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TP-Link Tri-Band 7 Stream AX3200 Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Router� | Costco $119.99

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Jul 14, 2022
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1jzgte
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buy now think later i guess
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sam_ay
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Quote from 1jzgte :
buy now think later i guess
They have this price every 2 months or so. Either in tech deals, monthly sales or other way.
I missed it in Dec Jan but then bought it around Mar Apr. It's still in unopened sealed box. Haven't even had the time to setup yet.
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1jzgte
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Quote from sam_ay :
They have this price every 2 months or so. Either in tech deals, monthly sales or other way.
I missed it in Dec Jan but then bought it around Mar Apr. It's still in unopened sealed box. Haven't even had the time to setup yet.
haha sounds like it'll be me

i just realized how crippled my 15 year old router was and we're due for an upgrade
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lnky
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Can any experts chime in on this AX3200 versus the C4000 Walmart had a few days ago for $59? Is wifi-6 worth the extra $60?
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1jzgte
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Quote from lnky :
Can any experts chime in on this AX3200 versus the C4000 Walmart had a few days ago for $59? Is wifi-6 worth the extra $60?
Would like to know as well. I've got both routers on order.
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another_2000
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Quote from 1jzgte :
Would like to know as well. I've got both routers on order.
If the features are comparable then I prefer the one with the current and future firmware support. I think C4000 is several years old and may not be supported well.
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this is a weak platform.
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Quote from Jsz0301 :
this is a weak platform.
Please kindly elaborate
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Quote from desidude2000 :
Please kindly elaborate
2x2 + 2x2 BCM6755 SoC paired with a QAM nerfed/disabled BCM43684.

The main SoC is found in low end stuff and isn't even a quad core. It's a dual core A7 @1.5ghz with radio processor factored into the mix. (Also 1.5ghz A7). Relatively the higher end BCM stuff has dedicated main CPU + processors on the radios themselves. Meaning stuff like AX86U is a "6 core" if playing by the same metrics.

The only decent radio is the BCM43684, but again, its disabled to run @ 64QAM instead of 4x4 @ 1024 (max spec).. unii1 (low channel block) is gonna be weaker since power output isn't full 1W but 666mW per FCC. Was made for Costco to sell at a lower price point opposed to a higher end "AX6600" platform sharing the design.

I rather buy something with a little more Omph but I'm biased and invested into WIFI hardware from a design perspective.


Basically. its a low end AX1800 router with 2.5G port and a 3rd channel running a heavily crippled 4x4 radio.

Edit:The 2.5G port is Kinda funny, but makes sense if sharing AX90 PCB. Radio is QAM nerfed. You'll barely push over 1GBPS on a connection. Especially factoring how shitty the BCM43684 can be in specific environments.

Edit 2: I didn't see the antenna layout differences. Seems to be running 3 outputs instead of 4 on SoC portion (2x2 2.4 and 5G). The BCM43684 is running 3 external + 1 internal antenna.
Last edited by Jsz0301 July 14, 2022 at 03:41 PM.
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Quote from Jsz0301 :
2x2 + 2x2 BCM6755 SoC paired with a QAM nerfed/disabled BCM43684.

The main SoC is found in low end stuff and isn't even a quad core. It's a dual core A7 @1.5ghz with radio processor factored into the mix. (Also 1.5ghz A7). Relatively the higher end BCM stuff has dedicated main CPU + processors on the radios themselves. Meaning stuff like AX86U is a "6 core" if playing by the same metrics.

The only decent radio is the BCM43684, but again, its disabled to run @ 64QAM instead of 4x4 @ 1024 (max spec).. unii1 (low channel block) is gonna be weaker since power output isn't full 1W but 666mW per FCC. Was made for Costco to sell at a lower price point opposed to a higher end "AX6600" platform sharing the design.

I rather buy something with a little more Omph but I'm biased and invested into WIFI hardware from a design perspective.


Basically. its a low end AX1800 router with 2.5G port and a 3rd channel running a heavily crippled 4x4 radio.

Edit:The 2.5G port is Kinda funny, but makes sense if sharing AX90 PCB. Radio is QAM nerfed. You'll barely push over 1GBPS on a connection. Especially factoring how shitty the BCM43684 can be in specific environments.

