Just got the Tenda AC1200 router for my apartment, and I gotta say, it's been a mixed bag of 'wow' and 'hmm'. Here's the lowdown:
First off, setup was stupid easy. The app walked me through everything like I was five, and I had WiFi up in minutes. No tech degree required.
The signal strength? Legit. My bathroom (where I do my best thinking) finally gets full bars. Those four antennas aren't just for show - they're pushing WiFi through walls like they're made of paper.
But here's where it gets weird. The parental controls work great... almost too great. Accidentally blocked myself from Netflix during 'research hours'. Whoops.
Speed-wise, it handles my 4K streaming without breaking a sweat. Though when the microwave's running, my smart fridge gets moody. Pro tip: don't put them next to each other.
The app is slick, but some advanced settings play hide-and-seek until you plug in via Ethernet. Mildly annoying when you're feeling lazy.
Overall? For the price, it's a steal if you're not running NASA from your basement. Just maybe don't put your life savings on the network until they patch those security holes everyone's whispering about.