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GRYPHON Advance Security Parental Control Mesh WiFi Router up to 3000sqft AC3000 Tri Band Hack Protection w AI Intrusion Detection ESET Malware Protection Smart Mesh Wireless System w App
Last Updated: April 18, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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Network
297gryphon, signal, wifi, coverage, house
+89%
-11%
" ... Strong Wi-Fi connection. ... "
" ... WiFi signal is extremely strong wifi signal. ... "
" ... Researched a lot of mesh routers and came across Gryphon. ... Also, we have a 1550 sq ft, three story town house. ... The wifi signal and connection speed on the third floor has improved drastically. ... * The router sits on my entertainment center. ... Overall, I would highly recommend this router. ... "
" ... This is by far the best ROUTER we have ever had and worked with! ... I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR A SOLID ROUTER FOR THERE HOME OR BUSINESS! ... "
" ... Best router I have ever had. ... "
" ... I love the idea behind this router ... "
" ... connected and it seems very speedy with better than average coverage for our home. ... "
" ... I wish my router was this awesome! ... My house now has better coverage than ever before and I have never felt more secure. ... I never bothered with a guest network before but when it is this easy, why not? ... I wish the handoff between the primary and repeater was smoother but I expect that is just the nature of wifi. ... "
Wifi
228wifi, gryphon, network, mesh, wifi signal
+89%
-11%
" ... Enjoy the app that allows me to see every device using WiFi plus the parental controls. ... "
" ... Very powerful router, really good parental control, best of class. ... Wish it has multiple homework and no-wifi time settings. ... "
" ... These Wifi Routers on the other hand made it a joy in simplicity. ... "
" ... provide complete visbility as well as complete control over wifi devices as well as their use in the home. ... "
" ... This is the easiest router I have owned. ... A mesh WiFi signal is the absolute best type of router system to use. ... "
" ... No insecure WPS. ... I set my Gryphon wireless settings to be the same as my old router and then turned off my old router. ... "
" ... Love the router. ... "
" ... School districts do a poor job of doing this and Gryphon would be a good edition to public school WiFi infrastructure. ... "
Ease of Use
218easy to set, app, setup, user, interface
+94%
-6%
" ... so easy to use if you have a smart phone. ... "
" ... The phone app is very user friendly. ... "
" ... I’m still learning and this product is definitely user friendly and protects a lot of our devices in home. ... "
" ... Setup was simple using the app. ... "
" ... Well, on the other side, setting-up this lady is relatively easy. ... "
" ... Parental controls are super easy to use - per device that logs into the network - settings per your preference including certain sites blocking with one click. ... "
" ... I really like that you can block the use of VPNs based on the user. ... "
" ... Fantastic parental controls - very granular and easy to setup ... "
Software Platform
203gryphon, interface, malware, parental, sites
+83%
-17%
" ... The product is constantly evolving as we continue to get regular updates. ... "
" ... Once aligned and installed the network is a "smart" hub with automated update notifications and administration as required. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use and intuitive and the restrictions have worked well thus far. ... "
" ... The mobile interface is responsive and provides good reports on the state of your network. ... For other devices you don't want to manage you can assign them to an unlimited access group. ... "
" ... The user-interface is very simple to navigate - with one exception - the screen time management console is still overly complicated to set up (even after the recent firmware change which make it markedly better). ... "
" ... The system has run flawlessly and continues to automatically detect and block Malware sites. ... "
" ... I like being able to see who is on my network and the user interface is solid. ... "
" ... The App works very well and is smartly laid out. ... "
Setup
191router, gryphon, easy to setup, network, app
+95%
-5%
" ... No insecure WPS. ... Link the app to your Gryphon and the intuitive user interface walks you through a simple setup. ... "
" ... • It’s really easy to set up. ... While it makes setup relatively easy (since there’s very few settings you can actually configure), I do wish they offered the option to view an “advanced” interface and customize many of the settings. ... "
" ... Out of the box, I was impressed with how easy it was to set up the main router and start adding devices to it. ... "
" ... I was looking for a router that I could easily manage the kids’ permissions. ... "
" ... Gryphon advertised fast simple set up. ... "
" ... When I got it, the instructions were pretty simple, and it was easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy primary setup, adding mesh secondary unit was not too bad. ... "
