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TP link AC5400 WiFi Tri Band Gaming Router and Smart Bulb 11W Color

Last Updated: March 28, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
496
Old Reviews
168
Unverified
16
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Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
1024 GB
MEMORY

Review Analysis - 312 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Network
 112
router, wifi, coverage, mbps, 5ghz
+80%
-20%
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" ...  One of good routers  ...  "
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" ...  Signal range is less  ...  "
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" ...  The best router I have used so far either at my house or office. ... I am using this at my house and have a number of devices across 2 floors that require wifi connectivity and TP Link Archer C3150 handles it very effectively. ... After upgrading to this router, I have not had any issues of connection drops or low bandwidth distribution between devices.  ...  "
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" ...  5 GHz Radio Frequency are excellent no signal drop ... Will use for some moths and rewrite review as i have old TP link router single antenna which was on 24/7 since 4 years and still going good.  ...  "
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" ...  4.Provides range to a larger extent. ... 1.When leaving to some distance from router,The signal strength is strong enough  ...  "
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" ...  We have excellent full house coverage (3600 so feet condo flat) with this high speed router.  ...  "
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" ...  The 5GHz ac wifi is good. ... Range as well as speed to march the 100mbps broadband.  ...  "
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" ...  Getting good range of signal.  ...  "
Wifi
 59
wifi, wifi range, range, network, coverage
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Wifi Range is good as well.  ...  "
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" ...  + Really fast Gigabit router  ...  "
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" ...  Good TP Link router with easy interface to connect  ...  "
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" ...  Turned our regular printer into a wireless printer.  ...  "
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" ...  My ACT plan is 100 Mbps speed and through this router able to achieve 98mbps through WiFi.  ...  "
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" ...  An upgrade for me, as I was using single band 2.4GHz Mi 3C router.  ...  "
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" ...  So I thought of purchasing a new router and there are 9 wireless devices in my house and my house is of 2200sft ... Setup is very fast for people who know how to setup a router  ...  "
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" ...  Have tried Belkin, Netgear and Even Mi router. ... The router is awesome. ... If your fedup with your single band router and not getting speed just upgrade to this router.  ...  "
ISP
 47
100mbps, broadband, act, 100 mbps, mbps
+85%
-15%
comment
" ...  + Really fast Gigabit router  ...  "
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" ...  Its a wonderful router. ... But its ok for me.  ...  "
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" ...  I will totally recommend this router.  ...  "
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" ...  One of good routers  ...  "
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" ...  2.4 Ghz link spped is 300 MBPS.  ...  "
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" ...  Upgraded from N300 router. ... I always thought it was the net connection.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice for my NAS and broadband  ...  "
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" ...  I was always having a great internet connection of 100 Mbps and didn't get more than 30 earlier.  ...  "
Price
 38
value for money, worth, money, range, nice product
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Value for money  ...  "
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" ...  Value for Money  ...  "
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" ...  One time purchase absolutely worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  Value for money  ...  "
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" ...  Its worth for its price ... One can buy this when they need all the amazing features in router for an affordable price point.  ...  "
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" ...  Works perfectly and does its job best in this price segment  ...  "
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" ...  value for money  ...  "
comment
" ...  Good for the price  ...  "
Setup
 35
setup, easy to install, easy, easy to setup, breeze
+94%
-6%
comment
" ...  Setup is a breeze.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup is very fast for people who know how to setup a router  ...  "
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" ...  Very happy with this router, easy to setup and most importantly connect right away with PPPoE serivie(Earlier I bought NetgearR6800(r/s 7499) , which was not able to connect to Internet with PPPoE serivce).  ...  "
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" ...  Simple to configure but configuring 2 bands on receiving devices was something I had not done before.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install with an app which guides you through the process.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup and control.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to set-up, hassle-free and works efficiently.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to plug n play.  ...  "
Overall performance
 29
performance, job, range, price, getting
+93%
-7%
comment
" ...  Running stable so far.  ...  "
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" ...  does its job  ...  "
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" ...  Working fine and delivering great speed.  ...  "
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" ...  this router does awesome job.  ...  "
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" ...  Speed wise it was ok .  ...  "
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" ...  Speed increased a lot around 20mbps after putting this.  ...  "
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" ...  Very happy with the performance  ...  "
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" ...  Nice product but Price is very high, Performance is overall good.  ...  "
Capacity
 28
signal, sq feet, next room, coverage, sq ft
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  My previous wifi router was able to provide network coverage across all of my rooms.  ...  "
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" ...  Good for small home.  ...  "
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" ...  Signal strength is good but gets difficult in multi storeyed home  ...  "
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" ...  I also bough a range extender which is helping in enhancing the coverage at home.  ...  "
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" ...  i get full signal in each and every corner of my 1200 sqft 🏠 .  ...  "
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" ...  4.Provides range to a larger extent.  ...  "
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" ...  2) there is an immediate signal drop on 5ghz in the very next room in a 2bhk (1150 sq feet) . ... There might be a need of a repeater to extend the signal if you want full speed in the adjacent rooms.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Overall good in this range and will work best if you have a small office or you want to use at home  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 28
