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TP-Link Tether Positive Reviews

Took a chance….paid off!I’ve had Apple routers that worked seemlessly. Before that I trusted linksys, and they worked well and were very reliable. But since Apple stopped manufacturing routers , I read many reviews, and I believe that limksys makes an inferior product in comparison to this one. It was plug and play from the get go. And it has software that allows you to monitor who is logger on to your network. I’ve had this for about 4 months, and have been very impressed. It has been totally reliable- no issues whatsoever, and it has good range. The only issue I have is with the software, when you look at devices connected to the local network you may need to look up ip addresses to to name each individual device. This is tedious and no fun. I’m not aware of other routers that can auto populate which devices are which (like iphone 15, or hp printer, etc. ) But other than that, I’m very pleased and would highly recommend this router..MachOne007Version: 4.5.11

Good but lacks featuresI don’t usually write reviews but wanted to share my thoughts on this app compared to using the website control panel. I personally don’t like that it’s not a 1 to 1 toggle of the settings. In other words, not all the settings/features on the website control are on the Tether app, making it inconsistent and inconvenient to some extent. For starters, the Tether app doesn’t allow you to block keywords in URLs, it only allows you to block specific URLs, whereas the website allows for both. The app will show the keywords but you can’t add any - inconsistent design. It would be more convenient for users of the Tether app to allow for us to also use keywords just like the website. Some features I’d like to see - add a Web Filter to block AI sites, especially AI Chat bots; allow for domain name blocking, ie. adding .ai or *.ai to a block website list will block all websites with .ai in the domain - perhaps a workaround would be to add “ai” in the keywords/block list; another feature I’d like to see is adding/including a global block/approved website/keyword list and not ONLY restrict it to just certain profiles and devices on those profiles - so that ANY device that has connected to my network, like a guest or otherwise, has limited access to certain sites without me having to go in the app, finding their MAC address, add to a “guest” profile, etc. I also think the app needs a toggle for “dark” mode and bright mode - I think the app is TOO white and needs the option of a dark mode..JustWhitVersion: 4.10.44

App Has Its Limits CurrentlyI really like the features and functionality of being able to see devices, locating repeater feature, and several others. However, it doesn’t have / utilize “Face Id” and every time I login the app rejects my password, no matter what I do as far as retyyor changing, it rejects them and threatens to lock app for 10 mins. VERY FRUSTRATING! Please get these bugs fixed as soon as possible. Lastly, the TP-Link AX-3000 repeater has worked great so far during the past initial use of 2 weeks! It offers 2.4G & 5G at the same time and it looks like the equipment that links up pics the band it needs. As far as the installation, download this APP and follow instructions, just that EASY! I needed this product boost my WIFI signal from my home to my guest house that is approx. 40 ft. away from my garage which is the closest point to position repeater that has a 110vAC outlet. I get a full set of bars on 2.4G and 3 bars on 5G signal. No buffering on 2 TVs, 1 computer, and 2 cellphones while also allowing additional equipment in my main home to access this repeater. AGAIN, so far it is working perfectly! Just get a couple of the items I mentioned earlier and it will earn 5 stars. Current price is reasonable given the service expectations met..Captain America - SamVersion: 4.3.9

Decent but needs more options and customization featuresIt’s adequate, but could use more customization features, and some functions don’t yet seem fully developed. Needs a built-in Speedtest so you can check your ISP speeds independently of Wi-Fi signal strength of each connected device or traffic on the LAN. The Linksys app has that function which is very useful. Also needs a signal strength indicator for each wireless device connected. There’s currently no way to check if the signal strength is strong enough or if the device or the antennas on the router need to be moved or reoriented. And the devices section also doesn’t have enough different icons for all the various wireless or wired items that can be connected these days beyond just phones, tablets, desktops, laptops, etc. Again, I refer you to the Linksys app. Also, hard to know which devices are which when doing initial setup as the app doesn’t always register the actual device names but in some cases just returns an * or the device’s MAC address which then has to be interpreted before you can rename it. Again, the Linksys app provides much more thorough info. The download/upload reading of packets has never shown anything other that 0kbps so it seems useless. There are also some functions, even after binding the app with my TP-Link account that remain greyed out. Hopefully these with provide further functionality at some point in the future. Fortunately the router hardware is good enough that I can overlook many of the app’s shortcomings. And doing a firmware upgrade was painless so that is a big plus. But still needs some work, and I’m not even a high-end user. I’m sure some of the networking pros have more demands from such an app..DoctorgizmoVersion: 3.8.0

Would be higher but been having too many new random problemsOriginally when I purchased my RE605X too boost my current speeds, overall connection, and latency issues it was night and day difference compared to without it. But the past few weeks I’ve been having terrible and I mean absolutely terrible if not worse connection issues than why I originally had purchased said product. The app is lack luster and doesn’t really have or give you many “advanced” and or extended list of options referring to making a network change, from when I first downloaded the app and even went online and logged into the router/extender using the IP address followed by admin Id and password I’ve noticed, “UpNp” and “DMZ” settings aren’t within the interface or options anymore, no port forwarding options, just generally no significant Wi-Fi options to actually help out my connection/latency issues just a dull interface with dns, dhcp and subnet mask/ip settings. 3/5 stars on a once self opinion biased 5/5 star device and app that once was helpful especially in comparison to price compared to its other rivaling company’s that produce the same product if not 10/10 better and significantly more options to help YOU WITH YOUR INTERNET EXPERIENCE..Jar headddVersion: 4.3.10

