TP-Link Archer AX21 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router

TP-Link's Archer AX21 is a value-priced dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router that's short on features but a solid performer.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
TP-Link Archer AX21 AX1800 Dual- 1

Product details

  • VPN Server and Client: Archer AX21 Supports both VPN Server and VPN Client (Open/PPTP/L2TP over Ipsec)
  • Certified for Humans: Smart home made easy for non-experts. Setup with Alexa is simple
  • Dual-Band WiFi 6 Internet Router: Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) technology achieves faster speeds, greater capacity and reduced network congestion compared to the previous generation
  • Next-Gen 1.8 Gbps Speeds: Enjoy smoother and more stable streaming, gaming, downloading and more with WiFi speeds up to 1.8 Gbps (1200 Mbps on 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band)
  • Connect more devices: Wi-Fi 6 technology communicates more data to more devices simultaneously using revolutionary OFDMA technology
  • Extensive Coverage: Achieve the strong, reliable WiFi coverage with Archer AX1800 as it focuses signal strength to your devices far away using Beamforming technology, 4 high-gain antennas and an advanced front-end module (FEM) chipset
  • Works with all internet service providers, such as Comcast, Charter, AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity, Spectrum, RCN, Cox, CenturyLink, Frontier, etc.( a modem is required for most internet service providers)

PROS

+ Good performance at a low price
+ Mesh-ready
+ Basic parental controls

CONS

- No multi-gig ports
- No network security software
- Does not support 160GHz channels

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on December 02, 2022
TP-Link's Archer AX21 is a value-priced dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router that's short on features but a solid performer.
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