" ... Really fast speeds, zero hassle with ‘techie’ lingo or ‘muddy’ set up and use instructions. ... "
Device Compatibility
145connected, gryphon, app, network, users
+84%
-16%
" ... It has many different categories for your IOT devices but I would like to see a few more added such as a personal robot and appliances. ... "
" ... Once you download the app and scan the barcode it is easy to follow how to add users, setup new devices and even change the router name and password. ... Also the stability and speed is consistent with an option to designate a primary device. ... "
" ... After setup is completed you'll go into the app and start examining devices connecting to the Gryphon. ... Each new device connects automatically to the 'Guest' user profile. ... From there, it's up to you to select the device, label the type of device it is, then assign it to a user group for granular restrictions/control over the device. ... I've notified them of my request to add additional categories for some common devices. ... That's a great profile age group for things like servers and limited IoT devices! ... 7) New device control (including default blocking of new devices) ... Instead of user categories, I have: Tablets, Phones, Desktops, Laptops, Servers, Cameras. ... This allows you to group all devices, then control them. ... 3) I recommend setting SCHEDULES for all computers. ... Wireless (how good is it?) ... "
" ... Tech support was amazing (when I discovered that my Android phone doesn't do the Bluetooth mode needed for setup. ... Luckily my work phone did support the mode and it worked fine.) ... "
" ... It is like going from flip phone to smart phone. ... "
" ... Got it set up fairly easy and connected and managed my devices just fine. ... "
" ... I would like it better if it had a web interface and ability to connect with 3rd party VPN. ... "
" ... I like being able to assign profiles to all my devices as well as users. ... "
Apps
133gryphon, block, easy to use, interface, intuitive
+82%
-18%
" ... The software is fantastic, but if it's missing a few things I enjoyed from the Disney app that came with the Nighthawks. ... "
" ... The gryphon really helps us block out certain apps and websites for our 17 year old and 7 year old. ... "
" ... The initial setup took only a few minutes and was super easy over the cell phone app. ... The app is very intuitive and easy to use. ... "
" ... It’s nice to be notified through the app every time a new device connects. ... "
" ... After doing that I had no problem connecting the phone app to the mesh router and getting online. ... "
" ... It has integration with securing YouTube, google search etc which is great. ... "
" ... The app found all my connected devices. ... "
" ... Simply install the app on your phone, connect to the device, confirm/configure a few settings, and you are done. ... "
Capacity
118signal, coverage, router, gryphon, sq ft
+95%
-5%
" ... Able to set up under 10 minutes and started using the router for home. ... "
" ... After trying to go room to room I finally found it much quicker to go by device. ... The Gryphon gives me full coverage on both floors. ... "
" ... Setup was easy and we have great signal throughout our home. ... 3400 sq fit and it is in out downstairs. ... "
" ... It has excellent coverage throughout the whole house - even though it is in the basement. ... "
" ... I had to get 2 routers for a 2800 sq ft house, but setup for mesh was really simple and the coverage is great. ... "
" ... I have a 1,700 SQ FT house and located a single Gryphon station in roughly the center of it and placed it on a bookcase. ... "
" ... Serves our whole home with high speed internet when prior routers had trouble covering the whole house (2,500 sq ft). ... "
" ... 6 months in to use and it has been good for streaming to four separate devices in 2400 square ft space. ... "
For Kids
102children, child, homework, gryphon, bedtime
+94%
-6%
" ... I no longer have small children but I LOVE SECURITY and I play PS4 and Xbox online alot so the more safe my things are the happier I am. ... "
" ... I was completely ignorant when looking for a system to protect my kids on the internet. ... "
" ... If you set a bedtime for your kids and never need have to change it, it works OK. ... "
" ... I would recommend this product to everyone with children. ... "
" ... The kids are happier with the Xbox and I am happier that there are no dead or slow zones. ... "
" ... I really like the user controls / content management for our kids. ... "
" ... I know my kids are safer now. ... "
" ... Switching him to be a High School student fixed the problem. ... "
ISP
70gryphon, modem, internet, speed, routers
+90%
-10%
" ... I haven’t noticed any issues with connection speed and the content filtering works very well. ... "
" ... Gryphon Router - this router was easy for me to set up. ... "
" ... I have been using traditional routers up till now. ... You can't go wrong with this router. ... "
" ... I especially like the option to change the DNS to whatever I want it to be. ... "
" ... I'll update if necessary. ... "
" ... Cox is my provider and they have tested my setup and concluded that it is the Gryphon. ... "
