TP-Link - Archer AX21 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router

This might be obvious to a lot of people, but replacing the Spectrum router with [a TP-Link router](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H8ZLKKK) made my life so much better. The issues I faced before I switched router, that are now gone: * Losing Wifi on mobile devices: Sometimes just disconnected and forced me to reconnect with the password again. Quite frustrating with a longer password. * Sonos disconnecting: Very often my Sonos speakers struggled to connect, lost connection, or just didn't show up on the system * TV not connecting when waking from hibernation: Often had to fully restart the smart TV to get a proper connection to the wifi * Chrome cast lagging: Casting video from my computer to the TV ended up showing the video on the TV in slow motion. I tried to resolve many of these issues by optimizing which units are on which bands etc, but never really got it working well, until I bought a new router that just solved all of this without any additional setup. If you're having struggles like these, I really recommend investing $60-80 in an okay router. Nothing fancy needed, just get something off Amazon and you'll be very happy you did!

Only consider WiFi 6 type routers (avoid WiFi 7 because of device compatibility issues with older devices connected to WiFi 7 routers). Personally I purchased TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router V4 (Archer AX21) previously owned inexpensively and have been very happy with it.

[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H8ZLKKK/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H8ZLKKK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) i use this one NEVER had one issue at all. had it over 2 years now.

Nah dude, you don’t need to waste money on one of those “network security plans.” Most consumer routers are fine right out of the box as long as you tweak a few settings. If you grab something decent in the $100–$150 range (TP-Link Archer AX21, ASUS RT-AX57, Netgear, etc.), just do this after setting it up: • Change the default admin login. • Use WPA2 or WPA3 for Wi-Fi security. • Turn off WPS and remote management. • Keep firmware updated. That’s honestly 90% of what those “security subscriptions” do anyway, minus the upsell. When the tech installs that Cat6 wall jack, you’ll just plug your new router into it and you’re good. You’ll save cash over time and still be plenty secure.

I have a 2700sqft house with bedrooms on the second floor and router in the basement. I recently upgraded to an Asus RT-BE88U from a TP Link ax-21. Have no issues getting connection in bed room from the router to handheld and streaming devices. Though if you have any gaming or desktop equipment you may need to set up APs and get a hard wire. But the router alone is perfect for me, where before I was considering MoCa for the top floor and now I’m not sure it’s necessary

i have a ge800 from tp link and i use the ax21 from tp link as a router ethernet back hall and i get better ping and latency (not overall speed) but its still better than the ge800 where speeds next to that router are above i gig but ping is 20 while next to the ax21 its 11 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Wireless Gigabit TP-LINK Archer AX1800, Wi-Fi 6, Dual-band 574+1201 Mbps Half the price. If you only need it for wireless VR, it is more than enough!

I've had both: ASUS RT-AX53U (AX1800) <- Served me for 1.5 years with minimal tinkering running Openwrt, before I replaced it. 6 devices via wireless with VLANs/Network segmentation/MWAN3. For gaming, I get 2-3ms in LoL (before PHL server was migrated) worth it. TP-Link Archer AX23 (AX1800) <- sold it a week after using with Openwrt. not worth it. for the others. I don't know.

For best performance, signal strength and a good price around $100, get the Tp link ax4400. A cheaper alternative is the Tp link archer ax20 aka ax1800 for around $69. If you are on a tighter budget get the ax1450 from Walmart for $39.

Some ISP include the Eero as part of the Internet service but if that’s not the case, I agree OP is better off declining it and using Eero 7 Pros or the existing Archer.

Do you like your Archer router? With the way ISP provided Eeros usually go (locked to the ISP and requires a fee to unlock it, if allowed) and the fact that it’s a Pro 6E (1 2.5 gbps port and 1 1 gbps port), you’re probably better off using your existing router and supplementing it with another one.

UDM is a great choice under ubiquiti. Alternatively I got the following for just around $200: TP link ER 605V2 for under $60 TP link ax1800 for under $65 Arris Surfboard (various models, just look at the speeds you have and what your needs are) between $60-$110 Having learned more about networking I like the separation of hardware/software between modem, router, and access point over all in one combos. Also if one craps out it's less of a financial hit and upgrades are more attainable.

