This is a great bit of kit. This router has single handily solved every Wi-Fi and internet issue we have had since we moved into a larger house using a BT Home Hub 6 from a number of years ago. Devices that once would lose connection no longer lose it, those with poor signal now have great signal, and because the router is also a VDSL router you can completely eradicate the <insert ADSL router name here> router from your network. (You can also give up one of the 4 network ports on the back of the router and use it for inbound connectivity, if you have a fibre internet provider or a dedicated modem, although I have not used it in this mode) Gaming on wired and Wi-Fi devices has been stellar, we've had 0 downtime or issues where the router needs rebooting and it looks very suave blending nicely into most home décor. You can setup profiles and assign devices to them (e.g., a profile for me can have a computer, laptop, tablet, phone etc, my partner could have a phone and tablet, etc) and from that, set 'bedtimes' for each user where the router will cut traffic to those devices, block specific websites or filter specific content (Adult Content, Gambling, Social network and a host more) which is handy if you don't want kids exposed to specific things, or a partner addicted to TikTok...
On the other hand, a number of features I would expect on a £130 router are locked behind a paywall, which granted are more 'power user' than for most people, but I would still expect them to just be a feature not something artificially blocked for everyone. For instance, want to see the most visited sites on your network? You can... If you pay for HomeShield Pro which is £5.99 a month or £53.99 a year. Simple DDOS protection? Part of HomeShield Pro. Want to see how much data a specific device has sent or received? Nope. Can't see that at all! (from what I can see!). Honestly, the only real gain you get from HomeShield Pro is viewing the top 5 visited sites per profile, which is usually just tracking cookie URLs, and instead of just setting bedtimes, you can set time limits and a hard 'off time' (which just looks like a bedtime?!) to profiles. I can't see TP-Link making much money on this! And you 100% don't need it for a secure and performant network!
Another bugbear is you get a LOT more settings and control via the app on your phone or tablet than you do by going to the router via your browser. Almost all of the above I mentioned can only be set in the app, not via the web portal. Via the web portal you can only really change your wifi password, see live traffic data (as in, see what the current up and down speed is of a device) or do a firmware upgrade. But if you want to do a WPS connection, set bedtimes, rename or blacklist a device on the network... You need the app. And both the router and the app need a TP-Link account to work, you can't just plug and play without it.
I must stress, for 90% of people who want a solid replacement for their broadband providers standard ASDL router, this is a phenomenal buy. It's the little bits, mostly around the seemingly surplus HomeShield Pro and the lack of a proper admin panel for a desktop user, that make me not give it 5*'s.
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High-Speed VDSL Modem RouterThe latest VDSL2 technology allows the TD-W9970 to deliver impressive VDSL broadband speeds of up to 100Mbps, which is almost 4 times faster than ADSL2+. The integrated DSL port supports all standard DSL connections* for compatibility with most ISPs. The TD-W9970 serves as a DSL modem and wireless router, combining two devices in one. *The TD-W9970 is compatible with VDSL2, ADSL2+, ADSL2 and ADSL |
Wi-Fi Speed Up to 300 MbpsWith 300 Mbps wireless speeds on the 2.4 GHz band and 4 megabit LAN ports, the TD-W9970 is perfect for streaming in HD, online gaming and other bandwidth-intensive applications. |
Easy Setup and ManagementSet up the TD-W9970 in minutes thanks to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app. Manage network settings, including Parental Controls and Access Control, from any Android or iOS device. Tether also provides Automatic Firmware Updates to always give your network the latest performance and security. |
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Powerful AntennasTwo external 4dBi high-gain antennas beam signal to every corner of your home, creating a strong, stable Wi-Fi network. |
