I'm not sure about others but my kickstarted Almond+ wasn't as good as I thought it would be. Granted they are still updating the features and support, it's been very slow process and they're always trying to include new things instead of fixing issues like disconnects and such.
I have to say I agree. The current model is not ready for prime time. I can't imagine this new model will be any better using the same software. It's a good thought but at this pace they have at least another year until this is truly a consumer ready product. I wouldn't personally recommend it to anyone until it is a solid full featured router; and definitely not for any automation features yet.
I picked up a Securifi almond, and have been extremely disappointed. It is missing a lot of features that even my 5 year old $20 router had. For example, it is limited to 3 static IP addresses when using DHCP. My HP laser printer freaks out if the IP changes, and so do some of my AP's. That's just one example. I don't know who the Almond is made for, but it certainly isn't for power users. Which is all kinds of confusing, because power users are the ones who are going to be using Z-Wave and other features. I suggest you skip Securifi until they get their ducks in a row.
Oh, and it can't do virtual servers or port changes across the firewall. For example, routing port 80 on the WAN to port 1234 on the LAN (most routers call this a virtual server or similar). It DOES support routing port 80 on the WAN to an IP on the LAN that is also port 80 (or whatever port). That makes it messy when you have several NAS's or anything that uses a web interface, and you want to access them externally. Again, just missing features for power users.
Holding no torch for Securifi here, but almost all consumer router manufacturers have some very commonly needed features that are not implemented. Recently, while working on an isolated testbed setup, I discovered that the Netgear Nighthawk series doesn't do local DNS resolution : https://community.netgear.com/t5/R6000-Series-AC-W... : Had to resurrect a old 2008 router (Airlink 101 AR670W) that I had installed DD-WRT on and then tossed somewhere in the garage to fulfil that purpose.
That said, the impression I get from Securifi is that they are well aware of what the power users require. I have been talking to them on and off for 3+ years now, and aspects such as full local cloud-less home automation control (that they recognize as important for the knowledgeable power users) have already been implemented. Pretty sure the static IP address limitation should be easily fixable. I will take it up with them.
If you dont know how to sign in to a router this link can help you: http://www.ipaddressdefinition.com/192-168-0-1/ or just click the Win button and the “R” key on your keyboard simultaneously. You will identify the Windows button by logo imprinted there. It will start the “Run” window. In the text field type “cmd” (do not add "") and click on “OK”. When you click on “OK”, a new window will show up. In case this process isn't working, an alternative technique is to write "cmd" in the Search bar in the Start menu and then click enter.
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Ukyo - Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - link
I'm not sure about others but my kickstarted Almond+ wasn't as good as I thought it would be. Granted they are still updating the features and support, it's been very slow process and they're always trying to include new things instead of fixing issues like disconnects and such.deeceefar2 - Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - link
I have to say I agree. The current model is not ready for prime time. I can't imagine this new model will be any better using the same software. It's a good thought but at this pace they have at least another year until this is truly a consumer ready product. I wouldn't personally recommend it to anyone until it is a solid full featured router; and definitely not for any automation features yet.dgingeri - Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - link
Does it have WPS? Because if it has WPS, it is still not secure.Sttm - Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - link
Holyshit someone ripped off Windows 8!Evadman - Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - link
I picked up a Securifi almond, and have been extremely disappointed. It is missing a lot of features that even my 5 year old $20 router had. For example, it is limited to 3 static IP addresses when using DHCP. My HP laser printer freaks out if the IP changes, and so do some of my AP's. That's just one example. I don't know who the Almond is made for, but it certainly isn't for power users. Which is all kinds of confusing, because power users are the ones who are going to be using Z-Wave and other features. I suggest you skip Securifi until they get their ducks in a row.Evadman - Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - link
Oh, and it can't do virtual servers or port changes across the firewall. For example, routing port 80 on the WAN to port 1234 on the LAN (most routers call this a virtual server or similar). It DOES support routing port 80 on the WAN to an IP on the LAN that is also port 80 (or whatever port). That makes it messy when you have several NAS's or anything that uses a web interface, and you want to access them externally. Again, just missing features for power users.ganeshts - Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - link
Holding no torch for Securifi here, but almost all consumer router manufacturers have some very commonly needed features that are not implemented. Recently, while working on an isolated testbed setup, I discovered that the Netgear Nighthawk series doesn't do local DNS resolution : https://community.netgear.com/t5/R6000-Series-AC-W... : Had to resurrect a old 2008 router (Airlink 101 AR670W) that I had installed DD-WRT on and then tossed somewhere in the garage to fulfil that purpose.That said, the impression I get from Securifi is that they are well aware of what the power users require. I have been talking to them on and off for 3+ years now, and aspects such as full local cloud-less home automation control (that they recognize as important for the knowledgeable power users) have already been implemented. Pretty sure the static IP address limitation should be easily fixable. I will take it up with them.
r3loaded - Thursday, January 21, 2016 - link
I just wish they'd be a little more frequent with the pace of releases.jasoncarter - Sunday, September 4, 2016 - link
If you dont know how to sign in to a router this link can help you: http://www.ipaddressdefinition.com/192-168-0-1/ or just click the Win button and the “R” key on your keyboard simultaneously. You will identify the Windows button by logo imprinted there. It will start the “Run” window. In the text field type “cmd” (do not add "") and click on “OK”. When you click on “OK”, a new window will show up. In case this process isn't working, an alternative technique is to write "cmd" in the Search bar in the Start menu and then click enter.