I was intending to use this router for my family and myself at our home, but I had to leave to go back to school, so I took it with me to use in my fraternity house. I'm not going to lie, I was a little skeptical if it was going to disperse the wifi and reach far enough with 9 rooms of 18 guys connecting to the router, totaling 32 devices as of right now.
Positives:
Setting the router up was very easy and the router interface is great. Just plug it in and follow the quick instructions to get connected. The interface is perfect for beginners compared to those routers who give the user way too many options that don't need to be tweaked. I haven't been in a situation with this router where I had to find a setting where I needed to change and it hasn't been easy to find. Everything is basic and categorized for the purpose of easy access for the user.
Range and Strength for the router is a big plus. The router is set up in my room where I have an ethernet outlet connecting to the fraternity's modem. We are getting 500 Mbps down and I am getting download speeds in the upper 80s (some speeds get reduced because of the number of wires between the router and modem and the coaxial cable or DSL coming into the house as well as people on the wifi -- 31 other devices on it to be exact). The router does an excellent job of reaching both ends of the hallway (I am in the middle) and delivering full speeds. As you can see in the pictures, this router has 8 long antennas on it; Speedefy is giving the customer all the range it can for a $79 product. This thing is perfect for a college student or a family at home who needs to support the house with wifi and doesn't want to get the name brand company's router who makes their product just good enough to get the good reviews but then charges a heavy dollar. This Speedefy and its router and give you the most "bang for your buck" that I have seen in a while, and you cannot go wrong with it.
Downsides:
The only downsides I see to this router are that it only has 3 ethernet inputs and it can take up a decent amount of space if the antennas are perpendicular to the router. Also, if aesthetics or a simplistic look of a router are of interest, this router is not meant for that. This router is meant for speed and range. If you are looking for simplistic, look at the name brands that do not give you the necessary antennas needed in order to reach the far corners of your house without cutting out.
Overall, this product is a steal for anyone looking to save money on a new router. Many products in this genre will make your wallet sweat just thinking about them. This router can support a multitude of devices, so if you buy this router and you are not seeing good results, you may want to check your modem or purchase higher speeds from your ISP. This router and company will not let you down if you already obtain the speeds necessary for your household.
This product will allow you to return it if you are unhappy with it, which is a plus, but I highly doubt you will be in that situation with this router. During these times where we are stuck inside or taking online classes, this product is perfect for those on a tight budget but need wifi in order to stay connected with the world.
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Go Faster on Streaming/GamingSpeedefy K7 smart wireless router deliver you dual band gigabit WiFi up to 2100Mbps. Long range coverage with high speed. |
Outstanding Wireless SpeedDual cores CPU reduces buffering and provides high speed web browsing , video streaming and gaming. |
Secure and ReliableDetects your system situation automatically or manually, removes uncertain risks, preserves your connections from hack and attacking, safeguard your data and privacy in the best level. |
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High CompatibilitySpeedefy router compatible with vast majority ISP in the U.S. |
Easy to ManageApp or web interface management brings more convenience for individual preference settings. |
Smart ControlManages your kids' internet access and creates unaided guest WiFi zone ensure the security of home network. |
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| Price | — | $35.17 | $59.95 | $49.35 |
| Antennas | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| WiFi Speed | AC2100 | AC1200 | AC2100 | AX1800 |
| Ethernet Ports | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| WiFi Coverage | 2500 sq. ft | 1200 sq. ft | 2000 sq. ft | 2500 sq. ft |
| Encryption | WPA2-PSK | WPA2-PSK | WPA2-PSK | WPA3 |
| Parental Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guest Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WiFi Performance | Better | Good | Better | Great |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Tenda Direct | WEBIX LLC | Ruichuang Technology |
| connectivity tech | Wireless/Wired/Ethernet | Wi-Fi | Wireless, Wired, Ethernet | Wi-Fi | Ethernet, USB | USB, Wi Fi |
| number of ports | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | 5 | 3 |
