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Tenda MW6 Nova Wave 2 802 11AC Mu Mimo Whole Home Wi Fi Mesh System 3 Pack
Last Updated: January 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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Detailed Mode
Network
303signal, wifi, router, coverage, network
+83%
-17%
" ... Can finally get signal where I need it! ... "
" ... Strong signal throughout multi story home. ... Time will tell though on the durability of this mesh network. ... "
" ... I have it in my bedroom which on the edge of our apartment, and get good reception at the other end about 40ft away and through 2 walls. ... "
" ... Great range and speed. ... "
" ... Decent range and speed. ... "
" ... Very strong signal. ... "
" ... This system is really nice if all you are looking for great wireless coverage and speed. ... "
" ... Didn't expect much for $15, but works well, actually has better range than my TP link and Cisco routers I have used previously. ... "
Wifi
216network, router, mesh, tenda, wi fi
+78%
-22%
" ... Very happy with wifi signal now ... "
" ... Very strong Wi-Fi signal. ... "
" ... Setup was easy for the first node, which acts as wireless router. ... "
" ... The system is very easy to setup using the Tenda Wifi App. ... "
" ... Parental control and possibility to manage the network remotely are also nice. ... "
" ... My main network router is the Trenda AC 18. ... "
" ... I was skeptical about this router. ... "
" ... This is a great mesh network for a great price! ... "
Setup
208router, easy to setup, set, easy to set, tenda
+90%
-10%
" ... Everything you could basically want, and definitely was a huge upgrade for me as I had an old Linksys E4500 router, which was good, but not for today’s needs. ... "
" ... The setup interface is SO much better than anything I have used, up and running in minutes with it's initial bootup quick start process. ... "
" ... Pretty easy to install, works OK so far. ... "
" ... Installation took less than 5 minutes. ... "
" ... Extremely easy to install even for a non tech person. ... "
" ... Plugged in the first Tenda box, set the network name and password, followed the instructions. ... "
" ... Setting up the initial 3 nodes involved little more than downloading the App and connected the first node. ... Adding the second pack of 3 nodes was slightly more complicated as you need to reprogram the units from the 'out of box' configuration before use. ... "
" ... A very good unit and setting up is a breeze. ... "
Ease of Use
147setup, easy to setup, interface, easy, user
+96%
-4%
" ... Mobile app very easy to maneuver. ... "
" ... I'm not too tech savy but the setup was quite simple. ... "
" ... This one was pretty easy to install, though it took a long time to actually connect to my internet and tried to convince me that I use a static IP versus a dynamic IP. ... "
" ... It was easy to setup, and the speed is good. ... "
" ... The system is very easy to setup using the Tenda Wifi App. ... "
" ... VERY easy setup. ... "
" ... Set up was easy once I figured out how . ... "
" ... Additional cubes autoconnect, very easy. ... "
Capacity
119signal, coverage, throughout, sq ft, story
+96%
-4%
" ... I have a 2400 sq ft two story home and there is not a single dead spot anywhere, not to mention I can still connect any device to the network in the front or back yard as well. ... "
" ... I am consistently on 5G throughout my house. ... "
" ... I put one in our bedroom, one in the main room and one in the computer room and now my entire house has wifi and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Pretty much full speed internet across entire house, about half out on deck. ... "
" ... I placed one at each end of my house and one in the middle. ... "
" ... Connection all over and outside a 2500 sqft home. ... "
" ... Been working great so far, I have a smaller house, 1600SqFt and the 5g and regular signal are both great, I get about 350mb/s from each computer wirelessly and my comp plunged directly in is even better. ... "
" ... I set it up in about 5 minutes and it seamlessly covered (on my first test) about 5000 sq ft. ... "
ISP
116modem, tenda, mbps, isp, routers
+77%
-23%
" ... I wasn’t sure I needed a mesh network since I got one. ... "
" ... Found the bottleneck. ... "
" ... I will update. ... "
