How to Setup Linksys Velop AC3900?

The Linksys Velop AC3900 is one of those mesh systems that says it would provide you seamless Wi-Fi all across your home. And for the most part, it does what it says it will do. But only if the device is setup the right way. But it may be a bit hard. Especially the first time. Or when the app doesn’t work well. Or when you’re not sure whether you should utilize Bluetooth or go to the Linksys login page.

Therefore, you’re at the right place, if you want to learn about the setup. This guide contains the complete information from lights that flicker and don’t make sense to figuring out where to put your second node. This is the simple method to login to Linksys router by mobile app or web browser.

Take it one step at a time. You’ll surely get there.

Make Sure You Have All the Components

A lot of users neglect this step and then blame the router. First, check the components:

• Make sure your modem is connected in and is operating.
• Make sure you have the Linksys app on your phone or tablet.
• Make sure your phone is fully charged or plugged in (this is important since if your battery dies while you’re setting it up, it will hang).

You’re all set now.

Step 1: Use the App

The Linksys app is very important for the AC3900. Without it, you won’t be able to get very far. What you need to do is:

• Click on “Set Up a New Wi-Fi Network.”
• A request to enable Bluetooth will be shown. Ignite it.
• It will find your Velop node automatically. The LED should be flashing and purple.

Do not worry if the software cannot locate the node. Unplug the node, wait for around 10 seconds, reconnect, and try again. Sometimes a boot is enough.

Once you find it, it will help you set it up by letting you name your network, choosing a password, and so on.

Take your time with this. Don’t Rush!

Step 2: Place the first node

Use an ethernet cable to connect your first node to the modem. Think of it as the base of the entire thing.

Avoid placing it beneath a shelf. Or at back of the TV. Place the device in an open space. Preferably on a table or a shelf.

Once you connect and turn it on, the app will ask you to name and password-protect your Wi-Fi network. Avoid confusion by not using the modem’s prior settings. Stick with something you can remember.

Step 3: Add the second and third nodes

After the primary node is up, the program will ask if you want to add another one.

This is where folks go wrong. The second node refers to the satellite and it will be placed in the signal-free dead zone. That fails.

In place of:

• Place the second node halfway between the first node and the region with the poor signal.
• Make sure it receives ample signals from the first node.
• Connect it. Wait for the purple light to blink.

Log in to Linksys Router using your browser

You may wish to change a setting or two once everything is working. Port forwarding, parental restrictions, and so forth.

To do so, you’ll need to go to the Linksys login page.

Here’s how:

• Connect to your Velop Wi-Fi.
• Enter 192.168.1.1 or myrouter.local in a browser.
• Visit the webpage to log in to Linksys router.
• Use the same email and password as when you set up the app.

If it says “password incorrect” or times out, try restarting the node or perform Linksys login using the app and looking for local access alternatives.

Mesh is not extender.

We should settle things while we’re here. Some want to know whether Orbi routers can sync with Linksys nodes or mesh networks. It works differently.

If you want to know how to sync your Orbi router with your extender and get it to operate with Velop, it won’t. These systems are not compatible with each other and thus aren’t able to transmit signals. Orbi has satellites called Orbi. Velop nodes are made by Linksys. They were made for their own environments. You can use both in the same home, but they won’t connect to each other and make one mesh network.

Quick Fixes If Setup Doesn’t Work at All

Are you still stuck? Try these:

• Get a different phone or tablet
• Check that Bluetooth and location are both ON
• Use a different outlet for electricity
• Turn off any VPNs or firewalls on your device while you put it up.
• Temporarily move the node closer to the main one

What if things go wrong? Reset all nodes to factory settings and start afresh.

Wrap Up

It’s not hard to set up the Linksys Velop AC3900, but it does take some time. It takes some time, a good app experience, and a willingness to move things about a little until it works.
Once set up, no need to deal with it daily. Just look for firmware updates regularly. You can also go back to the Linksys login page if you need to modify Wi-Fi names, passwords, or stop someone from watching YouTube late at night.

You only have to complete the steps one at a time now that you know what they are. Take your time. Do not worry. You’ll soon have seamless Wi-Fi everywhere.

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