Just got this router to replace my ISP's junkbox, and wow—setup was stupid easy with that touch sensor! My smart home (12 bulbs, 3 Alexas, and a fridge that tweets?) runs smoother than my old Cox router that kept yeeting my phone offline.
The USB 3.0 port powers my mini desk fan (lifesaver) and the range? Shockingly good. My backyard shed now gets WiFi, which is either impressive or concerning. But the app? One-star dumpster fire. Pro tip: Connect manually first or suffer.
Turbo button = magic placebo? No clue what it does, but I mash it during Zoom calls like it’ll summon Elon Musk. Parental controls? LOL. Described as 'WPA3 secure' but navigating settings feels like solving a CAPTCHA blindfolded.
Cons: Streams buffer like they’re buffering… buffering… (Disney+ froze during Baby Yoda scenes—unforgivable). Also, the DHCP settings are possessed; mine keeps resetting to 192.168.10.* like it’s haunted by a tech-illiterate ghost.
Verdict: Great for $60 if you ignore the quirks. Would I buy again? Maybe… after therapy for the setup loops.