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Target price of $129 less the 10% coupon is $116. Coupon Expires 10/31
#1 Rated by the New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...fi-router/
You can get the AX3000 (Archer AX 50) for $116 at TARGET (see below)
https://www.target.com/p/tp-link-...A-79847621
HOW TO GET IT FOR $116 AT TARGET (2 WAYS)
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At Walmart, you can get the $99 AX1800 (Archer AX 20) model. Note that "PeteyTheStriker" who is very knowledgeable on routers has commented extensively on this thread has recommended the upgrade from the AX20 to AX50 if you can afford it. Through Target (see above, you can get the AX 3000 for $116)
WALMART
$99 AX1800 (Archer AX 20)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/TP-Lin.../210201077
FOR ONLY $17 More (Target), you can upgrade from the Archer AX20 (AX1800) to the TP-LINK Archer AX50, i.e., AX 3000,
https://www.target.com/p/tp-link-...A-79847621
COMPARISON OF AX20 ($99) VS AX50 ($129) [ Thanks - zpeedster_m ]; Note that "PeteyTheStriker" who is very knowledgeable on routers has commented extensively on this thread has recommended the upgrade from the AX20 to AX50 if you can afford it.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...fi-router/
TP-Link Archer AX50
The best Wi-Fi router
In our tests the TP-Link Archer AX50 created a speedy, responsive network even from across a medium house. You have to spend a lot more on a router—or a mesh kit if you have a very large home—to get anything even a little better. It's our first WI-Fi 6 (802.11ax) router pick.
The TP-Link Archer AX50 is reasonably priced, yet it can handle a growing selection of laptops and smart devices while surpassing the performance of routers that cost twice as much. It's generally speedy and able to reach long range, it has little lag even when the network is busy, and it's a great choice if you have a high-performance internet service plan. It's compatible with Wi-Fi 6, the latest wireless standard, and it comes with built-in security in the form of a lifetime subscription to updates.
TP-Link Archer AX20
If our main pick is unavailable
The Archer AX20 offers fewer features than our pick for a slightly lower price, but in most cases it can keep up in throughput, responsiveness, and ease of setup.
If our pick is out of stock or its price is more than $30 higher, you should consider the TP-Link Archer AX20 instead. The AX20 looks like the AX50 and offers a strong, responsive network that's nearly as good, especially if your house isn't larger than our 2,300-square-foot-test home. But it's not quite as fast at longer ranges, and TP-Link sacrifices a few advanced features and settings in its administration interface to meet the lower price
REVIEWS (Thanks "PeteyTheStriker")
https://play3r.net/reviews/networ...er-review/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXVGRKgaxYo
https://www.blacktubi.com/review/...cher-ax50/
https://techprojournal.com/tp-lin...ink_AX3000
Overall if you want a entry level to medium end router, you cant go wrong.[/QUOTE]
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
1. Donknows has a review on the AX3000 (Archer AX 50) this has thoroughly been discredited on this thread.
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As was mentioned by me and a few others, that DONGKNOWS review is poorly done. It is not an apples to apples comparison, he used a router with a brand new firmware comparing to an identical router with firmware over 6 months old which had major problems just like any other router around that time. It takes time to work out the bugs and TP-Link, Netgear, Asus to name a few all put out routers with bugged performance with their first set of Wifi 6 routers. So yeah..... Important to make apples to apples instead of reading something without understanding the testing. If he did it the correct way he would have had both side by side on the same firmware.The routers are identical outside USB 3.0 port and Homecare included on one, so you will get identical performance results with the same firmware.
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2. CAT7, a CAT 6 or CAT5e cable is needed for gigabit Ethernet. Most cables made for the last 10 years are already 5e, so just saying that cables are usually never a bottleneck.
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By some I mean those who don't frequently access the internet or other resources on your LAN while being idle, and would be unaware of the mid air LAN change.
Or you have a lot of devices, and are unable to increase the DHCP IP range, then it's better to keep it short.
The one the person linked states dual core.
And has this been the lowest price? If not maybe wait BF?
I believe this is the new replacement for the AX1500 entry level router, and they might be discontinuing the AX1500 quietly.
I have at&t fiber and I get low 300 mbps download speeds with a tp 1750 that was on sale for 40$ a couple months ago, it has WiFi 5 I believe
This is if your using a wifi 6 client, if your using wifi 5 gear you wont see much of a change from your current speeds.
Have you considered going with a dedicated WAP from someone like ubiquiti?
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If you dont have speeds over 500Mbps from your ISP there are a few cheaper options, but in most cases I would always recommend having a separate Modem and a separate router for your home, you get more options for the future.
This also is very dependent if your getting Voice/Phone service from your ISP, if you are none of the ones I mentioned will work. Most providers force you to user their gateways if your getting their phone service, or they let you buy the exact same gateway from retail outlets like Comcast.
If you dont have speeds over 500Mbps from your ISP there are a few cheaper options, but in most cases I would always recommend having a separate Modem and a separate router for your home, you get more options for the future.
This also is very dependent if your getting Voice/Phone service from your ISP, if you are none of the ones I mentioned will work. Most providers force you to user their gateways if your getting their phone service, or they let you buy the exact same gateway from retail outlets like Comcast.
I just purchased a "
TP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A7) - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router for Home, Works with Alexa, VPN Server, Parental Control and QoS" for $50.
My PC has integrated "10/100/1000 ethernet" which I assume is not a limiting factor to get 200mbs. Does the cable that goes into the PC have to meet any minimum requirement?
Will this solution work for me (apartment, 1400 square feet)?
Thanks.
I just purchased a "
TP-Link AC1750 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A7) - Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Internet Router for Home, Works with Alexa, VPN Server, Parental Control and QoS" for $50.
My PC has integrated "10/100/1000 ethernet" which I assume is not a limiting factor to get 200mbs. Does the cable that goes into the PC have to meet any minimum requirement?
Will this solution work for me (apartment, 1400 square feet)?
Thanks.
The only real way to get an accurate speed test is to run a cable from the modem to the computer and not use a router. That will give you the real number for you speeds.
As for the A7 for your service level, size apartment, and usage I believe it will suit you fine, especially for $50. I am assuming you primarily, surf, check emails, and stream movies?
These 2x2 AX routers lack range with AC clients. In most cases, an older 3x3 AC Wave 1 router can compete or even beat it out in range to wireless throughput.
https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-n...her-c4000/ [tp-link.com]
I grabbed one back in march during a walmart mixup and swapped out an Asus bluecave and it has no problem keeping up with dozens of devices. Max wireless throughput I've seen was in the 700Mbps range in the same room. Otherwise it's 450-600 within a couple rooms away, range is much improved over the asus.
On that note, this "Quad Core" AX router isn't really a quad core relative to a higher end router. Its a dual core with 2 co processors integrated in a SoC.
I can make the same argument for the ASUS routers with the "Triple Core" SoC.
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VS "its been an hour, why are you still here? Give me that ip back, im running out of reserves, here you can have a fresh one"
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