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Securifi Almond 3 Minute Setup Touchscreen WiFi Wireless Router Range Extender Access Point Wireless Bridge Works with Amazon Alexa

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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1000
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Review Analysis - 936 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Network
 372
wifi, range extender, router, extender, almond
+77%
-23%
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" ...  gave my Wi-Fi signal a huge boost in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  It instantly increased our wi-fi signal in problems areas like the garage and our rooms furthest away from the router.  ...  "
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" ...  Using mine as a wifi extender for other parts of the house.  ...  "
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" ...  It really does extend the wifi.  ...  "
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" ...  Once I figured it out all is good great boost in my signal.  ...  "
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" ...  I have one at home and one in my office, I use them strictly to extend the range of my WiFi and so far it is the best and easiest I have ever used and I have tried many throughout the years.  ...  "
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" ...  This product took the signal from the modem which is in a concrete room in the corner of the basement and boost it to the other end of the house upstairs.  ...  "
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" ...  Very effective as a range extender . ... my connection to a back bedroom is now quite strong  ...  "
Setup
 286
set, easy, easy to set, minutes, instructions
+95%
-5%
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" ...  The review are correct, this product is easy to setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Almond made it really easy to use and setup.  ...  "
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" ...  The set up was done in under 5 minutes and so easy! ... Just follow the touch screen instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup was very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  At least set up was easy for me because I am just a little tech savvy, but I don’t even remember the process being highly difficult.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup as access point in about 3 min without reading the instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to hook up, easy to modify.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy setup .  ...  "
Ease of Use
 260
easy to set, set, setup, easy to use, easy to setup
+97%
-3%
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" ...  The review are correct, this product is easy to setup.  ...  "
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" ...  The set up was done in under 5 minutes and so easy!  ...  "
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" ...  One of the easiest electric devices I have ever set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup was very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Yes it’s that easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to hook up, easy to modify.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy setup .  ...  "
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" ...  It was a quick and easy setup and I would recommend the product for anyone who is not tech savvy.  ...  "
Wifi
 216
router, extender, almond, network, wi fi
+75%
-25%
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" ...  gave my Wi-Fi signal a huge boost in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  It instantly increased our wi-fi signal in problems areas like the garage and our rooms furthest away from the router.  ...  "
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" ...  Using mine as a wifi extender for other parts of the house. ... But had no issue in connecting to my new wifi network with Comcast.  ...  "
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" ...  I can't wait to use this little baby as a router.  ...  "
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" ...  It really does extend the wifi.  ...  "
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" ...  I have one at home and one in my office, I use them strictly to extend the range of my WiFi and so far it is the best and easiest I have ever used and I have tried many throughout the years.  ...  "
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" ...  True to it's advertisement, I was able to unbox and set up the Almond on my home network as a range extender is 3 minutes - maybe less.  ...  "
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" ...  I can testify this is the easiest wifi extender I have ever used.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 152
years, year, stopped working, ago, almond
+44%
-56%
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" ...  I don't think $90 is worth something that lasts just little over 1 year.  ...  "
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" ...  Stopped working after a few months.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing looks fancy but doesn't work any better than the $30 extender I had for the last 3 years.  ...  "
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" ...  However, having used this thing for over a year now, I cannot tell you how many times I have had to reconnect this to our router in the back bedroom. ... Sometimes this won't work on the first try, and I have to keep reconnecting until I see the green check mark.  ...  "
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" ...  Then it stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  nothing changed in the environment-it just quit on me.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen had awful burn in after only a couple weeks of use, making the screen unusable.  ...  "
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" ...  On top of that Amazon rejected my first negative review so we'll see if this one goes through.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 119
connected, devices, network, almond, internet
+63%
-37%
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" ...  It was even able to connect my old Lexmark printer with no issues mostly using it for iPad or iPhone extremely happy with my purchase  ...  "
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" ...  Have not yet tried my internet TV or ROKU yet through it.  ...  "
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" ...  This is what all electronic devices should be like!  ...  "
