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Recommend me a TP-Link router?
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<blockquote data-quote="Digerati" data-source="post: 768528" data-attributes="member: 59833"><p>If an entire brand was dismissed every time one model had problems, there would be no brands to choose from. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite111" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>Why pick that TP-Link as an example anyway? It only supports 802.11n and not 11ac. It is single band. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite111" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> It only supports up to 300Mbps which is way too slow these days - especially if there will be multiple users connecting who are streaming. It doesn't even support 1Gbps Ethernet!!!</p><p></p><p>And what good does it do for the OP or anyone else reading to not recommend a viable alternative? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite111" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>While TP-Link is not my preferred brand, the company does make other good products that do not suffer from the security flaw. For example, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Gigabit-Wireless-Archer-C1200/dp/B01IUDUJE0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498584546&sr=8-1&keywords=Archer+C1200" target="_blank">TP-Link AC1200 Smart WiFi Dual-band Gigabit Router</a> would be a great alternative that would give you plenty of range and band width. And being Dual-channel, it would support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless devices. It even has a USB port to support network printing or storage. All for an affordable price. The <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1262566-REG/tp_link_archer_c50_ac1200_wireless.html" target="_blank">Archer C50</a> is another affordable option, though it only supports 100Mbps Ethernet (which is still fast for your <u>local</u> networking tasks).</p><p></p><p>Sorry Takashi, I don't have prices or availability for India but you can use those features as a guide. For sure, try to go for something that supports 1Gbps (1000Mbps) Ethernet. Also, at the very least 600Mbps wifi. If you have multiple wireless devices that will be connecting at the same time, and especially if you will be streaming videos, you want the fastest wifi possible. I recommend trying for 1200AC even if it means waiting a couple months to build up the budget.</p><p></p><p>Since Belkin took over Linksys, I now like (and use) Linksys products again. I am very happy with my <a href="https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB2753F0092&cm_re=linksys_ea7500-_-33-124-607-_-Product" target="_blank">Linksys EA7500</a>, though it may be out of your price range. I have also had great experiences with NetGear and D-Link. Many have recommended ASUS. Of course, if only TP-Link is available in your area, that is what you are stuck with.</p><p></p><p>Speaking of the budget, it would be good if you can bump up your budget. 3000 Rupee is not a lot. 4000 (or more) would give you more and better options.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Digerati, post: 768528, member: 59833"] If an entire brand was dismissed every time one model had problems, there would be no brands to choose from. :( Why pick that TP-Link as an example anyway? It only supports 802.11n and not 11ac. It is single band. :( It only supports up to 300Mbps which is way too slow these days - especially if there will be multiple users connecting who are streaming. It doesn't even support 1Gbps Ethernet!!! And what good does it do for the OP or anyone else reading to not recommend a viable alternative? :( While TP-Link is not my preferred brand, the company does make other good products that do not suffer from the security flaw. For example, the [URL='https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Gigabit-Wireless-Archer-C1200/dp/B01IUDUJE0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498584546&sr=8-1&keywords=Archer+C1200']TP-Link AC1200 Smart WiFi Dual-band Gigabit Router[/URL] would be a great alternative that would give you plenty of range and band width. And being Dual-channel, it would support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless devices. It even has a USB port to support network printing or storage. All for an affordable price. The [URL='https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1262566-REG/tp_link_archer_c50_ac1200_wireless.html']Archer C50[/URL] is another affordable option, though it only supports 100Mbps Ethernet (which is still fast for your [U]local[/U] networking tasks). Sorry Takashi, I don't have prices or availability for India but you can use those features as a guide. For sure, try to go for something that supports 1Gbps (1000Mbps) Ethernet. Also, at the very least 600Mbps wifi. If you have multiple wireless devices that will be connecting at the same time, and especially if you will be streaming videos, you want the fastest wifi possible. I recommend trying for 1200AC even if it means waiting a couple months to build up the budget. Since Belkin took over Linksys, I now like (and use) Linksys products again. I am very happy with my [URL='https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB2753F0092&cm_re=linksys_ea7500-_-33-124-607-_-Product']Linksys EA7500[/URL], though it may be out of your price range. I have also had great experiences with NetGear and D-Link. Many have recommended ASUS. Of course, if only TP-Link is available in your area, that is what you are stuck with. Speaking of the budget, it would be good if you can bump up your budget. 3000 Rupee is not a lot. 4000 (or more) would give you more and better options. [/QUOTE]
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