connect, server, router, connected devices, tp link
+64%
-36%
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" ...  If you connect hard disk tp link gives you an option for a ftp server because of which you can access your hard disk anywhere from around the world as long as your router is on.  ...  "
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" ...  Media server is one of my priority. ... Awesome XP comparatively.  ...  "
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" ...  With increased family members and resulting increase in the connected devices, the Mi 3C was not able to keep up with the load, leading to intermitted disconnects and low bandwidth on my 125Mbps ACT connection. ... No concerns so far with 7 phones, a desktop, a laptop and Chromecast hooked up to it.  ...  "
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" ...  150mbps and above across all devices  ...  "
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" ...  Simple to configure but configuring 2 bands on receiving devices was something I had not done before.  ...  "
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" ...  Good TP Link router with easy interface to connect  ...  "
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" ...  I have 20 machines connected in parallel but working fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Able to connect my 2TB Hard disk and access files over FTP on both laptop and mobile. ... I can control my device using phone.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 27
easy to install, easy to setup, user friendly, router, interface
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Very easy to plug n play.  ...  "
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" ...  It's easy to set-up, hassle-free and works efficiently.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, effective security, excellent parental controls.  ...  "
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" ...  User friendliness is awesome and the outlook is also good.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to install and very minimal bandwidth loss  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
Ports
 26
port, gigabit, lan ports, ethernet, wan port
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Also you can connect USB printer and share it via this router.  ...  "
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" ...  The single USB port can be used to connect a powered hub and connect multiple HDDs and printers.  ...  "
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" ...  USB port gives freedom to remote access.  ...  "
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" ...  This one gives me 90-110MBps read and 60-80MBps write (over gigabit ethernet) which is very respectable.  ...  "
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" ...  Gigabit Ethernet is fast enough.  ...  "
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" ...  Simply plug in the power and the internet cable and connect to either of the SSIDs using the password printed on the underside of the router on a computer or smartphone (computer is recommended) and open up your browser.  ...  "
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" ...  Even Ethernet speed issue with this product.  ...  "
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" ...  + Really fast Gigabit router  ...  "
Product Reliability
 24
stopped working, months, using, router, 3 months
+50%
-50%
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" ...  It stops working out of nowhere and has to be restarted daily.  ...  "
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" ...  Product is npt working  ...  "
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" ...  did experiment but fail .  ...  "
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" ...  But i have to say that this is the worst modem i have invested in over 20 years. ... i have tried several settings and changes but nothing has worked.  ...  "
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" ...  This product stopped working in less than one month.  ...  "
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" ...  Very bad and faulty product.  ...  "
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" ...  I want to replace this item this is not working continuously.  ...  "
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" ...  First the WAN port stopped working 3 months in. ... Then 8 months in, the LAN ports stopped working.  ...  "
Marketplace
 14
thanks, seller, please, delivery, appario
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Got it for 2325 during sale  ...  "
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" ...  Package is good but box are damaged, amazon authority take care of it.  ...  "
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" ...  Also thanks Amazon to give us with great value.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought from Appario Retail Private Ltd  ...  "
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" ...  working as described .  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you Amazon for delivering it in 48hrs as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Make sure you take from Appario seller.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks to TP link and Amazon  ...  "
Software Platform
 13
android, router, settings, network, manage
+77%
-23%
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" ...  It has an android app and setting up is a breeze.  ...  "
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" ...  Its OS is light and performance is amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  Interface is smooth and simple and very fast.  ...  "
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" ...  I can still manage to stream my kodi library.  ...  "
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" ...  • UI is very user friendly with an app to handle things on the go.  ...  "
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" ...  No concerns so far with 7 phones, a desktop, a laptop and Chromecast hooked up to it.  ...  "
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" ...  4: Easy to configure router will app  ...  "
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" ...  The configuration page should open automatically. ... You could also download the Tether app available for Android and iOS devices for changing settings and monitoring the list of connected devices on the fly.  ...  "
Apps
 11
android, router, tether app, settings, manage
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Tether application is good to operate the router through android phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Update 2: Ok, so the dual core CPU, 512MB RAM and decent sequential file transfer speed is not enough for using this with Adobe apps.  ...  "
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" ...  Tether app is also simple.  ...  "
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" ...  4: Easy to configure router will app  ...  "
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" ...  I can still manage to stream my kodi library.  ...  "
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" ...  • UI is very user friendly with an app to handle things on the go.  ...  "
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" ...  The option to configure the guest and the actual network is just amazing and the best part is unlike other routers they have an app that connects perfectly with the router and easy to manage the admin panel.  ...  "
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" ...  It has an android app and setting up is a breeze.  ...  "
USB
 9
storage, drive, hard disk, hard, files
+67%
-33%
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" ...  The USB functionality is great.  ...  "