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" ...  I downloaded the app and every time anyone new logs into my network it notifies me.  ...  "
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" ...  I really like the options it gives for different ways that I may want to connect.  ...  "
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" ...  I truly have a connected home with WEMO switches, Hugh, Ring, Cameras, and smart appliances. ... A lot going on but this router handles it like a champ and the devices do not disconnect.  ...  "
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" ...  Apple devices not updated continued to connect, and the Almond was running fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Very well designed device.  ...  "
Capacity
 106
wifi, signal, bedroom, almond, range
+94%
-6%
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" ...  gave my Wi-Fi signal a huge boost in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  Using mine as a wifi extender for other parts of the house.  ...  "
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" ...  I have one at home and one in my office, I use them strictly to extend the range of my WiFi and so far it is the best and easiest I have ever used and I have tried many throughout the years.  ...  "
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" ...  This product took the signal from the modem which is in a concrete room in the corner of the basement and boost it to the other end of the house upstairs.  ...  "
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" ...  My main internet router is in the living room and I have this unit in a semi sound proof, Insolated garage in the back yard maybe 20-30 ft. Away from each other.  ...  "
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" ...  my connection to a back bedroom is now quite strong  ...  "
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" ...  It worked great for our 1,400 sqft location.  ...  "
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" ...  With the range extender in place, I now have excellent WiFi signal throughout my home and into my yard for several feet.  ...  "
ISP
 103
internet, modem, extender, almond, connection
+70%
-30%
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" ...  But had no issue in connecting to my new wifi network with Comcast.  ...  "
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" ...  You basically plug it in and it works.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the most awesome router I have ever had!  ...  "
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" ...  Using as an extender.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it as a router and it is great for my home!  ...  "
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" ...  Connection is great and it's very easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  This allowed my extender to acknowledge a valid QSS.  ...  "
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" ...  It was as easy as described to set up the Almond as a wireless bridge.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 57
touch, display, read, easy, lcd
+56%
-44%
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" ...  Just follow the touch screen instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  The digital touchscreen display made setup extremely easy.  ...  "
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" ...  It gets 2 stars because the set-up process with the touch screen is fairly simple.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy and relatively quick to set up and the screen is simple to follow through.  ...  "
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" ...  It is very easy to set up--all touch screen and self guided.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent and I am impressed with the display feature  ...  "
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" ...  it''s been a year but still going strong, a stripe has appeared on the screen though.  ...  "
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" ...  The LCD screen on my unit has turned completely white, but this is not really a problem for me - the unit works great and I don't have to think about it.  ...  "
Price
 47
money, well worth, worth, save your money, worth the price
+47%
-53%
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" ...  I don't recommend this product as it does not provide the service that is paid for.  ...  "
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" ...  At the moment, it appears to be a waste of money.  ...  "
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" ...  I had high expectation based on the reviews and the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Bottom line: Save your money and buy something else — the quality you get is NOT worth the price you pay.  ...  "
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" ...  Waste of money .  ...  "
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" ...  Save $80 and invest toward a better solution.  ...  "
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" ...  Don't waist your money on this  ...  "
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" ...  I wish I could get at least part of my money back.  ...  "
Marketplace
 40
amazon, securifi, thanks, advertised, works
+83%
-18%
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" ...  Thanks for making s product that works!  ...  "
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" ...  great job thank you  ...  "
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" ...  Thank You Jesus. ... Thank you Securifi Almond for a great product.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you for a great product.  ...  "
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" ...  Truth in advertisement!  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you for having such wonderful support for your great products!  ...  "
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" ...  A million thank you's from a very satisfied customer!  ...  "
Returns
 37
back, returned, refund, amazon, late to return
+14%
-86%
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" ...  I sent it back to Amazon for a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  Now I can't return it and Amazon won't let me re-sell it either.  ...  "
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" ...  I still wish I could return mine .  ...  "
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" ...  I returned it as quickly as possible.  ...  "
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" ...  Ultimately gave up and they refused to offer a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  For this reason, I had to send it back.  ...  "