" ... Also, never my download and upload speed reached to the maximum which my service provider, Optimum, promises me to offer. ... "
" ... I’m getting 98-110 MBPS throughout my house from my 100 MBPS pipeline from Frontier. ... "
" ... Basically with the old router . ... "
" ... Love my new router ... "
" ... The Nighthawk couldn't even compare to the AC15. ... "
Product Reliability
102router, weeks, reset, years, ago
+49%
-51%
" ... HAD ISSUES ALREADY HAVE TO RESET IT EVERY OTHER DAY OR WEEK , MY OLD 1 I NEVER HAD TO RESET ... "
" ... The router failed on me within less then a month of purchasing it. ... "
" ... It ran great for about 6-7 years (found some bad cap, plan on repairing it). ... I'll try and update this in a few months or if any major problems arise. ... So I've been running this router for a few weeks now. ... If they persist, I'll retract this update! ... "
" ... Do not buy this, apparently it comes with a new Chipset and you are stuck forever with the new one, which has lost a lot of its functions, (eg L2TP). ... "
" ... One of the three devices is DOA. ... "
" ... I have to drop even more on this one after a couple weeks of use. ... It's back up after that, but this is a pain to have to do it every couple days. ... "
" ... Blocks AirPrint from working. ... "
" ... Purchased this in September. ... Item stopped working Oct. 20th. ... "
Device Compatibility
96connect, connected, network, app, chromecast
+63%
-38%
" ... It was faster than my 802.11n Apple Time Capsule setup with two Airport Express devices connected to it. ... "
" ... No issues connecting or keeping connected too! ... "
" ... There are 2 phones, 2 tablets, 2 TV's and 2 laptops connected at any given time without any lags. ... "
" ... It has a nice range in my large home and the phone app is very useful. ... "
" ... Used my iPad to set it up, that is how easy it was. ... "
" ... Little tricky to connect on an older laptop but once connected, works great. ... "
" ... PC to PC performance is great. ... Given my wireless devices are still "N", I'm fine with that. ... "
" ... Connected right to my Cable Modem and set up was a breeze. ... "
Price
91money, worth, router, performance, spend
+92%
-8%
" ... I give this product 10 stars due to its price. ... "
" ... A big value for money. ... "
" ... I'd never bought a Tenda item before, but at this price for AC1200, I thought I'd take a chance. ... "
" ... Very very happy with this system and the small investment it took both in time and money. ... "
" ... Which is faster than what I am paying for. ... "
" ... Can't beat the price/preformance. ... "
" ... Solid item at a solid price. ... "
" ... And the price for what it is a bargain. ... "
Ports
71port, wired, gigabit, devices, router
+65%
-35%
" ... Gigabit instead of 10/100 . ... "
" ... Note that we only have a 50Mbit WAN connection so I can't comment on how the speed would degrade with higher speeds. ... So first impressions are great and the system offers great value for money, certainly for slower WAN connections. ... "
" ... 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 and connect my cellphone to this new WiFi network. ... "
" ... Plug and Play and never looked back. ... "
" ... There were no issues running through the existing router ports. ... "
" ... Bought this one, plugged it into the cable modem and used the info on the back of the router to log everyone's devices onto it. ... "
" ... My previous router was connected to a gigabit switch and covered the wired devices very well. ... I also have a newer Fire TV (Pendant style) that needed the ethernet adapter for a wired connection. ... I will try to run multiple devices through the my 8-port gigabit ethernet switch and to the main mesh router. ... So far it looks like the you can position each mesh unit near one of your wired devices and run a cable to it instead of your home network wall jacks. ... It would probably look like: cable modem> Main mesh router> wired router> gigabit ethernet switch feeding my wall jacks. ... "
" ... 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 . ... "
Software Platform
70devices, interface, tenda, nova, web
+66%
-34%
" ... 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 ability to control the network from the app is a function I didn't know that I needed. ... "
