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title: "Dual-Band AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Gigabit Internet Router for Home | EasyMesh, VPN Clients & Server, HomeShield, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, USB 3.0, Secure by Design - Archer AX55"
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# 4 high-gain external antennas for max coverage Up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz Advanced WPA3 & HomeShield security Dual-Band AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Gigabit Internet Router for Home | EasyMesh, VPN Clients & Server, HomeShield, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, USB 3.0, Secure by Design - Archer AX55

**Brand:** tp-link
**Price:** R3951
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Upgrade to the AX3000 — Because your Wi-Fi deserves to be as fast and smart as you are!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dual-Band AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Gigabit Internet Router for Home | EasyMesh, VPN Clients & Server, HomeShield, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, USB 3.0, Secure by Design - Archer AX55 by tp-link
- **How much does it cost?** R3951 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/368903920-dual-band-ax3000-wi-fi-6-wireless-gigabit-internet-router)

## Best For

- tp-link enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tp-link brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Smart Control:** Manage your network effortlessly via browser or TP-Link Tether app, plus Alexa voice commands for hands-free convenience.
- • **Blazing Fast Wi-Fi 6 Speeds:** Experience ultra-smooth streaming and gaming with dual-band AX3000 delivering up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
- • **Next-Level Network Security:** TP-Link HomeShield offers premium protection with IoT device identification, parental controls, and real-time threat detection.
- • **Optimized for Modern Living:** Supports VPN client/server, Target Wake Time for better battery life, and a redesigned cooling system to maintain peak performance.
- • **Whole-Home Coverage, No Dead Zones:** 4 high-gain antennas + Beamforming tech ensure strong, reliable Wi-Fi signals reach every corner of your home and backyard.

## Overview

The TP-Link Archer AX55 Dual-Band AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router delivers next-generation gigabit speeds up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, powered by 4 external high-gain antennas and Beamforming for expansive home coverage. It features advanced WPA3 security and TP-Link HomeShield for comprehensive network protection. Compatible with all major ISPs and equipped with VPN support, Alexa integration, and an intuitive app/browser interface, this router is designed for seamless, high-performance connectivity in modern smart homes.

## Description

The product is multiple voltage compatible, that voltage arrange is 100-240V.