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Secure SurfingParental Controls limit the online time and access of specified devices. Guest Network creates a separate Wi-Fi network for visitors, keeping your main network secure. |
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| TD-W9970 | Archer VR400 | Archer VR600 | Archer VR900 | Archer VR2800 | |
| Wireless Spec | N300 | AC1200 | AC1600 | AC1900 | AC2800 |
| Wi-Fi Speed up to | 2.4GHz (300Mbps) | 5GHz (867Mbps) + 2.4GHz (300Mbps) | 5GHz (1300Mbps) + 2.4GHz (300Mbps) | 5GHz (1300Mbps) + 2.4GHz (600Mbps) | 5GHz (2167Mbps) + 2.4GHz (600Mbps) |
| Dual-Band | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connection Type | VDSL/ADSL | VDSL/ADSL | VDSL/ADSL | VDSL/ADSL | VDSL/ADSL |
| Ethernet Ports | 1*10/100Mbps RJ45 WAN/LAN Port, 3*10/100Mbps RJ45 LAN Ports, 1*RJ11 Port | 3*10/100Mbps RJ45 WAN/LAN Port, 1*Gbps RJ45 LAN Ports, 1*RJ11 Port | 3*Gbps RJ45 LAN Ports, 1*Gbps RJ45 WAN/LAN Port, 1*RJ11 Port | 3*Gbps RJ45 LAN Ports, 1*Gbps RJ45 WAN/LAN Port, 1*RJ11 Port | 3*Gbps RJ45 LAN Ports, 1*Gbps RJ45 WAN/LAN Port, 1*RJ11 Port |
| USB Ports | 1 USB 2.0 port | 1 USB 2.0 Port | 1 USB 2.0 Port | 2 USB 3.0 Ports | 2 USB 3.0 Ports |
| QoS | WMM, Bandwidth Control (IP QoS) | ATM QoS, Bandwidth Control | ATM QoS, Bandwidth Control | ATM QoS, Traffic Control (IP QoS) | ATM QoS, Traffic Control (IP QoS) |
| Guest Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parental Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Customer reviews
So far so good... lots of shiny new features too
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2019
I've had a TP link VDSL router for over 5 years now and it gave up the ghost recently. After some incredibly helpful webchat support from TP Link it was decided it was not savable.This new model comes in at a good price with some really solid modern network features.Setup:Setup was a breeze. The quickstart guide is simple and using the TP Tether app helps speed it all up. It also lets you monitor and manage the Router remotely which is a bonus as my most regular phone call from my other half when I'm at work starts "the internet is broke". It isn't usually!Wifi:5GhZ and 2.4Ghz speed were a significant boost on my previous model, giving much better range also. I have a range extender in our old 1930's house to get to the loft extension but have no need for it anymore. With our fibre connection capped to 40Mbps I can comfortably get 30-38Mbps on 5Ghz anywhere in the house, including on the top floor.The Router user interface is also smartened up compared to my 5 year old model. It's slick and easy to understand, breaking out key functions.USB Storage:This is where it falls over a little. This router uses a protocol for transferring data on a shared network called SMB V1. Microsoft abandoned native support for this in Windows 10 in favour of SMB V2. It's a simple google search to enable it again, but you will need to do this before files sharing is nice and simple. After doing this the 64G USB thumb drive plugged into the side was right there in the windows explorer.Another nice feature is the button on the router that enables lights out. The Router is already better in that all lights are soft glow and static (as opposed to flashing). Pressing the button means the router has no visible lights on it. great if you want to put it in a room with people sleeping.Apart from that, it was boringly simple to setup and get going, and now we have super slick and much quicker access to our fibre. The Wifi channel hopping seems a little cleverer too, avoiding the neighbours wifi with ease.The router features a 2.4 and 5GHz guest network if you need it. I use ours for the kids so you can easily set a time window for access. You can also set access time for certain devices so that kids can't access the internet after a certain time.A few minor niggles. It only comes with a 1m phone line connection BT45 socket cable, and a 1m RJ45 LAN cable. 2m should be the bare minimum if you actually want to sit the router somewhere sensible.So far so good, and really happy with my choice. If I get another 5 years out of this one I'll be happy. The bonus is that TP link provide a 3 year warranty so if taking a gamble on a new device, this makes it an easier choice.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2019
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