TP-LinkArcher AX18 WiFi 6 Router - AX1500 Mbps, Gigabit Ethernet, VPN Server, Easy Setup, WPA3 Cybersecurity, Gaming Router for Xbox/PS4/Steam

I'd suffered and endured the dubious Virgin Media "Superhub" long enough. I decided I'd try a new router after reading all the similar problems on the Virgin Media forums.I didn't want to spend too much money, so reading the generally positive reviews of this router, and that others had even used it for the same reason, I went for it.Setting it up was incredibly simple, although I have had previous experience. But honestly the hardest part was probably setting the old VM box to "Modem" mode.. Anyway! Afterwards I wired in this new router, logged on to it wirelessly, went into its admin menu, clicked the automatic setup wizard and.... Bosh. Done! I didn't bother with the enclosed CD, I guess it would've installed unnecessary gunk on my PC, I have no idea what's on it. So setup took literally a couple of minutes, including untangling wires. Really easy.Performance has been fantastic. I immediately noticed a dramatic improvement over the old VM box. Before I'd have to click on a link on my wirelessly connected PC, and wait. Then perhaps click again. Same with all other devices. It was like the router just wasn't bothering to connect to the internet. Now it works properly. Ping and download speeds are epic. Before the ping could be pretty high, and download speeds could sometimes be fast, but somewhat variable and inconsistent. Now downloads are fast and rock steady.We have an xbox hooked up via wireless, in a bedroom the opposite end of the flat (It's a late 70s build with some pretty thick concrete walls to get through). It used to hover around the 1 bar of signal on the xbox "Find Wireless" section. Now it hovers around the Maximum point, occasionally dropping only by 1 bar. Playing games had gotten to the impossible point, and party chat was a stuttering mess of choppy voices and impossible to understand. Now, perfect. So signal is strong and very dependable.I stream media to a wireless radio, xbox etc. Worked perfectly out of the box.My wireless printer that had seemed very temperamental before is now fully co-operating.I read a couple of reviews where people said they had to reset... Mines been on permanently for a few weeks now without a single issue. I did ensure that I had the latest firmware on the TP-Link website, turns out it already had it installed. Maybe that helps? Anyway its behaved perfectly for me.So overall I rate this a fantastic router for my pretty basic needs. £20 for this is a bargain. It made my Virgin Media internet work how it was supposed to be. How Virgin who had such a fantastic reputation for speed could then couple that with such a poor piece of equipment is unbelievable. But this solves it. It's just a shame that I have to keep my stupid, large "Superhub" hooked up in modem mode alongside this great router.Buy it. It's great.

I bought this to use as a range extender / bridge to the far end of our conservatory where I have some old devices which run on wired ethernet. I'd previously been using ethernet-over-mains plugs which were ok until certain "electrically dirty" devices were switched on.This unit is actually extending a Netgear bridge which itself extends from my main Netgear router.Very pleased with the ease of setup, no problems connecting to my network. It's getting good signal strength over about 15m and through two walls, and has cured the network drop-outs.My one wish would be for a longer lead from the power supply to the unit, but I'll sort that out with an extender cable in due course.

Okay, time for full disclosure - I bought this router because I a) needed a router (seriously?) and b) I wanted something cheap that I could flash with DD-WRT or OpenWRT.It's a nice little white box that does exactly what it says on the tin. I ran the default firmware for a couple of days in case it decided to throw a rod while in my care - electronics tend to fail early if they fail at all - and for this period, it was perfectly functional.DD-WRT is open-source router firmware - it'll run on a large subset of extant router models and it basically gives you the software capablities typically offered by a reasonably high end router. OpenWRT is a distant cousin - it offers a superset of the DD-WRT functionality but in a less friendly package. In effect, it gives you a mini-linux system and a library of software aimed at wireless and wired communication. For example, you can in principle set a system up to offer wireless mesh networking - I've not tried this so don't rush out and buy one on the strength of this comment unless you can afford the hit.My WR841N is currently running OpenWRT with UPnP, decent firewalling, some basic network monitoring snd not much else. The longest uninterrupted run has been 25 days of continuous routage. It would be longer barring the fact that I keep fiddling with the setup.So, cheap router, works well, offers great flexibility if you're a nerd.

The TP-Link Archer AX18 has been a brilliant upgrade to my home network. Setup was incredibly straightforward with the TP-Link Tether app—up and running in minutes with no hassle at all. Even if you're not particularly tech-savvy, it's very user-friendly.The speed and stability have been excellent. With multiple devices streaming, gaming, and working from home, it handles everything without breaking a sweat. WiFi 6 really makes a difference in terms of smoother performance and better coverage throughout the house.The gigabit Ethernet ports are great for wired connections, and I really appreciate the added peace of mind from WPA3 security features. It also has built-in VPN support, which is ideal if you're working remotely or just value privacy.For a mid-range router, this punches well above its weight. Reliable, secure, and packed with features—highly recommended if you're looking to modernise your home network without overspending.