Review: Huge Improvement in wireless speeds and over-all wifi signal strength and coverage! - Update 5/21/24: We just dropped our ISP and went with a new Fiber Optic 1GB ISP just on our street. no matter if you have a cable modem or a Fiber Optical connection, they all terminate to a standard ethernet connection. Our old cat 5e/6 ethernet cable works fine with this and were are getting ~800mbps upload and 725 mbps download speeds on wifi. (wired ethernet will almost always be fastest, but, our speeds are excellent for our wifi setup with the AX3000). I swapped out the WAN cable from my old Motorola cable modem, plugged in the ethernet cable from our Fiber Optic box, rebooted the AX3000 and bingo, back in business. It was that easy. The tech doing the installation here said he wished others would choose the right Router for higher speed internet services and he said he knows about the TP-Link routers and that the AX3000 was a great choice for our new internet service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After about 10 years with an apple airport extreme that was working well, but, was outdated and no longer supported with firmware updates by Apple nor have adequate range in our house for Wi-Fi, I decided to look on desertcart for a newer and higher speed Wi-Fi six router. I tried a couple of other brands of wifi 6 routers, but, they just did not work out that well and lacked the desired GUI and setup screens I wanted. The TP Link AX 3000 router was my next choice to try and its GUI, setup and performance has been superb since set up. We use Xfinity\Comcast Internet service and our plan has a maximum of 450 Mbps download/12 mbps upload and right after setup, this router is seeing about 150 Mbps more speed using wireless in the house then AirPort Extreme could do even standing next to it. The AX3000 gives us our plan speed! I tried many varied settings for the airport extreme to see if I could get more speed out of Wi-Fi including trying different channels for 2.4 and 5 GHz, as well as a few changes for ipv4 and ipv6 settings and nothing I've tried could raise the numbers at all and at best, speeds were best about 250 mbps for Wi-Fi when within a room away from or even standing next to the router. The attached pic for a speed test for the AX3000 was done a room away from the AX3000 which is mounted high in a closet situated in the middle of the house (in a hallway) for best signal everywhere inside. The wifi speeds I am seeing now are close to what my wired ethernet speeds are and at the speed our plan is. That's impressive! What I'm seeing with the AX3000 for general Wi-Fi speeds are between 400-425 Mbps. I am also noticing a huge improvement in the Wi-Fi signal strength over-all. I can be at either end of my house or even out in the backyard now and still have plenty of signal and Internet speed to use. I could not do that with the airport extreme in which the wifi signal strength fell off much quicker by distance whether I was in the house, or in my backyard (where there was a weak signal to connect to, if I could connect at all from outdoors). We have a metal enclosed patio room and due to the metal walls, the Airport Extreme just could not reach there well out there from its closet/hallway location and internet speeds were reduced to around 200 or sometimes a lot lower mbps. I used a wifi extender out there as needed (with the Airport Extreme), but, as tested, the AX3000 has very adequate signal and speeds out there as well. Wifi speeds drop just a little out there using the AX3000 at around 375 mbps vs the 400+ mbps indoors and away from any metal. Impressive! No extender needed for my setup. A few reviewers noted, there's some special settings required for the AX3000 and some cable company ISPs. We have Comcast/Xfinity and I ended up having to mimic the MAC address of our old router to be able to finally connect. Having the ability to use default, clone or a unique MAC address on the AX3000 made the setup so much easier. Comcast does have an app where you can switch over to the new router basically where you will update the MAC address (to the Comcast server for your internet connection) for the new router so it works with your cable modem. I chose to work around that so I wouldn't have to use any app and that works better for me if I ever have to put the airport extreme temporarily back into use because I'll be using the same MAC address as I am now. Some of the routers I tried previously had no way to just put in their IP address and do the setup using a browser. These routers required an app to setup the router. The AX3000 lets you set up either directly at it's IP address using a browser or by using the free TP-Links "TETHER" app. One feature I really like in the advanced settings for the AX3000 is that you can choose either to have the IPV4 and IPV6 channels separate (using two separate WiFi network names for the 2.4 and 5 GhZ) or combine them into just one name and the router in that case will choose which one (2.4 or 5 GhZ) to connect to based on the signal quality, the device wifi capabilities and the location of your devices. My air airport extreme only allowed a separate 2.4 and 5 GHz Network to select from, but, with the AX3000 you can combine both into one (network name) and let the Router handle the best and fastest way to connect to each of your devices. That's nice for me because one name to connect you for Wi-Fi and your Network is all you need. It just simplifies things a little bit. The setup for the Guest network is similar. The AX3000 does have a very significant amount of adjustment and settings in the advanced mode, and I did change a couple things there, including the DNS servers that we normally use. Are use open DNS servers, using a primary and a secondary DNS and I put those into the router settings so that's where I'm connecting to (and then to Comcast). I have found better Internet speed overall when I'm using a public DNS rather than going directly to Comcast service. Your mileage may vary! I also use TunnelBear VPN here and the AX3000 has the option to basically always login and connect through the TunnelBear VPN servers which is really nice. Again because it's a much outdated model, my Apple Airport Extreme did not allow that but with the AX3000 I have the option of having a VPN on 100% using the router