I am not sure if it is the best but my TP-Link AX3000 Pro has never let me down. That is it doesn't seem to need to be rebooted a lot. I am not saying that TP-Link is the best and only brand that you should ever buy though! I had their AX1800 that was purchased from a local Walmart before the 3000 and it kept having to be rebooted which was annoying as ever as you might imagine! I was still in the insanely short 14 day return window and returned it. The AX3000 pro only seems to need to be reset on rare occasions. and I do mean very rare! Note this is not the AX3000 with the Intel processor. I wonder how many people get confused on that! The Intel one does not have a 2.5 Gb WAN port and I also never tried that one. An easy way to spot it is it has Intel's logo on top but other than that looks just like the Pro model. As I have said, I never tried the Intel one so I have no idea if it is reliable. I am hearing a lot of good things about Asus and Netgear. Do these ever lose the connection and need to be rebooted? If so how frequent is it? How rare is it for them to need this? I prefer router I can just set and forget, and not have to constantly get up to reboot it. I am the sort of person who if I have to keep rebooting it, I will soon want to just boot it...to the recycling center or even return the annoying thing!

use their modem but get your own router. tplink ax1800 has been good to me

TP-Link AX1500 or AX1800 are within your budget and are excellent routers. Before that though, check your wireless nic on your device when connected. It'll show you the connected speed, and see the brand/model of it to see what your max theoretical speeds are.

I have the ax1800 router setup at home. Works very well.

I'd avoid the eero pro 6E/ netgear nighthawk RAX70. These routers are overpriced and expensive junk that do not deliver on their promises. I can't believe my $50 TP-Link AX1800 far exceeded both of these routers in terms of stability and performance. Eero and netgear gave me constant dropouts in WiFi signals. Save yourself the expensive regret and just avoid eero/ netgear as a whole, and stick to TP-Link/ other reliable manufacturers. Even a used TP-Link older model will be better for your household.

I'd avoid the eero pro 6E/ netgear nighthawk RAX70. These routers are overpriced and expensive junk that do not deliver on their promises. I can't believe my $50 TP-Link AX1800 far exceeded both of these routers in terms of stability and performance. Eero and netgear gave me constant dropouts in WiFi signals. Save yourself the expensive regret and just avoid eero/ netgear as a whole, and stick to TP-Link/ other reliable manufacturers. Even a used TP-Link older model will be better for your household.

I'd go off-the-shelf but put a Pi behind your router - to handle fast VPN / AdGuard etc I got Tp-Link Ax1800 for $72 and with a Pi4 behind it (I can have AdGuard Home, WireGuard etc and it runs fast because Pi has decent processor and I used the PiFi build to make setup easier). I think often you either don't get a good hardware to run adblocking or VPN or don't get good signal so this seems a fairly cheap middle-ground

I'd go off-the-shelf but put a Pi behind your router - to handle fast VPN / AdGuard etc I got Tp-Link Ax1800 for $72 and with a Pi4 behind it (I can have AdGuard Home, WireGuard etc and it runs fast because Pi has decent processor and I used the PiFi build to make setup easier). I think often you either don't get a good hardware to run adblocking or VPN or don't get good signal so this seems a fairly cheap middle-ground

get tp-link ax1800, great value router and costs around $130.

yoo same ISP and internet package and i got a Mesh WiFi as well. bought it off from India as the sellers here just rip you off on any networking devices. i got TP-Link Deco M4(INR 2599 = NPR 4155) via third party and paying the added customs + vat + delivery fees costed me around NPR 5200-5300 which is way cheaper than buying it here for NPR 8750-10000 each. if you are only planning on buying a single mesh router, i would advice to just get a normal router like TP-Link Archer WiFi6 instead and use it as AP mode. but if you plan on having multiple routers, get a mesh one with WiFi6.

I had the opposite experience - the TP Link 802.11AX router has a weaker signal than the Spectrum 802.11AX router. In fact it performs similar to my decade old 802.11AC router. Barely reaches the master bedroom, where the Roku now gets a “Fair” connection instead of “good” or “excellent”, and my cellphone now drops connection sometimes

The spectrum 802.11ax router actually worked better (stronger signal) than my tp link 802.11ax router