TP-Link - Archer AX55 Pro

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!

Unless you buy router with 2.5gbps Ethernet port you won’t be even able to use that 2500mbps connection To my memory the lowest model with 2.5gbps port is AX55 pro, non-pro version has standard 1gig Ethernet You should consider buying AX55 pro now so you can use faster internet connection later, AX55 is also good router in general (I had AX55 non-pro before moving to deco mesh) You can also consider going a step further and check BE-something routers, that are wifi7 capable (have band aggregation even if some of them don’t have 6GHz radio), this will also future-proof you for a few years

>Ideally, I'd love for a cost effective option (less than $40)... I want a Lexus hybrid SUV for $9,999. Regardless, this TP Link is probably the best cost/benefit at $130, gives you an 18 month break even: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AX3000-Archer-AX55-Pro/dp/B0BTD7V93F Review: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/ *** TP-Link Archer AX3000 Pro The best Wi-Fi router This router created a speedy, responsive network throughout our test house. You have to spend a lot more on a router—or a mesh kit if you have a very large home—to get anything even a little better. It’s our latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) pick. *** Surprised, price has gone down on this Asus equivalent. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-RT-AX3000-802-11ax-Lifetime-Whole-Home/dp/B084BNH26P >ASUS RT-AX3000 Ultra-Fast Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router - Next Gen WiFi 6, Adaptive QoS, and AiProtection by Trend Micro | 1x WAN, 4x 1G LAN, 1x USB 3.0 - AiMesh Compatible Have been using this model for several years, still going strong. One of those will cover you. I prefer the Asus, and it's cheaper right now.

>Ideally, I'd love for a cost effective option (less than $40)... I want a Lexus hybrid SUV for $9,999. Regardless, this TP Link is probably the best cost/benefit at $130, gives you an 18 month break even: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AX3000-Archer-AX55-Pro/dp/B0BTD7V93F Review: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/ *** TP-Link Archer AX3000 Pro The best Wi-Fi router This router created a speedy, responsive network throughout our test house. You have to spend a lot more on a router—or a mesh kit if you have a very large home—to get anything even a little better. It’s our latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) pick. *** Surprised, price has gone down on this Asus equivalent. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-RT-AX3000-802-11ax-Lifetime-Whole-Home/dp/B084BNH26P >ASUS RT-AX3000 Ultra-Fast Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router - Next Gen WiFi 6, Adaptive QoS, and AiProtection by Trend Micro | 1x WAN, 4x 1G LAN, 1x USB 3.0 - AiMesh Compatible Have been using this model for several years, still going strong. One of those will cover you. I prefer the Asus, and it's cheaper right now.

I'm referring to the previous Spectrum wifi routers, that wifi 7 model is more recent, I've never used it. All the previous Spectrum wifi 6 models that they supplied me with failed, they have good coverage but they restarted every day and are very unstable. I had to buy a tp-link archer ax 55 wifi router to put an end to the problems, this model works wonderfully and is very stable, in addition to saving the $5 rental of the Spectrum wifi router at that time.

TP Link AX55 will be nice for you.

I just "upgraded" to that AX3000. After installing it I realized it has nothing special. No VLAN tagging support, can't install OpenWRT and it has the same WiFi signal than my ISP router. Not sure, but I think the BE3600 suffers the same weaknesses, but with WiFi 7 support.

I just "upgraded" to that AX3000. After installing it I realized it has nothing special. No VLAN tagging support, can't install OpenWRT and it has the same WiFi signal than my ISP router. Not sure, but I think the BE3600 suffers the same weaknesses, but with WiFi 7 support.

There are no issues with my AX55. Solid router.

Im a happy customer using AX55. I got it used on Facebook marketplace for $20.

Yeah that TP-Link Archer AX55 Wifi Router should be fine. Just make sure it's not sitting down on the floor and you might have to do a manual local channel scan to see if you can ID what Wifi Channels are less congested, so that you can manually program the Router to use those less congested channels.

Given that you are Internet only and 300 Mbps (which means you have an Ethernet cable from the ONT), almost any router would work. I have a TP-Link AX55 Wi-Fi 6 router that I use in access point mode with a VR headset. I am happy with how easy it is to set up. That's quite a step up from your current router and can be bought for <$100. If I were buying today, I would pick the TP-Link AXE5400 (Archer AXE75) for under $150. If you need better wireless network coverage, look at getting a pair of the eero 6e pro or eero 6+.

Ok then yeah sounds like your router is struggling. Basically any wifi 6 router now days should handle 1gbps. All modern routers should offer port forwarding and most should offer manual wifi channels as well. On the cheaper side, the TP Link AX55 would be fine, or anything similar. Then i'd just put your current modem/router in bridge mode. What's the model of the current modem/router?

Baka nalito lang seller sa'yo? Though isa lang kasi USB port ng AX55. AX55 is already overkill for the typical user, but I can say that malawak coverage niya. Tipong 50 meters away na nasa 250mbps pa rin speed test.

