- The Tenda Nova MW3 (2-Pack) is a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 AC1200 Whole Home Mesh System engineered to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones in small-to-mid-sized homes and apartments. It delivers a combined network speed of up to 1.2 Gbps (867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band).
Key Technical Specifications
- Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band connectivity.
- Network Speed: Up to 1200 Mbps total throughput.
- Device Capacity: Supports up to 40 connected devices simultaneously without dropping the connection.
- Coverage Area: The 2-pack configuration blankets up to 2,000 square feet (approx. 185 square meters), covering roughly 1 to 2 floors.
- Wired Ports: Features 4 Fast Ethernet ports total (2 ports per node). Note: These are 10/100 Mbps ports, making this system best suited for broadband internet plans under 100 Mbps.
Core Features & Functionality
- Seamless Roaming: Both units operate under a unified network name (SSID). Moving around the house automatically switches your device to the node with the strongest signal without dropping video calls.
- Smart Routing (QoS): Features integrated Smart Quality of Service to intelligently allocate bandwidth, ensuring smooth gaming and streaming data prioritization.
- Network Compatibility: Fully backward compatible with other Tenda Nova nodes (like the MW5, MW6, or EM3) if you want to mix and match mesh devices down the line.
- Pre-Paired Convenience: Out of the box, both cubes are pre-paired to each other by default factory settings, reducing installation time significantly.
- Simple Management: Fully manageable via the Tenda Wi-Fi Mobile App, which allows you to monitor connected clients, toggle parental controls, and establish isolated guest networks.