" ... This is by far the best ROUTER we have ever had and worked with! ... "
" ... Best router I've ever had. ... "
Product Reliability
62weeks, gryphon, working, update, months ago
+71%
-29%
" ... After that everything worked. ... "
" ... We've had this for several months and I have not had one issue. ... "
" ... the second was less forgiving but ultimately worked. ... I will try to post a follow-up reveiw in a few months to update you. ... "
" ... We have been using the Gryphon for a few weeks now and it's been great. ... "
" ... I have had this for a few months and it works very well with easy set up. ... "
" ... Yes it’s working well for parent. ... "
" ... I would buy this over and over (my last Netgear router lasted 6+ years) so hopefully the Gryphon will as well and when time to replace it comes it will be with another product from them. ... "
" ... We've been using an Apple Airport Extreme for the last four years and been happy with it overall. ... It's been about 2 weeks now and here is my experience: ... "
Controls
47control, parental, controls, want, button
+89%
-11%
" ... These controls actually work, and are not easy to bypass. ... "
" ... I’m not utilizing the parental controls but it does appear to work well and very easy to understand and control. ... "
" ... I’ve been liking the simplicity of the interface, but wish I could access deeper controls of the firewall. ... "
" ... In my case I don’t need to take advantage of parental controls and cannot speak to their ease of use or effectiveness. ... "
" ... The parental controls are excellent. ... "
" ... The parental controls are easy to use and the policies are grouped by age. ... "
" ... Parental controls are excellent. ... "
" ... I don’t have small kids so the parental controls are not important to me. ... "
Features
40feature, security, gryphon, time limit feature, parental controls
+100%
" ... The circle offers a time limit feature that I have not found on Gryphon. ... PLEASE Gryphon, add a time limit feature. ... "
" ... A nice unexpected feature is the malware detection. ... "
" ... So I started to look for something that was much more capable, powerful, expandable, with advanced features and yet still remain relatively simple to use. ... "
" ... The twisted shape also has a functionality but the finish is a matte, soft white and looks pretty nice with the LED light glowing from the bottom. ... It's very easy, but doesn't have the features Gryphon have with an emphasis on security and safety. ... "
" ... I'll probably never use all the features offered by the Gryphon, but it's nice that they are there if I should ever need them. ... "
" ... New features get added at no cost. ... "
" ... We also like the security and control features. ... "
" ... There are so many features that I'm forgetting, but it has surpassed my wildest dreams. ... "
Overall performance
33speeds, gryphon, security, throughput, solid
+94%
-6%
" ... Tested and retested - consistent 175 MB/S . ... "
" ... Great product actually boosted speeds ... "
" ... Fast, secure, and easy to use - GRYPHON, IT JUST DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS. ... "
" ... The Gryphon has been rock solid. ... "
" ... Speed wise, it's 3000Mbps 'total' maximum throughput. ... "
" ... The range and speed has helped so much. ... "
" ... This definitely does the job in the home. ... "
" ... As for the wireless performance . ... "
Ports
32ethernet, network, gryphon, port, port forwarding
+88%
-13%
" ... Also like the regular security reviews of my internet devices to inform me of open ports or related. ... "
" ... For added coverage I used my old Apple Airport Extreeme as an access point to this router via Ethernet, all works amazing and I have signal all over! ... "
" ... I was motivated to do so by the fact that the Gryphon has only 3 ethernet outs, so I was going to have to unplug something as I had 4 wires running into it (or get another switch). ... "
" ... I had a simple 5-port network switch that had the Xbox, Apple TV, MacMini, and smart TV connected to it and then connected to the old router. ... I had to plug each device into the router directly. ... "
" ... Provides options I need such as port forwarding. ... "
" ... The way to avoid this and always have good bandwidth would be the ability to plug each router into your ethernet connection. ... "
" ... Had to shut off the aerials and the firewall in the modem:router from the cable company. ... "
" ... The 3rd unit is connected via Ethernet to the main Router. ... "
Design
30design, pretty, piece, like, well
+100%
" ... Very well made and the visual design is a bonus, they have managed to make a router look like a piece of art. ... "
" ... Feels well built. ... "
" ... An elegant design that just works. ... "
" ... The packaging is great, giving off a real premium feel. ... This is by design. ... "
" ... Very sleek looking device. ... "
" ... - nice, sleek look ... "
" ... It also looks pretty sleek. ... "
" ... The twisted shape also has a functionality but the finish is a matte, soft white and looks pretty nice with the LED light glowing from the bottom. ... "
Marketplace
28response, gryphon, email, received, ceo
+82%