I'm still an advocate for separating the WiFi from any router but you happen to be the perfect use case for a wireless router (small apartment) and you can't beat the pricing. Of those, probably the AX55.

Just bought the tp link ax55 and it's great. Works with all my cloud services. Great coverage too.

TP-Link Archer AX55

Ah you should be able to cover that with pretty much anything then. Depending on how you feel about TP-Link and the security scare I still recommend the Archer AX55 all day since I've never had any issues with it and the whole vulnerability can be negated by setting a daily reboot schedule. Otherwise anything by Netgear or Asus performs well but you're going to be paying a bit more for those. Also when you plug in the router remember to reboot the modem because it binds to whatever it's attached to when it boots up.

I have a large house and I use the TP-Link Dual-Band AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX55 (Automod removed my previous post but you can find on Amazon) , I have it installed on a high up shelf in my living room with 2 pc's hardwired, 1 pc, 4 phones, 1 tablet and 1 Fire TV Cube all connected on WIFI. I have 1gb internet and am currently streaming Youtube TV @ 1080p. While streaming I just ran a speedtest on my phone which was 337Mbps. This was on a Pixel 8 with WiFI 6. This was through 3 walls from one end of the house to the other. It's currently $71 on Amazon and if you need 2.5gb ports that version is $120. I've had this router since Dec 2023 and have had zero problems with it.

Maybe YOUR AX55 has an issue, but they don’t have an issue in general. We use one specifically for our kids’ use at home as TPLink’s parental controls (Tether) are pretty decent. We’ve also used them at a few customers for the same reason. They work absolutely fine. 100%

Maybe YOUR AX55 has an issue, but they don’t have an issue in general. We use one specifically for our kids’ use at home as TPLink’s parental controls (Tether) are pretty decent. We’ve also used them at a few customers for the same reason. They work absolutely fine. 100%

For your setup, you don’t need to go wild with Wi-Fi 7 just yet. Wi-Fi 6 will do the job really well, especially in a 1500 sq ft house. Since you're working with big files and streaming a lot, go for something reliable like the TP-Link Archer AX55 or the Asus RT-AX58U. Both have great speed, range, and solid stability for under $150. Plus, they handle fibre gig speeds without breaking a sweat. Unless you’ve got Wi-Fi 7 devices already, it’s not really worth paying extra for that right now. Stick with Wi-Fi 6. It's fast, future-proof enough, and perfect for your needs.

For your setup, you don’t need to go wild with Wi-Fi 7 just yet. Wi-Fi 6 will do the job really well, especially in a 1500 sq ft house. Since you're working with big files and streaming a lot, go for something reliable like the TP-Link Archer AX55 or the Asus RT-AX58U. Both have great speed, range, and solid stability for under $150. Plus, they handle fibre gig speeds without breaking a sweat. Unless you’ve got Wi-Fi 7 devices already, it’s not really worth paying extra for that right now. Stick with Wi-Fi 6. It's fast, future-proof enough, and perfect for your needs.

I have the TP-Link AX3000, and unfortunately, its actual performance does not live up to its specification. My ISP service is nominally 600 mBps, but the maximum I can get through the AC3000 on either WiFI or one of the ethernet ports is 100 mBps. It is supposedly possible to set the AX3000 to deliver higher speeds, but on my device that setting doesn't work. Instead, the WAN input is locked at 100 mBps. I've spoken to TP-Link about the problem, and they agree that something is wrong, but they can't offer any suggested solutions and none of their suggested diagnostics has pointed to a cause. And they maintain a web site where a lot of other people have complained about similar problems. After TP-Link discovered the my box is out of warranty, they ghosted me. The FCC has a web page that lists the recommended bandwidth needed for various home applications. The worst case is streaming TV - they suggest that you need 25 mBps per TV. All other applications are far lower. So one rule of thumb is that your total household requirement is 25 multiplied by the number of streaming TVs that you expect to operate simultaneously. ln our case, that turns out to be 75mBps, and in fact we have found that the 100 mBps we are getting through our AX3000 is good enough for our current needs. ln general, routers tend to become technically obsolete after 5-7 years, so we will eventually replace the AC3000. But given the treatment we have received from TP-Link, the replacement will be some other brand.

I have the TP-Link AX3000, and unfortunately, its actual performance does not live up to its specification. My ISP service is nominally 600 mBps, but the maximum I can get through the AC3000 on either WiFI or one of the ethernet ports is 100 mBps. It is supposedly possible to set the AX3000 to deliver higher speeds, but on my device that setting doesn't work. Instead, the WAN input is locked at 100 mBps. I've spoken to TP-Link about the problem, and they agree that something is wrong, but they can't offer any suggested solutions and none of their suggested diagnostics has pointed to a cause. And they maintain a web site where a lot of other people have complained about similar problems. After TP-Link discovered the my box is out of warranty, they ghosted me. The FCC has a web page that lists the recommended bandwidth needed for various home applications. The worst case is streaming TV - they suggest that you need 25 mBps per TV. All other applications are far lower. So one rule of thumb is that your total household requirement is 25 multiplied by the number of streaming TVs that you expect to operate simultaneously. ln our case, that turns out to be 75mBps, and in fact we have found that the 100 mBps we are getting through our AX3000 is good enough for our current needs. ln general, routers tend to become technically obsolete after 5-7 years, so we will eventually replace the AC3000. But given the treatment we have received from TP-Link, the replacement will be some other brand.

