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๐Ÿ“ถ SimpliNET2 AC2100 Mesh WiFi System with Firewall Network Defense, 3-Pack (1 Router + 2 Extenders) - Whole Home Coverage Review

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Details

Connectivity TechnologyWi-Fi, Ethernet
BrandSimpliNET
Control MethodApp
Frequency Band ClassDual-Band
Operating SystemAndroid
Wireless Communication Standard802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11g
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Description of ๐Ÿ“ถ SimpliNET2 AC2100 Mesh WiFi System with Firewall Network Defense, 3-Pack (1 Router + 2 Extenders) - Whole Home Coverage

Super fast, expandable whole home Mesh Wi-Fi system with built-in Smart Firewall security monitoring and protection (Popular Science Magazine Grand Award for Top Security Innovation of 2017). Mesh Wi-Fi Router and 2 Range Extenders each feature 6 beamforming antennas for targeted AC2100 Wi-Fi and simultaneous dual-band transmission (2. 4 Ghz / 5 GHz) for faster speeds โ€” covers up to 5000-6000 sq. ft. RATtrap Smart Firewall secures networked devices from malware and phishing with hourly threat intelligence updates (free 12-month subscription from IoT Defense); also includes parental controls, internet pausing, and more. Share temporary network access with guests via innovative GuestLink Sensing Pad on top of each unit โ€” no need to reveal your Wi-Fi network password. Easy setup in minutes with your existing broadband modem using any web browser or free downloadable apps for iOS and Android; includes Gigabit Ethernet ports for hard-wired connections.

Reviews

Global ratings 8
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Type of review

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Stable and consistent but not very precise control

This is fine if you have a good internet connection speed and don't want to limit bandwidth for specific devices or need QOS settings. There doesn't seem to be any way at all to do this that I've found. This is definitely a rebranded Wavlink grid system as the controls page is identical except for a few settings and the physical appearance is identical to the other logos as well. It was $60 when I bought it, so I wasn't expecting much, but at the current price I wouldn't buy it. Not only doesโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Good Build
Cons
  • Requires Socket

Update 2 December 31, 2019 Upgraded to one star for a call I received from tech support today. Very competent and very helpful contact person. He frankly told me that the user could not turn off the radio in the device and gave good reasons for this. Unfortunately, this product is not for me. Back he returns to Revain. Update December 31, 2019: The device drops connections and is now interfering with another router. There doesn't seem to be a way to turn off the radio and/or disable DHCP. Ifโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Absolutely amazing!
Cons
  • Legacy model

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not ready for prime time

Unwrapped and packaging looks nice. The initial setup of an Amazon Fire HD tablet is difficult. Download management apps are not available on Amazon - sad. The GUI interface is weak and immature for a network security product. IE does not log firewall reports, it is very difficult to change management password. There is no online knowledge base. More information on wireless performance is yet to come, but now we're ready to go back.

Pros
  • Nice packaging
Cons
  • Negative gift

Revainrating 1 out of 5

RATtrap + Wireless Router

I bought this router mainly to replace my original RATtrap which was limited to 220Mbps. Installing Simplelink was easy. It sits between my Arris modem and my Google Wifi router. Now I have two WiFi networks and no problems so far. Physically he was a bit taller than I expected. Using the web interface for Simplinet 2 offers more control options. I haven't noticed any slowdown in my internet. Everything I expected from RATTrap.

Pros
  • A Dream Come True
Cons
  • Useless Features

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The damn thing works, but there was a problem.

I ordered this because I had problems with hackers. As if covered with small suction cups. I got here in a reasonable amount of time, but the instructions and setup involved using my phone (which was also jailbroken) to set it up. No paper instructions (which sucks). Anyway, I got my son to use his phone and plug it in. He had to call support to get it hooked up properly, but then it was fine. In the short time that the first set arrived, it blocked over 15,000 attempts to break into myโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Quality build
Cons
  • Something is wrong

Revainrating 2 out of 5

RATtrap firewall in the concert router. Perfect!

I'll be brief. As for the 1-star rating someone has given, it's obvious that he or she has no idea how the SimpliNet security system is set up, reported, and how it works. I wouldn't trust that. SimpliNet 2 was very easy to set up. Very simple instructions for those who don't know how to set up a home wireless network. I had to make some minor changes to the system so I could see all my devices on my home security network, 41 in total (5 surveillance cameras). One of the really nice features is

Pros
  • Brings joy
Cons
  • Weak sentence

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Didn't work all the time

I really wanted them to work but during installation I couldn't get the ethernet backhaul to work so I set it up for wireless backhaul and rebooted After a few hours, reset and power cycling I was finally able to get it working. Only they worked 48 hours and then got to the bottom. Reset, restart, cycle on and off again and they came back but fell off again a week later. I tried calling support but there was no answer. I don't have time to play around with them so I returned them for a refund.

Pros
  • Handy thing
Cons
  • Not bad but...

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Unwanted Networking Products

I know the price looks attractive but don't waste your time. Trust me these things are garbage. I've played around with them for hours just trying to get a basic working network and they keep failing. Came back and left this review to warn you all.

Pros
  • Large selection
Cons
  • No