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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 56 reviews

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Customers commend the Archer BE9700 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router for its easy setup, excellent connectivity, and impressive speed. Users also appreciate the router's ease of use and strong signal strength throughout the home, as well as its excellent coverage. However, some customers have noted that the range could be improved.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Internet cuts out, does not reach upstairs

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    Setup was easy enough, but as-is it doesn't work smoothy. Seems like the sale item I bought was hardware V1.0 so you may have more luck if you get the updated hardware version. The internet randomly cuts out! I still have wifi connection but can't access any websites for about 30 seconds about once every hour or so. According to the internet this is a known issue - I'm surprised they're still selling this router! It also has terrible signal upstairs/downstairs in my house, which my old wifi router covered without any issue. I'm attempting to return it under warranty because I was traveling during the 15 day Best Buy return period, and they're making me go through a process which involves emailing with their tech support.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Range
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A router with 2.4ghz, 5ghz, and 6ghz, OH MY!

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    As the happy owner of a TP-Link Archer AX5400 Pro, a dual band Wi-Fi 6 router, I was happy to upgrade to the newest WiFi 7 router from TP-Link. And I wanted to like this router more than I have, but there are just a few major annoyances that I can’t get over. Setup of the router was extremely simple: unplug your old router and remove all ethernet connections, then hook up your new router, follow the instructions in the TP Link Tether app, and you’ll be up in running in no time. What’s nice is that my previous router worked with the Tether app, so I was already familiar with all the functionality of TP Link’s app. It wasn’t soon after setup that I encountered my first annoyance, which may be a limitation of the technology itself and not the router. On my previous router, you could configure all bands (2.4, 5 and 6ghz wireless bands) to be seamlessly merged into one connection, in other words, all connections would require one WiFi name and one single password. But with this router, the 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands were together as one network, and the 6ghz band is it’s own band with a separate name and password (though I did use the same password between them). I soon received a notification on my phone that I may experience issues controlling other devices on my network since my phone and smart home devices were now on separate networks… This was a disappointing discovery. If I wanted my phone to use the faster (though shorter range) 6ghz band, it may not communicate well with my smart displays and speakers. There’s also an option to enable what’s called an MLO network that isn’t found in the initial setup, just to make things more confusing. MLO (multi link operation) basically allows devices (that support WiFi-7) to connect to multiple WiFi channels/bands simultaneously. I turned this on briefly to try it out and it was okay. I didn’t notice that much of a difference. However, the only device in my home that supports WiFi 7 is my iPhone 16 Pro, so any potential benefits I would have seen were limited by the fact most devices don’t have WiFi 7 capabilities yet. After some researching, I have seen that some folks online have suggested using the same username and password for all bands/networks. That way your smart devices in your home can communicate with each other. I’m not sure how this would impact an MLO network (should you enable that feature). I’ll have to try this and see if I encounter any problems going that route, even if only for the 2.4/5ghz and 6ghz channels. But until then, I’ve primarily connected all my devices to the 2.4/5ghz connection. As for range, I don’t think this is an improvement from my old Archer router. If anything, it seems like it may have a smaller range. My house isn’t huge, it’s a 1,500sf 3-bedroom. Yet somehow in the corners of this home I find my speeds ranging wildly which is a problem I didn’t encounter much with my previous router. When you are in range, speeds are quick as can be. I have 1-gbps speeds from my ISP and when you can get close to that it’s magic. I would give this router a score of 85 out of 100. The tether app is nice, the unit is fast when you are in close enough range, but the different band setups are confusing and not intuitive. And to top it off, you might not need a WiFi 7 router quite yet until more devices are WiFi 7 compatible. And by the time WiFi 7 is ubiquitous amongst all new consumer electronics, there may be better router options out there to meet your needs. I’ll leave you with one last pro tip: try using the same username(s) and password(s) for your WiFi login(s) on your new router as you had on your old router, that way you won’t have to re-login to your network with every device in your home that was previously using your old router/network.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Ease of use, Setup
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All the new features

