We finally decided to purchase 2 Gryphons after exhausting search for a suitable solution for our home. We struggled to get WiFi throughout our 2 story home (barn style, but not an open floor). Our home was built in 1975. It was built with solid beams and walls/lumber. It is 3,000 sq. feet (1/2 downstairs and 1/2 upstairs). For years now we struggled to update/upgrade our routers to deliver our ISP's (Comcast) 150 MB/S throughout the home (and hopefully outside coverage as well). All the major brands have been tested (we have serious stack of "old" routers) and none of them could deliver what these Gryphons have accomplished so far!
This is NOT a technical review, but a review from someone who understands how technology operates.
What we were seeking in our next router (in the order of importance to us):
1. Customer support
2. Reasonable pricing
3. Excellent functionality
4. Decent firewall/malware protection/detection
5. Parental controls
6. Usable app without crashes/glitches
7. Intelligent bandwidth allocation between units using internet and base/repeater when moving around the house. We are able to stream movies in our home theater (Amazon Video and Netflix), while all the smart devices are connected (Nest thermostat, water/intrusion sensors, Blink video cameras (5 with base station)), utilize smart phones and personal/work laptops all at once! No drops, no latency!!!
We purchased these Gryphons (2 of them) and upon receiving from Amazon, we tried to follow the directions on firmware updates for the units. The first unit updated FAST. The second one - we struggled to update it and clicked on a "button" in the app to have the support call us. Less than 5 minutes later - a call came through from California. The engineer walked us through all the steps. Would NOT get off the phone until everything was accomplished. Connecting via wire, adding repeater, updating firmware, etc... They spent about 45 minutes to complete the process. Even though it seems the action item was completed, they still shipped us another unit with firmware already updated. Upon receipt of the unit, we replaced it with Technical Support being on a phone with us.
Who does that, we thought?..
Placement of the units. Due to our home being somewhat unique - we tried to place one router at one side of our second floor (where Comcast cable outlet is) and another unit downstairs in opposite corner of the house. The signal between the routers was not strong enough (confirmed while speaking to Tech Support). So, we moved the second unit back to upstairs floor, but in opposite corner of the house (and the base station). That in itself produced fast and reliable connection between the base station (gryphon #1) and repeater (gryphon #2).
Now, our first floor and second floor receives FAST, RELIABLE internet connection. Including OUTSIDE of our home! We tested Skype outside of our home and it was receiving a signal about 100' away from the house. We were streaming our video feed to our family showing off our garden :)
Downstairs floor - consistent 175 MB/S! That is from one corner of the house to the next! Absolutely 100% coverage.
Additional important details to consider:
1. The unit(s) come with 1 year support for AI-based protection of the network including malware detection/prevention. As well as 1-year warranty. However, we had an additional option to consider to extend our "firewall" option as well as warranty by another 3 years. We added both!
2. Solid app with ability to ping tech/customer support and the call back in prompt (according to your preferences indicated on how and when you would like to be contacted). Our first attempt to contact the support was on the day of installation of the units. We indicated "now" and the phone number. The call came in less than 5 minutes with someone who was not distracted by other "cases" and was fully dedicated to resolve our issues!!!
3. Gryphon's quality of build is obvious! The packaging, stations, documentation - all at A+ rating!
4. Not sure how, but these Gryphons are able to provide 175 MB/S on our "150 MB/S plan" via Comcast. Tested and retested - consistent 175 MB/S... Very pleased that these units "juice out" all the speed they can get out of our ISP.
5. What we appreciate the most - when requesting an actual support - you deal with REAL people who actually CARE!!!
6. Parental controls are super easy to use - per device that logs into the network - settings per your preference including certain sites blocking with one click.
We look forward to trouble-free experience with Gryphons in our home for years to come! The quality of the product and support warrants us to say safely - we are in good hands with Gryphon! At par (if not better) than Eero (Amazon)!
