Fed up with this, we need to warn future buyers.

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If you are thinking of buying a TP-link mesh set (any model),  please read this first before buying!!!

1) The mesh routers ONLY function completely when used in router mode. In Access Point (AP) mode there are the following limitations:

   - IFTTT does not work at all.

   - There are virtually no configuration options available. You cannot even change the wifi channel.

2) You cannot run your own DHCP server when in router mode. There is no way to switch off the internal DHCP router of the tplinks.

3) If you are running them in AP mode, tplink claims to switch off the DHCP server. This is NOT true. The DHCP is 'smart' and is switched on or off when the tplinks sees fit. This will even in AP mode cause problems on your local network causing machines to drop connections.

The problems mentioned above are serious design flaws and are not picked up by TPlink.

4) Newer models ( like the P9) suffer from incomplete firmware and missing app settings. It appears you, the buyer, is the fieldtester for TPlink.

5) There are numerous other unresolved problems, please check this forum.

If you also think TPlink needs to step up to our expectations , please +1 this thread so it will stay at the top of the list.