Tp-link ax3000 or even AX1500 would be fine for your needs. Range from $80-$129

Go with something like a tp-link ax3000.

I had that AX3000 tplink router and hated it. It runs hot, needs rebooting nightly or it starts slowing down, the USB function doesn’t work well and much more. Support refused to acknowledge a problem. Absolutely horrible router.

I dunno. I had the tplink AX3000 and hated it. After struggling with WiFi for years I ended up getting a unifi router and long range access point. It solved all my problems. My house is 1600 square feet so not big.

Just get something simple like the TP-Link AX3000 for $90 if your budget is under $100. Sure it’s WiFi 6, but it’s a great decent router and it’ll take care of you in the small apartment with zero issues. Used the AX6000 variant and worked super well for me.

I find router shopping to be one of the most frustrating experiences in the world because they too often don't disclose the chipsets powering them on the "tin". I am currently tinkering with an OPNsense self built router but once all the hardware costs are factored in I will be around $750 between the WAP, managed 2.5g switch, and the computer actually running the service. I can say that for light duty usage the TP-Link AX3000 (edit: added price) has been really good at the house I rent my sister. For $89 on Amazon right now I think this is a solid choice. I have my Plex OTA server there and provide them with 1Gbps fiber. The house is only 1000sq ft, single level and they have 4 total users who stream/surf the web. On NFL game day and college football is when it gets hit the hardest as I have seen as many as 20 concurrent streams externally for basically 10 hours. I typically have at least 4 screens on at a time and I have 12 people in the Plex Home. It hasn't been anything but reliable and quick with good signal and QoS. On the heavier duty end I am using an old Netgear RAX200 for my main Plex server network at the house I live at. It is a 2 story, 2700 sq ft home with the router on the main level. I have 6 people, 5 adults who all use the network and mostly on WiFi. I typically only do BR remuxes of TV and Movie content and it gets used a fair bit locally while also serving up all the family I have in the Plex home in addition to a dozen users externally. It is connected to 1 gig fiber and connected via the 2.5G port to a 2.5G router with 10 hard wired devices (Plex Server, seedbox / FTP rig, (2) nvidia Shield Pros, two Onn 4k Pros personal main computer, etc). Service between hardwired devices is fast and consistent. Wireless clients see 3-4ms latency on speedtestDOTnet tests with throughput varying with distance but never short of 300Mbps anywhere on property in the worst case. Wired sees 2-3ms latency and the full 1 gig up and down on speedtest. File transfers when SSD stored data on equipped computers are involved are regularly right at 300MBps. I reboot it once a quarter as a matter of course and has been stupidly fast and reliable all these years... but I dropped over $500 on it when it was new-to-market back in 2019. Netgear sucks, though, and after I purchased they went on an even more anti-consumer tack so it is hard for me to recommend it or their products. Just relaying an experience. Good luck. Hope something in here was of use.

If you spend that much it's going to be a waste.  Most Wifi6 routers capable of AX protocol with 160mhz channels, which gives 2.4Gbps connection bandwidth on a 5ghz band, are going to perform the same for VR whether it's $60 or $300.  For example, the TPlink ax3000 will perform the same for VR as the one you linked.

I got the TP-Link AX3000 wifi 6 router for $80 on Amazon when it was on sale few months ago. It supports wifi 6, 1G LAN ethernet, and it has a lot of customization you can set. I like it so far. It can get hot sometime, but you'll be fine if you leave it in a shaded area in your house. They have a deal for Black Friday sales right now for around $75 if you would like to take a look at it.

I cannot use lan, I need a stable wifi network. I'm a trader and a gamer, so, i need to reduce the latency. Currently I'm using tp link ax3000 (which started to give me issues recently)

Its wifi 6. And it has 2x2 mimo. But this tp link has 4x4 mimo

I get what you're saying. But my current router is already wifi 6 and has 2x2 mimo support. So, i just wanted to get a better router if I'm changing my router (currently using tp link ax3000 and im changing it cz it has started to give me issues, it randomly reboots and had become laggy)

Archer BE400 has a better cpu as well. Tp link uses Broadcom BCM6766 (2.0 GHz, 4-core) and Asus uses Broadcom 1.5 GHz Triple-Core. I dont do file transfer within the network, but i have like 22 devices connected to my router (including smart bulbs/ air purifiers/ cctv camera) and im a professional trader so, i need a lag free browsing experience. And im a casual gamer as well (i just want to reduce the latency in my network). What other router would you suggest me if i increase my budget to 15k?

I had a TP Link AX3000 in my small apartment and it covered the whole place. Was a good router