| data transfer rate | 2100 megabytes per second | 2100 megabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | — | 2100 megabits per second | 400.0 megabits per second, 1733.0 megabits per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G | 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N | 2.4 ghz radio frequency, 5 ghz radio frequency | 2.4 ghz radio frequency, 5 ghz radio frequency | 2.4 ghz radio frequency, 802 11 AC, 5 ghz radio frequency |
| frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | tri band |
| lan port bandwidth | Gigabits | — | Gigabits | 5 ghz | 1000 | 5 ghz |
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Increased Speed But Having Xbox Connectivity Issues
Pros: Fast, Better signal, price, WIFI range, signal strengthCons: Xbox connectivity issues (working on with customer service), Not all settings can be controlled from phone app, web interface is not user friendly for inexperienced usersMy old Linksys router did not handle the internet speeds I was paying for so I upgraded to this router and WOW, I saw my WIFI speeds and signal strength increase. I'm finally getting the internet speeds I pay for and love it. The signal strength is amazing, I now get a decent WIFI connection in my bedroom, which always seemed to be a dead zone with the old router. But even with all this good, I've had some bad.This router claims to be great for gaming yet our Xbox One often displays a moderate NAT Type, UPnP failed, slow upload and download speeds, connectivity issues, and lag that all started after switching to this router. I'm currently trying to resolve these issues with customer support but so far their responses, as helpful as they are trying to be, have been the equivalent of "poke it with a stick." Their suggestion was to split the bands, which they already were, and to run the Xbox on the 2.4GHz band which gave me even worse speeds (see photos).The user interface is also not that great. With my Linksys router, I was able to control EVERYTHING from the phone app but the Speedy app has a majority of the settings only accessible from the desktop interface. Most of the settings have no explanation as to how turning that specific setting on or off affects your network, again this was something I loved about the Linksys controls, I knew exactly what each setting did. For someone who knows a lot about WIFI settings, this may not be a big deal but for a budget router I think this is something that should be included as less experienced people will more than likely purchase this router.I've also had issues with the phone app saying that the router was offline when it was actually online and working properly. I have verified that the app and router are both up to date.I recommended this router to a friend and unfortunately, they are experiencing the same issues as I am having so I know this isn't a one-off. I'm hopeful we can get everything sorted out because overall this is a really nice router and has provided me everything I was looking for excluding the Xbox issues. At this point in time, I am not planning on returning it even with the issues I have experienced.Images attached are the speeds I was getting with my Linksys router(1) and the Speedefy router(2), this was prior to and just after changing routers. The speeds I get on the Xbox while connected to the 5GHz band(3&4) and the 2.4GHz band(5&6). All speed tests were run in the same room, the Xbox tests were run with nothing else connected to or using the network.UPDATE:: I was able to achieve better WIFI speeds in the Xbox after speaking with Customer Service and messing with the channels versus letting it auto choose a channel. I do feel they handled the issues well, but I have purchased a CAT 8 cable and will now connect my Xbox to the router that way. Still love the router and still recommend it.UPDATE 2:: I ended up purchasing a different router. Although this one was fast I was unable to resolve my box issues even with hardwiring it. Since changing back to a Linksys router all my issues have been resolved. It seems my issues were from needing to open ports and you are unable to do this unless you pay a monthly subscription fee to them. No thank you, this is a feature offered free on every other router out there. This is why I have decreased the star rating on this router. Definitely not worth the hassle I went through with this router.Final update: I was able to easily get a refund after contacting Speedefy's customer support center. Customer support was super helpful and speedy in getting the refund issued.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020
I was intending to use this router for my family and myself at our home, but I had to leave to go back to school, so I took it with me to use in my fraternity house. I'm not going to lie, I was a little skeptical if it was going to disperse the wifi and reach far enough with 9 rooms of 18 guys connecting to the router, totaling 32 devices as of right now.
Positives:
Setting the router up was very easy and the router interface is great. Just plug it in and follow the quick instructions to get connected. The interface is perfect for beginners compared to those routers who give the user way too many options that don't need to be tweaked. I haven't been in a situation with this router where I had to find a setting where I needed to change and it hasn't been easy to find. Everything is basic and categorized for the purpose of easy access for the user.