" ... I would like to see a web portal enabled for this for more granular access/management, but for your average user, this is very easy to set up and works flawlessly. ... "
" ... User interface is friendly and intuitive. ... "
" ... The back-end router config interface was beautiful and simple. ... "
" ... Will update again after I see how it runs once all my devices have been moved over from my old router that is running side by side to make my switch over easy as possible. ... "
" ... Has a nice app. ... "
" ... Once everything is connected you can look at the app and see which node each device is connected to. ... "
Overall performance
66fast, performance, speeds, range, job
+94%
-6%
" ... The Nighthawk couldn't even compare to the AC15. ... "
" ... Relatively inexpensive and it gets the job done! ... "
" ... I was able to remove that $15 adder and use WiFi and speed tests say I'm getting a solid 100Mbps now. ... "
" ... 24Mbps maximum speed in my area. ... "
" ... This did the trick. ... "
" ... Speed seems fine, no buffering on my streaming services. ... "
" ... You can run speed test from any corner of your house and get the same results--your max upload and download rates. ... "
" ... Not sure how it stacks against the rest but it does the job ... "
Apps
48tenda, load, interface, devices, mobile app
+75%
-25%
" ... Would love the app to be more robust so that I could configure much more but the performance has been great so far in my 3200sqft home. ... "
" ... The smartphone app is great. ... "
" ... The app is good, however, I do wish some more pro features such as advanced IPv6 and other things were in the app, however it is a really good designed, easy to use app, with everything a typical user needs, including parental controls, which is great. ... "
" ... You are directed to download the app to set up the device. ... "
" ... Has a nice 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. ... "
" ... The mobile app is basic but well laid out and responsive. ... "
" ... It's so simple to set up the Novas and follow the on screen directions in the app. ... "
Returns
36back, returning, sending, returned, would like
+3%
-97%
" ... Had to return product. ... "
" ... It is not possible to downgrade, I'm returning this immediately ... "
" ... And of course my date for returning has expired. ... "
" ... I was very disappointed with this item and returned it. ... "
" ... Past time to send back so I emailed Tenda twice . ... I asked for a RMA # to send it back for repair and he said send a copy of the original invoice. ... "
" ... I would like to return it . ... "
" ... Now sending it back . ... "
" ... Had to send it back. ... "
Marketplace
28works, sent, works as advertised, shipping, item
+79%
-21%
" ... Purchased for $150, and 3 days later they are now $99 on Amazon. ... "
" ... So this 3-pack was a much better deal. ... "
" ... This was the best thing I have bought from Amazon this year. ... "
" ... The item as described . ... "
" ... works as expected. ... "
" ... 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 advertised ... "
Firmware
25upgrade, update the firmware, update, updates, chromecast
+44%
-56%
" ... -Software is buggy ... -Software again because the software is that bad ... "
" ... I've run all the firmware updates since purchasing each unit. ... "
" ... The lack of support is reflected even on the firmware updates: indeed, the firmware seems to be NOT updated in a timely manner/at all (e.g. ... "
" ... You can't push local DNS (the only DNS option seemed to be related to my ISP DNS which I don't need to change) ... "
" ... After I refused to let them into my network, they offered to supply me with a fixed firmware within a week . ... "
" ... Updated the firmware on the new nova box to match the firmware on the already meshed in box (Go to update firmware on the app) ... "
" ... They sent me a file to update the firmware and that didn't open either. ... "
" ... Firmware updates refused to install on one of the nodes until all of the nodes were reset to factory defaults. ... "
Features
21settings, mode, lights, led, app
+86%
-14%
" ... I've tried a bunch of routers and this one works well and the settings are nice. ... "
" ... Many configuration options to change, which is great, with way more than cisco! ... You can schedule when to turn the led indicator lights on/off. ... "