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" ...  I wish I could get at least part of my money back.  ...  "
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" ...  I would return it if I could. ... Would return it If i could.  ...  "
Software Platform
 32
software, update, network, cloud, web
+69%
-31%
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" ...  The phone App was easy to navigate and use.  ...  "
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" ...  I downloaded the app and every time anyone new logs into my network it notifies me.  ...  "
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" ...  This is an update.  ...  "
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" ...  ✅ I emailed Securifi Support today, thru their website, about the iOS-11 problem.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the fact that the device can be monitored, turned off and on and rebooted through an app on my iPhone.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to get on the Securifi website and chat with online assistance and they were able to quickly and effortlessly help me update the firmware, and go through some other issues with my router.  ...  "
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" ...  I suggest you check for updates first and then set it up.  ...  "
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" ...  I asked the Google support desk if they thought it would work.  ...  "
Overall performance
 30
speed, slow, running, performance, almond
+73%
-27%
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" ...  This one more than does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Computer is running much better.  ...  "
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" ...  Works very well.  ...  "
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" ...  works great and fast  ...  "
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" ...  I used it as an extender and it did the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Does the job flawlessly!  ...  "
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" ...  It might be even a little faster.  ...  "
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" ...  It sets up itself & very fast.  ...  "
Touch Sensitivity
 26
touch, easy, set, love, touchscreen
+88%
-12%
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" ...  The touch screen works great.  ...  "
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" ...  I chose the Securifi Almond because of the touch screen.  ...  "
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" ...  The touch screen is great.  ...  "
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" ...  It's got a nice touch pad screen that serves many different set-up purposes.  ...  "
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" ...  It gets 2 stars because the set-up process with the touch screen is fairly simple.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the touchscreen.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the touch screen.  ...  "
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" ...  It is very easy to set up--all touch screen and self guided.  ...  "
Apps
 23
network, screen, download an app, almond, web
+96%
-4%
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" ...  The phone App was easy to navigate and use.  ...  "
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" ...  I downloaded the app and every time anyone new logs into my network it notifies me.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the fact that the device can be monitored, turned off and on and rebooted through an app on my iPhone.  ...  "
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" ...  I suggest you check for updates first and then set it up.  ...  "
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" ...  I called them back later that day and they ran me through the install that I preferred(no cloud).  ...  "
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" ...  Not crazy about having to download an app on my phone, BUT works well.  ...  "
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" ...  The optional free app is also very nice to have. ... The app will let me know when my kids sign on, or anyone else for that matter.  ...  "
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" ...  There are a couple of apps for time and weather you can use the display for after setup, I keep the one that shows current weather.  ...  "
Lagging
 20
every, restart, factory, rebooted, reboot
+15%
-85%
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" ...  Which became a problem when I would need to reset it or move to other location.  ...  "
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" ...  It literally disconnects every few weeks and then I find myself having to factory reset this thing all the time, and it still has a hard time re-connecting .  ...  "
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" ...  constant issues requiring hard reset.  ...  "
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" ...  Have tried every way to reset it possible, nothing works.  ...  "
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" ...  When it does it is very slow.  ...  "
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" ...  This has to be reset almost weekly sometimes.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a real pain to get working again when it inevitably needs a restart.  ...  "
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" ...  This happens every 5 minutes or so.  ...  "
Ports
 20
router, wifi, cable modem, wired, password
+85%
-15%
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" ...  The cable company hooked it up first.  ...  "
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" ...  By using this unit I can run two Ethernet only devices and offer wifi to my computers.  ...  "
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" ...  HOWEVER, in order to work, I needed to run 100 Feet of ethernet cable across my house to put it in a room where it could be used. ... Ethernet signal by just running the 100 foot cable to the machine.  ...  "
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" ...  I tried a USB dongle and through wireless reception was receiving a whopping 3.25 Mbps! ... Hard-wired to the ethernet connection on my computer and I'm instantly at the promised 12+ Mbps that I'm supposed to have at the AT&T modem.  ...  "
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" ...  Plug the power adapter into an UPS.  ...  "
