Tenda AC10 AC1200 Wireless Smart Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi Router, MU-MIMO, 4 Gigabit Ports, 867Mbps/5 GHz+ 300Mbps /2.4GHz, Support VPN Server, WiFi Schedule, (Black, Not a Modem)

Good product

I don't like the unnecessary app download for managing the router

I was in search of a good and affordable router when my Tp-link router (TL-WR840N) started having issues with 40Mbps fiber broadband connection. It was having frequent internet dropouts and had to restart about 5 times a day. It wont stay connected to my PS4 during fortnite gameplay and same experience with movie streaming on Amazon prime and Netflix. Speed drops drastically and make gaming and streaming impossible. Out of frustration i started looking for a good and affordable router. Came across Tenda AC10 and read lot for reviews from around the world mentioning its excellent price to performance ratio. And i decided to giver it a try.Performance:I am really surprised with its performance and wifi coverage. Now i am getting full wifi coverage in every corner of my house and with full speed for 40 Mbps. No drop in speed at any distance within house. I measured the wifi strength at different point inside house with wifi analyzer app. The place where my PS4 was placed had a signal strength of 75% with old Tp-link router and with Tenda i am getting 98% wifi signal strength. I was getting a speed of around 10 -15 mbps which also drops below 5 mbps with Tp-link. No such issues with Tenda i am getting 40Mbps download and upload speed consistently in every corner of the house. Its been few days and i never experienced any internet dropouts. Overall best performance. And yeah i am using 2.4Ghz band for now and in my observation, the 2.4Ghz band performance of AC10 is better than other brands upto 5K price range (which i tested - Tp-link, Asus, Netgear(these are routers my friends own)). I feel 5Ghz band performance is weaker in tenda compared to Asus and netgear. Not bad for a dual band affordable router though. But there is definitely space for improvement. 2.4 Ghz performance in untouchable by any of the above mentioned brands. So people just getting this for 5Ghz please keep that in mind. I am using just the 2.4Ghz for now and more than happy with the performance. There is a maintenance and reboot feature. I've set it to reboot daily at 3 AM. Which will restart the router and makes software runs smoothly.This router can work as a repeater and AP as well. Beamforming+ is a nice technology and boost signal strength.I cannot comment much on security. I find it similar to other routers from Tp-link or Asus or Dlink. It has WPA2-PSK encryption. I saw settings for other security features inside app, which is nice.This model is without USB.Installation:Installation was a breeze with the tenda quick installer (thru browser). I had set it up in under 10 mins. Just had to connect with ISP to update MAC address of new router. After setup you can download the Tenda app and control the router functionality thru it. Lot of useful features like signal strength selector, Parental control etc.Packaging, Delivery and Build Quality:Delivery was quick with 1 day delivery. Thanks to Amazon and seller for quick turnaround time. Product came in its original box without any extra box or bubble wrap outside. This is due to Amazon's go green initiative. Anyway my product reached safe, so no complaints there.AC10 have a very good plastic cabinet. Sturdy with matte finish. Antenna is a bit wobbly, but no impact on performance or no need to worry about it. 12V1A AC adapter with Indian plug type is included. There is a small Ethernet cable as well as quick install guide.I am really happy with its performance. Thanks for reading.

Good working

I am not sure whether this situation faced is one of a kind. But I am sure that it is not one of a kind and its basically an issue with the design. Here is my experience.Internet Connection: ACT 200 MbpsPrevious Router: Netgear WNR614 N300 Router (Bought in 2016 – Works still well)WiFi Devices: 3 Laptops, 5 PhonesWired Device: 1 DesktopTotal Devices: 9I was using this Netgear Router and it is working perfectly well with WiFi speeds upto 60Mbps anywhere in a good reception. But the only issue I faced with this router is that the signal strength is very less. I cannot use it at the end of my room in Ground Floor. But was satisfied with the optimum performance. I wanted to upgrade to a Gigabit router since my existing Netgear Router supports only till 100Mbps. I am literally wasting another 100Mbps from ACT since the old router does not support. So with so much research and curiosity I got Tenda AC10 because it dropped to a price level of Rs. 2600 or so from Rs. 3600.Got the router setup. Signal Strength was Great. As promised the Signals were the best. I was able to get 150Mbps in 5GHz in Ground floor with the router being in the First floor. The Turbulence started right here. Whatever Voice Calls I do, through WhatsApp or through Cisco Webex in my work laptops everything gets interrupted. There was no stable Voice Connection. Noticed this was getting worse when someone sees a YouTube video in the network. Trust me I have never had this issue in my 100Mbps Router which I have been using for 4 Years.Replaced the Router. Another new Router came in. Connected with hopes. Still the same issue. WhatsApp calls and everything gets disconnected. In-between I spoke with their Tech Support and I felt all my years in IT industry was a real wastage and he treated me like a 1st Grade student with no tech experience. He never understood or even believed my issue at the first place.Troubleshooting:I upgraded the Firmware – Still the Issue persistedDowngraded the Firmware – Still the Issue persistedDisconnected all the devices & connected only my Work Laptop – Still the issue persistedEnabled Maximum Bandwidth Allocation(QOS) to my iPhone - Still the issue persistedPros:Excellent WiFi Connection. My house is a 2 Storey and it works excellent. I believe it should give you at-least 3 Bars of WiFi signals in a 3 Storey house too. Haven’t checked though. (5 Star*****)Cons:No Stable Internet Connection at all for Voice CallsA 1K Router which I am using for 4 Years is still able to perform Miracle with just 100Mbps ConnectionNo Tech Support at All!!!!So I would never suggest this Router to anyone who wants to set this device as a Base Router. But if you want to use this Router as a Repeater to another Gigabit Router, then you can go for it. But I have not tested it in that mode yet. Again for something this price I would suggest this is not an expected Router.On the other hand, I got a TP Link Archer C6 and this is working like a beast. Its been 5 days now. Too early to comment. But still no issues to report for now. Especially the issue which I faced with Tenda AC10 has vanished away.Routers Used:Netgear WNR614MI 3CMI 4CTP Link Archer C6

I've been using this router for the past three years, and my experience has been excellent. The setup was straightforward, and it has consistently provided a stable and strong signal throughout my home. The range covers multiple rooms, and it handles multiple devices without any noticeable drop in speed. The router’s user interface is easy to navigate, making it simple to manage settings and security features. Even after years of continuous use, it remains reliable with minimal downtime. Overall, Tenda offers great value for money with consistent performance, making it a dependable choice for home networking.

I bought it for range. Didnt see any improvement

Best for price point, just a range issue!