How To Update Linksys Velop Firmware?

Linksys Velop is a mesh network. It provides seamless and reliable network. After the Linksys Velop setup is completed, always check for the firmware update and if there is a new update available then download the latest Firmware. Updating firmware increases the efficiency of network.

We can update the Linksys Velop by two ways:

·       Using Linksys App

·       Using Web Browser

Let’s go through with both the ways to update the Linksys Velop firmware.

Using Linksys App

·       First step is to check the internet connection, make sure your internet flow is good and strong. Now we will download the Linksys firmware update from the Linksys Interface.

·       If you do not have the Linksys app then download the app or if you already have an app then make sure it is updated. After downloading or updating the app, open the Linksys router login interface and login to the app with the username and password, you set it while setting up the Linksys Velop.

·       Once you are logged in, Linksys app will automatically detect your Linksys Velop system.

·       On the main dashboard of the app you will see a ‘Menu’ icon, tap on it, then select ‘Network Administration’. Now, scroll down and look for ‘Firmware Update’ section.

·       If you prefer that your Velop system to update automatically, then chose the ‘Auto-Update’ feature. This will ensure future firmware updates are applied automatically when available.
If you want to keep the Velop firmware option manually, then tap on ‘check for update’, and if there is a new version of firmware is available then tap ‘Update’. It will begin the firmware update process.

·       The firmware update will take few minutes. In between the update do not turn off the mesh and make sure there is no interruption during the process. The app will notify once the update is completed.

·       After the firmware update, you can verify the version by going back to the ‘Network Administration’ section to ensure the latest version is installed.

Using Web Browser

·       Open a Web browser on a device which is connected to Velop network, type myrouter.local in the address bar.

·       Now login interface has been appeared to you, login there by entering your username and password.

·       After login you will be directed to admin interface, go to ‘Connectivity’, then under the basic tab look for ‘update’ section.

·       There you can check for firmware update and if it is available then download the latest version of firmware.

·       After the firmware update, system will automatically restart.

If you had any difficulty while updating the firmware for Linksys Velop, you can follow these troubleshooting tips:
Troubleshooting Tips

Check Connection

·       Make sure that your Linksys Velop is connected with a stable power.

·       Make sure that Linksys Velop is connected securely, and Ethernet cable is not loose.

·       Before updating the firmware, check that your internet is reliable for the update.

Firmware Version

·       Before you download the firmware, always check that you are downloading the latest version of firmware update.

·       Check on a Linksys website that which version of firmware is compatible for your device.

Reboot or Restart

·       Always restart the Linksys Velop after the firmware update.

·       To restart, pull the plug out and wait for like 30 seconds and then put the plug back in to the wall socket.

Linksys App

·       Try using Mobile app, it downloads the firmware automatically and It is easy to use.

·       If the firmware download fails from the app, then you can download the firmware directly from the Linksys website.

Reset

·       If issue is still troubling you, then you can consider factory reset.

·       To Reset locate the Reset button on your router, if there is no Reset button then there will be a small pinhole. Press that Reset button or insert a small pin in that hole and hold it for 10 seconds.

·       Your router will be set to default factory settings, you can configure the Linksys Velop again.

Conclusion

In short we can say that update firmware is necessary for the efficiency of network and it is easy to update the firmware.