TP-Link Archer VR400 AC1200 Wireless Modem Router, VDSL ADSL Wifi Router, Mesh Wifi Booster, Dual Band Internet Booster, Full Gigabit Ethernet Ports Mesh Routers, Plug and Play, Gaming Xbox PS4 Steam

After struggling with latency issues on the Plusnet Hub2, I decided to try this router, and I must say — it's a huge improvement.There has been a significant decrease in latency (especially on uploads), along with noticeable improvements in both download and upload speeds.The router itself looks fine — a simple plastic design without any quirky features.Wireless coverage is average; it’s not bad, but if your home has thick walls, you may need a range extender or mesh system.Setup is a breeze with the mobile app, unless it's your first time, in which case, I’d recommend checking out a quick YouTube guide.VPN support, parental controls, and QoS are fairly basic. If you need a router for serious gaming or heavy streaming, it might not be enough.The mobile app is minimal but clean, with a few handy features. You can also set up a TP-Link ID for remote control when you're away from the router.Overall, it’s a solid router for the price (I paid under £70).

This VDSL/ADSL Modem router is simply amazing.I have used the simple term "router" to refer to this and competitor/alternative products.I was at the point of adding a NAS to my network and needing switching to fibre broadband when I found out that the Sky router offered had a very limited number of ethernet ports - certainly less than the older one it was meant to be replacing. Additionally, I read reviews commenting on the poor range they were getting from their new Sky fibre broadband router. I therefore decided to do some research.I was somewhat put off by the relatively high price for this router but having read the reviews struggled to ignore them.What buyer's remorse was to be had was very short lived. The router came very well packaged and exudes class and quality.Setting up the router was dead easy and even setting it up for Sky (instead of the replacement router they sent me) was straightforward requiring no 3rd party software anywhere in the process. TP-link have all the necessary info on their website for this. I set up my 2GHz wireless network, my 5Gz network and importantly, a guest network for when friends and family visit and I don't want them leaving with my key network passwords in their mobile phones.The router has worked flawlessly, supporting all my usual audio-visual smart equipment, mobile phones, laptops, printers and anything else we have thrown at it. It has excellent range and I pick up a good clear signal wherever I am in the house and indeed out in the garden.I am no IT geek so not able to go into any detail about any of the advanced features or aspects that could drive the score to less than 5 stars. What I can say though is that I have had no issues with this router - and yes, it's very fast! Very highly recommended!

After changing to an ISP with a business line, I originally purchased a TP-Link C2300 router with an expensive modem from another brand, expecting really reliable performance, only to experience no end of trouble, needing to restart the modem frequently as the speed would grind to a halt on a regular basis.After more than a year of frustration I was reluctant to buy another separate modem, so I decided to give this a go as a cheap option and it worked pretty much flawlessly straight out of the box. The set up was easy and all the previous hassles experienced with the other modem disappeared immediately. The tether app on the smartphone makes set up practically automatic.There are a couple negatives though and the main one is lack of support for WPA3 security over wi-fi. I hadn't read the small print and just assumed it would be there at time of purchase, so I was rather dismayed to find that missing. Later on my wife started working from home with her work computer and it refused to connect for more than a few seconds before kicking her off. The reason was that her IT department had set WPA3 as a minimum requirement, so if you are bringing home a work laptop, this may not be a good option for you.I actually solved this after having a brainwave and setting it up to operate purely as a modem in bridge mode, then connect it to the C2300 router, which offers better security and a stronger signal, so finally it all works brilliantly.It looks a bit strange having both devices there, but the combination works well and the C2100 is quite flexible in the sense that it can be used as a standalone modem, router or both together, as will be the case for most users. If it had better wi-fi security I'd give it 5 stars at this price.

Had the VX1800v on for 2 months now. Good sturdy product with very good WiFi range and speeds. As usual with TP-Link setup was a breeze with the Tether app. Had to do some fine configuration via the web UI for my own setup otherwise worked straight out the box. Only gripe was the firmware update neither the web UI or the Tether app said there was an update however upon searching the support webpage an update was available. Downloaded and installed via the web UI without trouble. Paired with an AX53 v1 as access point to increase WiFi range to the garden workshop. These work together seamlessly. The two can also be used together as a mesh setup with Ethernet backhaul (with latest firmware) if needed. Have used TP-Link hardware for many years and have been happy with the products I have purchased.