Soipd device. Always works and is advertised. I recommend

Works nice more reception

Just received a few days ago (Feb-2025). As a NOOB to the router world this was fairly easy to set up and add a router VPN (for security from most data miners, etc..). I do not have a large area to cover and almost all my gear is dual band so this was almost an over the top upgrade over my Internet service's rental router. I wanted to do a property wide VPN vs. having to keep configuring device level VPNs and also have the capacity for three band gear if/when I get it. This unit (AXE95-TP-Link AXE7800) fills the bill.

I do wish the TP-Link tether app had VPN switching capabilities as of right now one has to log onto the router from a computer to make those changes. Other than that...5 stars!

Great speed, great options on the router for configurations ( most beyond my pay grade) and very good features.

I am giving this router 4 stars because it works for my needs, however if this is your only wireless AP, I would look to the Deco mesh devices. In my use case I needed the two USB ports, otherwise I would have just gone with 2 of the Deco XE75 (AXE5400).

My configuration is as follows:

1gb Fiber Connection plugged into the AXE95

Archer AXE95 as the main router with two large USB storage devices attached, one for backups and the other for media streaming.

1 Archer XE75 Deco using ethernet backhaul upstairs on the opposite side of my house configured as an Access Point. The Deco is plugged into a tplink 5 port GB switch.

The ethernet backhaul was accomplished using Screenbeam Moca devices over existing coax cable for my satellite TV which is no longer used. These things are awesome!

My wireless network is split into 4 separate SSIDS:

6ghz using the WiFi 6e band for high speed wireless devices such as our newest tablets, phones, laptop, etc.

Another SSID using the 5ghz band for high speed devices that can't use the 6ghz band (older tablets, Chromecast, etc)

2.4ghz network for IoT devices such as our security cameras, doorbell, door locks, lights, oven, etc.

2.4 and 5ghz for a separate Guest network

The performance and range of the AXE95 is not nearly as good as the Deco, for instance if I am connected to the Deco I get 250mbps more at 15 ft compared to the AXE95. Additionally, the security devices on the side of the house that use the AXE95 do not get nearly the signal strength of the ones using the Deco. Nonetheless they still work fine. However for the price of the AXE95 I would have expected more.

Outside of that, the AXE95 works great as a router itself and having the two usb ports was mandatory for my use.

Setting up the device was a little confusing for both devices but for most people I am sure it will be easy. I really prefer the old school web interface for programming the router and eventually I figured out how to use that vs the App.

Tplink has also jumped on the "how much money can I get from the consumer" monthly based service models. If you want some of the basic security functions that were always included on a router, you now have to pay a monthly fee for it. Unfortunately this is in line with other manufacturers as well so I can't just ding Tplink for it, but I still will.

I really like Tplink and wanted to stay with there products but if I were a normal consumer who needed two access points of coverage, I would definitely go with 2 of the Tplink Deco XE75's. I can only speak to the performance of using them with ethernet backhaul and not wirelessly piggybacked. If you have cut the cord with your satellite or cable provider, I strongly recommend looking into the Moca Screenbeams to upgrade your network using that old coax cable.

On my wired connections, regardless of using the Deco or router I am getting 950mbps out of my 1000mbps fiber connection. Needless to say, GTA and RDR2 downloaded in record tme for me.

I will update this review if I run into any problems down the road.

Upgraded from an earlier model product. What I like about this unit is the wifi-is strong and reliable. I also use the USB ports, and these are much better than prior models. With double the transfer rates and greater reliability. Plug an external HDD into the USB port, and this makes a very good network HDD host as well. I only wish it hosted USB-C. But the USB-3 and the USB-2 (it has both plugs), work well enough.

I live in an old three story schoolhouse built in 1810. Even the overpriced top of the line router with the secondary relays still left huge deadspots, no matter where we hooked it up. On a whim I bought the TP Link Archer, put it in a central location, and haven’t had any issues. Two heavy gamers in the house, plus my home office. No problems whatsoever. Yes, it looks like the Deathstar, but works fantastically.