to connect to the VPN servers and not having to deal with turning it on it on each device using an app...very nice! Be advised that typically using a VPN will slow down your Internet connection a little because then you have a third-party access point in the loop that you're utilizing for your connection, but, for me, I have found that my VPN service does a superb job of keeping the Internet speed up substantially over a few others that I tried in the past which degraded speeds substantially. Given the large speed improvement using the AX3000, I'm fine with loosing some speed with a VPN. Also be aware the AX3000 has a full VPN setup that can b used to connect to your VPN through your router, rather then the need to install and use an app on each of your devices. VPNExress is supported in the AX3000 internally so if you have an active account with VPNExpress, you are good to go! My TunnelBear does not support router installation for it's app so I'm still using their app on each device to turn it on or off. Moving to a new router is always a bit of trial and error and tweaks to get it right and become familiar with a new GUI and protocol on the new router. The AX3000 took some time to tweak, but, once that's done, you going to be very happy with the maximum speed it will give you as well as the great signal coverage it has. Be sure to back up each time you change some settings. Its far easier to do that then try to remember all the changes you just made that did not work out. Backup and restore is the way to go. So far, so good and I'm very impressed with this new wifi 6 router. I'll update this review as required while this model is still current and available to buyers. 5 Stars all around!
Review: Solid performer - [updated] I updated from a TP-Link Archer C7. I have an Arris SB8200 modem. Here are a few notes. The AX55 signal strength seems a little better, especially in the 5 GHz band. It also adds 802.11ax and WPA3 security as well as "Smart Connect" which allows you to combine 2.4G and 5G bands under a single SSID and have the router decide which to use with each client. You could just give the separate bands the same SSID with any router. In that case each client would decide which band to use. The router login no longer uses a username, only a password. I have now tried "Smart Connect" with 2 TP-Link routers in 2 different houses and I am not impressed. On both I eventually had to separate the 2 bands. It was especially dysfunctional on mobile devices (phones, laptops, etc.). It doesn't seem to switch bands very easily as you move around. Even stationary devices seem to bounce inexplicably between the two bands, which can have very different signal strengths. The wi-fi encryption settings can be a problem depending on your equipment. The options are: None WPA2-PSK[AES] WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA-PSK[TKIP] WPA3-Personal WPA3-Personal+WPA2-PSK[AES] WPA2-Enterprise WPA/WPA2-Enterprise I wouldn't touch either WPA or TKIP. Previously I used only WPA2-PSK[AES]. I would have liked to have used WPA3-Personal+WPA2-PSK[AES] here, but I have an older 2.4G printer with WPA/WPA2[AES or TKIP]. It would not connect unless the router was set to WPA2-PSK[AES] or WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA-PSK[TKIP]. In the end, I set the 2.4G band to WPA2 (only) and the 5G band to WPA2+WPA3. Configuration and Installation ----------------------------------- Installing the router was pretty straightforward. I turned off wi-fi on my laptop, wired it (DHCP) to one of the router's client ports, browsed to 192.168.0.1, and logged in (password is on the bottom of the router). Alternatively, you could leave your wi-fi enabled and connect to the router's default SSID, also on the bottom. Doing it over wi-fi is just a bit more risky. I configured it entirely through the web interface using the Advanced menus. I changed the password and IPv4 address and left it with a temporary SSID while walking through all the other settings. After that was done, I shut down my old router, changed the temporary SSID and passcode on the new router to the permanent ones, shut down the new router, and connected it to my modem. I have not as yet found anything I can do with the Tether app that I can't do, and more easily, with the web interface. The router would not connect to the internet when I powered it on until I remembered that the modem has to be rebooted to pick up the router's MAC address. It won't connect to a new router until then. I powered off both, powered up the modem, waited until it was fully up, and then powered up the router. It connected immediately and has been running fine since then. Once connected, I reviewed the internet (IPv4 and IPv6) status and settings. For Comcast, at least in this area, the IPv6 WAN connection type is Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6) with DHCPv6 and prefix delegation selected. The LAN type is SLAAC+Stateless DHCP. I prefer to use Google's public DNS servers (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4, 2001:4860:4860::8888, and 2001:4860:4860::8844), I've set those to override the Comcast-provided defaults. Performance --------------- I have 400 Mbps Comcast service with an Arris SB8200 modem. The modem indicates DOCSIS 3.1 service on the downstream side, but not on the upstream side. My laptop wireless NIC is an Intel AC7265 dual-band b/g/n/ac adapter. On a wired connection to the router, I get download speeds of 475+ Mbps. 480 would be the most I would expect given Comcast's typical practice of over-provisioning by 20%. On 5G wi-fi with 40 MHz channels, I get 475 Mbps next to the router and about 20' away in the same room. I get 355 Mbps in the next room, which is 73% faster than with the Archer C7. On 2.4G wi-fi with 20 MHz channels, I get 100 Mbs in the next room and 45 Mbs 2 floors up on the opposite side of the house. That's 25% and 80% faster than with my Archer C7. Those who have unexpectedly slow wi-fi performance and who have "Smart Connect" enabled may be connected via the 2.4 GHz band without realizing it. Another reason not to use that feature. I live in a crowded wi-fi neighborhood with people who think it's a good idea to use 40 or 80 MHz channels in the 2.4 GHz band. Don't do that. It makes all your neighbors' performance worse and doesn't really help yours.

