The Linksys Velop WHW03 stands out from traditional routers by providing wifi coverage for your entire home. Through mesh technology, it ensures seamless internet connectivity across your residence. This efficient mesh router system guarantees comprehensive network coverage at all times. If you’ve recently upgraded to the WHW03 router system and require assistance with the setup, this blog provides the necessary guidance. Explore the steps to access the login page and easily configure your router’s network settings.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SETUP
Before you start the setup process, make sure you have access to some equipment, such as spare Ethernet cables, and gather details like the default admin username and password.
LINKSYS WHW03 SETUP USING THE WEB-BASED WIZARD
Connect your Linksys WHW03 router to the main DSL modem using an Internet cable. Insert one end into the router’s LAN port and the other into the Ethernet port on the modem.
Connect the power cords to the devices and turn them on. Let them boot up, and observe the power LED turning solid.
Once the devices are ready, open the wireless network settings on your device and search for the WHW03 network SSID. Choose the same network and enter the default password to connect to it.
Once your computer is connected to the Linksys router network, launch a web browser, and in the address bar, type the default web address
You will be redirected to the Linksys WHW03 login wizard. Subsequently, you will see fields for the username and password become visible. Enter the details in their respective fields and then click on the Login button.
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CONFIGURING THE NETWORK SETTINGS
After logging in to the router setup wizard, the router will try to identify your internet connection type. When prompted, agree to the Terms and Conditions.
The following screen will display various device groups. Choose the one that corresponds to your Velop router system.
From the home screen, click on the Connectivity option under the router settings.
Select the Internet Settings tab and then select the Connection type from the dropdown list. It is recommended that you keep Automatic Configuration-DHCP as the right connection type. Click on the Apply button.
Once the parent node is online, go to the Velop setup tab and type in the SSID and password for the network. Once defined, click on the Setup Node button.
Check the computer’s Wi-Fi connection. Once the WiFi settings have been saved on the node, connect to the new WiFi name of the Velop network to continue with the setup.
Important Note: Clicking on the Setup Node button will make changes to the wireless settings and the device mode will be set to Master.
Now, you can add the child nodes to the network. Power on the nodes you want to add, one by one, and follow the setup process. To add them, click on the “Add Wireless Child Nodes” button.
After successfully adding the child nodes, feel free to relocate them to different corners around your home.
ADDING THE LINKSYS CLOUD ACCOUNT
The Linksys Velop WHW03 setup wizard will now direct you to the Linksys account login page. Sign in to your account and add your Velop WHW03 to the devices list. This simplifies access to the settings, allowing you to customize them easily from anywhere, anytime. If you don’t have a Linksys account, you can create one from the same page.
