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 | TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND Ultimate Wireless N Gigabit Router |
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Product Description
Ultimate wireless N Gigabit Router, Atheros, 3T3R, 2.4GHz, 802.11n Draft 2.0, 802.11g/b, Built-in 4-port Gigabit Switch, with 3 detachable antennasProduct Details
- Brand: TP-Link
- Model: TL-WR1043ND
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x 3.00" w x 12.00" l, 2.30 pounds
Features
- Gigabit Ethernet ports enabling ultimate transfer speed Centrally storing and content sharing by connecting USB storage drives
- CCA improves wireless performance while automatically avoiding channel conflicts Wireless N speed up to 300Mbps
- Supports UPnP, DDNS, static routing, VPN pass-through, and data forwarding Features IP, MAC, URL filtering which flexibly controls
- Supports QSS (Quick Secure Setup), provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication
- User interface supports free web software updates 3 detachable antennas (reverse SMA connector) BACK TO TOP
Customer Reviews
Better than previous N router
I bought this to replace
belkin wireless N+ router (you can see my review for the belkin N+). The
signal from may laptops to belkin would vary between 1Mbps - 48Mbps,
and often losing the signal all together. This is with using built in
wireless G. I added belkin wireless N adapter and signal would then
range from 11Mbps - 120Mbps, but far fewer drops. I replaced with this
TP-Link TL-WR1043 and after 1 week, I get no wireless drop outs at all.
My laptop with built in wireless G consistently reports 54Mbps and my
laptop with the belkin N adapter generally reports 120Mbps (sometimes
dropping to 60Mbps, sometimes as high as 150Mbps).
I should note
that the TP-Link router is in the same exact location where my old
belkin was, and my laptops are in the same exact location. So I have not
varied distance nor obstacles between router & laptops. My laptops
are ~75 feet from router in separate building, nearest neighbor ~.75
miles, so no change in interference from neighbors.
Now if only I
could figure out how to get 300Mbps. I have tried from several other
locations, but best I ever get is 150Mbps. But as this greatly exceeds
my connection to ISP, it is not really a big issue. Oddly enough, if I
move closer to the router, I get slower connection (~30Mbps) with N
adapter but still get 54Mbps with build-in wireless G adapter.
A great router with easy setup!
I can't comment on speeds and
many technical aspects of how well this router works. What I can say is
that setup with the included setup wizard is a BREEZE! I was a little
hesitant because although I have been using PC's since the first IBM PC
came out in the early 80s and I consider myself very knowledgable, much
about networking still remains a mystery to me. I can get things set up
eventually, but nothing ever seems to work as described in instructions,
and I don't really understand HOW things are supposed to work. Through
trial and error I can always get things working, but I don't know why or
if I have things set up the "right" way. Anyway, enough about my
ignorance. I followed the quick start instructions to the letter,
turning everything off, including the cable modem. Plugged everything
into the new router. Turned on modem, router, PC, allowing each to
completely power up before turning on the next. Stuck the CD in and
followed the instructions. I upgraded my security from WEP to WPA-2,
using the old pass key since I have it memorized. Everything worked like
a charm. Went to our two laptops, iPhone, Archos Internet Tablet, Roku
Player, and connected each to the new SSID with no hitches. Since
everything else is pretty much 802.11g I can't comment on speed, and I
have not tried the USB port, though I intend to. I mainly upgraded to n
to use with a bridge to use ethernet to the Roku and other entertainment
devices. Oh, and for the gigabit ports which have DRAMATICALLY speeded
up copies to my Seagate Dockstar.
I highly recommend this router
to other who, like me, are a little intimidated by networking.
FWIW,
there are many good reviews on another site that begins with new and
ends with egg. ;-)
Easy...Easy...Easy....Setup
Glad I purchased this router.
Replaced my 7 year old D-Link. My home network consists of 4 PC's, 2
XBOX's, a print server, and a media player. All hardwired. Also, a
couple of Itouches and a wireless netbook. Setup was easy!! I was up and
running in about fifteen minutes. You don't need to be a router genius
to install this. Yes, there are many settings and features on this
router. As you go through all the paramaters, all the settings have an
explanation to the right. This is really helpful!! The only problem I
was having was with the network card on my Windows 7 machine. After
doing searches, I found this problem to be a common network issue on W7
machines. I needed to disable my network adapter then re-enable it
everytime the PC rebooted or went into sleep mode. Long story short..I
unplugged the ethernet cable from the router switch and plugged it into
my Black Box secondary switch. Problem solved!! Glad I did that instead
of waisting money on a new network adaptor. Must be some hardware
conflict with something in the router switch? It's weird because there
are no problems with the other three ports. Definitely a W7 issue.
Moving on..The wireless signals are strong and robust. Never a
disconnection. I set up my network using Mac filtering. Easy setup on
that also. Works like a charm!!!
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