Better than some, needs better QAI may revise this later, as I'm new to TP_Link Tether. However, here on the 1st day, a "gotcha" emerges: I see _no_obvious_way_to_log_out_! This could be just annoying, but at a certain point, when I wanted to do something beyond logging in and looking around, it advised me that I'd reached Tether's limits, and I should go to the webpage, a link to which it helpfully provided. However, when I got to the webpage & attempted to log in, it informed me that my device allows only a single admin user at a time. Alright, so HOW DO I LOG OUT? Bit of a "gotcha", eh? The other thing that could use refinement is handling passwords. I would think this would be a prime UseCase for a router interface, deserving of easy visibilty, but apparently I am mistaken. I see no obvious way to manage passwords -- creation, updating, etc. My guess is that both of my complaints are trivial to the insiders who use it every day and programmed this tool. For those of us "outsiders", however, it occasions some head scratching. What do you say, guys, want to let the rest of us use the tool as easily as you do?.DC_DaleVersion: 3.8.0

Great for initial setup but lacking in network managementFirst, I really enjoy the router and the initial setup with this app. The setup was very easy—set up an account, network name, & password. For most things beyond that (including any “advanced” network setup), this app isn’t so great. For example, if you want to change the DNS settings or port-forwarding, that’s only through the web interface. This app is limited to seeing what’s connected, sharing your password, and rebooting the router. It’s good at doing that; I just wish the marketing about what the app is for was more clear. There are also some other minor issues that keep the app from functioning as intended. It only connected to my router locally the first time. Now it always connects to it as a “cloud device” and takes several seconds and network requests to load anything. It also hardly ever keeps my session, so I have to log in basically every time. Finally, sometimes it loses my session when I’m in the middle of rebooting the router so I need to wait on the router, login to the app, then connect to the router again. It’s not terrible but is basically always smoother to do through the web interface..CdustybkVersion: 3.1.14

OwnerWith the router being sort of massive and having all the antennas it has, you would think that the wifi signal would be very strong, but it seems to have an average presence. Although there are only a couple of dead spots in our 2 bedroom apartment, there should be none considering the size of our home. Also you can’t tell what wifi format you’re transmitting, nor you don’t have any control over assigning wifi-6 as a designated priority. Nonetheless, the router is reliable, but it is somewhat difficult to manage without an advanced degree in router science. Better explanation and clear terminology of the myriad functions, (breaking all them down in layman’s term) will help someone who don’t know much about setting up their home network, be more capable of at least understanding what is necessary and how those parameters will fit into their network prowess. I feel it is more important as the responsible party in the home, to have a hands on involvement in the functionality of my network without having to bring a technician in to set it up. After all, your product is more or less advertised as a DIY networking device that provides independence in our world of expensive outsourcing. Nonetheless, it is much better than that piece of junk I left from a few years back, that offered more problems then it was worth! That said, thanks for your reliability. Just work a little on functionality and you will have a product the novice homeowner can feel comfortable indulging in!.MILCOLTSVersion: 4.5.11

Great price and easy setupOk let me start off by explaining my situation and why i got this. My room is the farthest away from the router as possibly could be, so my playstation would barely get anything and it would disconnect every 5-20min from the wifi. So i went to the store and got the wifi extender for $30… THIRTY DOLLARS! That was so cheap compared to the other things that were available. Its very budget friendly. I got home, plugged it in, and downloaded the app. From there it took less than 10 min to set it up. It was so easy. Perfect for a teenager like me. I’m writing this review after playing my play playstation for an hour or two. I had no connection issues whatsoever. If you need a wifi extender i HIGHLY recommend the AC750 wifi range extender. Like i said, this app is so easy to use and it is so simple to set up any device. Have a great day to anybody reading this.DarthMatt17Version: 3.7.0

Best User ExperienceI’m not a professional IT person BUT I’ve been using this app for years and it’s been so great! Tether for my router was super easy to use and helped me set up my network in like less than ten minutes. Most of the wait time was restarting the modem. The app is extremely user friendly and allows you to do so much with it that other router brands’ apps won’t without logging directly into the router through the IP address. Is it perfect though? No. Always room for improvements like controlling the frequency strength of my router from my app instead of the IP address site. Every other feature seems to be in it already. You can rename/nickname your devices and change the icons to them. They recently upgraded the shared access for multiple user logins. TP-Link has just been a great router brand for me for over 10 years. I’ve used multiple products and upgraded as my needs changed. The app use has always been user friendly with each upgrade. Moral: get a tether product!.Deebo123Version: 4.8.12

Good but not perfectI like the interface overall. Overall better than any other brand I’ve tried. I wish the family filters had more detailed functionality. Sometimes you set the filters high and then a website inadvertently gets blocked, like a certain site my kids need for a school assignment. I want to see which ones are getting blocked in real time so I can go in and allow those specific websites. But it won’t show me I real time which site is getting blocked or why it’s getting blocked so I don’t know how to allow it without shutting off all my filters. I also wish I could opt into a full history instead of just a summary of the top 5 visited and top five blocked for that day or week for a given device. Maybe if memory space is an issue then send me an email with a full history and then dump the memory in the app so it doesn’t get too full on the device/app. Also, adding time limits on individual websites and not just apps would also be helpful..FrogsroadVersion: 4.10.39

Great app to remotely control a great router (Archer A7)This app, with auto-login, makes it incredibly easy to access every setting of your router as if you were on your hard-wired PC. TP-Link got it so right on both the app and the router. The Archer A7 is the first router I’d seen with “Mesh” technology. If you’re not familiar with this, it simply means that your 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands (signals) are “meshed” together and the router leaves it up to the client to decide which band it not only the fastest, but also for which band it is compatible. Meaning no more having to manually choose 2.4GHz for a device that requires that band. And the app lets you see which clients are connected to the 2.4 or 5GHz bands, plus gives you control to set up instantly disconnect a device that should not be connected or you no longer want connected, such as the “Guest” network, which also uses Mesh technology. Obviously, highly recommend the Archer A7 and this companion app..AperfectoolVersion: 3.3.16

