Found the answer. Each node has two Ethernet ports. One port will be used for the internet connection leaving one available. Each added node adds two ports.
Great unboxing, as far as I can see though I still prefer Netgear's Orbi, it seems to be a lot more advanced with more features than this product, I don't mean that this is not a great system, and it also looks very slick, just that it seems to be lacking in some areas.
how far away can the nodes be from each other? I know it will vary based on the type of home and how many walls the signal needs to travel through but anyone have an idea?
hey guys i have a Q. can i get the 2 pack and give one to my friend since its cheaper to buy the pack of 2 instead of buying separately. so can we get the pack of 2 and everyone take one and use it ?
Technically, there's no such as a "main" node, since all three units are identical. Each node has 2 Ethernet ports, both of which can be used for WAN or LAN.
I currently have an ARRIS SURFboard SB6183 cable modem and a Linksys WRT1900ac. I have a very large house (5k sq ft), and both products are in the worst location in my home. My system was set up by "experts" when doing a whole house system a few years ago (and why they put equipment in my laundry room, I will never understand!) although I changed out the modem and router to update them last winter. Needless to say the wifi stinks even with the new equipment. I have a range extender on the farthest side of my home and it works "just ok" but other areas of my house have weak signals. This product interests me, but I am curious if it would work with the WRT1900ac or does this replace it? Would I be better with a different system (Orbi?) or a different router, or just move what I got? Any advice would be helpful!
It's a bit of a tradeoff, but using a smartphone (or tablet) is really convenient and will be easier for the typical average consumer. The Velop isn't really geared toward super power users, as Linksys has more advanced routers for that demographic.