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    It’s good to see more routers come out supporting Wi-Fi 7, 6Ghz channels and higher speed LAN ports. Technology is getting faster and all these things help it keep up. However, why are so many security features getting put behind a paywall? I know it’s not just TP-Link that is doing this, as other companies are doing the same thing. But, it is sad to see that something like DDoS prevention and intrusion prevention isn’t something that the router, that is fully capable of doing, doesn’t do it by default. Then, you have to use the Tether app on a mobile device to try the trial or enable the subscription. Anyways, despite that, this router has a lot that many other routers don’t bring to the table. This one can be as simple as running the app and getting your network running in a matter of minutes, to breaking it down and having several different networks running through your household. You can have a different SSID per band for regular users, for guest users and a separate for Internet of Things (IoT), so that you can isolate those items from other local network devices. Basically so that random lightbulb doesn’t need to know your regular SSID and password. You have control over all the typical advanced LAN and WAN settings, you can even make static routes. You can use the router as a VPN client or make it a VPN server with OpenVPN, PPTP VPN, L2TP/IPSec VPN and/or WireGuard VPN. Allowing you to configure client accounts, certificates and manage their connections. You can even isolate specific connected devices so that they can’t see other devices on your network with just a couple clicks. No need for learning network engineering just to keep your kids tablet from being hacked and ruining everything else on your network. If you are like me and still prefer wired connections, this has a single 10Gbps port that can be switched between WAN/LAN and four 2.5 Gbps ports in which the first one can be swapped between LAN/WAN. So, for example, with 1Gbps internet, you only need the 2.5Gbps port and might have a NAS that can do 10Gbps, so it makes it even better for your local network connected devices. There are other features I have not used but know others may enjoy. Like using Alexa or Google to enable guest networks or read out the WPA password so that your guests can connect without you having to remember it on your own. If you have a large house you may also have some weak spots for WiFi, so TP-Link makes it easy to get another EasyMesh and OneMesh device to extend your network to that other device. You can even hook up a USB drive directly to the router and treat it as a network storage that can even be accessed externally if you enable that feature. Despite my complaining of the required subscription for some other security features, they do still include a fair bit of options as they list as “basic”. These include notifications of new connected devices, security scan for router updates, port forwarding issues and wireless password strength. You also get some parental control functions that can do some basic blocking of malicious or restricted content or specific sites and create bedtime to remove access for that device. However, if you want reports of what has been blocked or accessed, that is part of the subscription. Overall, it’s a simple to set up router that brings a lot of the modern tech to the user and plenty of advanced features. It is fully capable of more, but for a slight monthly or annual fee. It has all the capability to still work with that original wireless device from 10+ years ago to the most modern device you can get.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup
    Cons mentioned:
    Range
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Snappy, 6Ghz bandwidth but short ranged

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    I've tried many different routers in my time. All the common specs are mentioned in popular reviews; what bandwidth, what security/control features, Wifi 6 or 7, etc. What matters to me most is speed, ability to juggle many devices and maintain speed, keeping signals so I don't get dropped signals, compatibility with different devices, range. This little guy was great in most areas. Firstly, it was easy to set up. Just follow the instructions, download the app, connect to the router, and you're in the generic menu. I have screenshots, see below. Pretty intuitive. The advanced options were not quite advanced, but a few useful things. If you are an advanced user and want more control, you will need to use a device and use the web interface to have further options and control. But otherwise, it was pretty quick and easy to set up. Some of the nicer features is the ports are future/forward thinking, featuring 2.5gbs on all ports, with 1 port for the main line to your modem at 10gbs. Very nice, not all routers have this feature. One of the main feature was utilizing the 6Ghz bandwidth , which was nice. Not cluttered and speedy, I have alot of devices in the house with 3 kids, gamers, handhelds, phones, ipads, tv's, speakers, etc. The amazing thing is I have over 90+ devices, 70+ of those were definitely wireless, and it was able to keep things in order with very little interference, great. My only gripe is the range. Most of the devices were ok, but once I moved away from router to the second floor it starts to slow down, and some even dropped signal. I think this is a great little device but you will likely need extenders or a mesh set up if you have a bigger house. If it wasn't for this , I believe it would've deserved a 5 star. Otherwise, it was very fast in the short(er) range that it has. It didn't have alot of advanced features, but most people won't be using them anyway. For a small 1 or 2 bedroom, or a college dorm, this is perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Ease of use
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Maximum speed and coverage, with added security

