TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Router (Archer A54) - Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, 4 x 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports, Supports Guest WiFi, Access Point Mode, IPv6 and Parental Controls

25 years ago, I installed server systems, terminals, printers, and network routers. All that networking equipment had to be set up with laptops directly connected to the routers' ports. Nothing was autosensing. I enjoyed it, but I knew what I was doing. Fast forward to today. I had to replace my own 25-year-old router because new laptops would not connect to it due to upgraded security software. I thought, Oh boy. I bet this is going to be a trip. I had forgotten most of what I knew; besides, I knew nothing about this new stuff. I picked this TP-Link AC1200. It was inexpensive, but we didn't need anything robust since we are not gamers. First of all, I ordered it on Amazon at about 3 pm. 8:30 pm, a car backs into my driveway. They delivered the router in less than 6 hours. Incredible! Today I went to install it. I was expecting a bit of a hassle with configuring this thing. After physically connecting the two cables —the power cord and the network cable —I powered it on. I went to my PC. The TP-Link showed up in my available networks. I click on it. Put in the password supplied. Got connected, but I had no internet connectivity. Ahh! I had to disconnect a cable from my MAIN in-house router, then reconnect it so that the router ID would be discovered. I went back out to the shop, clicked on Safari (I have an Apple MacBook). Wala, I'm IN. I could NOT believe how easy the installation went. No glitches, smooth operation, and my network is all updated. I know how networking operates, but I am clueless about all the newer equipment since I've been out of the field for almost 15 years. So, even a stupid person like me can set up this equipment that used to take a lot of training 25 years ago. This inexpensive wireless router is absolutely outstanding. I usually do not write such long reviews, but I could not let this pass without adding my thoughts about the TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Router. I'm so glad these routers were not around when I was in the field. If they had been, my great-paying job would not have existed. Now that I am retired, I'm happy for them, so I can still dabble on the Internet.

Excelente router, tiene 1 red de invitados y 1 para IoT ademas de la principal por supuesto. Yo lo compré esperando que tuviera varias redes de invitados como lo tenía un router muy similar a este. Funciona perfectamente bien pero siento que es información útil si lo estás comprando para hacer subredes.

Super facil de instalar... Tiré un cable de utp cat 6 de 120 metros hasta llegar al router TP-LINK y funcionó perfectamente, la señal es de calidad y de buen rango.

I love this router it works so well and easy to set. Also it’s cheap. Recommend!

Works as expected. I appreciate the GUI interface that supports remote monitoring. The setup was easy& provides good reception. I use 1 of the 2 devices in a remote workstation and am able to sustain connectivity at least 50ft away. I can work online whether Im indoors or outside. I only wish I knew how to give each device its own unique name. Both devices online and having the same “name” can be difficult to keep track of occasionally. Otherwise it works well.