## Features

- Next-Gen Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Speeds: 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz bands ensure smoother streaming and faster downloads; support VPN server and VPN client¹
- A More Responsive Experience: Enjoy smooth gaming, video streaming, and live feeds simultaneously. OFDMA makes your Wi-Fi stronger by allowing multiple clients to share one band at the same time, cutting latency and jitter.²
- Expanded Wi-Fi Coverage: 4 high-gain external antennas and Beamforming technology combine to extend strong, reliable, Wi-Fi throughout your home.
- Improved Battery Life: Target Wake Time helps your devices to communicate efficiently while consuming less power.
- Improved Cooling Design: No heat ups, no throttles. A larger heat sink and redefined case design cools the WiFi 6 system and enables your network to stay at top speeds in more versatile environments.
- Compatible with Alexa: Control your router via voice commands and make your life smarter and easier with desertcart Alexa
- TP-Link HomeShield - TP-Link's premium security service keeps your home network safe with cutting-edge network and IoT protection. Free features: 1. Basic Network Security including Security Scan and IoT Device Identification 2. Basic Parental Controls 3. Quality of Service 4. Basic Weekly/Monthly Reports. Visit TP-Link website for more information.
- Works with all internet service providers such as AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, RCN, Cox, CenturyLink, Frontier, and more (A modem is required for most internet service providers).
- Buy with confidence - Our highly trained support team is ready to help resolve any setup or WiFi issues at +1 866-225-8139 .

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09G5W9R6R |
| Antenna Location | Gaming, Home |
| Antenna Type | Fixed |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #1 in Computer Routers |
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Built-In Media | Power Adapter, Quick Installation Guide, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Wi-Fi Router Archer AX55 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | App Control |
| Coverage | Strong, reliable Wi-Fi coverage |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 10,827 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2976 megabits_per_second |
| Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00840030703041 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.99"L x 9.45"W x 2.87"H |
| Item Type Name | WiFi 6 Router |
| Item Weight | 1.7 pounds |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 2402 megabits_per_second |
| Mfr Part Number | Archer AX55 |
| Model Name | Archer AX55 |
| Model Number | Archer AX55 |
| Number of Antennas | 4 |
| Number of Ports | 5 |
| Operating System | TP-Link firmware |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Guest Mode, Internet Security, QoS, Remote Access, WPS |
| RAM Memory Installed | 512 MB |
| Router Firewall Security Level | High |
| Router Network Type | dual-band, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Security Protocol | WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 |
| Special Feature | Guest Mode, Internet Security, QoS, Remote Access, WPS |
| UPC | 840030703041 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 240 volts |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TP-Link
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Security Camera, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
- **Frequency Band Class:** Dual-Band
- **Included Components:** Power Adapter, Quick Installation Guide, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Wi-Fi Router Archer AX55
- **Model Name:** Archer AX55
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming, Home
- **Special Feature:** Guest Mode, Internet Security, QoS, Remote Access, WPS
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n