Was great until it failed to login to routerUPDATE: The issues described in my original review were caused by a faulty firmware update. The newer firmware release resolved the issues and the app is fully functional again. I used the app successfully for three years until I updated the router firmware and am now blocked from logging into the router. I’ve tried 20-30 combinations of deleting and reinstalling the app, resetting the router to factory defaults, and checking the router configuration to make sure the settings weren’t blocking my access. No success. Support forums are filled with many posts from others who encountered the same problem and there’s no resolution. Fortunately I can still manage the router through the web interface but bummed I can no longer use the app. It was handy while it worked..SunnyInRocVersion: 4.2.23

The buddy systemEverything has been working fine. I still haven’t binded my system because I am connected to the main house. I have a hardline approximately 150’ that tethers this box to our main provider. I had read that I could possibly end up shutting the main system down from its ability to provide a wifi signal. All the devices in the main house run off wifi so I’ve decided to leave well enough alone. It doesn’t seem to be losing its signal because twice now I lost it once because the main errored and again today. I had to unplug this end to reboot it. Other than that Spectrum ran a promotion a few years back giving a 2G network for 15 dollars to the senior citizens. Promised never to go up. The bill went up and we mentioned it. They said they needed the flyer to prove what they said. Periodically I notice a change in the address going from 2d to 1d. And we pay more money..68shanzterVersion: 4.3.10

AD7200 ~ TetherI don’t know why but this software forgets my white-list and waits until I reboot to recognize devices on 5 GHz. The ones constantly streaming don’t have a problem staying connected. 60 GHz doesn’t connect to any common device on the market (yet). My ISP or the AD7200 is dripping 2.4 GHz and unusable. It’s in a central location and not heated. This app doesn’t give you full access to the (other) things that matter; logs & white-list (Client List). Yes, PSK’s are crucial to security too and offer that control in-app now. Yes, the interface is easy to use. The ability to change each icon on your client list is helpful in remembering devices purpose. For full functionality, this app is not needed after setting up your hardware. Go to their website/router address instead. 我不知道为什么，但这个软件忘记了我的白名单并等到我重新启动才能识别 5 GHz 的设备。 那些不断流媒体的人保持连接没有问题。 60 GHz 尚未连接到市场上的任何常见设备。 我的 ISP 或 AD7200 下降到 2.4 GHz 并且无法使用。 它位于中心位置，不加热。 这个应用程序不会让您完全访问（其他）重要的事情； 日志和白名单（客户名单）。 是的，PSK 对安全性也至关重要，现在可以在应用程序内提供这种控制。 是的，该界面易于使用。 更改客户端列表中每个图标的能力有助于记住设备用途。 要获得完整功能，设置硬件后不需要此应用程序。 而是转到他们的网站/路由器地址。.Sir VingVersion: 3.6.2

TOTAL CONTROL OF CAMSI love the fact that I can turn off individual components to my Wi-Fi system with just a click of a button in the Tether app. I have a ring camera system around the entire outside of the house the only way to do something private without God knows who watching you is to climb up on a ladder and take the battery out of the cameras with Tether all I have to do is block the Wi-Fi to individual cameras and I can sit out on my back patio in peace without law enforcement, ring personnel or any other perverted yahoo spying on me ALL without having to climb up a ladder twice to re-remove and replace the battery as there is no way to block cameras in the Ring security alarm system or app or anywhere else without actually removing the battery. you didn’t think they’re just security cameras did you?.MELVIS L.Version: 4.7.9

Very usable and easy interfaceI don’t have a very complex setup but using this to connect to my FiOS router and 2 other ‘one mesh’ extenders has really worked out well for us. In particular what has helped me is that I can have the router automatically run security, ring doorbell, and other smart home devices on the 2.4 GHz channel and everything else on 5GHz channel. Now, to be fair, my old net gear setup up did the same thing but this software and user interface seems to make it easier for me so I have to say I’ve been impressed with TP-Link and the tether app. The VPN and port forwarding is very responsive and easy to control from tether app. I would like to see them have widgets for iOS in the future that let you check which devices are connecting and how much band width they are taking on the network..DiverDownskiVersion: 4.3.23

It just works...!Having left “Windows World“ a long time ago and having lived in “Mack world“ since then, anytime I have to cross back into non-Apple territory makes me anxious. I have been redoing and expanding my home network recently. For that purpose I bought the TP Link ArcherC2300, and although all the reviews that covered setting it up seemed to indicate a straightforward process, I was not really looking forward to it. However, this was truly a breeze. The TP Link app guides you through the process step-by-step, and the device actually does exactly what the app says it will do. So, I was up and running within two or three minutes of plug-in the devise into a power outlet, and this included the time it took to bind my phone to the router via Internet, which required creating a new login with their website. Great job TP Link!.NeuroproffVersion: 3.1.3

If you updated & can’t access router without being on WiFi…I updated tether and after that I could only access router while on WiFi at home. I was frustrated and left a negative review. Upon further playing around in the app, I found, somewhere in the app (sorry, I can’t remember just where it was), a place to login to cloud service. I forgot my password, but clicked on “forgot password” and was emailed a link to reset password. I did this, and can now again access my router from anywhere. So the reason ppl can’t access their router away from the routers physical location and can access only on the system’s WiFi must be because we’re no longer logged in after the app update. I hope this helps others having this problem after updating their app. Shame on TPlink for forcing customers to go through all this..DonMichUPVersion: 3.8.59

