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November 2024

WiFi routers and mesh networks

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November 2024

TP-Link

HX510

Price
$4/month or $99
Score
72

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Test results

  • 75
    WiFi performance
  • 75
    Setup and ease of use
  • 56
    Security

Good points

  • Easy to set up.
  • Very easy to customise.
  • Good wired performance.
  • Supplied by Contact.
  • Wall mountable.

Bad points

  • Doesn't support WPA3 encryption.

Model

  • Provided by internet company
    Contact
  • Cost when provided by internet company
    $4/month or $99 upfront
  • Mesh system
  • Number of units in pack
    Varies
  • Compatible with fibre
  • Compatible with ADSL/VDSL
  • Compatible with 4G/5G

More performance scores

  • Multi-device performance
    63
  • Obstructed performance
    59
  • Long-range performance
    67
  • Wired performance
    80

Specifications

  • Highest WiFi version
    WiFi 6
  • Weight of main unit
    500g
  • Ethernet LAN ports
    2
  • USB port
    No
  • Physical power button
  • Other buttons/switches
    WPS, Reset
  • Aerials
    Internal only
  • Wall mountable
  • Quick start guide included
  • Ethernet cables included
    1 per device

Features

  • Can create guest networks
    Yes
  • WPS available
  • Supports WPA3 encryption
  • Firewall
  • Quality of service (QoS)
    Yes
  • Parental controls
    No
  • USB drive sharing
    No

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