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Review on SAMSUNG ET-WV525KWEGUS Mesh Router Bundle, White, Pack of 3 by Brian West

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Love this new Wi-Fi technology

First I tried this Wi-Fi system but found it a bit finicky. It requires a permanent connection to the Google system and that scared me. I've kept searching for an advanced home Wi-Fi option, including original Samsung models, and I think I've found the best option. SmartThings Wifi takes an innovative approach. Immediately after setting up 3 routers, I see what they call AI-based network optimization. In fact, you can see in the Plume app that it keeps changing the mesh topology until the whole Wi-Fi network is calmed down and optimized. So great! I now have full-speed Internet access in every corner of my house, but I love the fact that it continues to monitor the health of the network and maintain the best possible performance over time. I love being able to check the health and performance of my mesh network, and I love seeing in real time which routers are connected to which routers and which devices are connected to which routers. I was even able to move some routers to different locations without having to do anything other than just cycle power in different locations. And again I could see how it adapts to different environments and forms the best possible network out of it. I haven't tried the SmartThings Hub features and many of the additional Wi-Fi features in the Plume Wifi app, but it looked pretty interesting at first glance.

Pros
  • One app controls everything: see what's connected, prioritize devices, create network access for guests, set parental controls, set schedules, etc. and it all disappears from your smartphone