## Images

![Dual-Band AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Gigabit Internet Router for Home | EasyMesh, VPN Clients & Server, HomeShield, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, USB 3.0, Secure by Design - Archer AX55 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dElQsduAL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can i use two ax55s to make a mesh ?**
A: For future reference, just like Bigbill mentioned, you can Ethernet backhaul them and set one as AP. I even have this ax55 pro with a Deco mesh (I have CenturyLink fiber but never get up to my speed plan, losing 300mbps). I swapped out my CL modem/router to this ax55 pro, then plug in main Deco to 1Gbps port. From that Deco I have a switch that connects to 2 RJ45 wall jack where I plug in directly my 2 satellite Deco units. I set my Deco running in AP mode. Another thing, as my 3 Deco covers 3300sqft so I disabled the ax55 wireless signal to utilize Deco's seamless mesh (I don't want devices to hop in between ax55 signal and the Deco mesh, I only want transition within that mesh). I know I kinda trade the 4 antennas from ax55 for the mesh but I need the 2.5Gbps port for my CL internet feed. Now I get 850mbps when plugging in which I've never seen.

**Q: can i use this as an access point?**
A: Yes, the router has a dedicated Access Point Mode operation function that can be conveniently configured via the TP-Link Tether app or via a web browser.

**Q: Would this router help improve the performance of satellite internet (Hughesnet)?**
A: your internet signal controls your speed.
The router is strictly the distributor of that signal.
So if that signal is say 10mb, then the router can only distribute 10mbs, however the wifi6 signal throughout will be fast.
Routers are the middleware between modems and devices.
think of it like water from a hose, the nozzle is like the router. You can have a fine spray or a straight spray, but the amount of water is the same.

**Q: Is this router compatible with Ziply fiber?**
A: As long as your Internet source (e.g., modem, ONT, gateway) is connected directly to the router's Internet port using an Ethernet cable, it should work.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Huge Improvement in wireless speeds and over-all wifi signal strength and coverage!
*by A***. on October 31, 2022*