Works well but needs workAs a parent of a 13-year-old, tech savvy teenager, I find this app to be useful with parental controls, however with technology changing constantly it needs to catch up. Devices are now coming with a standard setting which changes the MAC address for that device whenever connecting to a specific network. There isn’t a feature on this router to automatically detect a device of the same name, and merge it with a child profile which has downtime and limited time settings. There also isn’t a way to delete old devices that have been identified in the past, which causes there to be many devices of the same name showing as devices to add or delete from a child’s profile. This is quite confusing. There should also be a way to go into a specific device client connected, and see reports on the app of time spent online and browsing history..JaqcfpmiaVersion: 3.4.28

Good quality and connectionIf you run your WiFi off a WPS capable router, this is super easy to install. I have a Google WiFi router with no WPS button so it wasn’t easy to connect it at first. The instructions and app for this device also aren’t clear. I ended up using an Ethernet cable straight to the router and connecting with my WiFi settings on my phone and that got the app going. I had to reset the device once as well. I then realized that plugging this thing into a wall outlet means not being able to use the other outlet on that set. It’s too big and the plugs aren’t positioned so you can used both power outlets. Other than those things, it works great and fairly securely. If you just use your combo cable modem and router, with a wps button on it, this will connect super easily. That WPS link will allow things past your routers firewall though as it’s not as secure as others..Pjkennedy81Version: 3.4.23

Works great, wishing for bandwidth use dataThis device works great. During Quarantine, my family of 6 has put a lot of pressure on the home network, sometimes running 5 Zoom meetings at a time on Comcast 300 Mb/s cable connection. The router has performed well. Setup was a breeze. Everything just works. I’m subtracting one star for a feature that this system really ought to have: better data on bandwidth data by device and cumulatively. I’m not a systems engineer, but in the past I’ve had to sleuth around the house trying to figure out which device is causing overall system bandwidth to lag. Why can’t this device more clearly report the instantaneous and time history of bandwidth use by each device. I note also that the readout of instantaneous bandwidth usage is not accurate; while on a Zoom call, the display often showed my use speed was 0 for my computer..Jose del PescadorVersion: 3.3.16

Great Extended Coverage w-NETGEARI have a NETGEAR Wi-Fi router placed at my 2nd floor home office room on the right side of the house. The house is about 5500 sq. Ft. including a full basement. The far left side of my basement I use as my wood working area & had little or no Cell or WiFi signal. Since I purchased the TP-Link Tether Extender I now get full bar WiFi signal throughout. And if I’m on any type of streaming service or in the middle of a video chat - I get a seamless transition between the Tether (extender) & the NETGEAR router. My only regret is that I didn’t know about TP-Link’s Mesh system before I recently purchased my NETGEAR router, otherwise I would have purchased all my components from TP-Link. It’s a great system & I highly recommend it. I never had to call tech support because it was all self explanatory with the TP-Link app. The one issue I had was with when I was adding the device to my cell’s WiFi network, I did it in an area in my basement where there was NO CELL SERVICE therefore it did not initiate (That was my fault). I went to the online FAQ & realized my error. BTW I also have a detached garage about 40 ft away which can also receive a full WiFi from the Extender. I can’t recommend this product enough..PayyoutuesforhamburgertodayVersion: 4.10.40

Excellent app and routerI’ve used multiple TP-Link products over the years, and the Tether app has consistently been one of the reasons I keep coming back to the brand. The app is intuitive, responsive, and makes managing my network incredibly simple. Setup was straightforward, and once connected, I was able to monitor devices, adjust settings, run network checks, and manage my Wi-Fi without needing to log into a web interface. Everything works seamlessly, and I’ve rarely encountered bugs or connectivity issues. What I appreciate most is how well the app integrates across different TP-Link devices. Whether I’m managing a router, extender, or other network equipment, the experience remains consistent and user-friendly. I’ve also used competing systems, including products from Netgear, and personally I’ve found TP-Link’s ecosystem and app experience to be more reliable and easier to use. The combination of solid hardware and a well-designed management app has made TP-Link my preferred networking brand. If you’re already using TP-Link equipment, the Tether app is an excellent companion that makes network management quick and hassle-free. Highly recommended..D215anVersion: 4.14.20

Functional but very SLOWI like this app. I wish it duplicated the web console ‘advanced’ features much more comprehensively. But it’s designed for inexperienced consumers, so I get it. The biggest issue I have, and the reason why I don’t expect to be using it unfortunately, is that compared to often-laggy web admin console, the lag in this app is actually significantly worse. I had really hoped for the opposite: that by removing the overhead of the web server processing on the router, the app would offer a more direct path to update settings in the router. But sadly no. In particular, every time I save a settings update, it displays a ‘waiting/loading’ popup spinner, which freezes-up and spins forever. The workaround is to close the Tether app from the app switcher, after each settings ‘save’, and then restart the app to continue changing other settings etc. But it’s a really, really, really annoying workaround!!...Tb2112Version: 3.3.16

Seriously - ALMOST PERFECT!Just got my CR1900 and self-activation through my cable company (Mediacom) was #brilliantly simple and automatic - which made discovery and setup in the App very fluid and nearly painless! The only headaches I ran into were the constant log-outs and ins after making WiFi changes that didn't affect the SSID I was on to config them with. Maybe it's not possible to stay connected when a guest SSID is changed, but it's the perception of seeing the login routine over and over again that gets old. My suggestion is to have the App reconnect us transparently, as soon as the network is back up, and allow us to navigate the App and make locally-cached changes to other settings while it's logging us in behind the scenes. Also, I'm not seeing very many advanced options like speed testing, HomeCare or the ability to define a channel, width, or other advanced options many of us use to fine tune our signals. Maybe I've overlooked a setting like Parental Control, which I don't plan to use, but if these options ARE hidden there, that's more confusing than beneficial. Either way - GREAT JOB ON THE APP! It's amazing easier than the junk ARRIS forces on their Surfboard owners, and I can see that your developers care enough to listen and release regular updates to improve it..MattyLBVersion: 3.1.3

