TP-Link TL-WR841N 300 Mbps Wireless N Speed WiFi Router, Compatible with IPv6, Supports IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN To Optimize IPTV Streaming, Easy Setup, WPS Button

The TP-Link Archer AX18 has been a brilliant upgrade to my home network. Setup was incredibly straightforward with the TP-Link Tether app—up and running in minutes with no hassle at all. Even if you're not particularly tech-savvy, it's very user-friendly.The speed and stability have been excellent. With multiple devices streaming, gaming, and working from home, it handles everything without breaking a sweat. WiFi 6 really makes a difference in terms of smoother performance and better coverage throughout the house.The gigabit Ethernet ports are great for wired connections, and I really appreciate the added peace of mind from WPA3 security features. It also has built-in VPN support, which is ideal if you're working remotely or just value privacy.For a mid-range router, this punches well above its weight. Reliable, secure, and packed with features—highly recommended if you're looking to modernise your home network without overspending.

I'd suffered and endured the dubious Virgin Media "Superhub" long enough. I decided I'd try a new router after reading all the similar problems on the Virgin Media forums.I didn't want to spend too much money, so reading the generally positive reviews of this router, and that others had even used it for the same reason, I went for it.Setting it up was incredibly simple, although I have had previous experience. But honestly the hardest part was probably setting the old VM box to "Modem" mode.. Anyway! Afterwards I wired in this new router, logged on to it wirelessly, went into its admin menu, clicked the automatic setup wizard and.... Bosh. Done! I didn't bother with the enclosed CD, I guess it would've installed unnecessary gunk on my PC, I have no idea what's on it. So setup took literally a couple of minutes, including untangling wires. Really easy.Performance has been fantastic. I immediately noticed a dramatic improvement over the old VM box. Before I'd have to click on a link on my wirelessly connected PC, and wait. Then perhaps click again. Same with all other devices. It was like the router just wasn't bothering to connect to the internet. Now it works properly. Ping and download speeds are epic. Before the ping could be pretty high, and download speeds could sometimes be fast, but somewhat variable and inconsistent. Now downloads are fast and rock steady.We have an xbox hooked up via wireless, in a bedroom the opposite end of the flat (It's a late 70s build with some pretty thick concrete walls to get through). It used to hover around the 1 bar of signal on the xbox "Find Wireless" section. Now it hovers around the Maximum point, occasionally dropping only by 1 bar. Playing games had gotten to the impossible point, and party chat was a stuttering mess of choppy voices and impossible to understand. Now, perfect. So signal is strong and very dependable.I stream media to a wireless radio, xbox etc. Worked perfectly out of the box.My wireless printer that had seemed very temperamental before is now fully co-operating.I read a couple of reviews where people said they had to reset... Mines been on permanently for a few weeks now without a single issue. I did ensure that I had the latest firmware on the TP-Link website, turns out it already had it installed. Maybe that helps? Anyway its behaved perfectly for me.So overall I rate this a fantastic router for my pretty basic needs. £20 for this is a bargain. It made my Virgin Media internet work how it was supposed to be. How Virgin who had such a fantastic reputation for speed could then couple that with such a poor piece of equipment is unbelievable. But this solves it. It's just a shame that I have to keep my stupid, large "Superhub" hooked up in modem mode alongside this great router.Buy it. It's great.

I have a Virgin Superhub downstairs and using ethernet my Mac and PC laptops get 30+ mbps.When they are in the same room as the superhub, on wifi my Mac gets 16mbps and the Dell gets 23mbps.When they are upstairs, on wifi my Mac gets gets 5mbps and the PC gets 15mbps.Because of the poor wifi speeds upstairs I have used two long ethernet cables, to get the 30+ mbps.USING THE TPLink TLWR841N-------------------------------------------With the TPLink downstairs and using ethernet my Mac and PC laptops still get 30+ mbps.When they are in the same room as the TPLink, on wifi my Mac gets 21 mbps and the PC gets 23mbps.With the TPLink downstairs and the Mac and PC upstairs; on wifi my Mac gets gets 8mbps and the PC gets 18mbps.WHAT I DO NOW------------------------I moved the TPLink upstairs and connected it to the superhub by one long ethernet cable and connect two shorter ethernet cables to the laptops which, as expected still get the full 30+ mbps.Another benefit is that I have now connected my printer to the TPLink so it is a network printer used by both the Mac and the PC.OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION---------------------------------------------------With wifi in mind (in preference to cables all over the place), I had read several reviews of this and other routers and was swayed by a video review by Geeky Ranjit (check him out on you know where) which implied great wifi range.The wifi improvement was not that dramatic and all along I had in mind to use ethernet and have this router upstairs.On that basis it does exactly what I want and at at £20 I recommend it