Update 5/21/24: We just dropped our ISP and went with a new Fiber Optic 1GB ISP just on our street. no matter if you have a cable modem or a Fiber Optical connection, they all terminate to a standard ethernet connection. Our old cat 5e/6 ethernet cable works fine with this and were are getting ~800mbps upload and 725 mbps download speeds on wifi. (wired ethernet will almost always be fastest, but, our speeds are excellent for our wifi setup with the AX3000). I swapped out the WAN cable from my old Motorola cable modem, plugged in the ethernet cable from our Fiber Optic box, rebooted the AX3000 and bingo, back in business. It was that easy. The tech doing the installation here said he wished others would choose the right Router for higher speed internet services and he said he knows about the TP-Link routers and that the AX3000 was a great choice for our new internet service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After about 10 years with an apple airport extreme that was working well, but, was outdated and no longer supported with firmware updates by Apple nor have adequate range in our house for Wi-Fi, I decided to look on Amazon for a newer and higher speed Wi-Fi six router. I tried a couple of other brands of wifi 6 routers, but, they just did not work out that well and lacked the desired GUI and setup screens I wanted. The TP Link AX 3000 router was my next choice to try and its GUI, setup and performance has been superb since set up. We use Xfinity\Comcast Internet service and our plan has a maximum of 450 Mbps download/12 mbps upload and right after setup, this router is seeing about 150 Mbps more speed using wireless in the house then AirPort Extreme could do even standing next to it. The AX3000 gives us our plan speed! I tried many varied settings for the airport extreme to see if I could get more speed out of Wi-Fi including trying different channels for 2.4 and 5 GHz, as well as a few changes for ipv4 and ipv6 settings and nothing I've tried could raise the numbers at all and at best, speeds were best about 250 mbps for Wi-Fi when within a room away from or even standing next to the router. The attached pic for a speed test for the AX3000 was done a room away from the AX3000 which is mounted high in a closet situated in the middle of the house (in a hallway) for best signal everywhere inside. The wifi speeds I am seeing now are close to what my wired ethernet speeds are and at the speed our plan is. That's impressive! What I'm seeing with the AX3000 for general Wi-Fi speeds are between 400-425 Mbps. I am also noticing a huge improvement in the Wi-Fi signal strength over-all. I can be at either end of my house or even out in the backyard now and still have plenty of signal and Internet speed to use. I could not do that with the airport extreme in which the wifi signal strength fell off much quicker by distance whether I was in the house, or in my backyard (where there was a weak signal to connect to, if I could connect at all from outdoors). We have a metal enclosed patio room and due to the metal walls, the Airport Extreme just could not reach there well out there from its closet/hallway location and internet speeds were reduced to around 200 or sometimes a lot lower mbps. I used a wifi extender out there as needed (with the Airport Extreme), but, as tested, the AX3000 has very adequate signal and speeds out there as well. Wifi speeds drop just a little out there using the AX3000 at around 375 mbps vs the 400+ mbps indoors and away from any metal. Impressive! No extender needed for my setup. A few reviewers noted, there's some special settings required for the AX3000 and some cable company ISPs. We have Comcast/Xfinity and I ended up having to mimic the MAC address of our old router to be able to finally connect. Having the ability to use default, clone or a unique MAC address on the AX3000 made the setup so much easier. Comcast does have an app where you can switch over to the new router basically where you will update the MAC address (to the Comcast server for your internet connection) for the new router so it works with your cable modem. I chose to work around that so I wouldn't have to use any app and that works better for me if I ever have to put the airport extreme temporarily back into use because I'll be using the same MAC address as I am now. Some of the routers I tried previously had no way to just put in their IP address and do the setup using a browser. These routers required an app to setup the router. The AX3000 lets you set up either directly at it's IP address using a browser or by using the free TP-Links "TETHER" app. One feature I really like in the advanced settings for the AX3000 is that you can choose either to have the IPV4 and IPV6 channels separate (using two separate WiFi network names for the 2.4 and 5 GhZ) or combine them into just one name and the router in that case will choose which one (2.4 or 5 GhZ) to connect to based on the signal quality, the device wifi capabilities and the location of your devices. My air airport extreme only allowed a separate 2.4 and 5 GHz Network to select from, but, with the AX3000 you can combine both into one (network name) and let the Router handle the best and fastest way to connect to each of your devices. That's nice for me because one name to connect you for Wi-Fi and your Network is all you need. It just simplifies things a little bit. The setup for the Guest network is similar. The AX3000 does have a very significant amount of adjustment and settings in the advanced mode, and I did change a couple things there, including the DNS servers that we normally use. Are use open DNS servers, using a primary and a secondary DNS and I put those into the router settings so that's where I'm connecting to (and then to Comcast). I have found better Internet speed overall when I'm using a public DNS rather than going directly to Comcast service. Your mileage may vary! I also use TunnelBear VPN here and the AX3000 has the option to basically always login and connect through the TunnelBear VPN servers which is really nice. Again because it's a much outdated model, my Apple Airport Extreme did not allow that but with the AX3000 I have the option of having a VPN on 100% using the router to connect to the VPN servers and not having to deal with turning it on it on each device using an app...very nice! Be advised that typically using a VPN will slow down your Internet connection a little because then you have a third-party access point in the loop that you're utilizing for your connection, but, for me, I have found that my VPN service does a superb job of keeping the Internet speed up substantially over a few others that I tried in the past which degraded speeds substantially. Given the large speed improvement using the AX3000, I'm fine with loosing some speed with a VPN. Also be aware the AX3000 has a full VPN setup that can b used to connect to your VPN through your router, rather then the need to install and use an app on each of your devices. VPNExress is supported in the AX3000 internally so if you have an active account with VPNExpress, you are good to go! My TunnelBear does not support router installation for it's app so I'm still using their app on each device to turn it on or off. Moving to a new router is always a bit of trial and error and tweaks to get it right and become familiar with a new GUI and protocol on the new router. The AX3000 took some time to tweak, but, once that's done, you going to be very happy with the maximum speed it will give you as well as the great signal coverage it has. Be sure to back up each time you change some settings. Its far easier to do that then try to remember all the changes you just made that did not work out. Backup and restore is the way to go. So far, so good and I'm very impressed with this new wifi 6 router. I'll update this review as required while this model is still current and available to buyers. 5 Stars all around!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid performer
*by T***S on June 18, 2023*

