- Easy to use Synology Router Manager
- Stand-alone or part of a Mesh Network
- Good Wi-Fi Coverage
- Single LAN port
- Advanced network configuration through Desktop only
Final Thoughts
The Synology MR2200ac is an excellent little Wi-Fi router. If you use it as a stand-alone router, you still have access to Synology Router Manager or SRM and all the features of the regular RT2600ac. SRM is one of the best looking and easily useable router interfaces I have ever used. It also keeps in line with Synology’s DSM interface. The accompanying Synology DS Router App makes not only installation and set up a breeze but also gives you information about your network at your fingertips. There are more advanced networking features that require a desktop or laptop. Logging into the web, SRM allows access, but for the majority of tasks can be done via DS Router.
What I also like that you can easily add additional Synology units to expand your Wi-Fi network. It creates a mesh network that your wireless devices can seamlessly associate through. To you (and ultimately to your wireless device), it will seem like just one big Wi-Fi network. You can walk from room to room, floor to floor and always stay connected.
I did have some issues with one of the two MR2200ac units I have. Though, thanks to Synology and their tech support team, they were able to resolve the issue without me having to send the unit back to them via the RMA process. More tech support teams should be as quick and helpful as theirs!
If you are looking to get into the world of Mesh Wi-Fi networking, consider the Synology MR2200ac as a starting point. You could even start with two MR2200ac units and create a mesh network that you can quickly expand later. Each MR2200ac can easily cover a single floor, but the more, the merrier, of course.
The Synology MR2200ac is available for US 139.99 at your local computer or electronics retailer or on Amazon.
