TP Link Archer D7

Icemanbrfc

Icemanbrfc

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Anybody have the TP Link Archer D7 router? Is it worth getting, or anything else available? Mainly for ADSL/VDSL
 
Yes it doesn't have a VDSL modem, ADSL only. For the rest it's a great product and I had 0 issues with mine in the year or so I had it before lightning took it from me. I replaced it with a Archer D9 which I'm running now for about 6 months and it's just as solid.
The no VDSL bit doesn't bother me, I currently have a 10 MB ADSL line which is the fastest I can get at my place. One day when fiber arrives I'll continue using the D9 in router mode since it's a excellent wifi router.

Depending on the size of your house and your requirements in terms of wired and wireless speeds, you might be able to get away with a much cheaper option.
 
bigboy529 said:
Yes it doesn't have a VDSL modem, ADSL only. For the rest it's a great product and I had 0 issues with mine in the year or so I had it before lightning took it from me. I replaced it with a Archer D9 which I'm running now for about 6 months and it's just as solid.
The no VDSL bit doesn't bother me, I currently have a 10 MB ADSL line which is the fastest I can get at my place. One day when fiber arrives I'll continue using the D9 in router mode since it's a excellent wifi router.

Depending on the size of your house and your requirements in terms of wired and wireless speeds, you might be able to get away with a much cheaper option.
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I can pick up one off somebody for 1k, hence why im asking about it .
 
Icemanbrfc said:
Thanks will have a look.
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I think you once told me you don't have VDSL yet, if you can get the Archer D7 for R1000 buy it and in the future when you get VDSL you buy a cheap VDSL modem and use the D7 in Router Mode.
 
Soul Assassin said:
I think you once told me you don't have VDSL yet, if you can get the Archer D7 for R1000 buy it and in the future when you get VDSL you buy a cheap VDSL modem and use the D7 in Router Mode.
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Yeh no VDSL yet, so think that is not a concern, but always good to have. Im looking at prices of the D7, and its still quite pricey, so maybe this 1k is not a bad price.
 
Icemanbrfc said:
Yeh no VDSL yet, so think that is not a concern, but always good to have. Im looking at prices of the D7, and its still quite pricey, so maybe this 1k is not a bad price.
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R1000 is less than half the price of a new one.
 
Soul Assassin said:
That's why I said theoretical but the real world speeds are faster than 100Mbps so fibre users are fine.
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^^ Pretty much this. As long as the AP can saturate your real world internet speed in reasonable cases comparing theoretical speeds is dumb.

Range on the other hand...
 
R1k for a D7 is a very good price, if you don't want it please tell me who's selling, I'll take it.
 
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