What are /r/TpLink's favorite Products & Services?

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Something like this would get you there. You want a wall wart that puts out 5V at an amp or more. This one has different sized plugs so you can find the one that fits best.

https://smile.amazon.com/ZOZO-Switching-Replacement-Recorder-Bluetooth/dp/B01ALGGK2O

We have TL-WPA7617 single adapter which is compatible with your TL-WPA7517 KIT.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Powerline-Wi-Fi-Extender-TL-WPA7617/dp/B09VJGSTYK

Let us know if you need more help.

Thanks.

All this has started happening since I decided to get a VPN. Mullvad VPN to be specific. Never had any problems with security but thought it’s cheep and an extra layer of security so why not. I keep my VPN locations mostly in the US but once in a while it’s fun to visit sites while VPN is secured in a distant country as familiar sites show different content.

Sounds like you are using the 2.4Ghz Wifi connection.

Unfortunately Wifi speeds can be affected by any number of factors, so there are no guarantees for steady bandwidth unless you can use a hardwired Ethernet connection from your device directly to the Wifi Router.

If you are forced to use a wireless/Wifi connection, then you will have to do some troubleshooting to try and make the Wifi work as well as possible.

This will start by using a Wifi network analyzing app like:

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer

And then you can determine which channels are the least busy in your location, then you can manually set your router to use one of those channels.

Just beware that for the 2.4Ghz Wifi, only the channels 1, 6 or 11 are actually usable.

You could try a TP-Link extender, but I would add another M5 node with a powerline Ethernet adapter for wired backhaul. They make a Deco system with powerline networking built-in: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081ZWJ6FX?ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_CGDQJJRHM1M4RH4SXJ47

I don’t know your budget, but that integrated system is still WiFi 5, so I would consider if this is a good time to upgrade to WiFi 6 and use a powerline Ethernet adapter to put a node in the garage.

I don't know if this helps but I bought this for my deck x20 and all I did was plug it into one of the ports and that's it. I ran the wired cables to devices that didn't have WiFi. No other changes necessary in the setup TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A128S24?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The tplink model is called the ax1800.

Speedefy WiFi 6 Router, AX1800 Smart WiFi Router, 4-Stream Dual Band Wireless Router for Home Internet & Gaming, 1.5GHz Quad-Core CPU, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Parental Control, VPN, IPv6 (Model KX450) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096P8BTFM/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_S445SAZWZRMD397JJTNF

I believe it’s the low cost wifi6 archer.

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then wha is this bruh

Meanwhile AX20 and AX21, do support VPN Client configuration:

Why is that?

P.S. I was reading about VPNs yesterday, and wanted to try NordVPN too. But seems I am out of luck with the AX55 which I bought a month ago. And am feeling frustrated a bit.

Hi! The Archer AX50 supports OpenVPN and PPTP VPN server configuration options. For other VPN services like NordVPN or Proton VPN, you will still need to use the VPN provider's client software on each applicable network device (e.g. computers, smartphones) to establish the VPN tunnel.

You might could ask your network administrator for the dorm if they'll setup the DHCP to give you two IP numbers. But, most likely want you to just use a router.

While not as cheap as that switch you bought, you can get a fairly cheap router like the Netgear AC1600 for $41.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9KQ07X/

I have a 2100 Sq ft, 2 story house with a finished basement. I purchased an Ax6600 ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TGPTQ14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_Y02QREGT08CS3KH279HN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) and mounted it near the ceiling on the first floor. The coverage is great. I have not found any dead zones and it does a fantastic job of seemlessly switching between 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz.

Welcome. I think you'll be happy with any of them, but like I said, take a loook at the X68 - I have only seen it in a two-pack but you could for example get a 2-pack of the X68 and a single X20 nide (they're sold on Amazon individually) if you decided you needed extra coverage in a dead spot. I think the X68 is the best tri-band from a value standpoint, and would make the most of your fast speeds. The X90 is also very strong but much more expensive.

I just checked and the X68 is $249.99 + there's a $30 coupon at checkout on the US Amazon site! Great deal!

Deco X68 on Sale

>it seems to have a mind of its own

Well, good to know I'm not the only one having difficulties. Thankfully, it's currently working (I updated to the latest firmware yesterday). By which I mean using the right connection (primary when primary is live). But the TP-R470T+ which preceded it was so buggy that I just gave up on the thing and went over to Speedify.

More than the product, I was kinda bummed out by TP-Link's lack of support. It's nice that they've taken over moderation of this subreddit, but when I tried to reach out for support about that a month ago, the only place that seemed accessible was the community forums. I was trying to find a way to simply open a tech support ticket and got sent down an endless loop. This (ER-605) is probably the last piece of TP-Link home networking gear I will own...

make sure you've got the latest firmware installed on your EAP

Make sure you make the channel width on 2.4ghz no more than 20 and the channel width on the 5ghz 80...

Have you checked to see which channels are the best to use for your 2.4ghz and 5ghs on your WiFi?

this will help you figure out the least congested channels to use:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=abdelrahman.wifianalyzerpremium

use this app on your phone to make it prefer and switch to 5ghz from the 2.4ghz wifi when 5ghz is available:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tartar.strongestwifi

Thank you for the reply. I have the TL-SG2008 managed switch and it says that it is compatible with the Omada Controller. I think my life would will be easier now that I know I need to use my managed switch. This was very helpful.

Is it best to configure network devices before they are connected to each other or when they are all connected?

Looks like the EAP 265 HD is in stock over at Amazon for $125.73.