TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX21) – Dual Band Wireless Internet, Gigabit, Easy Mesh, Works with Alexa - A Certified for Humans Device, Free Expert Support

The TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router has been a noticeable upgrade in my home network, and everything here comes from my own experience using it in a fairly device-heavy household. I upgraded from an older WiFi 5 router that had started to struggle, and the improvement with the AX21 has been clear from day one. Setup was simple, but what I liked most was how much control the interface gives without feeling overwhelming. I used the browser setup and adjusted dual-band settings, enabled WPA3, and optimized the channel width in just a few minutes. The interface responds quickly, and making changes does not require constant rebooting or digging through hidden menus. The performance difference with WiFi 6 has been significant. I have multiple smart TVs, computers, phones, and IoT devices, and my previous router would slow down when several things were active at once. The AX21 handles everything smoothly. OFDMA and MU-MIMO keep the network stable even during heavy loads. I’ve streamed 4K content, joined online meetings, and transferred large files all at the same time without interruptions. Coverage has also improved. I tested it with the WiFi Analyzer app for Android, which I’ve used for years to check signal strength and network congestion. In areas where the old router consistently dipped, the AX21 delivered noticeably stronger and more stable readings. In actual use, this translates to fewer drops, steadier speeds, and better performance when moving between rooms. Beamforming makes a difference, especially with mobile devices. The wired connections are equally reliable. I connected my desktop and game console using the gigabit Ethernet ports and ran sustained transfers from a NAS. Speeds stayed at full gigabit with no fluctuations, and the router stayed cool throughout heavy use. Another thing I appreciate is how quietly and efficiently the router runs. It doesn’t heat up, even when multiple devices are streaming and downloading simultaneously, which says a lot about its hardware design. Based on my experience, the TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router offers a great balance of real-world performance, strong coverage, and easy configuration. It provides the benefits of WiFi 6 without the overwhelming complexity some high-end models add. For anyone looking for a reliable and technically capable upgrade, this router has been a very solid choice in my home.

I wanted a more secure WiFi router while also saving money on the rental from my cable provider, so I was suggested to purchase this by a very experienced tech and cyber security wiz. Now, I personally don't feel that I know much about anything technical these days, but I have really enjoyed this so far. Performance wise, but more than anything I REALLY love the security of the back-office type of controls the TP-Link gives you. PERFORMANCE Now, my current home is 1500 sq ft and a split level home, so most of the areas I use WiFi at home are never too far from the router. I placed the router right on the TV stand underneath the TV so that certainly is as close as it gets. When I'm upstairs (technically 1.5 levels up from the router) I still seem to get fine enough WiFi when I'm browsing on my phone. I will say that the WiFi randomly cuts out for me, but, this is definitely an issue I had with my previous equipment so I don't blame the router itself, it is my provider. Or the wiring outside my house.. not really sure. I have noticed however that when the service does go out, ever since changing to the TP-Link, the service returns much faster and I never have to reset it. With my old provider-provided router, it would be out for hours and I always seemed to have to manually reset the equipment. So in summary, the service and performance for me has been exemplary! SOFTWARE The primary reason I got this was to make sure nobody could hack into my WiFi. With other routers, I am not sure if the same service is available, but this was the first I've ever seen it. Yes... we all know that WiFi is password protected. BUT. Someone can easily hack into it, right? Well not with the TP-Link! You can access the router security through the routers IP address, and you set a password for that as well. The user interface is pretty simple for even a dolt like myself to understand. You can control who can access your WiFi by using a blacklist or a whitelist. A blacklist means that all who have the login details *except* for specific IP addresses you've blocked can access. A whitelist means that ONLY the IP addresses you have added to your list can access the WiFi. I am using the whitelist, since I do not want anyone random or unwanted accessing my service. Let me tell you, it works perfectly! Sometimes I forget that I have this setup, and I have tried many times with many different devices to try and access the wifi... heck, even the guest network, that I thought was specifically setup for this, doesn't seem to let random users access it. It also shows you who is currently accessing it, although I find that feature doesn't seem to be totally accurate sometimes. I give the software 5 stars for the simple fact that it is so easy to control access through it. SUMMARY Overall I am very happy with this purchase. It does what I want it to do, very securely. Setup was a little confusing because if I recall correctly, nobody could access it until we were able to get into the back-office software and setup password first. Other than that I really have had no issues and enjoy using it. When I need to change a setting it is super easy to get in and make any adjustments.

I would not normally bother to write a review when there are already loads of reviews. It's worth saying just how easy these routers are to setup in mesh and how well they work. I have two of them working together in mesh. I set one up. With two clicks that one found the other and shared its settings. And done. The connections are rock solid with all of our devices. The mesh apparently doesn't work on the guest network which isn't a problem for me but could be for some people. Great value.

Great range, reliable and easy to set up and run. It has worked perfectly ever since I did the initial setup and has operated glitch and trouble free ever since. This isn't my first TP-Link Router, but is by far the best Router I've ever owned.

Bought it a few days ago, easy to setup, the wifi signal is very strong. Put it in the dining room corner, the whole 3000 sq ft house can stream 30 GB movie from a Nas drive connected to it. So far I'm very satisfied.

Internet tombe souvent en panne, filaire et wifi. Je dois le redémarrer plusieurs fois semaine.

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