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The Linksys Velop is a first-generation AC2200 Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 5 router. It is designed to work as a standalone router or scale as a node within an Intelligent Mesh system.Wireless Performance & BandsWi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).Total Speed Rating: AC2200 (combined bandwidth up to 2.2 Gbps).Tri-Band Architecture:1 x 2.4 GHz band (up to 400 Mbps) for legacy and smart devices.2 x 5 GHz bands (up to 867 Mbps each), where one typically serves as a dedicated wireless backhaul between nodes.Antennas: 6 internal antennas equipped with high-power amplifiers.Wireless Tech: MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) and Beamforming technology for targeted device signals.Internal Hardware & StorageProcessor: Qualcomm IPQ4019 716 MHz Quad-Core CPU.RAM: 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM.Flash Memory (ROM): 4 GB flash storage (Note: This is a major differentiator, as the newer v2 hardware reduced this to 512 MB).Radios: Built-in Bluetooth 4.0/LE (used for secure app-based setup) and an inactive ZigBee radio.Interfaces & PortsEthernet: 2 x auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps). Each port can function automatically as a WAN (Internet) or LAN connection.USB: No USB ports available.Physical Controls: 1 x Power switch, 1 x Reset button on the base.Software & SecuritySetup Requirements: Initial setup requires the Linksys App on iOS or Android.Security Protocols: WPA2-Personal encryption.Network Features: Guest Access, Parental Controls, and Device Prioritization.Physical Specs & PowerDimensions: 3.1" x 3.1" x 7.3" (7.87 cm x 7.87 cm x 18.54 cm).Power Supply: 12V / 2A external power adapter.