Thrilled with accessibilityWhen my old router died, I Purchased a TP Link product, and have really enjoyed the ability to set up the router independently. I am totally blind, and use voice over, The screen reader for Apple products. The TP link router packaging included a card with temporary access ID and password, which I was able to place on my scanner and read with Kurzweil 1000. The set up through the Tether app was both very accessible and straightforward. I cannot seem to find a way to make smart connect work. Thank you so very much for including accessibility and your products from the ground up, it was a very pleasant surprise, and while I had some technical folks answer a few questions, it was a really wonderful experience to accomplish this task on my own..Brlrjc2bVersion: 3.4.23

The Website is a complete messWhile I do appreciate the solid WiFi performance, navigating the website is a nightmare. 100% nightmare. There’s nothing user friendly about it, changing payment methods isn’t easy at all. First you have to find the option, then you have to figure out if it saved the new method and then figure out how to use it to pay your bill. You get notifications that you have a bill but then interpreting the charges, let alone the total amount due then selecting your new payment method creates positively stroke inducing rage. It takes more time just figuring out all the technical jargon that doesn’t apply to you at all, than is necessary. I’ve considered switching back to normal providers just so I can interact with the user interface without my blood pressure rising by 30 points each time. PLEASE CREATE A USER FRIENDLY INTERFACE!!!.RedQuigsVersion: 4.1.11

Worked first tryI live in a condo complex where we have a central wifi router which is supposed to work in all the units. About 2 weeks ago we received a message from our management company stating there was an issue with Starlink and their "wiring". Since then the Wi-Fi has had such a weak signal that we have to go outside or downstairs to be able to access the signal. So I decided to try this extender and as soon as I had it connected I got all three bars on the Wi-Fi signal. Sometimes the signal drops to nothing which doesn't allow the extender to work. But most of the time I'm able to use it and I'm extremely happy with it especially due to the low cost as I'm on a fixed income..Misfit toysVersion: 4.12.3

Good parental controlTether is easy to set up and use. In general design is good that I can specify which device will or will not be allowed accessing wifi in specific hours. The downside is that the max “time limits” is 8 hours. My kids are teenagers. They have virtual learning during the day, then they need to do homework and play game after virtual learning. 8 hours max does not work. So I just set up internet allowed time. However there are multiple times my kids continue to play their games after the “internet allowed time”, and once I turn on “time limit” their game stop — I can tell bcz kids coming out of their room soon after allowed time is used. As such, I suggest to increase “time limits” from 8 to 16 or 24 hours so that users can choose from a wider limits..WT MDVersion: 3.4.28

Better than some but missing features the web page version hasIt’s really rather annoying that the router I own keeps pushing this app. If anything has changed connection wise, the web page changes to this you should use tether app and nothing else. Then the tether app can log into the device, but you can’t see information you are looking for, like what the current wan ip address is to see if it’s no longer configured properly. There are a bunch of other features that logging in through the local ip address in a web page has, that the app either doesn’t or has buried in a different location. Of course the “use tether” web page presents it like tether will have more features than logging in through a web browser, that just isn’t the case at all and is quite the opposite..JB999111Version: 4.1.34

Fast & EasySetting up the router and app went smoothly with no hiccups. Disappointed that the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz names can’t be different to distinguish the two for a few older devices but that’s a minor inconvenience. If you live in an area with weak cell service, be sure to download the app and set up your account before you disable your current router to avoid long download times. Also, check with your ISP tech support folks before starting. My service had to clear my old router’s IP address from their system before the new one would be recognized - something I learned from my last upgrade. One 5 minute phone call to eliminate hours of fruitless and frustrating troubleshooting..Iufans1976Version: 4.7.32

Easy and it works well.My expensive big router failed after it was shocked by a few rapid on off power failures. The rest of the system was working after some careful analysis. Located a C-7 at my local Home Depot picked it up and went home to install it. Downloaded the app onto my phone. Went through the setup procedure and bingo I was on my new WiFi network. There were a few small glitches, but easy to understand and move forward. In the end got all my devices working really well. Used both 2.4 and 5.0 channels with out a problem. The C-7 cost one third the router it replaced. Works very well maybe better than before. It is a modern design with up to date features that are uncomplicated and straight forward. Very good product..T. SchneeVersion: 3.3.33

Wifi for the dummy’sSo I sent my son to the store to buy a new WiFi router. He came home with this monstrosity of a thing. Said look mom you can set it up from an app on your phone. As I have no actual plugged in computer in my home anymore. I was very skeptical but plugged it all in and downloaded the app. Super easy! I had it up and running in five minutes. You can see every device connected to your internet. Love that I can turn off the WiFi to my kids individual devices, I do it just for fun now ;) wish I had this when they were younger and grounded from using the internet... ohhh and my WiFi now works all the way down my street, my man child son may have over done it in man fashion but we are up and running again!.Snicker2marieVersion: 2.13.15

Easy setupThis is one way to save money and boost your Wi-Fi without purchasing one of those expensive Mesh routers. We don’t have dead zones, we have limited device access on a small Wi-Fi router-Spectrum. With lots of gaming, streaming, zoom and computers, smart tvs, Alexa, ring, etc. we needed an extender that would allow all same access speed over 5G Wi-Fi. I hope my brain doesn’t fry but, now we can stream and access our favorite shows, check on the nanny cam, and play games without buffering. Streaming movies is now faster and in high definition 4k viewing. Thanks TP link-we are watching fast movies and playing games without buffering plenty of room to add in additional devices..MoongawdezVersion: 4.12.24