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" ...  The USB is very helpful you can connect printer or hard disk and access them from anywhere.  ...  "
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" ...  Has a 2.0 usb.  ...  "
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" ...  good product if you want to back up your files regularly as it provides you to attach HDD or Pen drive.  ...  "
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" ...  Usb cloud storage is just right thing i needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Able to connect my 2TB Hard disk and access files over FTP on both laptop and mobile.  ...  "
Returns
 8
return, replaced, exchanged, amazon, thanks
-100%
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" ...  I had to return it and bought a Tenda AC10 instead.  ...  "
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" ...  It's blinking first I was replaced this item but they send same product  ...  "
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" ...  returning the product  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks to Amazon for accepting my refund request.  ...  "
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" ...  Returned and exchanged in hope of getting lucky  ...  "
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" ...  Exchanged twice and still waiting for pick up!  ...  "
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" ...  It has been more than 2 months and I have still not received any replacement.  ...  "
Band
 7
dual, ghz, 5ghz, 5, router
+57%
-43%
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" ...  The dual band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz certainly makes a big difference as compared to the single band E900.  ...  "
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" ...  Decided to buy the dual-band, and I am really happy.  ...  "
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" ...  Dual band Ac  ...  "
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" ...  Great Gigabit Dual Band +1USB2 router at this price point.  ...  "
Design
 6
look, design, looks, quality, build
+100%
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" ...  Is a bit ugly to look at, but the build quality is good.  ...  "
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" ...  Look wise also it looks very good.  ...  "
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" ...  Design and look are good.  ...  "
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" ...  8.It's design is classy.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks good so far.  ...  "
Memory
 5
drive, usb, hard disk, files, multiple
+100%
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" ...  what can be done in this case my hard drive work perfectly fine .  ...  "
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" ...  1.Support for USB Storage ... It supports multiple storage devices at a time.  ...  "
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" ...  good product if you want to back up your files regularly as it provides you to attach HDD or Pen drive.  ...  "
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" ...  Usb cloud storage is just right thing i needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Able to connect my 2TB Hard disk and access files over FTP on both laptop and mobile.  ...  "
Delivery
 5
within, product, one, arrived, amazon
+40%
-60%
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" ...  The way it was delivered was like repacked. ... Package was crushed.  ...  "
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" ...  First one arrived, set it up and within a week it conked off.  ...  "
Firmware
 4
firmware, tp link, latest, ddwrt
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  Firmware issue and Tp link usually provides updates rarely.  ...  "
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" ...  3: You get latest firmware and V2 router instead of V3  ...  "
Device Stand
 4
+75%
-25%
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" ...  I would have preferred a failproof ceiling mounting kit.  ...  "
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" ...  1: It can be wall mounted  ...  "
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" ...  Wall hanging - comes with 2 clamps.  ...  "
Cables
 4
via ethernet, speed, computer, broadband
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  Simply plug in the power and the internet cable and connect to either of the SSIDs using the password printed on the underside of the router on a computer or smartphone (computer is recommended) and open up your browser.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm not a speed freak and have a very modest 50mbps cable line but the one feature that had me interested in fancy, pricey routers was the USB 3 port and the potential for having a NAS for cheap.  ...  "
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" ...  Connecting to administer via Ethernet cable was a test of patience  ...  "
Features
 4
offers, seconds, routers, price, power
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Lights switch on for few seconds and then it gets auto switch off in few seconds.  ...  "
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" ...  no power no light .  ...  "
Data reception
 4
4g, internet, 3g, version, act
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  5G n 2.4G working well.  ...  "
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" ...  MR 3620 has more speed in addition you can use 4g/3g dongle as well as normal cable internet.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well with act fiber internet .  ...  "
Build Quality
 4
good, build, product, look
+100%
comment
" ...  Quite stable product.  ...  "
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" ...  Good build quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Is a bit ugly to look at, but the build quality is good.  ...  "
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" ...  Built quality is excellent.  ...  "
Gaming
 3
multiplayer
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  Multiplayer gaming on Xbox one and Nintendo Switch  ...  "
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" ...  • No issues while gaming too download speed on ps4 are also stable  ...  "
Controls
 3
turned, lights
+100%
comment
" ...  A few key points I would like to highlight are listed below:  ...  "
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" ...  4.Parental Controls are also sufficient enough  ...  "
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" ...  Especially the small add-on of controlling the led lights on it.  ...  "
Video Playback
 3
streaming, videos, netflix, 4k
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  4K video streaming on Netflix ... 1080p video streaming on Amazon Prime  ...  "
comment
" ...  Connected 4 phones and 3 laptops at a time played UHD videos without lag.  ...  "
Lagging
 3
+33%
-67%
comment
" ...  but it gets restarted again and again .  ...  "
comment
" ...  Faced multiple disconnections from day one.  ...  "
Product As Described
 3
+100%
comment
" ...  Well suited the description.  ...  "
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" ...  Works perfectly as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  working as described .  ...  "
Internet
 3
internet, download, 100 mbps
+100%
comment
" ...  You will get good download speed.  ...  "
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" ...  There is a consistent drop in internet speed as well.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Recommended for 100+mbps speed gigafiber net.  ...  "

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Performance
Processor Type:  Quad Core 
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Memory:  1024 GB
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