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    TP-Link AC5400 Wireless Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router (Archer C5400)

    • This is a great device.
    • Yet another "smart" device that is actually worse in some cases than the older style devices where, although you may be overwhelmed with configuration options, at least it is possible to google things and get answers about how to try to fix it.
    • If you have more than one phone or device like a Roku, you cannot tell which one which
    • But some devices don't like that and will fight to stick on their preferred frequencies (even had a third-party network engineer validate this)
    • This device works great
    • so I was expecting a great device
    • The device looks cool as well
    • Also, absolutely no excuse for one LAN port!Google, the next device needs two things at least:1
    • The device worked fine, although sometimes it was impossible to connect some devices in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, and to work again, it was necessary to restart
    • Unfortunately, I later found out devices weren't working nearly as well as I'd assumed
    • Set up was extremely easy, but you need to have a smart device (iOS or Android)
    • You can prioritize devices for a set amount of time, which is cool if you are trying to get a download completed or watch a movie without other people slowing you down
    • Once the OnHub is given this information, there is a color ring to indicate the network connectivity - blue denotes the device is ready for setup, orange denotes a network problem, and green denotes everything is up and running.
    • It appeared to me to be some sort of magical new device that you could attach to your existing network hardware that would automatically optimize bandwidth usage for you.
    • First and foremost, this device is FAST
    • This device is not ready for prime-time
    • For a "noob friendly" device it sure was a lot more of a hassle than my old trusty Linksys device with tomato firmware, LOL.
    • I have a hateful objection to anything that forces automatic updates because it hogs internet bandwidth at the most inconvenient times, gives the company a backdoor to intentionally slow your device (i.e. iPhone), and uploads unnecessary amounts of meta data to the servers
    • So far we have had as many as 15 devices on it and it works perfectly as described
    • it tells me when known/unknown devices attempt to connect and even tells me when my baseball team starts playing!
    • This is like each device getting its own “private” router
    • I've got several devices on my LAN with static IP's, none of which now work because Google thinks I'm too stupid to be able to set my LAN IP address
    • In conclusion, the Archer AC5400 WI-FI Tri-Band Gigabit Router is the best modern home networking device that I have used thus far.
    • If you prefer to not register your email address to setup a router, this device is not for you
    • Worth the money if I can eventually use z-wave smart switches and devices but may be too limiting if each one counts as one of my 10 max limit
    • Apple mobile devices constantly dropout and wifi has to be recycled
    • Previous to having this unit, I have devices momentarily reporting a wireless network connection lost.
    • & yet the device has that nice, teal glow
    • It's a great device that's over priced until the Android@Home (or whatever the newest name is
    • we have like 50 devices on it and it doesn't slow
    • Overall the router is an excellent devices, I've tested dozens of routers in my life and this is by far the best one in terms of handling multiple units (I tried streaming 7 different devices (iPads, iPhones, Computers, etc) all loaded the videos in 2 seconds the video and perfect resolution, without disconnecting any of the other devices that are constantly connected such as smart lights, music players, etc)
    • I understand the desire to have a dead simple device for the common folk, but I can't recommend a device without a web portal to anyone
    • It's such a shame because this device is so powerful!!
    • Highly recommend this device.
    • Every device has improved but my lag on my Playstation is HUGE.
    • This is a great device for many non-techies.
    • * Apple’s device supports 50
    • There is definitely an overall improvement in signal and range in the entire house, plus the device looks more like a piece of home decor sitting on the table than a traditional wireless gateway due to its lack of external antennas and cylindrical design
    • Handles multiple devices flawlessly and the device prioritization works fantastically!
    • I know many people may think twice about letting Google manage a device like your router, but given how much they already see across all of the other devices and searching that I do, I doubt that they are picking up anything meaningful to use for ad targeting, and ultimately I would rather see better ads if they are even using this to collect data
    • I.e. if you're streaming Netflix or other video to your TV, you can pick whatever device you're streaming to (like a Chromecast or Roku) so that network contention from your other connected devices won't cause your video to buffer
    • You can use presets and give devices priority, but you can't specifically limit bandwidth for devices which is a negative - especially if you have one or two `rogue` devices that tend to hog network/internet resources
    • It seems as though in order to maintain stability they drop everything down to slower speeds - almost all my devices connect at less than 150mbps, even my 5ghz capable devices
    • Solved all our WiFi issues, so glad I listened to a colleague at work who recommended this device, one topic of discussion came up is that I have a one level home which is a major advantage as their maybe some signal issues if you live in a multi level home, IDK this is what the millennials went back and forth over .. bottom line it works in my ranch style home perfect
    • Love this device!
    • Original reviewThe device was great, until a firmware update killed any good review I could have had about this device
    • A few other great features are: -Tri-band support: Segment your most important devices onto separate wireless bands for optimum performance -MU-
    • The device I received is worthless
    • Fantastic device!
    • It's only been a day, but already this device has been worth every penny
    • This is a great device, easy to set up and well worth the money!
    • It is a great device, Works just perfect.
    • Now I need someone to write a parental controls app for it - something to knock off my kids' devices at bedtime.
    • So, this router is an excellent device for the price
    • This device is a winner
    • This device also works great for fast online gaming.
    • This router is quite pricey, but I believe I will be using it for a long time and it is well worth the investment over cheaper devices
    • This devise has been a wonderful addition to our home that has left BIG CABLE behind and only streams entertainment, communications, & work related devices!!!
    • so you didn't have to bounce back and forth looking for right device.
