Only $99 – Top-Notch Best WiFi Routers: WIRED – Tested for Buffer – TP-Link AX3000 WiFi 6 Router
https://amzn.to/4esDg5F Only $99 – Top-Notch Best WiFi Routers: WIRED – Tested for Buffer – TP-Link AX3000 WiFi 6 Router – 802.11ax Wireless Router, Gigabit, Dual Band Internet Router, VPN Router, OneMesh Compatible (Archer AX55)
About this item
- Next-Gen Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Speeds: 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz bands ensure smoother streaming and faster downloads; support VPN server and VPN client¹
- A More Responsive Experience: Enjoy smooth gaming, video streaming, and live feeds simultaneously. OFDMA makes your Wi-Fi stronger by allowing multiple clients to share one band at the same time, cutting latency and jitter.²
- Expanded Wi-Fi Coverage: 4 high-gain external antennas and Beamforming technology combine to extend strong, reliable, Wi-Fi throughout your home.
- Improved Battery Life: Target Wake Time helps your devices to communicate efficiently while consuming less power.
- Improved Cooling Design: No heat ups, no throttles. A larger heat sink and redefined case design cools the WiFi 6 system and enables your network to stay at top speeds in more versatile environments.
- Compatible with Alexa: Control your router via voice commands and make your life smarter and easier with Amazon Alexa
- TP-Link HomeShield – TP-Link’s premium security service keeps your home network safe with cutting-edge network and IoT protection. Free features: 1. Basic Network Security including Security Scan and IoT Device Identification 2. Basic Parental Controls 3. Quality of Service 4. Basic Weekly/Monthly Reports. Visit TP-Link website for more information.
- Works with all internet service providers such as AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, RCN, Cox, CenturyLink, Frontier, and more (A modem is required for most internet service providers).
Wi-Fi 6 Upgrades Everything
The latest generation of Wi-Fi technology brings faster speeds, less lag, and higher capacity, enabling more simultaneous connections on your home network.
More Responsive Experiences Less Loading Wheels
Enjoy smooth gaming, video streaming, and live feed simultaneously. OFDMA makes your Wi-Fi stronger by allowing multiple clients to share one band at the same time, which cuts latency and jittering.²
Wi-Fi Coverage Throughout Your Home
4 high-performance external antennas boost Wi-Fi signals throughout your home. Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them, especially for previously hard to reach outlets.
TP-Link HomeShield: Advanced Security For Your Everyday Devices
OneMesh Compatible
Supports OneMesh to form seamless whole-home coverage, preventing drops and lag when moving between signals.(OneMesh WiFi Extender is needed)
Improved Cooling Design
No heat ups, no throttles. A larger heat sink and refined case design cool the WiFi 6 system and enable your network to stay at top speed.
Advanced WPA3 Security
The latest Wi-Fi security protocol, WPA3, brings new capabilities to improve cybersecurity in personal networks.⁴
Easy Setup and Use
Set up and manage your Archer router in minutes with the intuitive Tether App with guided setup instructions.
Steven Sabin
5.0 out of 5 stars Just works and delivers the full 500 Mbit/s I’m paying for
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023
Style: WiFi 6, AX3000 w/ 2.5Gbps PortVerified Purchase
I bought a Deco X55 back in July 2022 after my 11-year-old Apple AirPort Extreme / Time Capsule just couldn’t keep up with all my connected devices (now numbering 27 including IoT lights, etc).
Although I liked the Deco, it was a bit harder to set up than it should have been. I will separately comment on that product instead of including it here.
Suffice to say that I could never achieve the full 500 Mbit/s speeds I was paying for and instead would get in the mid 400’s if I was lucky and often it fell to the high 300’s. I put devices that didn’t need the bandwidth, such as IoT light switches, thermostats, etc. on the 2.4 Ghz band. But still, even with my computer 4 feet from the Deco, I could never hit 500. The forcing function for me was the Deco did not have a USB port and I wanted to hook my 6TB external hard drive to the router so it would be accessible by my iPad and two computers “over the air”.
The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to set up. I used the tether app and it did not skip a beat. Very intuitive and it just worked, first time, out of the box when I followed the guidance of the app on my phone.
The second thing I noticed was the speed. Routinely getting 520-540 Mbit/s speeds from the devices where I need it, like Apple TV, iPad, and my laptops.
The third thing I noticed was the signal strength. I guess that is to be expected since it has 4 antennas instead of the hidden one in the Deco’s little white cylinder that is aesthetically pleasing but just simply not as powerful.
The Archer AX3000 also has two processors so whether it is signal strength, processing power, or a combination of the two, every device in my house that needs to have a high-speed connection has it – no matter where I am at within the 1800 sq. ft. structure.
I place the router on top of a tall bookshelf and I like that I can see the LEDs without standing on a step stool. The Deco didn’t permit that because of where the LED was located; I had to stand on the couch to see if the light was red or green.
Both the Deco and the Archer AX3000 were good at keeping devices connected without dropping them and with staying connected to my cable modem. My old Apple AirPort would drop its connection to the modem about 3-4 times per week, and that is what prompted me to start looking for something more reliable. Also, the Time Capsure (2TB hard drive) was starting to faintly squeal on occasion, and I think that was the fan. It tended to get very hot and it was clear to me that it was being taxed too heavily with so many devices. It started it’s life in 2012 with only 5 connections (iMac, 2 phones, 1 iPad, 1 printer) and this gradually increased to 5X as many devices. I am today at 27 and counting and the Archer AX3000 has no trouble keeping up.
I like the Tether app and the ability to give names to my connected devices, to see what band they are on, and to assign icons.
Connecting my external hard drive was also pretty straightforward and most of my issues were in understanding how to enable Win 11 and my ipad to use SMB and FTP to access the HDD – not any failing of the router.
The price was reasonable ($135) and I could not be happier with the upgrade. Now, to put my Deco X55 on eBay and find it a new home. It was a good little device for the 6 months I had it, but my home is small enough that it doesn’t need a mesh device and satellites, and now that I have compared it to the Archer AX3000 it is clear that the Deco cannot match the performance. I pay for 500 Mbit/s through my ISP (Spectrum) and I am finally getting not only the full 100%, but actually about 110% in most cases.