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    The TP-Link Archer BE9700 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 router is a big boost to my home coverage and it's giving me more reliable connections with my newer devices. This is a fantastic router for all of my households' various downloads, gaming, and streaming needs. I consider this router a way to upgrade from my current router and future proof so that I'll have continual access and coverage as I get newer devices in my network. There are 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands associated with this router. You'll be able to access BE, AX, AC, and N networks. On 6GHz you get up to 5765 Mbps, on 5GHz you get up to 2882 Mbps, and 2.4GHz you get 1032 Mbps. Blazing fast speeds to ensure you don't get slowed down, and all this will also be dependent upon the speed of your provider. There are 6 high performing antennas with beamforming for a continual broader coverage. I've been able to get consistent signals throughout my 2 story home and the speed is strong no matter where I am situated with my devices. The router has a small footprint and looks understated visually, as it's a powerful workhorse of a machine. On the rear of the router there are multiple ports and buttons such as 1 port for 10Gbps, 1 WAN/LAN port 2.5Gbps, and 3 ports for 2.5 Gbps LAN. Along with a WPS button, on/off button, power port, and a reset button. VPN security is built into the Archer BE9700 as it allows specified devices on your home network to access remote VPN servers without needing to install VPN software on each device. Setting this router up with the help of the TP-Link Tether app is simple and easy to manage. Nice features built into this are also the network protection to detect cyber threats, parental controls, and QOS which allows you to specify devices that need to have priority bandwidth. This is also EasyMesh compatible so you can always add more to this router in the future to ensure even more coverage should you want/need it. Included inside the package is the Archer BE9700 Wi-Fi 7 router, a power adapter, a RJ45 ethernet cable, and the paperwork for the quick installation guides. It's a nicely designed router and it truly does work to ensure your fast connections remain stable. The coverage is strong for all my various smart home devices and better than my previous router. Easy to use and easy to monitor with the provided app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great performance but needs software updates

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    With the slew of new Wifi 7 devices coming out and the few that I have, I figured it was time to get a Wifi 7 router. With my last router I was using a TP Link Deco mesh system which worked extremely well for me, so TP link earned itself another customer. Overall the Archer BE9700 has been a solid router with a few quips. Pros - Easy Setup No App needed to setup but is available Fast to reboot Cons - Software can be a little buggy Range is limited Mesh interface doesn't work with my Deco mesh system Overall build quality of the router is nice. Its lightweight plastic, with lots of venting and it appears to not have a fan at all (its dead silent). I have it on a rack next to my main house router and server, so its soaking up some heat, but it doesn't seem to be affected. It has 7 directional antennas that you can point if you need to troubleshoot signal issues. The router supports 1 10Gbps port that can be used for your LAN or WAN, 1 2.5Gbps port that can be used as a LAN or WAN, then 3 additional 2.5Gbps ports for LAN. I like this configuration because it allows me to plug my server in to the 10Gbps port if I need to (though my current server doesn't support it) while plugging in my main router to a 2.5Gbps port. The software is pretty good, though I feel its a regression from what I had with the Deco system. For some reason, the Deco app doesn't support this router so a new app is needed. The app is almost identical to the previous app. Setup was straight forward to get up and running, but advanced features (like assigning static IPs for devices was not). Overall setup time with plugging it in, booting it up, and having my devices all connected was roughly 5 minutes and most of that was setting up passwords. I've had a few issues with this router though. Occasionally it will get really slow and I haven't been able to narrow down why. Its happened three times now and I end up having to connect to my main routers wifi to get my speed back. Connecting back to it later has it resolved. Another issue I ran into is it keeps trying to assign devices an IP address I have set for my server. I was having issues with my servers connectivity, so checked the log and it was getting IP conflicts. Sure enough, new devices that were connecting or reconnecting, the router was assigning the IP address of my server which I had set to static. On my Deco system this wasn't an issue, but this server seems to have an issue with it. I was able to ultimately connect my Deco system to this router, but not leveraging the EasyMesh system included with this router. I simply plugged in my main Deco node, put it into AP mode in the Deco app, and it now works as an extension of this network so anything connected to the mesh network can reach my server/tv/etc.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable WiFi 7 Router - Good Performance/Value