If someone is looking for similar set-up to ours (very unique building with heavy lumber and thick walls) - two units should work perfectly to provide the adequate coverage.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! A+
Gryphon Tower Super-Fast Mesh WiFi Router – Advanced Firewall Security, Parental Controls, and Content Filters – Tri-Band 3 G
4.1 | 4,304 ratings
Price: 135
Last update: 11-23-2024
About this item
POWERFUL CONNECTIVITY & SECURITY – Experience secure and dependable mesh WiFi connectivity for your family and all your smart devices with the Gryphon Tower, engineered to deliver fast, efficient coverage, enhanced security, and advanced parental controls
COMPREHENSIVE PARENTAL CONTROLS – Create a safe Internet experience for young users with your WiFi mesh system’s active content monitoring, app and website blocking, individualized time limits, and valuable usage insights so you can better monitor your kids’ screen time (4)
ADVANCED WIFI TECHNOLOGY – Enjoy entire-home coverage and incredible speeds, no matter how many users and connected devices are added to your network, as simultaneous AC3000 tri-band radios and 4x4 MU-MIMO deliver up to 3,000 sq. ft. of coverage off a single Gryphon Tower router (1) (2)
NEXT-GENERATION FIREWALL – Protect every device in your home with this WiFi router’s modern malware and ransomware protection, 24/7 intelligent intrusion detection to guard against hackers, and automatic protection from phishing scams (3)
SIMPLE SETUP & SMARTPHONE CONTROL – The Gryphon Connect app provides you with a single solution for managing your WiFi network, parental controls, device access, and app use (4) (5)
COMPREHENSIVE PARENTAL CONTROLS – Create a safe Internet experience for young users with your WiFi mesh system’s active content monitoring, app and website blocking, individualized time limits, and valuable usage insights so you can better monitor your kids’ screen time (4)
ADVANCED WIFI TECHNOLOGY – Enjoy entire-home coverage and incredible speeds, no matter how many users and connected devices are added to your network, as simultaneous AC3000 tri-band radios and 4x4 MU-MIMO deliver up to 3,000 sq. ft. of coverage off a single Gryphon Tower router (1) (2)
NEXT-GENERATION FIREWALL – Protect every device in your home with this WiFi router’s modern malware and ransomware protection, 24/7 intelligent intrusion detection to guard against hackers, and automatic protection from phishing scams (3)
SIMPLE SETUP & SMARTPHONE CONTROL – The Gryphon Connect app provides you with a single solution for managing your WiFi network, parental controls, device access, and app use (4) (5)
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 4.3 x 4.3 x 9 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2.03 pounds |
| ASIN | B078Z3PTJP |
| Item model number | 99999 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars
4,304 ratings
4.0 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #125,149 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #452 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems #726 in Computer Routers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 23, 2018 |
| Manufacturer | Gryphon Online Safety, Inc. |
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Update after 1.5 YEARS of Gryphon ownership
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019
Ramses
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019
This is NOT a technical review, but a review from someone who understands how technology operates.
What we were seeking in our next router (in the order of importance to us):
1. Customer support
2. Reasonable pricing
3. Excellent functionality
4. Decent firewall/malware protection/detection
5. Parental controls
6. Usable app without crashes/glitches
7. Intelligent bandwidth allocation between units using internet and base/repeater when moving around the house. We are able to stream movies in our home theater (Amazon Video and Netflix), while all the smart devices are connected (Nest thermostat, water/intrusion sensors, Blink video cameras (5 with base station)), utilize smart phones and personal/work laptops all at once! No drops, no latency!!!
We purchased these Gryphons (2 of them) and upon receiving from Amazon, we tried to follow the directions on firmware updates for the units. The first unit updated FAST. The second one - we struggled to update it and clicked on a "button" in the app to have the support call us. Less than 5 minutes later - a call came through from California. The engineer walked us through all the steps. Would NOT get off the phone until everything was accomplished. Connecting via wire, adding repeater, updating firmware, etc... They spent about 45 minutes to complete the process. Even though it seems the action item was completed, they still shipped us another unit with firmware already updated. Upon receipt of the unit, we replaced it with Technical Support being on a phone with us.
Who does that, we thought?..
Placement of the units. Due to our home being somewhat unique - we tried to place one router at one side of our second floor (where Comcast cable outlet is) and another unit downstairs in opposite corner of the house. The signal between the routers was not strong enough (confirmed while speaking to Tech Support). So, we moved the second unit back to upstairs floor, but in opposite corner of the house (and the base station). That in itself produced fast and reliable connection between the base station (gryphon #1) and repeater (gryphon #2).
Now, our first floor and second floor receives FAST, RELIABLE internet connection. Including OUTSIDE of our home! We tested Skype outside of our home and it was receiving a signal about 100' away from the house. We were streaming our video feed to our family showing off our garden :)
Downstairs floor - consistent 175 MB/S! That is from one corner of the house to the next! Absolutely 100% coverage.
Additional important details to consider:
1. The unit(s) come with 1 year support for AI-based protection of the network including malware detection/prevention. As well as 1-year warranty. However, we had an additional option to consider to extend our "firewall" option as well as warranty by another 3 years. We added both!
2. Solid app with ability to ping tech/customer support and the call back in prompt (according to your preferences indicated on how and when you would like to be contacted). Our first attempt to contact the support was on the day of installation of the units. We indicated "now" and the phone number. The call came in less than 5 minutes with someone who was not distracted by other "cases" and was fully dedicated to resolve our issues!!!
3. Gryphon's quality of build is obvious! The packaging, stations, documentation - all at A+ rating!
4. Not sure how, but these Gryphons are able to provide 175 MB/S on our "150 MB/S plan" via Comcast. Tested and retested - consistent 175 MB/S... Very pleased that these units "juice out" all the speed they can get out of our ISP.
5. What we appreciate the most - when requesting an actual support - you deal with REAL people who actually CARE!!!
6. Parental controls are super easy to use - per device that logs into the network - settings per your preference including certain sites blocking with one click.
We look forward to trouble-free experience with Gryphons in our home for years to come! The quality of the product and support warrants us to say safely - we are in good hands with Gryphon! At par (if not better) than Eero (Amazon)!
If someone is looking for similar set-up to ours (very unique building with heavy lumber and thick walls) - two units should work perfectly to provide the adequate coverage.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! A+
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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2020