" ... NOTE FOR ADVANCED USERS: If you like to tweak settings, this isn't for you. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
" ... Another nice thing is you can disable the LED lights on the front. ... "
" ... This router has exceptional features and range. ... "
" ... The square design is also sleek and light. ... "
Lagging
20reboot, slow, seconds, units, sometimes
+45%
-55%
" ... After restarting it works for a while . ... "
" ... However once every couple days I have to go down into the basement and reboot the gateway regardless of all the things I’ve tried. ... "
" ... Will not let me connect to it or reset it. ... It will also not reset. ... "
" ... it is too slow ... "
" ... I factory reset and started over and same problem. ... "
" ... HAD ISSUES ALREADY HAVE TO RESET IT EVERY OTHER DAY OR WEEK , MY OLD 1 I NEVER HAD TO RESET ... "
" ... I do however have a slight problem where it doesnt want to turn on sometimes and I periodically need to unplug it sometimes because the wifi will be on but the internet isnt working. ... "
" ... So maybe a slight advantage, or maybe it's just momentary fluctuations. ... "
Design
20look, looks, elegant, cool, sleek
+80%
-20%
" ... The look of this router is slick and elegant. ... "
" ... They look pretty cool also. ... "
" ... The product is 3 mesh nodes in an elegant box. ... "
" ... The square design is also sleek and light. ... "
" ... Scary looking (like Freddy Kreuger, in "Friday the 13th"!) ... "
" ... First of all, the packaging is beautifully designed. ... "
" ... And the packaging is pretty cool not that it matters lol. ... "
" ... -Attractive little cubes that will go fine with most decor. ... "
Cables
19router, ethernet cable, cable modem, connected, ran
+53%
-47%
" ... I just set it up at my sisters house because her new Router put in by the cable company sucked. ... "
" ... entered the second box wirelessly and the third box wired (lan cable). ... "
" ... So far it looks like the you can position each mesh unit near one of your wired devices and run a cable to it instead of your home network wall jacks. ... "
" ... I bought 150 foot ethernet cable and ran it from the modem in the house through the attic And across a telephone line to the shop. ... "
" ... Connected to my router and ran cable to satellite box and was connected! ... "
" ... The solution was simple, I moved one of the Nova's next to the printer and connected it directly with a ethernet cable. ... "
" ... The speeds are reduced by connecting to another node so I ran one wire one of the other nodes so I get my full 300mb connection. ... "
" ... The router itself does work great, replacing the builtin wifi of my time warner cable modem. ... "
Delivery
15works, shipped, fast shipping, arrived, amazon
+87%
-13%
" ... Great product and fast delivery . ... "
" ... The system comes in an attractive box (big deal). ... "
" ... Good router good price fast shipping ***. ... "
" ... I was impressed from the moment I opened the Amazon box and saw the silhouette of the Tenda MW6. ... "
" ... Fast Shipping A++++++++++++ ... "
" ... very fast shipping. ... "
" ... This arrived fine and on time. ... "
" ... Currently waiting for confirmation that my replacement has actually been shipped. ... "
Build Quality
13strong, pay, cheaply, cheap, systems
+69%
-31%
" ... Highly recommend for anyone who wants to test out the new mesh systems and doesn't want to spend an arm and a leg on either the Google or Linksys systems! ... "
" ... Amazing product for the price good range and durable. ... "
" ... Not too big a deal, since after setup, there's nothing more to do, but would be nice if that option were more flexible. ... "
" ... Still going strong! ... "
" ... This has been working for around a month or so and have had no issues, good solid fast connections. ... "
" ... Why pay double (or triple . ) ... "
" ... This thing is well made. ... "
" ... This is one of those rare cases where you get more than you pay for. ... "
Internet
12speed, getting, speeds, download, devices
+67%
-33%
" ... Then you can enable or disable that groups devices from the internet. ... "
" ... I was getting a 4-5 mps download speed. ... "
" ... I recently updated my WiFi to 1G upload and download speed. ... "
" ... I have fast amazing internet all over all of my house now. ... "
" ... I like that you can set it to when you want wireless internet available. ... "