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    I've been using the TP-Link Archer BE9700 Tri-Band Router for the last week and a half. The BE9700 is an expansion to TP-Link’s WiFi 7 lineup and is one of the more affordable tri-band options out there. I have used their dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router BE6500, and their Tri-Band extension BE11000 all of which I have had a good experience with. The BE9700 really seems to be an expansion of the BE6500 as it has a similar layout of radios and antennas, but the 9700 comes with the full WiFi 7 experience by including the 6GHz band. I have had a good experience so far with the router and have enjoyed perfect uptime. For reference my house is 1700 sqft split between 2 stories, and an attached garage. WiFi 7: BE9700 The BE9700 brings the full WiFi 7 experience. The biggest improvements over WiFi 6 are directed at the 6 GHz band which increased the lane from 160MHz to 320. There are also improvements to packet transfer efficiency with 4K QAM, which allows for more efficient use of the spectrum and thus improving speeds. There is also the use of MLO which aggregates the frequency bands for simultaneous usage by a device, which again improves throughput speed. Unfortunately most of my devices are WiFi 6E, with only a handful of WiFi 7 devices at my disposal. My laptops are all 6E, which leaves me with a few Pixel 9 Pro’s that can fully utilize the WiFi 7 bandwidth improvements. The Archer BE9700 WiFi 7 Dual Band Router The BE9700 router (1 band of 5765Mbps @ 6Ghz, 1 band of 2882 Mbps @ 5Ghz, 1 band of 1032 Mbps @ 2.4Ghz) with simultaneous tri-band radios, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, MLO, and 4K QAM. MU-MIMO and OFDMA allow multiple WiFi users to communicate with the router simultaneously (MU-MIMO for high bandwidth applications and OFDMA for low bandwidth) without taking the performance hit. There are 6 fixed external antennas. The router has (3) 2.5GBPS LAN ports, (1) 2.5 GBPS WAN/LAN, and (1) 10GBPS WAN/LAN port. There is also a USB 3.0 port for a networked printer or a storage solution. A single flat CAT6A ethernet cable is included. The router is also EasyMesh certified so it can create a mesh network with other EasyMesh devices. At this time only TP-Link and Netgear have embraced the EasyMesh standard but there appears to be difficulty mixing hardware from other vendors. Performance As with my other TP-Link devices, this router performs well. The LAN speeds are a as quick as I would hope and the WiFi speeds were great. I had no issue covering my home with a good signal, and would only experience noticeable degradation of speeds outside of my home. All devices within my home connected without issue including older 2.4GHz smart home devices. I have a typical test I run with all of my router setups using Totusoft and Speedtest. My internet connection is 600 up/down fiber, so that is my baseline for max internet speeds. For intranet I have a couple 2.5GHz devices that can benefit from the higher throughput. With Speedtest I checked my wired devices speeds – I got 601/597, which is right at my providers advertised speeds. Wireless performance is entirely dependent on distance and obstructions. So with that in mind I checked from a couple different points in my home. I used a Pixel 9 Pro which has WiFi 7 connectivity, and a Pixel 7 Pro which has 6E to test the wireless performance at various points in my house. On the Pixel 9 Pro (WiFi 7) I tested at 10ft, 15ft, and 25ft all with a wall between the device and the router. At 10ft I was getting 540/533, 15ft was 509/503, and 25ft was 440/399. On the Pixel 7 Pro (6E) 10ft was 519/515, 15ft was 455/432, and 25ft was 375/370. I certainly saw performance gains between the devices with the WiFi 7 devices gaining between 4-17% depending on the distance. This isn’t a perfect trial because there are a lot of variables, but it does show a correlation between distance and WiFi generation. For inter-network transfers I tested the performance with Totusoft. Using a mix of wired and wireless devices to perform transfers over the network gives me a some insight to the network throughput. I always aim to have similar machines running so I used a laptop and a PC tower with 6E connectivity and NVME drives to limit that variable. I set the distance to the router at 15 ft with a wall in between and then cycled between fully wired, mixed wired/wireless, and fully wireless. The software simulates bursts of network traffic or long sustain transfers like streaming media or copying large files. With both devices connected wirelessly at 15ft (with a wall in between) 5MB transfers were 127/165Mbps, 300MB was 43/257, and 1GB 42/272. With one device wired and the other wireless the numbers jumped a decent amount. Starting the transfers from the wired device saw the 5MB jump to 175/312, 300MB move to 255/535, and 1GB to 243/538. Starting the transfers from the wireless device saw the 5MB go to 188 /381, 300MB move to 310/668, and 1GB to 319/646. This second transfer would mimic a wired media server streaming out to a wireless device on the network. Either way it is a vast improvement over both devices being wireless. The last configuration was with devices wired, which was the fastest by a longshot. The devices were connected to the 2.5G LAN ports on the router, but only the PC tower has 2.5G network port. 5MB jumped to 790/910, 300MB moved up to 811/892, and 1GB went to 814/879. These are the speeds that truly matter to me since I have my house wired with CAT6A ethernet, and the devices that are the biggest network hogs are wired (Xbox, gaming/media tower, work from home setup). The 2.5G LAN ports really come into play if you have devices with their own 2.5G+ network port, which seems to show up on gaming towers more than anything else. Reliability For me, reliability is king. It doesn’t matter how fast a system is or how many features it packs, if the system crashes out then you are dead in the water. I rely on my system staying up for work, and keeping my house running. I have several WiFi based smart devices including a door lock that I sometimes need to access to let my kids in when they forget their key. If I were to lose internet, for no apparent reason, then I would have a real problem. In the week and a half that I have had the router up and running I have had zero drops or issues. I have monitored my clients uptimes and have seen uninterrupted connectivity for all of them. I have my main network and my IOT network setup to keep them walled off from each other. Again, no issues found or drops. I have been particularly happy with this fact, and has been a welcome change from my mesh system that still has occasional drops and disconnects even after several firmware updates. I do keep the router on a UPS backup, but I have pulled the plug to see how it reacts to a sudden power loss. It came right back up without much issue. I think after 5 or six times of doing this I only had 1 time where I needed to cycle my fiber modem to get them talking again. That’s pretty good in my experience. Mesh Compatibility The BE9700 supports the EasyMesh protocol. Since I have a BE6500 and BE11000 extender that are also EasyMesh compatible I plan to connect those devices as wired backhauls to create a DIY mesh network. I have a decent amount of experience with pre-bundled mesh network devices, and my biggest grip is the lack of network ports on the satellites. Quite a few I have dealt with only have 1 network port that you can either use as a wired backhaul or to breakout a wired connection from the satellite. With a full router, especially the BE6500, I can maintain another branch of 2.5GBPS network ports without shelling out for an expensive switch. I have used the BE6500 and BE11000 together in the past and they worked really well together, so I have confidence that using all 3 will produce good results. Interface There are 2 ways to interact with the router – through an app (Tether) or through a browser page (192.168.0.1). I already had the app to do the initial setup, but I could have just as easily gone through the browser. The app works well and I haven’t had any issues with it. It is easier to navigate the more advanced functions through the browser, but for the vast majority of users the app should do everything you need it to. Creating my IOT network was easy – found the setting, turned it on, named my network, and selected what bands to use (2.4 and/or 5GHz). Within the app/browser interface there are a number of network controls for parents that are easy to implement. I have used them in the past and they work pretty well. I already had profiles setup for my kids with devices assigned to each of them. I can control what sites are blocked and put in cutoff times for bed. This last one is important since the kids like to get up in the middle of the night and mess around on their tablets or Chromebooks. These features are simple enough for even the most novice users to work through. My experience with this router has been a positive one. I have honestly had really good luck with my TP-Link devices over the years so this doesn’t come as a shock. The router was easy to setup, performance was good, and most importantly it maintained perfect uptime. I liked the expansion into the 6GHz band, which was one thing that sidelined the BE6500 for me. Even though my WiFi 7 device list is small I have plenty of 6E devices that take advantage of the bands availability. As time moves on I will get more WiFi 7 devices, so that functionality will be appreciated.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and reliable router

