I bought this 18 months ago as our Modem is in the cellar and I needed a range extender as the signal from the Fritz!Box wasn't good in the garage (bar) and garden (BBQ).Set-up was pretty easy and I am very impressed with it, set it up as a mesh system.Excellent coverage, also has a speaker on the 'mini'.You end up with 2 x networks, Google Nest and your local network, ie Ftitz!Box XXXX.I don't use any other gadgets with this as I'm not interested. I use a switch for a light and my legs to answer the door bell!