🚀 Elevate your home network to pro-level speed and coverage!
The TP-Link Archer AX21 V4 is a dual-band WiFi 6 router delivering up to 1.8 Gbps speeds with advanced OFDMA technology for simultaneous multi-device connectivity. Featuring beamforming and 4 high-gain antennas, it ensures extensive coverage and stable connections. It supports OpenVPN and PPTP servers for secure remote access, works with Alexa for smart home integration, and offers Easy Mesh compatibility for scalable network expansion.
Wireless Type | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11ax, 802.11g, 802.11ac |
Brand | TP-Link |
Series | Archer AX21 |
Item model number | Archer AX21 |
Operating System | Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browserCable or DSL Modem (if needed)Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access) |
Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10.28 x 5.3 x 1.61 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.28 x 5.3 x 1.61 inches |
Color | Black |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
ASIN | B08H8ZLKKK |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
Date First Available | August 28, 2020 |
A**.
Easy setup, worth buying on sale, great easy AP setup to act as extender.
Used it as a AP to extend signal, easy setup and greatly increased my wifi signal on my floor. Big quality of life improvement and I bought it for 39$ like meme condition. It arrived factory reset and was very straightforward to use. Firmware update made very easy on the same portal you’ll use to configure the router settings. Getting 500mbps via 5GHz in same room as router, 100mbps via 2.4GHz in same room. From far side of my apartment I got 100mbps 5GHz and 40mbps on 2.4GHz. For the price I cannot complain and I set it up within 25 mins! Very happy
M**
Made Spectrum Service better!
LOVE IT! After Spectrum did a system upgrade, my Ring camera would no longer connect to the Internet, even after changing the frequency back to 2.4. Got this and an extender (got that one first), and was able to connect my camera and all other devices quickly and seamlessly. No issues, speeds are great, and the range is awesome (everything is in a closet at the back of my home because old house). Highly recommend.
M**L
A Spectrum Internet Customer's Point-Of-View
As A Spectrum Internet CustomerI had a Spectrum Advanced WiFi router that does 2G and 5G on the same WiFi network. There is not a way to split the networks in two. If you have a cell phone that is compatible with device steering and you use to connect your 2G devices to, you can call or chat with their Internet Repair support team to set up a feature on your cell phone that may allow the 2G devices to connect but it can be a hit or a miss and it's too much of a hassle to keep calling/chatting to set this up with as the feature is enabled for only sixty minutes. If the 2G device is connected before the hour is over, it will remain connected but if it's not, you'll need to reach back out to try again and you'll also need to reach back out for other new 2G devices only that don't automatically connect to the 2G network.This is a major flaw for an "Advanced" WiFi router. Customers paying a monthly $5 fee to lease their routers should be able to either split the networks in two or leave them as a single network for band steering. Outside of this, the Spectrum routers are fine. However, it's just better to get your own router.It would be great if they offered more advanced routers with more features such as VPN's, hiding network SSID, splitting the 2G and 5G networks, guest network and more. I'd pay $5 more a month on top of the already $5 charge for this. This way customers can select which router they need for their home and still get customer support for it.As A New Customer For Echo Dot'sThis is the reason why I purchased my own router. I purchased four Echo Dot's, 5th generation, '22 release. All of them connected to the Spectrum WiFi router without issue and individually they operated great. However, the Echo Dot's have a "multi-room audio" feature where you can play music all throughout your home. This was my entire reason for getting these in the first place. This feature was a hit or miss. Sometimes it would work but most of the time only one or two would work and trying to get them all re-paired so I could say, "Alexa, play Discover Weekly from Spotify everywhere," was a huge inconvenience and took too much time.After going online and reviewing forums such as Quora and Reddit, I could see what the issue was. The Spectrum WiFi router would switch them between 2G and 5G based off of interference and signal strength throughout the day and if even just one Echo Dot was on a different network than the others, it would throw off the multi-room audio so that it wouldn't work. So the hunt for a dual band router began.TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (Archer AX21) ReviewThe TP-Link AX1800 Router has been amazing so far. It arrived on the same day that I ordered (Thank you Amazon and of course, most of all, the delivery drivers). When it first came in, the first thing I noticed was how ridiculously light it was which kind of made me nervous about the purchase. The router itself came very nicely packaged, nothing was damaged.I followed the instructions to the letter but the router was not showing any lights on there after plugging it in once the Internet modem came back online. I re-read the steps again and re-checked the power connections and tried unplugging from both ends but not luck. I honestly thought I got a dud. I looked on the back of the router and saw a button and pressed it in; all the lights began to show and I could begin the setup process.I use an iPhone and when I pulled up the TP-Link App to set up the router I couldn't help but notice its low star rating so I opted not to download the app and instead login using the IP address (the instructions provide you with this information and how-to as well). This is my first time ever logging into a WiFi router without the use of a mobile app and I have to say, it is significantly