Now, coming to the performance of the Velop AX4200, we did subject it to several benchmark programs, and on the whole, the impression we got was that while the numbers are promising, they are not the absolute best. For example, if you look at the close room throughput test, the Velop AX4200 notched 712Mbps, which is actually behind the TP-Link AX60 and the Asus ZenWi-Fi AX XT8.
Next, we tested the satellite node, and the score of 558Mbps on the close-proximity test was better than the TP-Link AX60, but it is still nowhere as good as the Velop AX MX10 and the ZenWi-Fi AX XT8.
Finally, we checked the heat map performance to see how well the WiFi signals were distributed throughout the workspace. We were happy to see that the coverage was pretty uniform throughout the area, which is what we expect from a sound WiFi Mesh system.
Overall, the performance is there when you need it, on the Velop AX4200, but is it the best? Unfortunately, No.
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How to Setup
With the technical aspects taken care of, let’s talk about the setup procedure. Like most other WiFi Mesh devices, the setup of the Velop AX4200 is pretty straightforward.
Once you unbox the product, the first thing you have to do is download the Linksys app and click on the setup new WiFi Mesh option.
Next, go through the on-screen instructions and then wait for the LED to turn purple. Once this happens, go ahead and create your account on the app. You will now be pumped to set a WiFi name and password. Next, set the location for the main node, and then move on to the next node. The whole process took us around 5 minutes, with no errors along the way.
