Archer AX73

Hi. I’m pretty happy with my TP Link, I’m just struggling to decide if this Netgear AX12 will perform better. I’m not looking to upgrade, just wondering about these two routers specifically.

My experience with the AX73 after using it for 3 years is that IPv6 doesn’t work. The first year was fine, but once I turned on the IPv6 feature, the internet would disconnect, even though my ISP supports IPv6. Also, TP-Link hasn’t released any official firmware updates for the last 2 years. The customization options are really limited too. As for the range, it’s actually very good. My house is made of brick, but the Wi-Fi signal still covers well without much loss.

TP-Link Ax73 v.1 best router I’ve ever had. It has been working non stop the past 3 years - 3 year warranty too. What are you talking about ?

👆🏽This. Also use an app like WiFiAnalyzer and check for less congested channels. TP-LINK AX73 supports 'Zero Wait DFS' so you can pick a higher value channel that most routers don't support or avoid because of the wait time for radar scan. Zero wait DFS fixes this. For example, at my office block, there are many APs and most lower channels (48 and below) are heavily congested. I use channel 112. It comes with the risk of getting interrupted if radar is detected but it rarely happens. But when it does, it is only momentarily because of Zero wait. Sorry for the rumbling but just sharing an idea.

I think your Archer X73 would do just fine as a stand-alone access point. You might as well use it since you already have it. Just configure it as a dumb AP and take advantage of its Wi-Fi 6 radio. Why spend more on something you already have? If you want, run a wire to it somewhere further away from the pfSense box and locate it somewhere strategic or central in the area where you expect wireless devices will connect to it. Cheers! ☺

Hey! For around $200,, the TP-Link AX73 is a solid pick with fast Wi-Fi 6, a reliable firewall, and full gigabit speeds. It only has 4 LAN ports, but you can grab a cheap switch to get more... If you want something fancier, check out the UniFi Dream Router.. It's a slick interface, decent features, but just a bit tight on ports unless you add a switch.. Or if you’re into DIY, a mini PC with PFSense/OPNSense + a separate Wi-Fi 6 access point gives you tons of control, just needs a bit more setup... Hope that helps!..

TPLink AX5400 or AXE5400, done. Those are around $100/$150 on Amaz right now, I did a quick check I am using AXE in 1800ish. The big thing on routers, be sure it has multiple CPUs in it, different class ARM stuff, but you want more than 1. /cheers

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.

Sounds like you got a lemon. I have the AXE5400 which has been working fine for the past 2-3 months.

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