[updated] I updated from a TP-Link Archer C7. I have an Arris SB8200 modem. Here are a few notes. The AX55 signal strength seems a little better, especially in the 5 GHz band. It also adds 802.11ax and WPA3 security as well as "Smart Connect" which allows you to combine 2.4G and 5G bands under a single SSID and have the router decide which to use with each client. You could just give the separate bands the same SSID with any router. In that case each client would decide which band to use. The router login no longer uses a username, only a password. I have now tried "Smart Connect" with 2 TP-Link routers in 2 different houses and I am not impressed. On both I eventually had to separate the 2 bands. It was especially dysfunctional on mobile devices (phones, laptops, etc.). It doesn't seem to switch bands very easily as you move around. Even stationary devices seem to bounce inexplicably between the two bands, which can have very different signal strengths. The wi-fi encryption settings can be a problem depending on your equipment. The options are: None WPA2-PSK[AES] WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA-PSK[TKIP] WPA3-Personal WPA3-Personal+WPA2-PSK[AES] WPA2-Enterprise WPA/WPA2-Enterprise I wouldn't touch either WPA or TKIP. Previously I used only WPA2-PSK[AES]. I would have liked to have used WPA3-Personal+WPA2-PSK[AES] here, but I have an older 2.4G printer with WPA/WPA2[AES or TKIP]. It would not connect unless the router was set to WPA2-PSK[AES] or WPA2-PSK[AES]+WPA-PSK[TKIP]. In the end, I set the 2.4G band to WPA2 (only) and the 5G band to WPA2+WPA3. Configuration and Installation ----------------------------------- Installing the router was pretty straightforward. I turned off wi-fi on my laptop, wired it (DHCP) to one of the router's client ports, browsed to 192.168.0.1, and logged in (password is on the bottom of the router). Alternatively, you could leave your wi-fi enabled and connect to the router's default SSID, also on the bottom. Doing it over wi-fi is just a bit more risky. I configured it entirely through the web interface using the Advanced menus. I changed the password and IPv4 address and left it with a temporary SSID while walking through all the other settings. After that was done, I shut down my old router, changed the temporary SSID and passcode on the new router to the permanent ones, shut down the new router, and connected it to my modem. I have not as yet found anything I can do with the Tether app that I can't do, and more easily, with the web interface. The router would not connect to the internet when I powered it on until I remembered that the modem has to be rebooted to pick up the router's MAC address. It won't connect to a new router until then. I powered off both, powered up the modem, waited until it was fully up, and then powered up the router. It connected immediately and has been running fine since then. Once connected, I reviewed the internet (IPv4 and IPv6) status and settings. For Comcast, at least in this area, the IPv6 WAN connection type is Dynamic IP(SLAAC/DHCPv6) with DHCPv6 and prefix delegation selected. The LAN type is SLAAC+Stateless DHCP. I prefer to use Google's public DNS servers (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4, 2001:4860:4860::8888, and 2001:4860:4860::8844), I've set those to override the Comcast-provided defaults. Performance --------------- I have 400 Mbps Comcast service with an Arris SB8200 modem. The modem indicates DOCSIS 3.1 service on the downstream side, but not on the upstream side. My laptop wireless NIC is an Intel AC7265 dual-band b/g/n/ac adapter. On a wired connection to the router, I get download speeds of 475+ Mbps. 480 would be the most I would expect given Comcast's typical practice of over-provisioning by 20%. On 5G wi-fi with 40 MHz channels, I get 475 Mbps next to the router and about 20' away in the same room. I get 355 Mbps in the next room, which is 73% faster than with the Archer C7. On 2.4G wi-fi with 20 MHz channels, I get 100 Mbs in the next room and 45 Mbs 2 floors up on the opposite side of the house. That's 25% and 80% faster than with my Archer C7. Those who have unexpectedly slow wi-fi performance and who have "Smart Connect" enabled may be connected via the 2.4 GHz band without realizing it. Another reason not to use that feature. I live in a crowded wi-fi neighborhood with people who think it's a good idea to use 40 or 80 MHz channels in the 2.4 GHz band. Don't do that. It makes all your neighbors' performance worse and doesn't really help yours.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice modern router/wifi/switch for speed, IOT security, and versatility.
*by K***H on June 27, 2023*

