Last Updated: December 15, 2018 (Refresh Now)

Peplink SUS SOHO T Pepwave Surf Soho MK3 Router

Last Updated: December 15, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
83
Old Reviews
20
Unverified
7
Spam Test
PASS
Yes
WIFI
1
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
3G
Yes
USB

Review Analysis - 56 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Network
 19
signal, throughput, cradlepoint, connection, wi fi
+89%
-11%
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" ...  However, if you've ever modified anything in the popular router admin consoles, you'll be fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Additionally, I scanned the router and found no security issues  ...  "
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" ...  -Lower signal compared with the other two 802.11ac routers I had. ... Anywhere from 5 to 10 dbi less in signal, even when using the supplied antennas. ... -Throughput at 120 mbps, might be an issue if you have gigabit fiber and need a wireless network.  ...  "
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" ...  I would buy again you won't find a more secure router for $199.  ...  "
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" ...  Best router I've ever purchased.  ...  "
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" ...  The most secure router I have ever used.  ...  "
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" ...  Wireless could be stronger as my mini Social Wireless Media wireless router reaches much further.  ...  "
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" ...  This is far and away better than most of the big name routers, at least for me.  ...  "
Wifi
 18
wi fi, wan, surf soho, internet connection, signal
+89%
-11%
comment
" ...  There are additional options to add WiFi WAN as yet another failover WAN with easy to understand prioritization options.  ...  "
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" ...  Forget what CNET, Wirecutter, or any other website has to say about ASUS, Netgear, or any other consumer-grade router. ... With some additional setup you can even create 256-bit encrypted site-to-site VPN connections. ... The AC1750 also has the weakest signal of all the routers I've owned and buffering issues over wi-fi on video sites.  ...  "
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" ...  Changing the router from this to an ASUS RT-AC68U and instantly my network speeds went up by a factor of 10.  ...  "
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" ...  I've set mine up with a guest network, an internet of things network, and a private personal network.  ...  "
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" ...  Had to dig around in the different setup areas in the admin console on the router to get WiFi working ... However, if you've ever modified anything in the popular router admin consoles, you'll be fine.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been able to use this router to remediate most of the DSL and wifi issues I was having with my network  ...  "
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" ...  Wireless could be stronger as my mini Social Wireless Media wireless router reaches much further.  ...  "
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" ...  AND it has both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz wireless AP 802.11 wireless radios too! ... I have not owned a more capable router.  ...  "
ISP
 18
cellular, 4g, hotspot, verizon, setup
+78%
-22%
comment
" ...  I was also able to setup Dyn DNS easily and now this is working perfectly through my AT&T LTE connection. ... There are a tremendous number of configuration options with this router!  ...  "
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" ...  Works fine for my needs.  ...  "
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" ...  You can't go wrong with any of their routers!  ...  "
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" ...  This router was easy to set up initially.  ...  "
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" ...  Replaced a Cradlepoint MBR-1000 router. ... Peplink router works better than the Cradlepoint.  ...  "
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" ...  I still use this setup because when I reach my gigabyte limit each month, Verizon reduces throughput down to 600k on my "unlimited" plan, not only for stuff coming off the 4G link but also for client-to-client traffic on my LAN (NAS to tablets, printer, STB, laptop etc.).  ...  "
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" ...  However, if you've ever modified anything in the popular router admin consoles, you'll be fine.  ...  "
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" ...  We full time in our RV and the ability to hook up our HotSpot to this makes it a must have.  ...  "
Setup
 11
easy, quick, instructions, router, however
+100%
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" ...  Set up was actually pretty easy.  ...  "
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" ...  A more comprehensive quick start guide would be welcome.  ...  "
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" ...  It was recommended by a friend who is an IT security expert.  ...  "
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" ...  Quick EZ setup, did come with (3) wifi antennas (1) cat5 cable and VERY small basic setup guide.  ...  "
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" ...  The setup was easy. ... I was also able to setup Dyn DNS easily and now this is working perfectly through my AT&T LTE connection.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy setup with Verizon AC791L (Netgear).  ...  "
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" ...  The installation was seamless and quick.  ...  "
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" ...  This router was easy to set up initially.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
WiFi:  Yes 
Number of USB ports:  1 
3G:  Yes 
USB:  Yes 
Yes
WIFI
1
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
3G
Yes
USB