AX3000 SetupAt first, even though they were very precise, I was a bit intimidated by the setup instructions. I understand computers and such, but have never set up a router, so I watched a video, read the included instructions, and here I am writing a review about how simple the process is. The Tether app is the real hero, even though my wife now thinks I am a hero (my secret). The Tether app makes the process seamless and without fail, I was up and running in about 15 minutes. This router is an absolute speed demon in comparison to my 9 year old Linksys EA6350, that had no more firmware updates available, and was actually the bottleneck in my system. Glad to have made the switch, and being a “HERO” is always nice !!!!.Ava’s GrandpaVersion: 4.6.21

Solid Wireless DevicesI want to give it a 5 if I’m rating the app. Like the options and user interface and seems have various troubleshooting options and how you can have it connect to an extended setting connection if you disconnect. There’s a lot more I could say but just check it out 4 if it’s the devices I’m not sure if it’s that perfect, but they have been good products thus far. I would would’ve been better if the wireless router I got didn’t have to be plugged into the ISP Router since I wanted my own router in my room. I do like the signal extender and the fact that it has a wired port. Wonder if I find my Ethernet extra ports box if I can expand it to the other gaming systems in my room..HunkedumptyVersion: 4.5.11

Excellent ExtenderI couldn’t get a solid signal for a long time in the southern end of the house from a room and stone wall blocking the signal. I was hesitant and didn’t want to carelessly buy an expensive or even a cheap extender right of way. I also knew I needed to get a dual band. I finally took a gamble on this item which was very affordable. It is very compact and the tether app works great. It gave me internet access like never before. It even gave me signal in a few places that I thought was silly to try. I did try plugging it in a a couple other places to get further range but about halfway is what worked best for me and what was recommended. I hope it last and I will be happy..Codeman4Version: 4.11.3

RE650 First TP-Link and it did not dissapointI have always used D-Link for extenders and Huawei for routers. I never considered TP link before my RE650, and when I did buy it, it stepped up to my challenge. It provided dual channels (2.4 & 5Ghz) with ease. I put it under-load as I shifted more and more device to it to stress test it. In total I used 23 devices all connected at the same time and it went through them with no hiccups. I touched the device to see if it started to heat and it was normal temperature. I like how the app made it easy to set up and connect both dual channels like it was a game of candy crash. The app also always me to monitor all devices connected to RE650 and also my Host router through the discover function. I can rename devices so I know which is which in the app and I can disable or block devices connection with a button press. It shows me connections separate for 2.4 and 5Ghz which is nice. I also can configure the LED on its face to on, off or on & off as per a time of the day schedule. All in all I loved the device and the app and now I am a fan of TP-Link. Highly recommend their devices and app..Mero4everVersion: 3.4.8

Finally, a router that works out of the box!!First of all, I want to say THANK YOU to the TP-LINK team for providing such an outstanding product. I just returned an high end $800 Asus BE98 gaming router that would not connect to my modem no matter what I tried. After a full day of troubleshooting, I returned that boat anchor and started searching for a real high end router that actually worked. Enter the Arche BE900. Game changer. Right out of the box, the router immediately synced with my modem with zero issues. Setup and configuration of the router using the Tether app was a no brainer and I am up and running as I type this review…less than 15 minutes from starting step 1. Just wow! Good bye Asus and hello TP-LINK 😎.Iluv2raceitVersion: 4.5.11

EmpoweringThis is was truly wonderful! I have never had setting up WiFi be so incredibly easy! No spectrum rep, no help from parents! It was so easy my fiancé who knows nothing about electronics was able to set it up with me! We just plugged our modem and routers in and followed the instructions! This app isn’t getting enough hype! Thank you TP for making my fiancé and I’s life so easy! Amazing app! I also love that I can control who is on the wifi, which device gets connection precedence, and even turn on game acceleration through your TP link GX90 while other things are going on in the house and we still don’t lose connection! Truly wonderful!.MoretaconquerorVersion: 3.8.0

First-world problem solvedI’m easy intimidated by technology and put off buying these Wi-Fi “mesh” extenders to help with dead zones on my back deck and the end of the house. First, I bought a new router and couldn’t make it work, sent it back. Then bought a regular Wi-Fi extender and and didn’t help because Im too lazy to change wifi networks walking from one side of the house to the other, threw it away. Then I found these Wi-Fi “mesh” extenders. These are gold, but a great price. Easy to set up with the app (same app I downloaded for my router), took about 5 minutes. Now I no longer do over on my phone data. Great investment, I now have 2..BeccachaseVersion: 4.6.21

It’s nice but has some bugs…I’ll start by saying I’ve been using this app for a few years now and it’s been fine. Not amazing or like revolutionary, but sufficient. I just hopped on to do a network reboot and realized I hadn’t set up new device connection alerts or known device connection alerts. All seemed to go well as I set up different alerts for a few devices, until I left the app, went to another app and then returned to the Tether app. Now all devices in the alert list show as an asterisk. If one of them disconnects or connects, I get an alert for that device. That’s great - but in the list itself, if I wanted to modify any device, I’ll never know which device I’m actually modifying because it doesn’t show the MAC address either. Maybe fix that?.Ten18creativeVersion: 3.8.0

Wonderfully simple setupSet up the whole system was a breeze compared to a competitor’s that I have had to replace after a short time..Imzadi103Version: 3.1.3

Needs a bit of work to be almost perfectManual configuration would be a great feature. Otherwise, love it!.AsifandAppleVersion: 3.3.5

Good jobAll good.Edger tonVersion: 4.7.43

ReviewVery easy setup.123rjmcVersion: 4.14.20

ExcellentGreat price and excellent coverage. Two extenders have fixed our WIFI cover for our whole 3600 sg ft home Our alarm system now works perfectly. No more missed communication between cameras and other sensors.MistercedricVersion: 4.14.20