" ... My internet speed is 30mbs and I’m getting the full 30. ... "
" ... AC18 - I have 100 MBPS internet. ... "
" ... great connection and fast internet. ... "
For Running
11run, time, much, everything, better
+91%
-9%
" ... Running 2 phones and 2 computers on it without a hitch. ... "
" ... It will make everything run so much better. ... "
" ... runs great so far. ... "
" ... I bought this when I was out of town for an extended stay. ... "
" ... They were super helpful and got it up and running in no time! ... "
" ... I noticed an immediate change once the system was up and running. ... "
" ... Everything had run like a dream until yesterday. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and you can forget it is there once you have it running. ... "
Product As Described
11works as advertised, expected, exactly, described, far
+91%
-9%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Perfect packing and exactly like pictures ... "
" ... works as expected. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... The item as described . ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
Gaming
10gaming, table, nat, multiplayer, gamer
+100%
" ... Not bad with gaming either. ... "
" ... It's essential because me and my brother does online gaming a lot and when someone uses streaming we lag. ... "
" ... (I have a serious teenage gamer son and social butterfly daughter whose friends first question after hello is, what is your wifi passcode? ... "
" ... Great for what I need it for Just keep in mind you need high bandwidth for it to work with other devices and Gaming ... "
" ... This system ELIMINATED any lag issues had while gaming which is exactly what I wanted and invested for. ... "
" ... Grandkids can play their games and no lag! ... "
" ... This thing works great told all gamer friends about it ... "
" ... We have no lag times anymore wether we're surfing the web or gaming. ... "
Controls
9control, schedule, reset, parental controls, lights
+33%
-67%
" ... You can not separate them or turn one of them on/off or even set separate IDs. ... You get a pinwheel to select your numbers. ... "
" ... But the second and third nodes just won’t connect no matter how many times I pressed the reset buttons. ... "
" ... Hard reset did not work. ... "
" ... The vendor has bad quality control. ... "
" ... Disapointed there isn't a way just to turn Parental Control off, rather than having to change each device. ... "
" ... On the unit, the lights are lit up though. ... "
Video Playback
9streaming, videos, stream, netflix, hd
+100%
" ... My wife streams HD video, my son is on the nintendo switch playing multiplayer, I’m on my Xbox playing multiplayer, and my daughter is on her iPad. ... "
" ... I have to admit I watched a youtube video to make sure the install went smoothly. ... "
" ... Streaming has been faster and smoother too . ... "
" ... I’ve never had a buffering moment with streaming HD shows, live tv, browsing the web, watching videos on mobile phones and PC gaming online all at the same time - no problem. ... "
" ... Certainly nothing noticeable when streaming videos. ... "
" ... Before my daughter could not stream movies on her TV and now she can with no issues whatsoever. ... "
" ... No more slow internet or buffering when watching Netflix. ... "
" ... Streaming video works great. ... "
User Manual
8manual, followed, read, easy to setup, documentation
+38%
-63%
" ... I followed instructions exactly. ... "
" ... Directions are useless. ... "
" ... Followed the instructions, and the two websites that it gave addresses to, did not exist. ... "
Band
8dual band router, bands, 2, router, either
+88%
-13%
" ... My only hope is that they will come out with a fast dual or tri-band AC3200 or greater system when it's time for me to upgrade. ... "
" ... love the duel bands. ... "
" ... I wanted a dual band router with better performance than what I had. ... "
" ... a dual band router with 2G / 5G band. ... "
" ... works pretty good , I had to tweak the 2.5 band a little to get it to work properly ... "
" ... I did find that on a couple of items I had to go into the settings and change them over to a different band on the router so they would work better but after that there were no problems. ... "
Call quality
8times, tenda, phone, calls, calling
+38%
-63%