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    This router has been extremely reliable in my testing while providing a great feature set. The looks are kind of plain, but so long as it provides good results, I am ok with that. I have no issues with my review unit, and it has worked perfectly since installation. Pros: - Reliable - Fast - Easy setup - Great range - Extensive admin options Cons: - Boring design Setup: The process is mainly completed through the TP-Link Tether app. It walks you through all the steps including setting a new admin password and setting up your Wi-Fi. The app is not too pushy about getting you to subscribe to anything, though options are there for advanced parental control and security features via their Security+ feature, which comes with a 30-day trial. Personally, I did not see the need as most advanced features are baked right in. Initially I set up the network using bridge mode on my old modem / router from Xfinity with separate networks for 6GHz and a combined 2.4GHz and 5GHz. I then tested the network using the advertised Multi-Link Operation which uses all network bands for faster transfer speeds. I was surprised that there are also options for IoT networks in addition to the usual guest networks. In summary, on this device you can have a very high performing network, or split it up in many ways to your choice allowing for many subnets in an extremely easy walkthrough Performance: I attached a few screenshots. As the modem maxed out my 1gbps connection to Xfinity, I ended up doing a few tests in OpenSpeedTest to test my local area network performance. I used a Surface Pro 11 and a Asus Rog Zephyrus G16 which both support Wi-Fi 7. Using MLO, I was able to connect at 5764 Mbps on each device up and down. In network testing, the best speed I got was around 1430 Mbps down and 1250 Mbps up which was pretty good compared to what I was getting before. My speeds seemed to be more limited to 6GHz speeds and did not seem to combine bands as MLO advertises, but it did appear more stable at those speeds with less dips. My local ping varied from 6ms to 9ms. I am not fully sure to what level my two laptops support MLO which could have been the limiting factor here. But it is a nice feature to have for future proofing my network. Gaming performance was overall good with a steady 55-60 ms ping. I never saw it go over 62. This speed is good for me with my cable connection as I get the same performance over ethernet, so it is likely related to the cable connection to my provider. Connections: The device is well equipped for connectivity. There is a USB 3.0 port on the side, 1x 10 Gbps WAN/LAN port, 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port, and 3x 2.5 LAN ports. The USB port supports both Storage Sharing and Time Machine backups. Parental controls: I was excited that this is included as this feature can sometimes be a paid feature. It is possible to set up profiles within the IP address and via the app. Once you make a profile with age and selected limitations, just add the devices to the profile and set usage times.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crazy Fast Wi-Fi Router for House Full of Devices

