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mattzildjian

How can I recreate a Linksys Velop Mesh system with OpenWRT?

Hi All,

I have 3 Linksys MX4200 routers, currently using the stock FW which has a very easy "mesh" setup wizard to allow them all to work together for more coverage and roaming. https://support.linksys.com/kb/article/952-en/

I would like to install OpenWRT on these routers, which I am comfortable doing, however recreating the Linksys "mesh" I am unsure about.

After some research, it would seem that what manufactures label as "mesh" isn't quite what mesh technically means. From what I understand, I think need to enable both Mesh and Fast Roaming.

I would really appreciate if someone here could guide me on how to basically recreate what the Linksys routers do in their "mesh" mode, but with the OpenWRT firmware.

Thanks!

Posted Sep 28, 2025, 1:37 PM UTC

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