-18%
" ... By far this is the best experience I have had purchasing anything on Amazon!! ... "
" ... Thank you Gryphon ... "
" ... I was super surprised to get a personal email from the CEO John Wu asking me if I was satisfied. ... "
" ... Packaging was superb, shipping from Amazon took one day. ... "
" ... I received an email from the CEO asking me how I liked the product? ... "
" ... I really like the design described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... I would say this is the best support I have received on any product I have purchased. ... "
Display Clarity
22time, kids, control, limit, control screen time
+95%
-5%
" ... It’s harder to do more advanced settings from the phone as I need more screen space to see what I’m doing. ... "
" ... We got the Gryphon because we wanted a solution for limiting screen time for our kids. ... "
" ... I would like to have an overall screen time control. ... "
" ... I prefer to see everything on the screen rather than scrolling to see other users and devices. ... "
" ... Although I would make some minor tweaks to the screen time allowance feature, even that is very user friendly right out of the box. ... "
" ... My roku television screen how has a much better picture. ... "
" ... Limits can be assigned differently daily for homework time, bedtime, and screen time. ... "
" ... Also in the last update I can now limit screen time. ... "
Build Quality
22gryphon, thinking, secure, feels, far
+68%
-32%
" ... Gryphon's quality of build is obvious! ... "
" ... - more expensive than I’m used to, but felt worth it for the level of protection ... They seem very accessible. ... "
" ... This in and of itself closes off many thousands of potential attacks and cannot be overstated about why it is important. ... "
" ... WHAT I LIKE: I was immediately impressed with the throughput even to the outer corners of my home. ... "
" ... I feel secure and means everything to me. ... "
" ... and I thought that thing was secure. ... "
" ... It is stable and secure. ... "
" ... I feel safe, knowing all my devices are protected. ... "
Price
18worth, range, worth the price, totally, tag
+89%
-11%
" ... It is worth the price. ... "
" ... It's got a steep price, but it has proven itself worthy over the past year and a half. ... "
" ... Ordering the Gryphon was easy and the price point is perfect. ... "
" ... Expensive but very much worth the price. ... "
" ... Totally worth it!!! ... "
" ... At this price range I don't see much additional settings or diagnostics opting for ease of use and rather insulting the user to give very bare minimal as far as advanced settings go. ... "
" ... Overall a good investment. ... "
" ... Worth the extra price for ease of use. ... "
Returns
15returned, back, device, wish, send
-100%
" ... I kept saying no, so it kept asking. ... "
" ... After I dropped the device off for return the CEO contacted me . ... "
" ... Just have to return for now. ... "
" ... I found that out after I took it overseas, and hence was unable to return it. ... "
" ... Wish I tried setting all this up before the return period passed. ... "
" ... 2019-04-20 - I'm returning these. ... "
" ... After that I never heard from them even and after I sent numerous emails. ... Returned for a full refund. ... "
" ... At this point I'm about done and probably will return this device. ... "
Internet
12control, access, time, speed, get
+92%
-8%
" ... Full control of the internet! ... "
" ... That’s on top of the detailed access control and complete Internet shutdown capability that is available from the app. ... "
" ... It did not impact the connectivity, I still had internet. ... "
" ... I currently have a Giga speed on my internet line and with Gryphon, I’m able to experience my internet speed full potential. ... "
" ... Or that I can control my kids internet access. ... "
" ... Husband needs Internet. ... "
" ... It has improved our internet performance and given us greater control over internet use. ... "
" ... - Set bedtime and homework time to shut down internet access per user group (e.g. ... - Get a notification if your kids browse into "scary internet" territory ... allow you to define your own "no internet" times in addition to those two). ... "
Firmware
11update, setup, gryphon, updating, static ip
+45%
-55%
" ... I think it has a lot of potential, and I'm hopeful that they will improve the parental controls in future firmware releases. ... "
" ... Supposedly with the new app there is the ability to setup Static IP initially but the firmware on my Gryphon was outdated so needed updating. ... As the app stalled trying to figure this out I could not connect to support, so had to reinstall my old router, update Gryphon firmware, then could setup static IP. ... "
" ... They invited me to their "beta" firmware and I can now test out the solutions to the first two issues I have. ... "
" ... - Updating firmware for hours ... "
