Can you connect a "hardwire" ethernet connection to the node that's not connected to your modem for wired internet access?

Yes. There are specific steps to implement the "hardwire" backbone that I found on the Linksys website a while back but essentially you pair up the wired/unwired first then move the unwire to the new location and plug into hardwire backbone. At that point it should work.

hi What is the difference between using this and a repeater? Thanks

Two major differences: - a repeater provides wifi at only half of the speed of the original router. VELOP does not decrease the speed - a repeater will use a network name different than the original router, so if you walk around the house, your device (e.g. iPhone, iPad) has to switch from one network to another. VELOP system has only one network name, same in the whole house

In reading the reviews here, I'm still confused as to whether this has more advanced capabilities, such as routing, firewal, NAT, etc capabilities. I have several applications on my home network that need to be NAT'd to external ports so I can access them from outside my network. Is this system capable of that, or is it just strictly a WiFi Mesh system?

It can do port forwarding, yes. It took me like 30 seconds to set it up using my phone to allow remote access to my raspberry pi

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MAIN OVERVIEW FEATURES: Broadband Transmission Technology: EthernetWireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11acISM Band: YesUNII Band: YesISM Maximum Frequency: 2.40 GHzUNII Maximum Frequency: 5 GHzTotal Number of Antennas: 6Number of Internal Antennas: 6Wireless Transmission Speed: 2200 Mbit/sUSB: NoPoE (RJ-45) Port: NoNumber of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports: 2Ethernet Technology: Gigabit EthernetForm Factor: DesktopHeight: 7.3"Width: 3.1"Depth: 3.1"Package Contents: Velop Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System 1 x Ethernet Cable 2 x Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Printed Documentation Post-consumer-waste%: 0%Assembly Required: NoCountry of Origin: ChinaLimited Warranty: 3 Year

Brand	Linksys
Model	WHW0302
Color	White
Type	Office Products

WAN Ports	1 x Gigabit Ethernet, configurable as 1 x WAN + 1 x LAN or as 2 x LAN
Wi-Fi Standards	802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.3ab, 802.3u
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Security	WPA2 personal
Antenna	6 x internal antennas and high powered amplifiers

LED	One multi-colored LED for power, status, etc.
Button	Reset, Power
Specification	Transmitted Power in dBm: 2.4 GHz output power per chain 802.11b (1 Tx): 25.5 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.6 @ All rates 802.11g (1 Tx): 25.5 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.6 @ 6 Mbps, 22 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.6 @ 54 Mbps 802.11n 20 MHz: 25.5 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.6 @ MCS0 802.11n 20 MHz: 21 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.6 @ MCS15 802.11n 20 MHz: 18 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.6 @ 256-QAM 802.11n 40 MHz: 21 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.6 @ MCS0 802.11n 40 MHz: 21 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.6 @ MCS15 802.11ac 40 MHz: 18 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.6 @ 256-QAM 5 GHz (U-NII-1) output power per chain 802.11a: 21.5 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.36 @ all rates 802.11a: 25 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.40/44/48 @ 6 Mbps 802.11a: 22 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.40/44/48 @ 54 Mbps 802.11n 20 MHz: 21.5+/-1.5 dBm Ch.36 @ MCS0 802.11n 20 MHz: 21+/-1.5 dBm Ch.36 @ MCS7 802.11n 20 MHz: 18+/-1.5 dBm Ch.36 @ MCS9 802.11n 20 MHz: 25+/-1.5 dBm Ch.40/44/48 @ MCS0 802.11n 20 MHz: 21+/-1.5 dBm Ch.40/44/48 @ MCS7 802.11n 20 MHz: 18+/-1.5 dBm Ch.40/44/48 @ MCS9 802.11n 40 MHz: 20.5 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.38 @ MCS0 802.11n 40 MHz: 20.5 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.38 @ MCS7 802.11n 40 MHz: 18 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.38 @ MCS9 802.11n 40 MHz: 25 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.46 @ MCS0 802.11n 40 MHz: 21 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.46 @ MCS7 802.11n 40 MHz: 18 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.46 @ MCS9 802.11ac 80 MHz: 20 +/- 1.5 dBm @ MCS0, 7 802.11ac 80 MHz: 18 +/- 1.5 dBm @ MCS9 5GHz (U-NII-4) output power per chain 802.11a: 25.5 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.40/44/48 @ 6 Mbps 802.11a: 22 +/-1.5 dBm Ch.40/44/48 @ 54 Mbps 802.11n 20 MHz: 25.5+/-1.5 dBm @ MCS0 802.11n 20 MHz: 21+/-1.5 dBm @ MCS7 802.11n 20 MHz: 18+/-1.5 dBm @ MCS9 802.11n 40 MHz: 25.5 +/-1.5 dBm @ MCS0 802.11n 40 MHz: 21 +/-1.5 dBm @ MCS7 802.11n 40 MHz: 18 +/-1.5 dBm @ MCS9 802.11ac 80 MHz: 23 +/- 1.5 dBm @ MCS0 802.11ac 80 MHz: 21 +/- 1.5 dBm @ MCS7 802.11ac 80 MHz: 18 +/- 1.5 dBm @ MCS9
Dimension	3.10" x 3.10" x 7.30" (per Node )
Weight	5.45 lbs.
Operating Humidity	10% to 80% Non-Condensing
Operating Temperature	0 degree C to 40 degree C (32 degree F to 104 degree F)

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