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    The TP-Link Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 Router is an excellent upgrade for my home network, which supports over 20 different devices. Setup The router setup was straightforward. I was confused by the Select Port page, as I was unsure what port it was referring to. Once I got past that, the rest of the setup was easy. I appreciated the easy layouts, internet connection testing, firmware updating, and Nat testing. The router detected there was another Wi-Fi on the network and presented options on how to fix it, with simple instructions on how to solve the issue. I was very impressed with this. The advanced settings have an easy-to-use layout and provide all the settings I would expect to use, such as port forwarding, VPNs, DNS, etc. Usage The router mounted easily on the wall. Once I turned it on, it was easy to connect to. I appreciate the multiple ethernet ports for direct connections for my gaming computers. However, the Wi-Fi connection is crazy fast. I have fiber running to my house, and this router takes full advantage of it. I performed a test using my Fing scanning software, which was running on an iPad Pro. With 19 active devices on my network, including several TVs with streaming services, my internet speed test results showed a download speed of 123 Mbps, an upload speed of 171.5 Mbps, and a latency of 14 ms. I am very pleased with the performance and connectivity in my large house, which supports multiple Wi-Fi devices. I highly recommend the TP-Link Archer BE9700 for anyone looking to significantly improve the performance of their home network. Features • 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz • 1 10 Gbps ethernet port • 4 2.5 Gbps ports • 6 external antennas • Easy configuration • Tether app for managing the network remotely • Automatic updates • Smart Home support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant • Graphical network map • EasyMesh compatible • HomeShield security