" ... • There’s no way to check if you have the most recent firmware. ... Alternatively, they could have an option within the Gryphon app to “check for firmware updates” which would give you feedback that you have the latest firmware… but again the interface is designed to be so simple that this feature isn’t available. ... You are also left in the dark about when firmware is scheduled to be installed, as well as what changes are actually included in the firmware update. ... It’s been a little over a week, and I’m still waiting for my firmware update. ... "
Gaming
8game, son, internet, roblox, online
+88%
-13%
" ... My kids place the game Roblox. ... I don't know if this happens with other games or not, but I do know it happens with Roblox. ... "
" ... No more sneaking in the middle of the night to play games. ... "
" ... Supports answer is to basically increase their age group to allow certain gaming sites/game launchers through. ... "
" ... I no longer have small children but I LOVE SECURITY and I play PS4 and Xbox online alot so the more safe my things are the happier I am. ... "
" ... even with my gamer son can see the difference with online performance. ... "
" ... I am very impressed that it allows me to review my son's browsing history. ... "
Comfort
8secure, gryphon, feel, well, part
+63%
-38%
" ... The quality of the product and support warrants us to say safely - we are in good hands with Gryphon! ... "
" ... Feels well built. ... "
" ... I feel secure and means everything to me. ... "
" ... Gryphon has been the best experience hands down. ... "
" ... and I thought that thing was secure. ... "
Product As Described
6working, star, really, like, design
+67%
-33%
" ... You can see from the photos the box was pretty banged up. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... I really like the design described. ... "
Delivery
6shipped, product, delivered, box, 17th
+100%
" ... It was shipped directly in the product box. ... It was delivered around Christmas . ... "
" ... Gryphon was delivered promptly by Amazon as usual, boxed nicely and good looking device. ... "
" ... Received it the next day at my doorstep and so far have been using it for only 3 days. ... "
" ... Arrived on Time and Great shipping service . ... "
" ... It is packaged nicely from box to device. ... "
" ... Packaging was superb, shipping from Amazon took one day. ... "
Remote
5parental, control
+100%
" ... Love remote management. ... "
" ... Harmony in the home: priceless. ... "
" ... I am getting good speed except for the remotes (more on that below), so really no issues here. ... "
" ... Love the parental control ... "
Cleaning
5wish, websites, router, interface, flagged
+80%
-20%
" ... I wish there was an easier way to clean out old devices. ... "
" ... It makes for a clean, very user-friendly experience, but I wish they would put a hidden spot where you could at least have some more features. ... "
" ... Other than that it is a quality product in look and feel, very easy to setup and the interface is clean and easy to use. ... "
" ... If you're a regular person that just wants a router to sit and collect dust and just do its job, then this is the router for you. ... "
Fit
5feel
+100%
" ... It is stable and secure. ... "
" ... I feel secure and means everything to me. ... "
" ... It should be my RIGHT to protect them. ... "
" ... I will update as I see fit. ... "
" ... and I thought that thing was secure. ... "
Video Playback
4youtube, watch, see, also, would
+75%
-25%
" ... Also, my kids love YouTube videos (especially really stupid ones). ... "
" ... Great idea for streaming wirelessly on movie night. ... "
" ... AL, and watched comparison videos on YouTube. ... "
Band
4bands, one, even, two, though
+50%
-50%
" ... The band steering is horrible. ... "
" ... Even though Gryphon is a Tri-Band router, you can only see and set the SSID for 2 bands. ... when connected on 5 Ghz upper band. ... I stood directly under the main node and still only topped off at 866Mhz at channel 153 of the 5Ghz band. ... "
Call quality
4never, person, issues, conference
+75%
-25%
" ... I have asked for help multiple times with this, they say they will call but never do. ... "
" ... Things I was worried about, it worked fine with my Obihai and I never missed a call ... "
Memory
3core, ram, processor, quad, 4gb
+100%
" ... This is one of the best purchases we have made in recent memory. ... "
" ... In comparison, a top of the line ASUS RT-AC3200 has a Broadcom BCM4709 dual-core 1GHz processor with 256MB of DDR 3 system memory and 128MB of flash storage. ... "
" ... Quad core proc, 4x4 mu-mimo, plenty of RAM. ... "
Sleep Tracking
3steps, kids
+100%
" ... I do sleep better with this product, as do my kids : ) ... "
" ... I do sleep better with this product, as do my kids : ) ... "
" ... My kids could set up in minutes by just reading the few, brief steps in the welcome guide, and following the steps in the app. ... "
Accuracy
3+100%
" ... Mainly just shipping and tracking: ... "
" ... There is a previous post on here from an IT Engineer, please see his review for the most accurate detailed info. ... "
" ... I'm not sure how they determine what is age appropriate and what is a good website for homework, but it seems pretty accurate. ... "
Lagging
3reboot
+33%
-67%
" ... This thing crashes and then recovers when it wants to. ... "
" ... I have to reset it. ... "
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