Review on Meshforce M1 Mesh WiFi System, Ultimate Whole Home WiFi Performance, WiFi Router Replacement, Maximum Wireless Coverage for 6+ Rooms, Easy Setup, Parental Control (3 Pack) by Dave Mosby

My current router was in Fritz and I was considering replacing it with a mesh system. I don't have a lot of space so a mesh system might be overkill. However, I live in a row house and I can imagine that all of my neighbors' access points collide with mine. I figured I'd get a multiple mesh solution and just blow them all out of the water. More importantly, I wanted better coverage - my current router was at one end of my house and my bedroom was at the opposite end, so there were times when reception was choppy. Mesh systems don't come cheap, but the devices are small and not as big as WiFi6 routers. This is one of the problems I've had with routers - they're large and with their many antennas, they can be difficult to place. That's how I stumbled upon the Meshforce M1 system, which is quite affordable compared to other brands. Based on my household size AP 1 was recommended which I ended up buying - figured if I needed better coverage I might as well just buy another one. Setup was easy - download the My Mesh app on your phone or tablet, plug in your Meshforce, connect via Wi-Fi, and the app will guide you through setup. Please note that you need an application (for iOS or Android) to set up and manage the access point - there is no web interface. If you're a tweaker then this isn't for you - plus you'd probably be looking for a more robust solution anyway, like a dd wrt powered device. With Meshforce I was able to connect all my devices including laptops, iPhones, iPads, Rokus, Echos and Kasa smart devices. In total I have about 20 devices, that's less than 30 for the M1 to work with. The only device I was concerned about was my impulse relay, which doesn't seem to work with mesh systems but connected with no problem. It uses a combined 2.4 and 5 GHz SSID and selects which frequency your device uses. You can't change this, but so far this hasn't been an issue with older 2.4 devices like jog relays. In terms of coverage, I received the new 2020 version with updated performance and it works as advertised. I have good reception in my bedroom, no dropouts or delays - seems like a grid point is enough for me. And since the access point is small and unassuming, I can just hide it so it won't be noticed. Overall a great product. It's small, inexpensive, and powerful for its size. Features and settings might be limited, but if you're looking for something that's easy to set up and maintain and "just works" then this might be for you.