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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)
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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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I can't confirm the specs on TP Link website, does anyone know?
So the AX20 can do the setup without a modem from Century Link, I double checked to make sure I didnt miss a newer version on the AX50 but still did not see that option under the AX50 in the emulator. There is newer firmware listed for the AX50 then is listed in the emulator, but I dont see specifically any mention of vlan tagging in the firmware updates, so can always gamble and see if it was added just not mentioned. Tp-Link does mention VLAN tagging under the AX50/AX3000 specification like the AX20, which just adds more confusion.
Very weird that a router one step down can do it, but not the newer more powerful router. Just wanted to give you the heads up, and I adjusted my initial post to prevent confusion.
If you plan to use an external HDD as a NAS device with your router you want a USB 3.0
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#1: Its more than likely that the AX50 Intel design is equivalent in some way to the Broadcom in the AX20 in terms of power.
tl;dr: Marketing.
#2.
-AC (3x3 + 80mhz blocks) was a pretty big jump relative to wireless N 40mhz limitation. Made dual band 5G mainstream.
-AC wave 2 gave us 4x4 radios and 160mhz.
-AX is a better variation of AC Wave 2 with better signal DBA in current form.
-6E is AX on a whole new 6ghz spectrum with 14 80mhz or 7 160mhz blocks. (compared to 2 80mhz on 5G without DFS) Less congestion and actual valid use of 160mhz. (160mhz on 5G kinda sucks) Will make 2.4g, 5g, 6g Tri-band mainstream.
#2. Excellent information
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Looking for a recommendations: my 78yo mom has a 2 story 2200 sqft house. She has Frontier Fios 50/50 with a modem/router that she rents for $10/mo from them. It costs her $35 for the 50/50 but she can bump up to 500/500 for $50/mo but she only checks here email/light web browsing on her ipad/iphone. She also has a Nest doorbell and a Kwikset wifi numeric door lock. No other "smart" or IoT devices. The only time she would need higher speeds is when we and the grandkids visit 3x a year.
She is able to get 35-50 Mb/s on wifi all through the house except for one upstairs room where it drops to 10 Mb/s. Should I get the AX20 or AX50 for her to have better signal / speed everywhere in the house? She has 1 tv for streaming with a 4K firestick and her ipad/iphone. When grandkids visit, theres 5-6 devices in use and possible telework that would use 20-30 Mb/s. We could always increase our service levels when we come visit instead of having the 500/500 level all the time.
The Fios tech recommend installing the Eeros mesh system for her for ease of use and to maximize the wifi signal throughout the house. Should I get a mesh system for her, or should I just get a better wifi router? I realize that a mesh system like the Deco 9 or eero would cost more, but if it means I don't have to troubleshoot her wifi and internet from 2000 miles away, I'll gladly pay the premium.
Looking for a recommendations: my 78yo mom has a 2 story 2200 sqft house. She has Frontier Fios 50/50 with a modem/router that she rents for $10/mo from them. It costs her $35 for the 50/50 but she can bump up to 500/500 for $50/mo but she only checks here email/light web browsing on her ipad/iphone. She also has a Nest doorbell and a Kwikset wifi numeric door lock. No other "smart" or IoT devices. The only time she would need higher speeds is when we and the grandkids visit 3x a year.
She is able to get 35-50 Mb/s on wifi all through the house except for one upstairs room where it drops to 10 Mb/s. Should I get the AX20 or AX50 for her to have better signal / speed everywhere in the house? She has 1 tv for streaming with a 4K firestick and her ipad/iphone. When grandkids visit, theres 5-6 devices in use and possible telework that would use 20-30 Mb/s. We could always increase our service levels when we come visit instead of having the 500/500 level all the time.
The Fios tech recommend installing the Eeros mesh system for her for ease of use and to maximize the wifi signal throughout the house. Should I get a mesh system for her, or should I just get a better wifi router? I realize that a mesh system like the Deco 9 or eero would cost more, but if it means I don't have to troubleshoot her wifi and internet from 2000 miles away, I'll gladly pay the premium.
https://www.costco.com/tp-link-ar...97042.html [costco.com]
2.4G and 5G-1 run off the same lower end SoC like the AX1800 (2x2 + 2x2 Radios)
5G-2 has a weird implementation of a 4x4 BCM43684 radio. 1440mbps means QAM256 and QAM1024 are disabled.. which seems extremely weird for a product that is marketed to push 1g internet. Max link should be 720mbps on a 2x2 client. IF you see higher on AX close range, TPLINK simply lies
Marketing claims 160HT can be enabled, but then this isn't a AX3200 product at all.
Regardless, this is the radio you use for long range performance.
The AX3200 is the same product as the AX6600 internally (4800 HT160, 1200 HT80, 600 HT 40) in other parts of the world.
I know ASUS region locks firmware and its impossible to "flash over" modern stuff, but this TPLINK product may be flash-able if you're willing to risk your device and return to Costco if stuff goes wrong. The only issue I see here is regional channels not working for US market. meaning.. youll lose the lower 5G 36-48 band.
Its likely an "AX6600" with some bullshit specs anyway.
2.4G and 5G-1 run off the same lower end SoC like the AX1800 (2x2 + 2x2 Radios)
5G-2 has a weird implementation of a 4x4 BCM43684 radio. 1440mbps means QAM256 and QAM1024 are disabled.. which seems extremely weird for a product that is marketed to push 1g internet. Max link should be 720mbps on a 2x2 client. IF you see higher on AX close range, TPLINK simply lies
Marketing claims 160HT can be enabled, but then this isn't a AX3200 product at all. It's actually significantly better than they claim. AX4700..
Regardless, this is the radio you use for long range performance.
The AX3200 is the same product as the AX6600 internally (4800 HT160, 1200 HT80, 600 HT 40) in other parts of the world.
I know ASUS region locks firmware and its impossible to "flash over" modern stuff, but this TPLINK product may be flash-able if you're willing to risk your device and return to Costco if stuff goes wrong. The only issue I see here is regional channels not working for US market. meaning.. youll lose the lower 5G 36-48 band.
Its likely an "AX6600" with some bullshit specs anyway.
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If it reports 1200mbps or 2400mbps (160mhz enabled, requires lower block of channels in most cases) then you have an AX6600 grade router.
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