ASUS Lyra MAP-AC2200 AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi System, AiProtection Lifetime Security by Trend Micro, 3 Pack, cover up to 6,000sqft

Pros: -Shows great promise -Wired Ethernet backhaul now supported. -Advanced Settings for users -Fast, when it works

Cons: -Web interface and Mobile app have different features to configure so you have to use both. -Requires a reboot every few days. -Weird connectivity issues -Firmware updates are few and far between

Overall Review: I really wanted to recommend this mesh system. I have been using it for a month now and the good does outweigh the bad. The upside is that when it is working, it is fast. The downside is they are taking forever to release new firmware to fix these issues. There has been only two firmware releases since release. but the last one on 11/19 did add support for Ethernet back-haul. I now am using all three in this configuration and it has been stable for the most part. I have had the router web interface lock up where I have to power cycle it to get in to it. I also have had to power cycle my older Arris able modem numerous times to get the router to start passing traffic again. Also have had the issue where I have had my laptop in a room with one of the units not see that unit and connect to a different unit in another part of the house. My ring doorbell was especially affected by this. The mobile app is buggy and slow but is required if you want to set up parental blocking by device or user. If they could fix these issues fast, this would be the best on the market. If they take any longer there will probably be something better on the market soon and this will be forgotten. My level of expertise is I am Cisco/Microsoft/Redhat Certified Engineer.

Pros: extending WiFi footprint

Cons: Continuous dropouts

Overall Review: Asus usually makes a solid product but I had to pass on this one due to reliability.

Pros: Just received it yesterday. Setup was very easy and the amount you can customize through the web app is amazing. Range is amazing and whole house and yard are covered with wifi ! Thank you ASUS!

Cons: None so far.

Pros: - Good stable connections - Easy setup

Cons: - Incredibly slow speeds (only avg 30 Mbps on a 200 Mbps ISP) - Interface app is buggy and very limited

Overall Review: This is the second mesh network I have purchased (the first being the Orbi), and it was a epic fail like the first attempt. The Orbi had issues with my devices staying connected, which the Lyra does not have that issue. However the Lyra moves at a snail's pace and would not even approach my ISPs stated speeds. The Lyra also has a very limited app to control the network and I found myself frustrated with the inability to see which devices were connected to each node and the device naming that I personalized was constantly being reset for half of my devices. I sent the Lyra back to Newegg and I am trying the Linksys Velop right now (fingers crossed, but it has been meeting my expectations thus far). I will post a review on the Velop after some more experience.