better and heavily preferred. I was able to turn off TP-Link Smart Connect so that I could have two separate SSID's for the 2G and 5G network. I could also see there was a whole new host of features that I did not have prior such as hiding your WiFi networks from neighbors and having a guest network.I also did a speed test and they all came back higher than normal and my computer noticeably moves faster when browsing the Internet and streaming video despite being roughly around the same speeds (before it was around 310mbps download/9mbps upload; now it is at around 360mbps/13mbps upload). Maybe the 50mbps DL and 4mbps UL makes a huge difference. I'm not entirely sure. I believe the difference really comes from the router provider a more stable/stronger connection than the Spectrum router. The signals itself are just healthier now.I also like that the TP-Link router has antennas, four of them to be exact, that you can see. The Spectrum routers don't have these and if they do, they're within the router itself. I believe routers with antennas that you can visibly see operate better and send stronger signals.Did This Resolve My Issue With The Echo Dot's?It absolutely did. I re-connected all four Echo Dot's to the 2G network, which was kind of a pain as well to do (but well worth the time and effort; it would've been significantly easier to do if I originally connected them to a dual band router in the first place) and ever since then I have had no issues with multi-room audio. Anytime I want to play music from all four Echo Dot's at the same time, they all play without issue. Which is great because I plan on purchasing more for a more surround system environment.Final NotesIf you need a dual band WiFi router that is able to split the networks in two so that you can sign into them separately, this is it. And honestly, if you have a Spectrum router, this is a major upgrade for a fraction of the cost. Just make sure you keep it clean of dust, and keep it in a well-ventilated and cool area of the home and this will easily last you 2+ years. It saves you money and it works better. It's honestly a no-brainer.There is also a common misconception with spotty/slow Internet speeds. The majority of signal issues do not come from cable lines (confirm with your ISP provider first though that the signal levels look healthy coming into and from your Internet modem) but come from the equipment itself (modem and/or router) or from the devices you are using (assuming it is only occurring on one or two devices). Which is why upgrading your WiFi router and/or Internet modem can resolve the issues.I honestly don't have any issues with the Spectrum Internet modems. I think they're fine. They all come pre-built, meaning, you can't change any settings on them. Not a deal breaker for me. However, honestly, if I didn't have a Landline service with them, I would've purchased my own modem as well and long-term wise I will definitely consider it. The Spectrum Internet equipment are fine for the majority of homes. However, there is no one size fits all and if you're having issues with your equipment whether due to the lack of features available or signal issues (and confirmed with their Internet Repair team that there are no signal issues coming from the lines), this TP-Link router is an exceptional purchase.
D**N
Almost great... NOPE.
UPDATE: This thing terrible. The reason I chose this one was for the additional signal distance it offered. Nope. Its actually worse then my 10 year old Netgear. Will be replacing this thing as soon as I can.This was super super easy to set up. You dont need a phone or app. Just plug it in and put in the http address it gives in the instruction. I do highly suggest that you start off with a Ethernet (cat 5 or 6 cable / phone style). This will allow you to do everything you need to without using your phone. The route will walk you through the process and even update it for your. Then you can go in and set options if you so need. I am older and not at all wi fi savvy. So this being so easy to set up was a huge win.The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the wi fi distance. Prior to this I was using a older netgear 2 antenna router. The distance from the router to the back sliding door was just enough to make the signal drop off. One of the reasons I bought this router was it said 3500 sq.ft. distance. I figured if the only cheap router almost go to me at the back door, then this one would. Not what I was hoping for. It is better but only slightly. I know things like walls and materials decrease the wi fi signal but if they state 3500 sq.ft. then they must have taken that into account. So minus 1 star for that. Otherwise, very happy with this router.UPDATE: Looking over the product page, I was either mistaken or they removed the part about it covering 3500 sq.ft. Which is a good thing because it doesnt. I thought at first it was a little better then the old netgear 2 antenna router this one replaced, but I was wrong. My house is 2100 sq.ft. This router is located in the top right corner of the house. The sliding back door is located in the lower left corner of the house. It doesnt have enough signal strength to reach that far if I walk out the sliding door. So their entire statement: "Extensive Coverage: Achieve the strong, reliable WiFi coverage with Archer AX1800 as it focuses signal strength to your devices far away using Beamforming technology, 4 high-gain antennas and an advanced front-end module (FEM) chipset" is fake news. I left the 4 star just because how easy it was to set up.
V**O
A VERY good purchase for sure!
It gives a very VERY strong signal, It has to be connected to your main router via ethernet, so be prepared to have a long ethernet cable if needed. It's fast because it installed a 171 gigabyte game within 1 hour, it has 4 ethernet ports and it's VERY easy to set up. The tether app also lets you manage it pretty well. I would definetly recommend this because it's way better than standard wifi extender and because TP-Link is a very good brand.
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