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Expires 10/31 for 100,000 Times Viewed # 1 Recommended GIGABIT ROUTER; $116 at Target TP-Link Archer AX3000 Dual Band WiFi 6 MU-MIMO Router
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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]
10% coupon can be found here (Expires October 31)：
https://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=14448551
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=qXVGRKg
https://www.blacktubi.c
https://techprojournal.
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.
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.
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]
10% coupon can be found here (Expires October 31)：
https://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=14448551
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=qXVGRKg
https://www.blacktubi.c
https://techprojournal.
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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| Rating: | (4.6 out of 5 stars) |
| Reviews: | 98 Walmart Reviews |
| Product Name: | TP-Link Archer AX1800 | 4 Stream Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Router | Up to 1.8 Gbps Speeds | 1.5 GHz Quad-Core CPU |
| Product Description: | Works with any internet service provider, the Archer AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 router lets you connect more devices with faster speeds while reducing lag. Powerful 1.5 quad-core CPU provides superior performance so you can enjoy a smooth and truly immersive streaming or gaming experience. Your devices will also enjoy stronger, more reliable coverage, keeping weak signals at bay.•Backward Compatible: Archer AX1800 supports all previous 802.11 standards and all WiFi devices •Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6: Wi-Fi 6 technology achieves faster speeds, greater capacity and reduced network congestion compared to the previous generation. •Next-Gen 1.8 Gbps Speeds: Enjoy smoother and more stable streaming, gaming, downloading and more with WiFi speeds up to 1.8 Gbps (1200 Mbps on 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band). •Connect More Devices: Wi-Fi 6 technology communicates more data to more devices using revolutionary OFDMA technology while simultaneously reducing lag for ultra-responsive entertainment. • Quad-Core Processing: The powerful 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU ensures communications between your router and connected devices are smooth. •Extensive Coverage: Achieve the strongest, most reliable WiFi coverage with Archer AX1800 as it focuses signal strength to your devices far away using Beamforming technology and 4 antennas. •Increased Battery Life for Devices: Target Wake Time technology reduces your devices' power consumption to extend their battery life.5 •Easy Setup: Set up your router in minutes with the powerful TP-Link Tether App |
| Manufacturer: | TP Link |
| Model Number: | AX1800 |
| Product SKU: | 210201077 |
| UPC: | 840030701139 |
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Adjusting for resale price of ac1900, I'm spending only $50 to upgrade to this. Worth it?
1. What is the speed of your internet connection when your modem is directly connected to the computer WITHOUT the router? [I assume the computer is connected to the modem with an ethernet cable].
2). What is the speed of your internet connection when your modem is connected to the router, and then the router is connected to the computer? [I assume the computer is connected to the router with an ethernet cable].
3.) What is the speed of your devices connected to the router over wifi?
To test the speed, when you open a web page go to fast.com and it will test the speed in 15 seconds.
Report the results and this will help us guide you.
Here are my thoughts so far
- speed are marginally better on some devices compared to Asus RT87U
So the 5Ghz connected devices are getting slight benefit from using wifi6 router
-signal power and range have actually reduce, so at times in some corners on 3 story townhome ..i see 5ghz coming andgoing
- absolute worst performance on LAN..capped at 100 mbps..tried all tricks from books/forums nothing seems to fix it.
Please help if someone knows
- upload speed is generally 1/3rd of allocated even at router levelfrom ATT. Stock router is getting proper.
- the general max have gone from 250-300mbps max to 400-450mbps max
But still nowhere to see700-900mbps on wifi even next to router.
Some recommended settings-
Try switching channel and/or bandwidth of channel (80/160) on 5Ghz to get best optimal output
Lan output is available in basic settings under network
Under advanced mode > sys tools > sys parameters ..set LAN exchange to 1000mbps full duplex or based off ur speed instead of auto negotiation
Don't use Tether app, use webUI to configure. If possible facory reset/hard reset before beginning setup.
