Product review
November 2024
WiFi routers and mesh networks
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November 2024
TP-Link
Archer AX50
Price
$196
Score
59
Price
$196
Score
59
Test results
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62WiFi performance
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71Setup and ease of use
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30Security
Good points
- Good wired performance.
- Wall mountable.
Bad points
- Poor security.
- Poor performance through a concrete wall.
- Terrible long-distance performance.
- Doesn't support WPA3 encryption.
Model
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Provided by internet company-
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Cost when provided by internet company-
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Mesh system
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Number of units in pack1
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Compatible with fibre
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Compatible with ADSL/VDSL
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Compatible with 4G/5G
More performance scores
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Multi-device performance59
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Obstructed performance43
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Long-range performance21
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Wired performance82
Specifications
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Highest WiFi versionWiFi 6
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Weight of main unit560g
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Ethernet LAN ports4
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USB portYes
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Physical power button
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Other buttons/switchesCombined WPS & WiFi, turn lights on/off, reset
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Aerials4 at rear. Can be folded or rotated
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Wall mountable
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Quick start guide included
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Ethernet cables included1
Features
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Can create guest networksYes
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WPS available
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Supports WPA3 encryption
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Firewall
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Quality of service (QoS)Yes
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Parental controlsYes (via HomeCare)
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USB drive sharingYes
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