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" ...  I connected the Almond to ethernet jack in the master bedroom to extend the WiFi and used the two other ports for wired connections for an Apple TV and a channel master.  ...  "
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" ...  The booster requires a wired connection to the internet but as long as there is a cable connection to a router, switch, hub or in this case a range extender it works. ... It then asked me to select what WiFi router I wanted to connect to which was the cable modem's router. ... In order to use the Almond WiFi extended you have to select it and enter your original cable router/modem password.  ...  "
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" ...  I used it for a security system with cameras and recorder without wifi, yet has a hardline internet cable outlet.  ...  "
Features
 19
security, feature, wizard, version, useful
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Looks great, but does not function.  ...  "
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" ...  Great security loaded with features.  ...  "
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" ...  Set it up w the wizard feature in no time.  ...  "
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" ...  It literally takes about 3 minutes to set up initially which is one of the best features.  ...  "
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" ...  A later version of the product is needed for that although the description clearly states these features.  ...  "
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" ...  I also like the built in home security features.  ...  "
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" ...  Don't have a "smart house" so couldn't test all the other features like hooking it up to the security systems, etc., but as a wifi extender it works great!  ...  "
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" ...  You can connect through a computer later for some of the more advanced features.  ...  "
Repeater
 19
extender, use, using, works, work
+63%
-37%
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" ...  Using as an extender.  ...  "
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" ...  I can't believe how good this thing works as an extender.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product, works flawlessly as an extender.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent as a range extender.  ...  "
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" ...  I use mine as a range extender.  ...  "
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" ...  used it as a range extender  ...  "
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" ...  We selected the Almond as a range extender.  ...  "
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" ...  I use one as a router and one as extender.  ...  "
Product As Described
 17
works, exactly, described, works as advertised, product
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Truth in advertisement!  ...  "
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" ...  Seems to do what I expected  ...  "
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" ...  Works as described.  ...  "
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" ...  It's small, unobtrusive, and just as described.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a little more pricey than the competition but performed exactly as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Refreshingly just as advertised!  ...  "
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" ...  This device is a lifesaver and does everything as promised.  ...  "
Design
 15
looks, looking, look, go, factor
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Looks great, but does not function.  ...  "
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" ...  A great product and beautiful too.  ...  "
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" ...  and geez it even looks good!  ...  "
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" ...  I thought this was a cool product and I liked its aesthetics .  ...  "
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" ...  Looking forward to buying some of the accessories that go with it, like the flood monitor and the lights that I can turn on and off when away from home.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the slim, unobtrusive shape.  ...  "
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" ...  Seriously, it took less than 10 minutes from box to finish.  ...  "
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" ...  Look for something better, there are plenty of choices.  ...  "
User Manual
 13
follow, easy, clear, simpler, manual
+46%
-54%
comment
" ...  Directions were unclear.  ...  "
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" ...  There is no user booklet, of course, you must access a website.  ...  "
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" ...  Could never get it to connect ,not enough instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  Tells me about a stylus and then gives no instruction whatsoever on what it's for.  ...  "
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" ...  The instructions are vague at best, and cryptic to be more precise.  ...  "
For Kids
 10
son, internet, children, one, loves
+100%
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" ...  Kids immediately reported that in the back of their rooms they now not only could play any video perfectly, but that their laptops were faster than when they would sit near the router for homework.  ...  "
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" ...  I can program when the children can have access to the internet and for how long.  ...  "
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" ...  It gives you that extra level of control, and I imagine it would be fantastic for parental control over kids' Internet time (not so much for the kids though).  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to set up and I love the fact that I can internet time to any device on the network, but the kids hate it O:)  ...  "
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" ...  One is mine and the others I gave as a gift to each one of my children and we all could not be happier with our Securifi Almond.  ...  "
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" ...  Our son set it up for us.  ...  "
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" ...  My 77 yr old Dad is so happy he can get his tablet and phone connected easily now and can play his games and read his books.  ...  "
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" ...  I also ordered one of them for my son and he loves it.  ...  "

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