It has dim green LED's, which is a GREAT feature. I am tired of bright blue LED's that blind me at night. You can buy extenders for it if you have a dark spot that you have difficulties getting signal to, but I didn't need these. It is a WIFI 6 Mesh router, so passoff between a router and an extender is seamless. Support for VPN's is nice at the router level, so all your communications over the Internet are secure at a network level. Of course, you have to be connecting to hosts (web sites, etc) that are secure as well. At least this keeps the network secure. Tons of features. If you are like me, your old TP Router still works, but you needed more features. I have had great luck with TP-Link (Kasa) routers, IOT electrical outlets, IOT electric wall switches. I would have reviewed their technical support, but I never needed it. The only problem on initial install was the Ring Pro Chime wouldn't connect, but even though I didn't call tech support about it (I have other things in my life...), they came out with a firmware upgrade to resolve the issue within a week. They fixed the problem before I ever got to technical support. It pays to read the release notes on the firmware versions, to see what the upgrade fixes or adds. I am very happy with my choice. My old TP-Link router works as well, and I left the configuration on it, so if I ever had a problem, I could go back to my previous router, plug it in, and not have to bother with reconfiguring it. The old router sits in a box, waiting vigilantly if it is needed again. Also, if my broadband provider tells me my router is the problem in future tech support calls, I can just switch the router with the old one, and either verify their claim, or disprove it. Astound broadband told me the problem was with my router. It wasn't, they had a network outage that their tech support team had no knowledge of. Astound evidently doesn't have Openview (to show them if their network is functioning), a working Change Control System, or anything else I consider critical for a network provider. If they had Change Control, Astound's tech support centre would have been notified. That's why PROFESSIONAL network providers use a network status monitoring product., and have a Change Control process before field technicians are allowed to do routine maintenance. Before they fixed the broadband network, I ordered this TP-Link router and liked it so much, I kept it. Dim, but visible green LED's. Sounds silly, but I do a lot of work at night. It really is nice to not be blinded by BRIGHT BLUE LED's like I see on other computing/networking products. If you have the money, having a second configured router for the home is a really good idea. Do you really want to spend the time to go out and buy a router, and having your streaming and internet services down while you wait/get the router, configure it, and get back to working. If you work at home, having a second configured router ready to go is always a good idea. At this point, the router is 3 years old from the time I bought this model, and I still believe it is a good, reliable router. The only gotcha I found is that if you use the vpn directly on the router, meaning the router itself is connecting to the vpn, rather than your workstations, I had a 50% performance drop on my network from having no vpn, so I run vpn clients on my hosts and workstations, and leave the router to just route the traffic. I don't run my ISP over Gig internet, but at subgig and > 100 Mb, which is my ISP connection, it essentially works at line speed.

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