TP-Link Archer AXE75

Easy set up, Noticed Faster Streaming voices sync was an issue before now is gone, Woootttt Woot

I have had internet struggles for a long time but I have been hesitant to upgrade my router, reasoning that my internet provider is the issue. I tried a mesh system to improve it in the past with little success and gave up there. Naturally, when I learned about the TP-Link I was skeptical about its potential and not to sure I wanted a spider-looking thing in my living room. But now that I have tried it, I have been converted. There is just no going back. It was my internet provider’s router that was the issue and not the internet itself. This router works so well and amplifies my signal significantly. My download speed is now over 5-10 times faster and my upload speed has doubled. I tested my speeds at various times during the day with the old router and did the same with the TP-Link and the difference is considerable with each comparison. My household has many devices that connected wi-fi, one ethernet computer connection, and several streams going on simultaneously at times. It can definitely add up to a heavy load periodically. I have not had any issues with connectivity since I installed the TP-Link. Even in problem areas, like a corner surrounded by a brick wall, the connection remains stable and strong. The usual buffering problems I was having during streaming are now nonexistent. The congestion reducing capabilities are an asset as the ethernet connected computer used to cause the rest of the wifi connected devices to lag and that has not been an issue since replacing the router. As for the aesthetics, the antennas rotate all directions so they can be lowered to have low profile, depending on your needs of course. I particularly like this because I subscribe to the teachings of Feng Shui which explains that points bring “fire” element energy and that is not always desirable in certain areas of the home. So having the ability to circumvent this issue is a relief. Set-up was very simple and streamlined. All I had to do was turn off my modem and plug in the proper cables in the appropriate ports. After turning my modem back on, I turned on the router and ¡voila! It was up and running. It includes a link that allows you to complete the installation easily on your smartphone, as well as rename the router’s wifi name and put in a new password. Just be sure to note down each password because you will end up with a total of three and if they are different (which they should be for security reasons) it will get confusing once it is all set and done. This device includes added advanced security which is great and really brings peace of mind considering the increasing changes and threats that exist in the virtual world. Overall, I am glad I made the move to replace my router. I will continue my praises and appreciation for the TP-Link and its ability to improve an increasingly needed utility in my home.

What’s in the Box • Router • Power supply • Ethernet cable • Basic Quick Start Guide If you don’t want to mess with optimizing the configuration for your network, just use the quick configure. Follow the Quick Start Guide and you’ll be up and running in short order. But if you have a decent understanding of networking, you will want to go straight to the advance configuration. I initially set mine up as an isolated network, with no Internet access so I could do initial testing in a sandboxed environment. TP Link does not make it easy to set the router up without first taking down your network and plugging the router directly into your ISP modem. But if you do not connect the router to the Internet until after you configure it, you are able to set it all up locally. I managed to get in and configure mine locally and set up a sandboxed network without Internet access. I connected a few test devices including an IoT device and a phone. The Tether app (download from the app store using the link on the TP Link website) allows simple configuration changes from your phone. But you have to set up a TP Link web account to use it. You will also get nag messages urging you to bind your router to your TP Link Web account. Once I had everything configured the way I wanted it and the devices in my sandbox were communicating, I connected the TP-Link Archer AX-5400 to my ISP modem in place of my regular router. The TP-Link router connected to the Internet and my previously sandboxed devices were online. I went out to a few websites and ran a speed test. I set up a guest network in the router configuration and connected a couple of IoT devices to the guest network. Everything worked really well. After the successful tests, I did replace the TP-Link Archer AX-5400 with my original router. Unfortunately, the TP-Link Archer AX-5400 only has 4 Ethernet ports and I need at least 7 for the wired part of my network. The TP-Link Archer AX-5400 is a solid router with WiFi 6 capabilities, so I decided to put it in AP (Wireless Access Point) mode and extend my wireless network capabilities. I connected it to my border router via an ethernet connection in a central upstairs bedroom. The TP-Link Archer AX-5400 now provides a solid WiFi6 signal in areas of my house that previously only had a weak signal. Reconfiguring the router into AP mode was simple, just a matter of selecting Access Point from the Operation Mode configuration screen. In summary, this router is well suited for those who want minimal involvement with configuration and have a simple mostly wireless home network. It is also well suited to support WiFi6 capable devices, either as a router or as a wireless access point. I’d highly recommend this router if that is your situation. However, if you have a complex network, with more than 4 wired connections and/or you want to be able to take a really deep dive into your router configuration, this may not be the one for you.