TP-Link - ER706W-4G Omada 4G+ Cat6 AX3000 Gigabit VPN Router

TP link Omada...they are SMB and well priced, i have the ER-706w-4G full web gui management or you can use their cloud controller for multi site networks etc. Their EAP access points are pretty decent too.

I preferred TP-Link's Omada line. Slightly cheaper, slightly more focused on stability over user-interface. But otherwise, this is spot on. SOHO networking is superior to the gaming network hardware, particularly for gaming. WiFI configured properly by default. Switches and routers have processing power to hit a declared bandwidth. Even just the $100 router and a $120 AP match the performance of ASUS's $400+ routers.

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.

You already have a lot of good advice. Restech is a Wisconsin-based internet service provider that also offers tv/streaming services. https://www.restechservices.net/for-property-owners/ They’ll probably offer various speed tiers. Don’t let them oversell you beyond your needs. You’ll probably not need a modem but definitely could use a router for basic protection and WiFi. For a budget-minded person, a recent model TP-Link AX3000 router is often available on FB Marketplace for around $40. As you configure your router, change the default DNS to 1.1.1.1 so your service provider is not tracking your surfing destinations. You can also subscribe to the free level of Proton VPN for added privacy. You may be able to get some volunteer assistance for setting up your router. Check with your local library for resources.

Go with something like a tp-link ax3000.

I've got a TP-Link AX3000 and it's been flawless.

I use a cheap TP=Link AX3000 and it is great. It then gives me 4 ethernet although I do use the WIFI it puts out for a few things whilst on the road.

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.

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.

Agreed. I have two TP Link routers, both are very good. One has been in use for 9 years now. I liked that one so much that when we got internet at our summer house I bought another. My needs are modest, the new one is an AX3000, it does everything I need, its cheap, under $100.

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

My brother in law was recommending the TP-link WIFI 6 ax3000 router to me but I am against it because of the lack of great updates plus the router he recommended was released in 2023 and the last update for the ax3000 was in 2023. I told him I am thinking of ASUS because the router I am using now is WIFI 6 and this is the second TP-Link router I have gone with in 4 years.

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