GoodGood.Vishnu katlaVersion: 4.14.20

RépéteurTrès bon.SauveteursVersion: 4.14.20

GreatGood and great service Hope it’s goes further same and smoothly.A.Taher23Version: 4.14.20

Got our tether set up easilyA bit slow but it did the job and was quite simple to use..CoralCedarsVersion: 4.14.20

ExtensiónMuy buena y fácil.Jesús1205Version: 4.14.20

Good目前为止使用简便易行，我推荐且喜欢！.Rubin8808Version: 4.14.20

My WiFi isn’t fast enough yet, but setup was easyEasy setup.Inye!!Version: 4.14.20

GoodGood.El licenVersion: 4.14.20

Super fast and easySuper fast and easy.MonclaVersion: 4.14.20

To link extenderEasy just follow the steps that is shown on video how to connect.. and enjoy high speed internet.RawadalbannaVersion: 4.14.20

Very easy to useIntuitive and simple setup!.Mxrider1984Version: 4.14.3

Works perfectlyIt works as intended and very well especially with extender from the same brand.GoywillruleVersion: 4.14.20

WorksEasy setup.KaptainKlaverVersion: 4.14.20

Simple and easyVery straightforward.Justin MontayVersion: 4.14.20

New routerSo far so good, being a dummy in these things I was able to connect this new router:-).Olya_isVersion: 4.14.20

Great after cloned MAC address at setup.Set your own and let ID LOGIC know of your new Mac preferred address you set. You will start getting internet after..E_Pluribus_Unum_33Version: 4.14.3

Great setupSimple straight forward and easy to setup.Crunchyroll #1 haterVersion: 4.14.3

Easy to setup with Tether appEasy to setup with Tether app.JasonyyyyyVersion: 4.14.3

Diane’s HouseExcellent setup.RJ9756Version: 4.14.3

ExtendGood.Home7308Version: 4.14.3

User friendlyEasy set up with the guided steps. Appreciated.😻😻😻💖💖💘💘Version: 4.14.3

Easy PeasyInstallation and set up a breeze. Remote admin app make life even better.Bonneville Bad CatVersion: 4.14.3

Senior friendlyOnce I realized that downloading the app was not simply a suggestion, it all went swimmingly!.Penny on the lakeVersion: 4.14.3

Great Wi-Fi RouterIt is much better than the last Wi-Fi equipment. Especially with the new Wi-Fi 6 systems.Phillipm1@9Version: 4.14.3

BirdwifiAll good.Bird wifiVersion: 4.14.3

Star link SetupExcellent completion.Linked Success!Version: 4.14.3

Nice appNice.KaloxontooVersion: 4.13.5

Très satisfaitTrès satisfait.Isabris26Version: 4.14.3

FireReally easy set up and actually works.Shoulder headVersion: 4.14.3

ExtenderEasy set up.CBurnsyVersion: 4.14.3

EasyWorks great.Mm 90Version: 4.14.3

Easy set upSet up was great hoping it works.SophredVersion: 4.14.3

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TP-Link Tether Negative Reviews

Still tryingI’m still trying to make the RE505X extender function. All the indications through the Tether app say it’s connected except for one thing. There’s a red dot on the main Netwerk icon when I first connect to the extender. Whenever I try to use the extended networks, I am told it is not connected to the Internet. My main router is a Netgear AC 1900 and I can connect to it from a distance away and get Internet so the blockage is with the Tether app controlled IP link extender. I get occasional emails asking me if I followed the advice of the last email. I have it but there’s no change in the operation of the extender. And then a few days later I’ll get another email asking me if I’ve done what was asked in the last email. The last email was asking if I had followed the advice of the last email. So far this is an unbroken chain. I never get advice or suggestions on how to make this thing work. I’m only asked if I followed the advice. I definitely would not recommend anything that requires the Tether app..LikerollingstoneVersion: 4.1.11

The whole get your information at all cost again.Had my fill with this shenanigans. The constant update app require account and then remove update and not require account and pull the same thing again. I am tired of the circles they keep going in trying to get everyone to create an account. Normally you are forced to when you buy their mesh system but with other systems that came before it, one should still be able to manage it. So why should I create an account for something I could manage for years with the app with no account on my own local network in my own home? Do you pay my internet bill to monitor my traffic and get advertising data? This B.S. to try and bundle stuff to sell you why also uploading telemetry and other data to their services about you won’t happen here. Will go out and pull the trigger on the Asus that will hold me over to proper Wi-Fi 7s coming out. But make no mistake, it’s the end of tp-link for me. Scummy practices like this is flat out annoying..IDMprorRaNNVersion: 4.0.5

Has gotten worse with every update!!Every update that comes through for the App and for the firmware on my router has made more and more connection issues!! Router isn’t even that old and is giving me half the speeds it gave before the last app update and firmware update!! Overpriced garbage router!! Won’t ever waste money on a TP link product with the amount of issues I have had over the less then 2 years of owning this product! Non stop connection issues, terrible wifi antennas inside especially the 2.4ghz channel which is almost useless to even use, weak signal after the last few updates on both of my 5ghz channels, even wired connection issues on my PS5 with Cat 8 cables!! Was sold a dream with this router that has more then failed to live up to its expectations of being an amazing gaming router and turned out to be the opposite producing lag issues during game play! Very inconsistent bandwidth! ISP shows full signal coming to my modem but is lost in translation after my modem!.Timmis402Version: 4.2.42

Parental Controls doesn’t work rightI’d like to see a way to add a bulk list of blocked websites to the parental control profiles (instead of one by one) and to be able to add new devices to those profiles after they have been initially created. I created a profile in parental controls w/2 devices. When I tried to add more devices to that profile, I was not able to. All the devices were selected, not allowing me to unselect any of them. I figured I’d add them all, then remove the devices not intended for that profile. But when I tapped done, NONE of the devices were added to the profile, even though they were all selected. Having 4 children, constantly online due to school, homework and socializing, it’s very important to be able to block many unsuitable sites on their devices and those of friends who come by. It’s not useful to have to create a new profile for each new devices. Especially when that profile includes over 20 blocked websites. Please fix this problem. Thanks..The Real SasquatchioVersion: 3.4.26