Edit 2: I didn't see the antenna layout differences. Seems to be running 3 outputs instead of 4 on SoC portion (2x2 2.4 and 5G). The BCM43684 is running 3 external + 1 internal antenna.
Do you have any recs in the price range or a little more?
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Jsz0301
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Quote from gergev :
Do you have any recs in the price range or a little more?
Well.. It depends what your goals are. I'm a bit biased since I understand the hardware, but routers in general are going to be RNG for the average user using auto channels and what not.

For example. I have a GT-AC2900 (Newegg is selling this for $115 USD right now) that beats out my AXE11000 on certain 5G channels.. But this is more or less my environment, not a set in stone fact.

Not exactly recommending that you buy a last gen router either, but the pricing for hardware/cost is coming down. I see no reason to buy into lower end platforms such as this one.. Which I guess is my main critique.

There's also a factor of gen 2 AX hardware replacing older designs. MSRPs and market prices are going to be wonky for a bit.
Last edited by Jsz0301 July 15, 2022 at 01:54 AM.
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Any thoughts on the Netgear Nighthawk AX2200 Wifi 6 Router (https://www.costco.com/netgear-ni...26979.html) vs TP-Link Tri-Band 7 Stream AX3200 (https://www.costco.com/tp-link-tr...042.html)? Both are the same price at Costco.
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Quote from krawfo :
Any thoughts on the Netgear Nighthawk AX2200 Wifi 6 Router (https://www.costco.com/netgear-ni...26979.html) vs TP-Link Tri-Band 7 Stream AX3200 (https://www.costco.com/tp-link-tr...042.html)? Both are the same price at Costco.
Try to seek info about firmware quality and suppor for each. That's what makes the router tick..
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Quote from Jsz0301 :
Well.. It depends what your goals are. I'm a bit biased since I understand the hardware, but routers in general are going to be RNG for the average user using auto channels and what not.

For example. I have a GT-AC2900 (Newegg is selling this for $115 USD right now) that beats out my AXE11000 on certain 5G channels.. But this is more or less my environment, not a set in stone fact.

Not exactly recommending that you buy a last gen router either, but the pricing for hardware/cost is coming down. I see no reason to buy into lower end platforms such as this one.. Which I guess is my main critique.

There's also a factor of gen 2 AX hardware replacing older designs. MSRPs and market prices are going to be wonky for a bit.
Thanks for all this info. I'm currently using a ASUS AC1300 WiFi Router (RT-ACRH13) and looking for something $100 or cheaper to upgrade to for future proof and better coverage. Any tips? 2br place that's pretty small, no crazy concrete walls or anything.

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Quote from cameronfield :
Thanks for all this info. I'm currently using a ASUS AC1300 WiFi Router (RT-ACRH13) and looking for something $100 or cheaper to upgrade to for future proof and better coverage. Any tips? 2br place that's pretty small, no crazy concrete walls or anything.
That's definitely a super weak 2x2 AC design per FCC spec. Low unii1 and unii-3 power output on 5G.

https://fccid.io/MSQ-RTACRH00

I'm biased to ASUS routers, but most of the ones i'd suggest are full price in the $200 area right now. You could grab the 4x4 AC GT-AC2900 ($115 at newegg) and likely be quite happy, but if you want to "future proof" I would wait until something like a AX68U or AX86U/S goes on sale for a good price relative to MSRP. IE.. AX68U for 100-120.. AX86S for 160-180, AX86U for 200-220.

There's a RAX35 Netgear router for $50 bucks ATM at Walmart. full 1w power, though its only 2x2 radio design..granted AX. Should be fine for your needs, but a lot of people seem to have trouble with it.

You can read through this thread.

https://slickdeals.net/f/15901033-netgear-nighthawk-ax3000-wifi-6-router-3gbps-rax35-49?p=156248122#post156248122

It's pretty much the AX58U on Netgear's end. Power output and everything are identical. Missing a USB port.

If it doesn't work out, just return it to walmart. You got 30 days.. my2c.


Edit: AX68U vs GT-AC2900 is a toss up for me personally. The stronger AC radio is nice to have for legacy clients. AX68 is only 3x3 on 5G.

AX86S and or AX86U is a full generation upgrade to the AC86U/GT-AC2900. All of these share the same CPU platform and are basically ASUS' most stable routers and best selling. (hence multiple SKU's).
Last edited by Jsz0301 July 15, 2022 at 08:15 AM.

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