Range and Strength for the router is a big plus. The router is set up in my room where I have an ethernet outlet connecting to the fraternity's modem. We are getting 500 Mbps down and I am getting download speeds in the upper 80s (some speeds get reduced because of the number of wires between the router and modem and the coaxial cable or DSL coming into the house as well as people on the wifi -- 31 other devices on it to be exact). The router does an excellent job of reaching both ends of the hallway (I am in the middle) and delivering full speeds. As you can see in the pictures, this router has 8 long antennas on it; Speedefy is giving the customer all the range it can for a $79 product. This thing is perfect for a college student or a family at home who needs to support the house with wifi and doesn't want to get the name brand company's router who makes their product just good enough to get the good reviews but then charges a heavy dollar. This Speedefy and its router and give you the most "bang for your buck" that I have seen in a while, and you cannot go wrong with it.
Downsides:
The only downsides I see to this router are that it only has 3 ethernet inputs and it can take up a decent amount of space if the antennas are perpendicular to the router. Also, if aesthetics or a simplistic look of a router are of interest, this router is not meant for that. This router is meant for speed and range. If you are looking for simplistic, look at the name brands that do not give you the necessary antennas needed in order to reach the far corners of your house without cutting out.
Overall, this product is a steal for anyone looking to save money on a new router. Many products in this genre will make your wallet sweat just thinking about them. This router can support a multitude of devices, so if you buy this router and you are not seeing good results, you may want to check your modem or purchase higher speeds from your ISP. This router and company will not let you down if you already obtain the speeds necessary for your household.
This product will allow you to return it if you are unhappy with it, which is a plus, but I highly doubt you will be in that situation with this router. During these times where we are stuck inside or taking online classes, this product is perfect for those on a tight budget but need wifi in order to stay connected with the world.
Positives:
Setting the router up was very easy and the router interface is great. Just plug it in and follow the quick instructions to get connected. The interface is perfect for beginners compared to those routers who give the user way too many options that don't need to be tweaked. I haven't been in a situation with this router where I had to find a setting where I needed to change and it hasn't been easy to find. Everything is basic and categorized for the purpose of easy access for the user.
Range and Strength for the router is a big plus. The router is set up in my room where I have an ethernet outlet connecting to the fraternity's modem. We are getting 500 Mbps down and I am getting download speeds in the upper 80s (some speeds get reduced because of the number of wires between the router and modem and the coaxial cable or DSL coming into the house as well as people on the wifi -- 31 other devices on it to be exact). The router does an excellent job of reaching both ends of the hallway (I am in the middle) and delivering full speeds. As you can see in the pictures, this router has 8 long antennas on it; Speedefy is giving the customer all the range it can for a $79 product. This thing is perfect for a college student or a family at home who needs to support the house with wifi and doesn't want to get the name brand company's router who makes their product just good enough to get the good reviews but then charges a heavy dollar. This Speedefy and its router and give you the most "bang for your buck" that I have seen in a while, and you cannot go wrong with it.
Downsides:
The only downsides I see to this router are that it only has 3 ethernet inputs and it can take up a decent amount of space if the antennas are perpendicular to the router. Also, if aesthetics or a simplistic look of a router are of interest, this router is not meant for that. This router is meant for speed and range. If you are looking for simplistic, look at the name brands that do not give you the necessary antennas needed in order to reach the far corners of your house without cutting out.
Overall, this product is a steal for anyone looking to save money on a new router. Many products in this genre will make your wallet sweat just thinking about them. This router can support a multitude of devices, so if you buy this router and you are not seeing good results, you may want to check your modem or purchase higher speeds from your ISP. This router and company will not let you down if you already obtain the speeds necessary for your household.
This product will allow you to return it if you are unhappy with it, which is a plus, but I highly doubt you will be in that situation with this router. During these times where we are stuck inside or taking online classes, this product is perfect for those on a tight budget but need wifi in order to stay connected with the world.
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