Terrible integration with iPad!!!When I am on my home network, I use my iPad for all of my networking activities. I, like many iPad users, have a keyboard/touchpad case that allows my iPad to be used like a laptop with the iPad positioned in a landscape (widescreen) position. Since iOS 13, the iPad allowed the use of Bluetooth mice and keyboards in an effort to allow users the option to use as a laptop. I find it truly shocking that TP-Link, a company that presents themselves and their products as being for the home networking user, has failed to integrate their flagship app to be used on iPads with keyboard/touchpad cases without having to awkwardly turn sideways with the keyboard positioned vertically to use! What a disappointment! After all the work done to build this app, why would they not put in the minimal additional effort to allow that functionality that would benefit so many of their users?.Daddy (Main)Version: 3.4.28

Extremely basic app, good for non-tech peopleThe app is helpful for people who do not come from a tech background. Tether makes it extremely easy for the mass to manage their router setup and network access management via a decent UI. The diagnostic feature helps identify whether the ISP is the problem or the particles device is having problems accessing internet. What I particularly was looking for is in-depth diagnostics which would tell how much of network bandwidth is being used by each client. This is particularly useful in situations where you struggle to identify which device out of 10 connected is hogging the bandwidth. Overall worth of this in my opinion is 2/5 stars. That does not mean it is not useful. For most folks it will be a pleasant way of managing the router and access. But I anticipate much more features to be exposed through this..Dpat007Version: 3.2.5

Tether v 3.3.14 Update to 3.3.16Update #2: iPad version 3.3.37 still requires a cloud account. Lose two ⭐️s. 👎 Update: TP-Link updated the app and made cloud account registration optional again. 👍 ⚠️ On startup you will see the cloud account login screen. 👎 Select “Sign Up” and on the sign-up page select “Skip.” The app will then operate as it did before v 3.3.14. Revising rating from 1 to 4. Lose a ⭐️ for unclear startup page. The cloud account requirement in Tether v 3.3.14 is unwelcome and has no purpose other than for marketing. To Apple: require that TP-Link either make its cloud registration voluntary, as in earlier versions, or provide Sign On With Apple. Update #3 Well we’re back to this again. With the update to 4.0.5 someone forgot to put the “Skip” control on the sign-up page. 👎 Lose another ⭐️ for continuing to try and force consumers to enroll in a cloud account in order to manage a small local network..Unc-RaVersion: 4.0.5

Why does this latest version require a TP-Link account?No complaints with previous versions but this latest version unnecessarily requires signing up for an account to use it. Is that a “bug fix” or is it a “stability improvement”? Guess I won’t be using this app anymore until they remove this useless requirement..StealthUnicornVersion: 3.3.14

Impossible to connectSince the last update, the application can no longer connect and the loading spins indefinitely without being able to connect. I uninstalled and reinstalled the app but it still doesn't work..PoonaiVersion: 3.4.24

BrokenDoesn't seem to block clients anymore. As reported by others, has trouble connecting to routers, having to try logging in several times before it will allow access. Try getting the current functionality to work better before trying to add new features..Stile4Version: 3.1.3

Used to work good..Ever since my last update I can not connect to my device at all.. Might as well buy a different device now with a different brand beings I can’t use the app for it to control anything...Dee897Version: 3.4.26

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix itLatest update promised bug fixes. Unfortunately what they meant by bug fixes is to drop support for various devices that used to work prior to update and route you over to the website which appears to be broken..Been misledVersion: 3.4.24

Forcing you to registerTo use my own device I have to register. What a cheap move..RafxmossVersion: 3.3.16

Why do I need an account?This is silly why do I need to create an account. I didn't have to before. You just want to collect telemetry data!.Blackirises88Version: 4.12.134

Almost never workedConstantly showing ‘device offline’ or ‘operation failed’ nothing works. Extremely slow as well!.Alex19950592Version: 4.12.134

Doesn’t blockThe old version before the two last update was working well blocking a maximum of 4 devices at the time. Since last two updates can not block any devices anymore. This is useless, I was using this app for blocking my childrens. If I would’ve know I wouldn’t update the app. useless…..NicationVersion: 4.9.17

Worst appIt has no parental controls that actually work! Block means nothing. It is a nightmare to manage the network when it does not do what it is saying it is supposed to do. I tried the pro, no difference, i refuse to pay for basic functionality. Not worth it, it was a waste of money. They used to have much better software, all the new ones are junk. Time to switch to another brand..Professor ZKVersion: 3.7.0

Slow speed relayOnly getting 1/4-1/2 speed or less from main modem. This is a small house. Kind of useless. Rarely use it as main modem provides me with better results at a distance. This was supposed to boost or give me access to same speed as main modem. Have reset a number of times always same results..GrimJack45Version: 3.3.16

Parental controls are utterly brokenDaily usage limits randomly reset, no limits are saved more than a day so you have to keep setting them again. It’s absolutely useless as a parental control app.User19988Version: 4.14.20

Not greatIf you plan on using it for parental control.. DON’T. I always have to manually block devices if I don’t want them to have access. Bedtime is close to useless works sometimes but most of the time it simply doesn’t work. I got that so I didnt have to deal with it every day but I still do. Half the time all my setting will all be mixed up for no reason. I have to redo all my settings. I also try to turn off the WiFi but even that won’t work at all. There is so much potential but for now parental control is lacking big stability..SoophieehVersion: 4.14.20

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