:AnswerI was looking to replace my Apple router too. Bought this with much trepidation but it’s actually worked out wonderfully. Really easy set up and the coverage is outstanding.
A:AnswerI would not consider the Orbit, as I already have Alexa (several styles) in the home. I don't feel it's necessary to have it as a built in component. It might be a nice thing, if you do not already have the Alexa. Consider the cost in your decision.
A:AnswerI would use a different product for whole house networking for 12k square feet. Google “Ubiquity” networking products and see their recommendations. Excellent quality and reliable hardware.
A:AnswerAs I understand, either could be set up as an access point to the other, but separate SSID would be needed for each band. I used my old router as a switch to help keep wired connections that I already had, especially since each Velop unit has only two Ethernet ports. Just turn off DHCP, and make sure the old router IP address does not conflict with Velop units. Having just one SSID is wonderful after having to use a dual band router with a dual band access point. Having four SSID names all over the house was a hassle.