For ATT - to avoid slower ping/faster load on websites..change dns to use 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4 instead of defauly one
If LAN issue is not resolved then i will be returning this router
Please help if someone knows
Separately, I agree that one shouldn't use the TP_LINK Tether app. Instead connect all the cables and turn everything on. When you go to the internet, it will automatically load the TP-LINK configurator on your web page (I used the default and only changed the SSID/router display name and wifi password)
Please help if someone knows
Please help if someone knows
Try switching channel and/or bandwidth of channel (80/160) on 5Ghz to get best optimal output
What is the default on 5GHZ? Are you suggesting that one change the default to 80 or 160 or it it depicted together as 80/160?
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B) Remove session identifier from the link you posted like I did. You do not know when they time out your session and you do not need someone getting into your account
After red card, Circle, and birthday 10% off it came to $100 at Target.
Thanks, OP.
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Here are my thoughts so far
- speed are marginally better on some devices compared to Asus RT87U
So the 5Ghz connected devices are getting slight benefit from using wifi6 router
-signal power and range have actually reduce, so at times in some corners on 3 story townhome ..i see 5ghz coming andgoing
- absolute worst performance on LAN..capped at 100 mbps..tried all tricks from books/forums nothing seems to fix it.
Please help if someone knows
- upload speed is generally 1/3rd of allocated even at router levelfrom ATT. Stock router is getting proper.
- the general max have gone from 250-300mbps max to 400-450mbps max
But still nowhere to see700-900mbps on wifi even next to router.
Some recommended settings-
Try switching channel and/or bandwidth of channel (80/160) on 5Ghz to get best optimal output
Lan output is available in basic settings under network
Under advanced mode > sys tools > sys parameters ..set LAN exchange to 1000mbps full duplex or based off ur speed instead of auto negotiation
Don't use Tether app, use webUI to configure. If possible facory reset/hard reset before beginning setup.
For ATT - to avoid slower ping/faster load on websites..change dns to use 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4 instead of defauly one
If LAN issue is not resolved then i will be returning this router
The AX3000 class router is only useful if you have an intel AX 200/201 client and can take advantage of 160mhz bandwidth via lower wifi channel blocks, though these tend to be saturated and the speeds are extremely hit or miss depending on where you live. 1024 QAM requires relatively close distance anyway defeating the purpose in most situations.
Your RT-AC87U has the first 4x4 Quantenna MU-MIMO radio, though not as optimized as modern AC/AX devices when it comes to max throughput, hence lower speed. 30+ feet testing should favor your older AC router in most environments.
80mhz channel output should help increase range over 160mhz. You're correct.
Not exactly sure why you aren't seeing higher speeds closer to the router unless you're on a weaker AC client that cant exactly push throughput.
If youre using an AX client, I'm not exactly sure whats going on. I would return in that case given multiple issues.
1. What is the speed of your internet connection when your modem is directly connected to the computer WITHOUT the router? [I assume the computer is connected to the modem with an ethernet cable].
2). What is the speed of your internet connection when your modem is connected to the router, and then the router is connected to the computer? [I assume the computer is connected to the router with an ethernet cable].
3.) What is the speed of your devices connected to the router over wifi?
To test the speed, when you open a web page go to fast.com and it will test the speed in 15 seconds.
Report the results and this w (he's in WiFi, will upgrade to AX WiFi card) ill help us guide you.
To clarify, I already know that I'm getting very good speeds. 84-90mbps almost all places that I need to use it. Only two things I wanted to validate specifically.
One, will moving to ax3000 help reduce ping for my son's PC? He's connected via WiFi, will upgrade to AX WiFi adaptor.
Two, are there any limitations that Asus ac1900 is imposing on my smart devices that I'm not aware of? In reality, all my smart devices and basic routines work perfectly.
Three, I like to be ahead of gadgets curve if it comes at a reasonable cost.
Answering your questions, I'm realizing that I'm basically trying to invent reasons to upgrade.
If you don't mind spending $100 on cheap crap from China that only sorta works once in a while, buy NetGear. If you want to set it and forget it. Buy Ubiquity or Mikrotik.
With Ubiquity and Mikrotik you only upgrade for new tech since it just keeps running. I have Mikrotik routers still running after 12 years. Damn things just won't die. Sucks for me because that means my customer doesn't have to spend money.
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