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but limited antena directions

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    I have several TP Link products and this is my latest which so far no disappointments. That said, antenas have a limit to their rotation as in it is not 360, more like 180. Set up was easy and it comes with an app to help. The range radius is great for my 3000 ft, 3 level home. It has a QR code to help others connect to the wifi once set up. The antenas are not detachable which may be a positive development. There’s nothing extraordinary about the speed but the rage is excellent for a large 3 level home. This is the typical multidirectional, multi antenna router for high demand multi device home. It has the latest security protocols. Unfortunately, I have not had the chance to test all the features including WiFi 7 settings. It has 6 indicator lights with the 7th for power light. It is very light, with an average size router that comes with a Ethernet cable and a small instruction booklet as it is not a real instruction manual. No need for it as all information can be found in the web site. It also comes with a small insert that has the security info to modify and personalize.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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    good size and esay steps to set up, not heavy, excellent coverage

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Setup, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TP- Link Router

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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    Easy to setup. Excellent range. Fast wifi. I would definitely buy again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple and easy

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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    Very simple set up with the Tether app. Very easy way to manage all connected devices for maximum performance. On my wireless plan for 1gbs I am getting average of 988mbs of download and 48mbs of upload off of this router.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replaces my Asus RT-AX86U

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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    This ended up being a solid replacement for my aging Asus RT-AX86U, which was starting to drop WiFi and my fiber connection. Having the 10G will allow me to upgrade from my current 2G when the option becomes available. Since all 4 router ports are 2.4G, I upgraded my (2) internal switches to 8-port 2.4G so all wired connections run @ full speed, and so far so good. The WiFi connection is amazing, with better than a full Gigabit download and almost a Gigabit upload in WiFi 6e mode.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as advertised and easy to set up.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, it is working as specified. Setup was easy. We upgraded our cable to fiber and this replaced an older combo cable modem/wifi unit. We get a good signal everywhere in our single level residence. The 4G band allows all of our legacy devices to work, and my new WIFI7 motherboard connects just fine to it as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely worth the money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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    Easy setup. I'm now reaching the speeds that I am actually paying for. I like the app and web interface as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TP-Link BE9700 Wi-Fi 7

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    Easy set up - just plug in power and ethernet cables. Stable connection within 20+ feet and multiple devices and smart products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First Personal Router Purchase.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This router was my first personal router purchase for home use. I have 1 GIG fiber connection and have had no issues since installation. The website and mobile app are very user-friendly. The Wi-Fi range covers my 1,200 S.F. house perfectly and provides ample coverage for my security cameras around the house. No interruptions when I was playing video games on my home computer. All around, very pleased with the purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Range and Performance.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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    I get a stable wifi connection even upstairs on 5g. I have a symmetrical upload/download speed and I can reach it several rooms away, in the basement, and upstairs. While gaming I have received no lag and minimal jitter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this to replace our Spectrum router that was always having issues and needed to be constantly reset. Quick and easy set up. Strong signal and range. Overall, very happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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