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Tenda AC15 AC1900 Wireless Wi Fi Gigabit Smart Router Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
715
Old Reviews
195
Unverified
145
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Dual Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
Yes
WIFI
LED
TYPE
Review Analysis - 375 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Network
136router, network, strength, house, 5ghz
+82%
-18%
" ... Replaced it with this and now when gaming my ping stays in the 15-20 range. ... "
" ... Good signal and it's less than $20! ... If you want a basic router with good signal, easy setup and great price, do this one. ... "
" ... Very strong signal. ... "
" ... These Nova routers do what they say and I now have excellent internet web coverage throughout my house. ... These are not just a repeater, they really bring the signal in and make a huge difference over the one single router that I had before. ... "
" ... This router provides very fast internet even in the "remote" areas of my apartment where I previously could not get proper connection with my now defunct Netgear router. ... "
" ... I am so happy with my Tenda AC15 AC1900! ... The wifi speed in my house has doubled! ... Lol) The TV in my bedroom is several feet and walls away from the router in the living room. ... I saw other AC1900 routers for way more money and I am so glad I went with the Tenda. ... "
" ... very strong signal. ... "
" ... If you want a mesh router for your house, buy the Tenda Nova MW6. ... I got tired of multiple routers and SSIDs and extenders. ... The mesh system from Tenda now works behind my old router and broadcasts to the other 2 nodes (also connected to each other). ... If you are installing a mesh WiFi in your house, consider Tenda Nova MW6. ... "
Wifi
98network, password, tenda, wi fi, signal
+79%
-21%
" ... I was having ping spikes with my ISP-provided wireless router. ... "
" ... So, counting my time, I lost a lot of money on this 'bargain' router. ... "
" ... If you want a basic router with good signal, easy setup and great price, do this one. ... "
" ... Wifi: Excellent signal and features, compare to much more pricey devices. ... "
" ... The wifi speed in my house has doubled! ... "
" ... However, you do not need to create a cloud account with Tenda to set up the mesh network. ... The mesh system from Tenda now works behind my old router and broadcasts to the other 2 nodes (also connected to each other). ... I had never heard of Milo, but it appears to just be an extender (“connect wirelessly from the edges of your existing network”). ... "
" ... I've been looking for a whole house WiFi solution for some time now. ... I then powered up the other 2 cubes and the system automatically connected all 3 together to form a single WiFi network. ... "
" ... Internet speed regularly peaks 6mbps download at the guest house, while we get 15mbps at the main house. ... "
Setup
90router, easy to set, easy to setup, interface, configure
+96%
-4%
" ... after the third reset, the setup finally popped up. ... "
" ... Fastest setup ever I have done on a router. ... If you want a basic router with good signal, easy setup and great price, do this one. ... "
" ... Right out of the box its easy to setup. ... "
" ... Fairly easy setup, works GREAT! ... "
" ... This was easy to install had a very nice interface with all the options. ... "
" ... The Tenda product support team was superb and efficient in helping me to overcome a problem. ... Once I plugged directly into my old router, it took 10 minutes to setup. ... install by plugging into your old router.) ... "
" ... It was super easy to set up ... "
" ... If you're not too sure about it, I'd recommend you router even more due to its ease of setup and use. ... "
Ease of Use
69interface, easy to setup, setup, router, easy to use
+96%
-4%
" ... Mobile app very easy to maneuver. ... "
" ... Right out of the box its easy to setup. ... "
" ... Fairly easy setup, works GREAT! ... "
" ... This was easy to install had a very nice interface with all the options. ... "
" ... It was super easy to set up ... "
" ... If you're not too sure about it, I'd recommend you router even more due to its ease of setup and use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... I read the reviews about the interface but I was fine with the interface provided. ... "
ISP
62modem, internet, tenda, vpn, provider
+74%
-26%
" ... I was having ping spikes with my ISP-provided wireless router. ... "
" ... The company went above and beyond to help me ensure that the system would work well with my Charter Spectrum modem. ... "
" ... I am so happy with my Tenda AC15 AC1900! ... "
" ... I got tired of multiple routers and SSIDs and extenders. ... The mesh system from Tenda now works behind my old router and broadcasts to the other 2 nodes (also connected to each other). ... "
" ... Love my new router ... "
" ... Connected right to my Cable Modem and set up was a breeze. ... "
" ... For $35 you won't find a better router. ... For $100 you won't find a better router. ... "
" ... This router is quick to set up and works perfectly fine. ... This might not be the best router for newbies. ... "
