Linksys Velop Micro 7

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE5000
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Coverage: 2,200 sq ft
Mesh: Linksys Cognitive Mesh (Velop)

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Linksys Velop Micro 7 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band

Multi-Link Operation.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,200 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

Linksys Cognitive Mesh.
Security & VPN

Basic security

No built-in VPN.

Linksys Velop Micro 7 full specifications

Overview

Brand	Linksys
Model	Velop Micro 7
Model number	LN1600 (LN1601 1-pack, LN1602 2-pack, LN1603 3-pack)
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2025
Pack options	1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack
UPC / GTIN	840431700069

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band: room to grow as Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops arrive.

It offers Multi-Link Operation.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE5000
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	5,000 Mbps
Max channel width	240 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	4-stream (2.4 GHz 2x2; 5 GHz 2x2)
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,200 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	2,200 sq ft
Antennas	4
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps.

Internet: 1x 2.5G (auto-sensing internet/ethernet).

WAN ports	1x 2.5G (auto-sensing internet/ethernet)
LAN ports	None (single 2.5G port is shared)
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
USB ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core (Qualcomm, 1.1 GHz per retailer) processor.

Processor	Quad-core (Qualcomm, 1.1 GHz per retailer)

Mesh

A mesh system whose units can link over Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi.

As a dual-band kit, the link between units shares airtime with your devices. It works with other Linksys Cognitive Mesh units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Linksys Cognitive Mesh (Velop)
Wired backhaul	Yes
Dedicated backhaul band	No

Software & security

Standard router software, managed from an app or browser.

Management	LinksysNOW web interface (no mobile app, no cloud account)
Web interface	Yes
Firmware	stock only
Security suite	None (automatic security updates, Trusted Router-OS)
Guest network	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Gaming features	None
LEDs can be turned off	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

Released in 2025.

Dimensions	75 x 75 x 151 (W x D x H)
Power	USB-C PD 9V/3A (USB-PD charger with interchangeable plugs)

Support

1-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	1 year

Specs compiled from Linksys's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.