    • I recommend the device to my
    • Original reviewThe device was great, until a firmware update killed any good review I could have had about this device
    • It seems as though in order to maintain stability they drop everything down to slower speeds - almost all my devices connect at less than 150mbps, even my 5ghz capable devices
    • The device can give you the same protection as a modem firewall.
    • When it disconnect, all devices suffers at the same time and it's randomly
    • Great device, easy to follow setup instructions
    • Once you're set up, the app shows you things like how many devices are connected, and measures the connection speed between your phone and the router, and from the router to the internet
    • Download the Google On app and your smart device will auto detect the router.
    • Has no problems running multiple devices at once, have yet to see a slow down
    • Does a very good job assigning devices to the optimal band
    • 4) Wired devices would lose connectivity
    • You simply will not find a better device than this one.
    • Multiple devices, XBox One, PC, iPhone and iPad and all could work fine.
    • Another major benefit is that OnHub has been built with connecting other various home smart devices in mind
    • Not being able to turn on a unified network where all devices can see each other regardless of which radio they link up to is a terrible oversight - and I expect a lot of non-technical users are banging their heads thinking (a) their router is broken or not set up right (b) their [smart device name here] is broken or not set up right (c) they think they did something else wrong and are waiting for their kid to come home from college to help fix it
    • If you have lots of smart wifi devices at home like I do, or if you have kids and family who constantly shared your bandwidth with Netflix, Amazon Music, YouTube
    • When it happened all wireless devices would lose connectively
    • It's a good looking device too!
    • And this device is so user friendly.
    • Apart from these minor quibbles (each of which are beyond general entry-level use), we're really enjoying this device and hope it enjoys a long life of use (I'm a little nervous about the reviews I see that suggest it starts breaking down after 7-12 months...yikes).
    • Even with all the comments on the forums about the lack of being able to disable devices for specific time period, the family time feature in the new app is still disabled.
    • The smartphone app provides some really useful features such as blocking internet access from certain devices (good for families), viewing upload/download activity per device, and easily setting up guest networks
    • Every other device i just hook up to my modem just works
    • The biggest caveat here is that not many devices support MU-MIMO yet
    • Unfortunately, I later found out devices weren't working nearly as well as I'd assumed
    • Handles multi devices great.
    • I followed advice that separate devices for modem and router are preferable
    • the TP-LINK Archer C5400 is one of the most accomplished routers to pass through these halls, it's relatively high cost means that it makes most sense for demanding users with fast wireless devices
    • Overall, a phenomenal device, seamless installation and easy to use.
    • Great device for the money, excellent interface, very stable, great product
    • I get great speeds and it works with all my smart devices (nest, google home, wyze cam, game consoles, smart tv, etc.).
    • In a world where most devices are "dumb" and either lack internet connectivity altogether or include with no value add, the fact that device is accessible from anywhere (as stated above) and receives regular updates is a godsend
    • An excellent device that exceeded my initial Google-made apprehension
    • Now after only normal use for a year or so, the device has stopped working completely
    • Range is great, setting up devices is easier than any router I ever used.
    • This means my devices that support AC are faster, while remaining backwards-compatible with those which are currently made to use the B, G, or N standard
    • Once I got my ISP to allow the device it's setup and auto update was ridiculously easy
    • A common problem that I have had with every single router before this has been devices losing connectivity.
    • No dead spaces in a two story 2400 sq ft colonial, currently supporting 18 connected devices
    • I really wanted to love this device
    • I replaced the device and the new replacement suffered from the exact same issue
    • Bad and defective device
    • On recommendations I placed our older devices on the 2.4 GHz channel and newer/faster devices on the 5 GHz
    • Also, no more lag with supporting many devices on my WiFi network
    • Google will certainly work this stuff out, and I suppose in a year or so this device will handle problems much better.
    • The router only has 1 LAN ethernet port, so you will need to buy a small 5-port hub to support more than 1 wired device.
    • I have a dozen devices (ip cameras, laptops, cell phones, tv's, smart devices, etc) connected and this handles all of them without problem
    • I'm glad to have automatic updates (by Google), as routers are said to be one of the most vulnerable devices in the system
    • For the average home-user his is an extraordinarily fast wireless device that will easily stream HD video and Wi-Fi throughout the average size house (always with the caveat that concrete walls and other obstacles will slow the signal.)We have the Verizon Fios 150/150 plan
    • TP-LINK also includes handy controls that can block guests accessing your network devices as well as other guest-owned devices
    • Powerful device.
    • Was solid for a month, then the 2.4ghz dropped and became intermittent (mostly unavailable) completely hosing the functionality of the majority of smart devices in the house
    • I was also able to give all my devices friendly names
    • Awesome device
    • Besides being an extremely cool looking device (no
    • An excellent device that exceeded my initial Google-made apprehension
    • In a world where most devices are "dumb" and either lack internet connectivity altogether or include with no value add, the fact that device is accessible from anywhere (as stated above) and receives regular updates is a godsend
    • It comes with bluetooth Smart Ready, Weave, and the 802.15.4 standard, so this router is ready to be a key player in a potential household making use of the growing devices available in the 'internet of things'
    • Device literally crashed on day 91
    • What Smart Connect does is allows the router to automatically choose the most efficient device so that every device is able to reach its full potential
    • Perfect device
    • Great device, extremely poor firmware updates, I stopped recommending t-plink
    • I still remember a D-Link unit I had about 10 years ago that would overheat in the summer months and reboot over and over
    • The bad - I've been wanting to assign static IP's to a couple of devices that are hardwired via a switch I have connected, but when looking at the network and trying to find which Mac address is assigned to what device, the current UI refreshes the list every time you look at a device then go back