Price
51money, router, worth, performance, price point
+96%
-4%
" ... For the price this device is really good. ... "
" ... The price point was the best part of this purchase. ... So if you looking to up your speed, but not spend a whole lot of money. ... "
" ... I recommend it, for the decent price, overall design of the unit, and its functionality. ... "
" ... Solid item at a solid price. ... "
" ... I would highly suggest to go this route if you're on a budget. ... "
" ... Works good for the price ... "
" ... Can't beat the price/preformance. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
Product Reliability
49router, weeks, ago, reset, died
+61%
-39%
" ... so far this is working as listed no issues. ... "
" ... I purchased this about 2 months ago, It has not gave me a single problem. ... "
" ... Ive had this router for 2 years working fantastically. ... "
" ... I've been using this for 2 or 3 months, and so far it has performed well. ... "
" ... If it craps out soon i will post another review/ revise this one. ... "
" ... works well so far, had it more than 4 months ... "
" ... It hasn't had any problems. ... "
" ... In the first month, no complaints or issues at all. ... "
Device Compatibility
44connect, network, connected, laptops, tablets
+70%
-30%
" ... I am not sure D-Link has a true mesh (nodes connect to each other) product yet. ... "
" ... It works great, I also run 2 chromecasts, 3 laptops, multiple tablets phones, and 2 desktops(wired). ... "
" ... Connected right to my Cable Modem and set up was a breeze. ... "
" ... Using it to stream netflix through my TV. ... "
" ... I like devices that simply work and Work well. ... "
" ... No issues connecting or keeping connected too! ... "
" ... also like the controls for turning off kid's devices ... "
" ... Have not had any of those issues with this device. ... "
Capacity
37signal, story, walls, sq, whole house
+95%
-5%
" ... Lol) The TV in my bedroom is several feet and walls away from the router in the living room. ... "
" ... • If you have a truly huge house, buy more sets of 3 for less than the other alternatives. ... "
" ... I've been looking for a whole house WiFi solution for some time now. ... I've placed 2 cubes on the main floor (opposite ends of the house) and the 3rd cube in the center of the 1st floor (half way between the other two). ... "
" ... I actually use two of these in bridge mode to share internet with our guest house, about 150 yards away. ... "
" ... Now getting a strong signal to a 5400 sq ft home with two stories. ... "
" ... 24Mbps maximum speed in my area. ... "
" ... It has been working great for me in my college dorm. ... "
" ... My room is a metal container and the wifi from the provider doesn't pass through the metal walls well. ... "
Overall performance
30performance, fast, speeds, job, range
+97%
-3%
" ... pretty good looking and high performance ... "
" ... Has great range and is very fast. ... "
" ... No issues, and our speeds are much faster! ... "
" ... 24Mbps maximum speed in my area. ... "
" ... Does a good job . ... "
" ... This did the trick. ... "
" ... The speed is reasonable too for what one would expect from where I use it. ... "
" ... I bought two of these and tweeked them for highest performance and they work Great! ... "
Ports
25ethernet, wan, gigabit, cable modem, routers
+68%
-32%
" ... On the other hand, it's working with phones, laptops, a printer and a couple network cables with decent range and good speed, so I'll keep it and half-heartedly recommend it ... "
" ... Wan: GB connection and super easy to set cable or DSL connections. ... "
" ... Tenda support recommended that I instead plug the nova into my old router. ... If you need more LAN ports for wired Ethernet at your main node (near your broadband connection), you need add an Ethernet switch OR . ... "
" ... all I had to do was download the app, hook up one of cubes to my cable modem's ethernet port using the cables supplied with the 3x cubes and connect my cellphone to this new WiFi network. ... "
" ... Connected right to my Cable Modem and set up was a breeze. ... "
" ... I hard wired to service to this wifi router and now I can hook up three to four products at a time and I have a strong signal in my room. ... "
" ... Connected to my router and ran cable to satellite box and was connected! ... "
" ... Wired connections are fast and reliable. ... "
Returns
18back, send it back, rma, sending, send
-100%
" ... I just opened it and was extremely disappointed with what I had found. ... "
" ... Sending back for refund . ... "
" ... It is not possible to downgrade, I'm returning this immediately ... "
" ... I returned mine. ... "
" ... Sending it back and I don’t plan on getting a new one. ... "
" ... Return window ended Oct 15, 2017. ... "
" ... This unit was simply defective. ... "
" ... I try to return this POS and Amazon had closed the return window. ... "
Software Platform
15app, interface, ui, tenda, error message
+87%
-13%
" ... • You set up with an iOS app or Android app. ... "
" ... The admin panel is very well organized, I work online and have to do Mac address changes a few times daily to update and change my IP with what I do. ... "
