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Wi-Fi Router AC 1200Mbps Dual Band 5GHZ/2.4GHZ Setup

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This video is complimentary to my purchase of this router. The instructions were short so I made this video to help you all out.

My amazon.ca review: https://www.amazon.ca/review/R1DH4RXATAGW98/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
The amazon product page: https://www.amazon.ca/Wireless-1200Mbps-External-Antennas-Setup-Minutes/dp/B06WVTTJRP/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

My review:

Firstly, I’m not a tech person, but I’ve tried to read up to the best of my ability to be able to explain this in a more comprehensive way.

1. Performance
My internet speed before this router was 22.4Mbps download/6.33Mbps Upload and after using this router is 29.5Mbps download/6.57Mbps upload. That’s 25% faster!
*I currently have Internet 25*

-Wifi range: I hadn’t had any range issues for my old router. This router gives full bars all around my apartment, similar to my old router.

2. Features
-No storage server capabilities (No network storage feature): There is no USB port or SD card on this Wifi. That means I can’t use this as a NAS server.
-The ability to have both 2.4GHz and 5GHz is great. Previously, I’ve had IP cameras that couldn’t be used because the proper GHz range was not available. I’m now finally able to setup these IP cameras. Also, I enjoy how the 5GHz has the faster speeds.

3. Setup
-Instructions were poorly written, and did not provide all the necessary basic setup instructions. For example, after setting up the wifi with names and passwords, I noticed that overtime I wanted to gain access my router information I wasn’t prompted with any username or passwords. Important information such as setting up the modem password wasn't mentioned in the user manual, nor was the explanation for the app features or app troubleshooting (the iOS app for me is still not functional). Nonetheless, I can still utilize most functions of the router via an ethernet cable and thus have to work a bit harder to adjust the router settings.
-The interface itself is easy enough to set up via an ethernet cord. I found that the software was easy to navigate and understand.

4. Upon reflection, I should have considered these a bit more:
-I converted my old router/modem combo into a designated modem because this router requires a modem to operate. This router does not have a built-in modem. It took me about an hour to figure out how to turn my old router/modem into a designated modem.
-Ensure that you have 2 extra ethernet cables. I was caught off guard because I was ready to set this up and then realized that I needed 2 ethernet cables on hand to setup this router.

4 stars because the setup instructions were limited and the app doesn’t seem to work for my new iOS phone.

Wi-Fi Router AC 1200Mbps Dual Band 5GHZ/2.4GHZ Setup

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