Velop (WHW03)
Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi Mesh Node

The Linksys Velop (WHW03) router has Gigabit WiFi, 1 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It has a total combined WiFi throughput of 2200 Mpbs.
It is also known as the Linksys Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi Mesh Node.

Velop (WHW03) router specifications (specs)

Linksys Velop review (quick overview)

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Hard reset instructions for Linksys Velop (WHW03)

If your Velop (WHW03) router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your Linksys Velop (WHW03) in the following way(s):

Through the web interface

1. Open your browser and navigate to the router interface (check default settings below)
2. Under the Administration tab you will find a sub-tab called Factory defaults
3. On the Factory defaults page click the button labeled Restore Factory Defaults

With the reset button

1. Have your unit powered on
2. Press and hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds until the power light starts blinking, then release.
3. When the power light goes solid, unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds
4. Plug the power back in and start the router
5. When the power light goes solid again the router is ready to use.

The 30-30-30 reset

1. When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
2. While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
3. While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting. If that doesn't work be sure to check out the questions and answers incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.

Default factory settings for Linksys Velop (WHW03)

Velop (WHW03) Firmwares

Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more secure from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider flashing an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly increase the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the Linksys Velop (WHW03):

Linksys stock firmware for the Velop (WHW03)

Stock firmwares for the Velop (WHW03) are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.

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