" ... Simple to set up and has a simple and effective web interface. ... "
" ... - Interface: Super straightforward interface. ... "
" ... The web based interface was pretty good, then I got a update (automatically at that) and it prompted to begin. ... "
" ... The software was recently updated: they improved the (already exceptional) web UI and added an AP mode, where with the flick of a switch it acts as an extension of another router, using the other router's DHCP server. ... "
" ... The back-end router config interface was beautiful and simple. ... "
" ... Their Customer Service is excellent as I spoke to them about their Firmware upgrade which by the way is done thru the web browser. ... "
Firmware
15tomato, tenda, update, upgrade, flashing
+67%
-33%
" ... after the third reset, the setup finally popped up. ... "
" ... Updating the firmware is pretty easy. ... "
" ... The factory firmware isn't bad. ... If it's that bad, flashing back to the stock firmware is a breeze. ... "
" ... Everything is easy, haven't even put the new firmware on it. ... "
" ... The software was recently updated: they improved the (already exceptional) web UI and added an AP mode, where with the flick of a switch it acts as an extension of another router, using the other router's DHCP server. ... "
" ... they were very helpful in walking me thru the necessary steps to acquire the updated Firmware. ... Please get the latest Firmware on their website. ... "
" ... When I got Internet access and logged in to the router, it notified me that a firmware update was available. ... Way easier than firmware updates on some of the other routers I've had. ... "
" ... This is a very solid performing ac1900 router that has 3rd party firmware available for advanced settings and performance. ... "
Apps
15web, tenda, mobile app, interface, devices
+87%
-13%
" ... Blacklist and remove fairly easy from browser or app. ... Mobile app very easy to maneuver. ... "
" ... • You set up with an iOS app or Android app. ... "
" ... Very easy, intuitive setup with Tneda WiFi phone app. ... "
" ... The Tenda app is very nice although I only use it when I am connected to my wifi since I don't feel comfortable creating an account with a Chinese company and providing my router's password. ... "
" ... Limited feature set but what it does, it does well with no hiccups. ... "
" ... The Tenda app is super user-friendly, as is the website. ... "
" ... The smartphone app is great. ... "
" ... It's been solid for months and also the mobile app is amazing. ... "
Marketplace
13works as expected, sent, tenda, good, email
+77%
-23%
" ... The item as described . ... "
" ... Amazon is great and made it really easy. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... All an all not a big deal. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... I did and next day I got another email asking for a copy of the invoice, I sent it again and today finally received a RMA number. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Thank you Tenda for fixing all the issues!!! ... "
Delivery
11shipping, fast shipping, shipped, received, quick
+91%
-9%
" ... Fast Shipping A++++++++++++ ... "
" ... very fast shipping. ... "
" ... This arrived fine and on time. ... "
" ... It arrived today. ... "
" ... Arrived in 2 day in spite of the much longer shipping time shown on the site. ... "
" ... Currently waiting for confirmation that my replacement has actually been shipped. ... "
Features
11router, settings, routers, mode, bridge mode
+91%
-9%
" ... Lots of functions that i haven't got a chance to explore. ... "
" ... You're hard pressed to find a router with this many core features for the price. ... "
" ... A bit of a clunky design, but it works very well with lots of user configuration settings at a very good price point ... "
" ... I've tried a bunch of routers and this one works well and the settings are nice. ... "
" ... This router has exceptional features and range. ... "
" ... Auto-reboot feature reboots in the middle of the night. ... "
" ... I didn't think I'd find one, as "reasonably" priced routers aka "cheap" routers, usually have little to no features. ... It was the only router that didn't cost an arm and a leg, yet had "expensive" router features. ... "
" ... I am lazy so, I've not yet set up my IPcam or played around with many of the features. ... "
Design
10look, looks, elegant, finish, vertical
+80%
-20%
" ... The product is 3 mesh nodes in an elegant box. ... "
" ... I recommend it, for the decent price, overall design of the unit, and its functionality. ... I could of went with a cheaper version but I liked the design. ... "
" ... The look of this router is slick and elegant. ... "
" ... Looks cool too. ... "
" ... It's design and build qualities are top notch and the overall performance is stellar. ... "
" ... It looks nice too. ... "
" ... The gloss finish with diamond knurled texture is very nice. ... "
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Specifications
Performance
Processor Type: Dual Core
Display
Type: LED
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
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