AX3200 [costco.com] is a cheaper alternative to
AX11000 [costco.com] also on sale for $249.99.
They both have 3 discrete Wi-Fi networks with 3 guest networks available.
Main difference is 12 stream to 7 stream Wi-Fi and number of wired ports.
AX3200:
- Processor 1.5GHz Quad Core
- Wi-Fi Frequency & Signal Rate:
- 2.4GHz:574 Mbps(11ax, HT40)
- 5GHz-1:1201 Mbps (11ax, HT80)
- 5GHz-2: 1440 Mbps (11ax, HT80)
- Antennas & Transmit Power7 fixed antennas: 6 external, 1 internal; 2.4GHz:4dBi; 5GHz:5dBi
- USB Port1 x USB 3.0 & 1 X USB 2.0
- Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN)
- 1 x 2.5Gbps WAN/LAN
- 1 x Gigabit WAN/LAN
- 3 x Gigabit LAN
AX11000:
- Processor 1.8 GHz Quad-Core and 3 co-processors
- Flash 512 MB
- Memory1 GB
- Wi-Fi Frequency & Signal Rate:
- 2.4 GHz: 1,148 Mbps
- 5 GHz_1: 4804 Mbps
- 5 GHz_2: 4804 Mbps
- Bluetooth
- Antennas & Transmit Power8 antennas
- USB Port1x USB 3.0 Type A
- 1x USB 3.0 Type C
- Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN):
- 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN
- 8x 1 Gbps LAN
Only downside for me is that none of those have built in VPN client only VPN server. They both can pass VPN traffic, but you cannot set up whole home VPN for all devices behind these routers to use with
Surfshark [surfshark.club] or other VPN provider. Also there is not support for third party firmware.
Costco return policy can not be beat though.
https://www.costco.com/tp-link-tr...97042.html
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There is a modem router combo, but I would not do that as if one part fails you have unusable the other. It's always better to go with independent devices. Also cable modems are changing fast, so to feature proof your house you'll be ready. And of course your budget is important too. For the price of one AX11000 you can have modem and this router.
5GHz-1:1201 Mbps (11ax, HT80)
5GHz-2: 1440 Mbps (11ax, HT80)
HT160 is supposed to be standard on AX routers from my understanding. Most people will probably not notice that though. But just an FYI.
Also this required the $5.99 per month HomeShield if you want all the features most routers throw in for free.
5GHz-1:1201 Mbps (11ax, HT80)
5GHz-2: 1440 Mbps (11ax, HT80)
HT160 is supposed to be standard on AX routers from my understanding. Most people will probably not notice that though. But just an FYI.
Also this required the $5.99 per month HomeShield if you want all the features most routers throw in for free.
Terrible shame they left that out.