It came in a large plain white box as expected. it also appeared used until I removed plastic wrap from antennas. Now it appears like new. Hookup was simple and not difficult. User interface is very similar to an older TP-Link I had been using but close enough I knew what was going on. just installed it last night, so I don't have long term experience to anticipate how it will work in the future, but for now it is connected to all household electronic as now used.

This router is junk. Received it September 26th 2024 and it quit working the first week of December 2024. It was kind of difficult to set up due some of our devices. I couldn’t return it to Amazon due to being outside the return window. I contacted TP-Link about replacing under warranty and they wouldn’t help me without going through their trouble shooting even though I told them we hooked up our old router and everything works fine. So in the trash it goes. Oh… When tech support called me back instead of waiting on hold, the number was a 111111111 spam risk number.

I picked up this router to replace my ISP’s hardware and the difference has been noticeable right away. Setup was simple, the app is clear, and within minutes everything in the house was running faster and more consistently. My PC has a WiFi 6E card, so I was excited to try the 6 GHz band. It didn’t end up being practical in my setup since there are a few walls between my office and the router, but that’s just how 6 GHz works. It’s meant for closer range and line of sight.

The good news is the 5 GHz band has been more than enough. I’m getting strong speeds, low ping, and a stable connection that doesn’t budge during gaming or streaming. Coverage around the place is better than what I had before, and everything feels smoother when switching between devices.

Even without using the 6 GHz band, this router has been a huge improvement. If you want better performance than what your ISP gives you, this is a solid upgrade.

Wi-Fi 6 doesn't work completly 👺and it' USA product that doesn't support gulf country with the support team, why you cheating me!!

It has a stronger signal that the ISP provided router, however it seems to slow way down intermittently for no reason. I have dropped from 100Mbps into the Kbps range occasionally. It also doesn't have full admin capabilities from the web interface because some features need their app. Overall unless you get it on a deep sale i recommend something else, and even though I got it for 200$ I'm still not sure I am going to keep it.

I truly believe that after buying an expensive device it's absolutely wrong and bad practice to require any kind of subscription to use its declared features. Otherwise you end up with limited to basic features and the basic features you get anyways with your internet provider's modem with wifi and routing capabilities. It means for you after spending hundreds of dollars you get quite the same features you already had free of charge. That's the reason it deserves the 1 star and you deserve to know that you get is NOT what you paid for! Parental control, different schedules for different days (related to parental control), filter, devices, detailed reports if you have some devices connectivity issues etc all these out of reach without expensive monthly and never ending subscriptions. It also have limited PC desktop access to configurations and requires their mobile app with cloud account to access all configurations of the router while you should have the opposite - full control by logging into it locally. Nonsense. So if you spend money for router and expect having a full control of you network avoid TP link routers.

For honesty I should say the connectivity and speeds are very good across the 2 stories detached house with tens of smart house switches, local thermostats all sitting on 2.4ghz wifi + other household devices like TV's, mobiles etc...while the router is located in the basement nearby electric board. The subscriptions for accessing features beyond basics are the major concern and no go.

Bought the AXE7800 thinking 4x4 MU-MIMO on 5GHz would help with WiFi stability, which it did within about 25' from the router. Around the 30' mark though, my devices are struggling to stay connected despite still having 2/4 bars on signal strength. Didn't have that problem with my 11ac router.

I tried disabling optional WiFi RF features to hopefully remove whatever may have been causing connectivity to suddenly go from great to effectively none from adding one floor in-between when visiting my upstairs neighbor, didn't have any luck with that.

May update: none of my most recent devices (Dell laptop, Samsung A16 5G phone and Lenovo IdeaTab Plus 2025) can stay connected worth a damn beyond 20' on 5GHz and 2.4GHz is barely usable at 30'. Signal on my devices can still show 3-4 bars our of 5 but most attempts to connect to anything end up either timing out or atrociously slow at 4-10KB/s. At that rate, I may end up setting up my DIR-882 as an AP instead of using the AXE7800 for 2.4G/5G.

I got a HW v1.0 model and it appears to be absolute trash. Maybe v1.6 hardware would fare better.