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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)
New price is $129 and then apply the 10% off one electronic item (Target circle coupon). Total came to $116 and change. If you are a target Redcard member get additional 5% Redcard discount[/QUOTE]
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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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#2: I will swap out the modem. I guess because they they sent me a modem/voice device, does it mean I have to get rid of the Arris Voice MTA that I have as well?
Nice that there is no rental fee on the modem/voice device. I can't believe Spectrum is so nice.
https://static.tp-link.com/2019/2..._UG_V1.pdf
I know comcast allows users to use both, so I believe you might be able to use both as well. That is up to Spectrum and how they operate so I cant speak for sure.
im in a 1bdrm apartment so it covers me fine but now my cell and laptop have wifi 6. debating the move to a wifi 6 router and which.
most of my devices are 5ghz ac. some 2.4ghz iot devices.
ill probably wait till black friday
https://static.tp-link.com/2019/2..._UG_V1.pdf
I know comcast allows users to use both, so I believe you might be able to use both as well. That is up to Spectrum and how they operate so I cant speak for sure.
If I want to see the SB 6141, do I need to delete anything that's stored on it? If so, what is the process? Thanks.
If I want to see the SB 6141, do I need to delete anything that's stored on it? If so, what is the process? Thanks.
I believe this is the new replacement for the AX1500 entry level router, and they might be discontinuing the AX1500 quietly.
Dont own it, but reviewers are reporting 800 Mbps within the same room as the router, and around 450Mbps around 30ish feet away.
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.
Also I'm seeing $130 for ax3000
I activated the CISCO Technicolor DPC3216 but am getting weird testing results on speedof.me, which gives me a download speed of 125 to 150 mbps
whereas, several other speed tests give me approx. 230 mbps (Spectrum speed test, ATT speed test, fast.com, speedtest.net, easy.net/speedtest/)
Note that before I swapped the modem to the CISCO , the Motorola SB 6141 gave me 230 mbps on speedofme.com, which is higher than that of CISCO Technicolor DPC3216 (125 to 150 mbps).
What's going on?
Update: Just ran Speedof.me and am now getting a reading of 196 gbps then 5 minutes later 145 gbps then 160 gbps. Still far much lower than the 230 mbps of other tests and the Motorola. Could you give me your insight?
Also I'm seeing $130 for ax3000
If you can afford it go for the AX3000 it is the next step up and worth the extra $30.
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I activated the CISCO Technicolor DPC3216 but am getting weird testing results on speedof.me, which gives me a download speed of 125 to 150 mbps
whereas, several other speed tests give me approx. 230 mbps (Spectrum speed test, ATT speed test, fast.com, speedtest.net, easy.net/speedtest/)
Note that before I swapped the modem to the CISCO , the Motorola SB 6141 gave me 230 mbps on speedofme.com, which is higher than that of CISCO Technicolor DPC3216 (125 to 150 mbps).
What's going on?
Update: Just ran Speedof.me and am now getting a reading of 196 gbps then 5 minutes later 145 gbps then 160 gbps. Still far much lower than the 230 mbps of other tests and the Motorola. Could you give me your insight?
If you can afford it go for the AX3000 it is the next step up and worth the extra $30.
2. By the way, I used to have a splitter with one coax cable connected to the Arris voice and another connected to the Motorola SB6141. Since now voice and internet are on one device, I don't need a splitter connected direct. I assume this is plus.
3. Again, to confirm:
I can sell the SB 6141 without having "to delete" anything from it. I just need to make sure it is deactivated on Spectrum. Correct?
4. Can I sell the Arris or have to delete anything on it? Likewise, do I need to delete anything from my TP Link 841? If there is no value to these two, I assume this goes straight to the recycle/trash?
Thanks for all your help.
2. By the way, I used to have a splitter with one coax cable connected to the Arris voice and another connected to the Motorola SB6141. Since now voice and internet are on one device, I don't need a splitter connected direct. I assume this is plus.
3. Again, to confirm:
I can sell the SB 6141 without having "to delete" anything from it. I just need to make sure it is deactivated on Spectrum. Correct?
4. Can I sell the Arris or have to delete anything on it? Likewise, do I need to delete anything from my TP Link 841? If there is no value to these two, I assume this goes straight to the recycle/trash?
Thanks for all your help.
The arris also has to be removed off your account, before you can do anything with it. The router, just to be on the safe side you can press and hold the reset button with a paper clip for 20-30 seconds while its plugged in and it will reset the device, but for the most part there is nothing important on there besides your old password for your wifi network if someone were to access it and bypass the password you set on it, they could see it.
Yes you can sell it, not sure how much of a value you will get from selling it, but yes they can be recycled too.
Enjoy the new router!
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wi...85288G3M/?
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