TP-Link Archer AX11000 review: specs and price
TP-Link Archer AX11000
Why is TP-Link Archer AX11000 better than the average?
- Wi-Fi speed?
4804 Mb/svs1435.54 Mb/s - External antennas?
8vs2.3 - CPU speed?
4 x 1.8 GHzvs4.93 GHz - LAN ports?
8vs3.67 - RAM?
1GBvs0.55GB - USB ports?
2vs0.97
Price comparison
User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Value for money
8.0/10
2 votes
Signal strength
10.0/10
2 votes
Security
7.0/10
2 votes
Speeds
10.0/10
2 votes
Ease of use
10.0/10
2 votes
General info
With more LAN ports you are able to connect more computers to the network directly using LAN cables.
A WAN (Wider Area Network) port is most commonly used to connect the router to the internet. It can also be used to connect to an external private network.
has outdoor capability
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The device can be set up in outdoor environments.
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
operating power consumption
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How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
warranty period
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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
weight
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We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
volume
15261.7 cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
thickness
184 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
Performance
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
Wi-Fi bands
Tri-band
Dual band routers have two bands, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band is faster and more stable, with the only downside being that it covers a shorter range than the 2.4GHz band. If you have many connected devices, you may benefit from a tri-band router, which has an additional 5GHz band to reduce network congestion. Finally, there are quad-band routers. These take advantage of Wi-Fi 6E to provide an additional 6GHz band for faster speeds and lower latency.
Wi-Fi speed
4804 Mb/s
A higher maximum Wi-Fi speed results in better performance. This is measured in megabits per second.
CPU speed
4 x 1.8 GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
RAM
1GB
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
has an external memory slot
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The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
Has DNS relay
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With DNS relay or DNS caching, the router stores the response to queries for a short time. This means that the same query will return a quicker response if repeated from another computer in the same network.
internal storage
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The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Security
Has a built-in network firewall
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A network firewall protects a computer network from unauthorized access.
Has DoS protection
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DoS protection guards a content network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. These flood a network with server requests, slowing overall traffic and potentially causing long term interruptions.
supports WPA3
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WPA3 is a method of connecting to a Wi-Fi network that is more secure than the previous protocol (WPA2). Individual data is better encrypted and it is harder for hackers to gain the password with a brute-force attack.
Has WPA2 Enterprise
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This is a router feature that is designed to authenticate individual users to an external server using a username and password. It is more secure and complex than WPA.
supports WPA2
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WPA2-PSK is a method of securing your network using WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) as well as a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) password. This was designed for home users without an enterprise authentication server.
Wi-Fi security protocols
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The Wi-Fi security protocols that are available for this device.
Has MAC address filtering
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This is a security feature in which network access is granted to devices based on their unique MAC address. It can provide increased security, but it can be a risk if the user loses the device.
Has L2TP Passthrough
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You can enable L2TP Passthrough. L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) protocol for carrying data from one device to another securely over the internet.
Has IPsec Passthrough
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You can enable IPsec Passthrough, to allow IPsec (IP Security Protocol) encrypted/authenticated data to pass through your router, enabling increased security.
Features
IPv6 enabled
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IPv6 is a newer version of the Internet Protocol. IPv6 operates as a separate network to IPv4, and has the capacity for more IP addresses and more features.
has beamforming
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Normally, a router broadcasts the Wi-Fi signal in all directions. Using beamforming technology, the router detects where your device is and focuses a stronger signal in that direction, resulting in a better connection.
supports mesh Wi-Fi
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If you use several of these routers, they can link up with each other to provide a greater area of Wi-Fi coverage. It's particularly useful if you have a large house or apartment.
supports Matter
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Matter is a standard for smart home devices. It is backed by various tech companies including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. The goal is to allow devices to be used across different systems, so you don't have to worry about compatibility issues.
has MU-MIMO
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MU-MIMO helps reduce congestion and increases performance on Wi-Fi networks when many devices are connected at the same time.
supports VLAN tagging
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VLAN tagging is required by some internet service providers (ISPs) to establish an internet connection.
has a WPS button
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A Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button makes it easier to connect devices (such as printers) to the Wi-Fi network.
Has a dedicated smartphone app
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There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the device.
Can be used wirelessly
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Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
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Comments
Pawel
9 months ago
10 / 10
2700 sft full coverage and Fiber internet
Pawel
9 months ago
10 / 10
Bought this router to enable our Fiber installation. We have over 10 devices on this, 3 IWATCHES, 4 Laptops and 5 TV's. We are streaming and actively using the devices and Gaming has also been enabled on the PS4.. this Devices is never exceeding 40% utilization and has a fantastic outside range.. Installed 4 outdoor cameras, Blink from Amazon and these 3ork like a champ up to 150 feet away from the house.. cannot complain about range, capability and speed to all the devices...
Chris
4 months ago
6 / 10
Not a secure router
Chris
4 months ago
6 / 10
While this is touted as a gaming router, and it is absolutely easy to setup, it is not as powerful a router as you might think. If you purchased this for an intensive wireless setup where you have over 64 wireless devices, you will run out of whitelist space and that is by THEIR tech support, but I found it to be even less with only 57 devices that could run in the whitelist. Also, there is not near enough traffic analysis features. What makes it simple to setup and use is also what makes it weak for security. It lacks all sorts of traffic analysis features that more expensive routers like Asus take into account. The trend micro app that runs on the Archer router will block some nefarious hackers from gaining access, it does not spot or stop them all. I am a power user and have over 65 devices running on my network and I host a website behind my router so security and no connection limitations are a must. They also have managed to install a firmware hack (Horse Shell) on many of the TP-Link routers allowing state sponsored hackers such as "Camaro Dragon" to gain control of not only your router but to hack backwards into your network so I have lost all trust in the TP-Link router when it comes to security. If you want a highly secure router I would suggest steering clear of TP-Link.
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