TP User Reviews

TP-Link Tether

TP-LINK GLOBAL INC.

Utilities

Productivity

Reviews Summary

Positive highlights

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This app hasEasy and fast setup

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This app hasProvides good parental controls

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This app hasAllows monitoring of connected devices

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This app hasProvides network usage reports

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This app hasSupports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands

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This app hasAutomatic device detection and naming

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This app hasReliable and stable performance

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This app hasIntuitive and user-friendly interface

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This app hasAllows remote management of the router

Negative highlights

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This app hasLimited advanced configuration options

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This app hasDifficult to manage passwords and login credentials

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This app hasOccasional connectivity issues and app crashes

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This app hasInaccurate or incomplete network usage data

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This app hasAutomatic device naming not always accurate

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This app hasParental controls have limited time control options

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This app hasFirmware updates sometimes introduce new issues

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This app hasSteep learning curve for non-tech-savvy users

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This app hasRequires internet connection for remote access

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Slickest wireless network setup I've ever done!
I installed version 2.11.1 just 9 hours after the most recent update was available and it worked great! Setup for my new Archer C1200 was really fast and simple (for me). Sharing the password with family members automatically (with approval) worked nicely.

I only have one suggestion for a future update, and it's really a minor thing. It would be great if you could register for the cloud services through the app instead of needing to open a browser and do it via the website. But that's not a big deal - I'm very satisfied and glad I used this app to setup my new wireless router.
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Dave.Holmes
7 years ago
Ok app when it works
Like some have said, my Archer C9 router will be working perfectly fine. The issue is that it seems like every few days (or every week or so), connectivity to this app, and the local website for that matter, will not work. You will still have internet at your place, you just can't manage it. The only way to remedy this is to reboot the router (short network outage) to regain access. I have made sure I was on the latest firmware and the issue still persists.

Again, I love the router and everything about it, but something like this happening constantly is a turn off when thinking of when I want to upgrade routers in the future if it doesn't get fixed.
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WrightOne86
7 years ago
Not as bad as everyone makes it sound
I haven't had a single technical issue with this app so far. It does everything it's supposed to do without giving me any problems. Maybe I have a newer version than the people who already posted a review for the app? However, like everyone says, it doesn't have a whole lot of features. But I think that's how it was intentionally designed. They clearly advertise what the app can do... So they are aware of its capabilities. I think it was intended to be a simple app with some basic features and a user friendly interface. Not necessarily a replacement for the router's built in settings page that you get to from a browser.
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vital_clutch
7 years ago