" ... Can not believe someone thought it was ok to call this “new”. ... "
" ... Called support and they are not answering. ... "
" ... I have called 3 times now and left messages but no return calls. ... "
" ... Then I call Tenda, dont worry, you will have to call multiple times until someone answers. ... "
" ... I made four calls to tenda, they do not answer their phone they ask you to leave them a message. ... They never returned my call. ... "
Power Consumption
7power supply, back, router, modem, make
+43%
-57%
" ... Will not power up. ... "
" ... Appears no power is present to the device. ... "
" ... The power adapters. ... Is it that hard to make it so it doesnt take up other spots on the power strip? ... "
" ... I have to power cycle it to come back. ... "
Size
7small, size, like, design, cheap
+100%
" ... The size is a little larger, but the 4x4 inch cubes are decent to look at, not a big deal. ... "
" ... A consistent 49Mbps everywhere. ... "
" ... Small size hides it just about anywhere. ... "
" ... Only buy this for the 5G it's cheap, powerful range and sits upright requiring limited space, looks like a Gucci purse is the only down side but delivers great performance for the money. ... "
" ... This fits the bill. ... "
For Kids
6lag, kid, games, devices
+83%
-17%
" ... Wife and kids are happy too. ... "
" ... After that it worked perfectly and I'll definitely be taking advantage of the parental controls as my kids get older. ... "
" ... Purchased for my step son and his wife. ... "
" ... also like the controls for turning off kid's devices ... "
" ... Grandkids can play their games and no lag! ... "
Defective Delivery
6unit, product
-100%
" ... The only major issue was a defective unit that had to be replaced. ... "
" ... However, today I received my second purchase and it was a used unit and a defective unit. ... "
" ... The previous TWO came ALREADY BROKEN!!! ... "
" ... The order that I received was defective. ... "
" ... and it is defective. ... "
" ... This unit was simply defective. ... "
Resolution
4stream, amazon prime, videos, hd, gaming online
+100%
" ... Is it adequate for what we're going to do with it (including streaming Amazon Prime Video, which works fine via WiFi on the 3rd or farthest node), yes very much so. ... "
" ... Movies on Amazon Prime stream perfectly and I have your "basic" internet connection. ... "
" ... I’ve never had a buffering moment with streaming HD shows, live tv, browsing the web, watching videos on mobile phones and PC gaming online all at the same time - no problem. ... "
" ... I'm not a gamer, but I do stream my TV content, so I need good, reliable internet. ... "
Fit
4fit
+75%
-25%
" ... So if it holds up ... "
" ... This fits the bill. ... "
" ... So very tall and connects like a dream. ... "
Battery Life
4+50%
-50%
" ... Five hours of attempted set-up time . ... "
" ... Trouble shooting for 2 hrs. ... "
Wash Programs
3options, mode, advanced
-100%
" ... The bigger problems were the lack of ability to changes settings. ... "
" ... There is no dynamic dns options for those of us that like to remote into our home systems either (probably a little more advanced feature) ... "
Notifications
3error message
-100%
" ... I have submitted two requests, through email, to Tenda and have not heard back as of yet. ... "
" ... I have terraced out to them via several emails, Twitter, and Facebook. ... "
" ... Why the error message?? ... "
Print Quality
3+100%
" ... Used for streaming and printing. ... "
" ... The printed documentation is adequate. ... "
" ... The print server has functioned flawlessly with multiple computers and my printer. ... "
Display Clarity
3lights
-100%
" ... It does not allow you to set static IPs. ... "
" ... On the unit, the lights are lit up though. ... "
" ... Except I can't reserve IPs for them. ... "
Data reception
35g, 4g, 2, work, months
+67%
-33%
" ... Data, VoIP, etc., no problems or issues. ... "
" ... This is important if you have WiFi calling enabled. ... "
USB
3drive, usb 3 port, usb, sharing, port
+67%
-33%
" ... Other USB function pluses are the flexibility in how you can use the port. ... "
Cleaning
3clean, looks, cleaning
+33%
-67%
" ... That is the quick and dirty of my fix. ... "
" ... This product is now collecting dust on my dresser just for looks . ... "
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