TP-Link WiFi 6 Router AX1800 Smart WiFi Gigabit Router Archer AX20 for $99.99 + FS

Jahlives

Sep 15, 2020 3:58 PM

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JahlivesSep 15, 2020 3:58 PM

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I very recently bought this exact router and had to return it after spending 4 hours to finally diagnose a fault in the router itself. Also, the TP-Link phone tech support was "down" for days straight. And don't even bother with their online chat (bot). I had high hopes for this unit (I have two TP-Link wifi USB adapters on other computers that have worked well), but it turned out to be a POS for me (including the company's extreme lack of support).

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Splash15

Sep 15, 2020 4:59 PM

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Splash15Sep 15, 2020 4:59 PM

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Worth upgrading from an AC-RT68U?

fifty2weekhi

Sep 15, 2020 8:36 PM

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fifty2weekhiSep 15, 2020 8:36 PM

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Why is this $50 more than AX1500 [amazon.com] before the $30 discount? It seems the only difference is 274Mbps less on the 2.4GHz band which only older devices would need. Despite no discount, wouldn't it be a better deal to get AX1500 for $79.99 instead?

Wafflestyx

Sep 15, 2020 8:40 PM

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WafflestyxSep 15, 2020 8:40 PM

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Quote from Splash15

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Worth upgrading from an AC-RT68U?

Do you have devices that can benefit from an ax router?

Last edited by Nervosa September 15, 2020 at 05:06 PM.

SDkilla

Sep 15, 2020 9:48 PM

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SDkillaSep 15, 2020 9:48 PM

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I HAVE AC1750 NOW...time to upgrade?

TheJerm

Sep 15, 2020 9:53 PM

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TheJermSep 15, 2020 9:53 PM

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Quote from bachle.2105

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Yeah but for most of us, AC is good enough to deliver the speed they need while ensure a good coverage entire house, at least in my case. There is no point to have the latest wifi technology that give you 1 bar signal ASA you step out to the back yard

You must also believe 5G is worthless since 4G has more coverage, huh?

Yuniverse

Sep 15, 2020 11:29 PM

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YuniverseSep 15, 2020 11:29 PM

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Looks like the deal is dead. Back to $124.67

dadab

Sep 15, 2020 11:37 PM

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dadabSep 15, 2020 11:37 PM

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How does this compare to archer C4000?

Last edited by dadab September 15, 2020 at 05:12 PM.

Splash15

Sep 15, 2020 11:48 PM

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Splash15Sep 15, 2020 11:48 PM

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Quote from Nervosa

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Do you have devices that can befit from an ax router?

Just my 1. Mainly wondering about range.

jomeyq

Sep 16, 2020 12:50 AM

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jomeyqSep 16, 2020 12:50 AM

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Quote from TheJerm

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You must also believe 5G is worthless since 4G has more coverage, huh?

I can't tell if you're arguing for or against 5G, and therefore WiFi 6 based on your comparison. But your comparison is apt, as there's a broad consensus that mm wave 5G is indeed worthless for those very reasons (spotty coverage and limited range)

EnixDQ

Sep 16, 2020 2:08 AM

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EnixDQSep 16, 2020 2:08 AM

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Walmart has it for $99 also - Next Day Delivery:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/TP-Link-Archer-AX1800-4-Stream-Dual-Band-Wi-Fi-6-Wireless-Router-Up-to-1-... [walmart.com]

michaelgn

Sep 16, 2020 2:17 AM

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michaelgnSep 16, 2020 2:17 AM

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Quote from bachle.2105

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I got the linksys velop AC2400 2 packs off from ebay. They run about 60-65 before tax brand new with free shipping

linksys router has zero support, I would stay away forever.

warmachinev3

Sep 16, 2020 2:28 AM

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warmachinev3Sep 16, 2020 2:28 AM

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Quote from fifty2weekhi

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Why is this $50 more than AX1500 [amazon.com] before the $30 discount? It seems the only difference is 274Mbps less on the 2.4GHz band which only older devices would need. Despite no discount, wouldn't it be a better deal to get AX1500 for $79.99 instead?

The amount of cores, tri vs quad. They claim better performance but that's up to the individual user I guess. Also the theoretical maximum speed, 1500 vs 1800.

fifty2weekhi

Sep 16, 2020 3:05 PM

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fifty2weekhiSep 16, 2020 3:05 PM

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Quote from warmachinev3

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The amount of cores, tri vs quad. They claim better performance but that's up to the individual user I guess. Also the theoretical maximum speed, 1500 vs 1800.

Thanks - didn't see the tri vs quad.

rhand

Sep 30, 2020 5:05 AM

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rhandSep 30, 2020 5:05 AM

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Quote from fifty2weekhi

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Why is this $50 more than AX1500 [amazon.com] before the $30 discount? It seems the only difference is 274Mbps less on the 2.4GHz band which only older devices would need. Despite no discount, wouldn't it be a better deal to get AX1500 for $79.99 instead?

Going by the TP-Link specs [tp-link.com], the AX1800 has:

Quote :

High-Power FEM
Improves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage

which the AX1500 does not have.

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