TP-Link Archer NX210 AX1800Mbps Wi-Fi 6 5G Router With Sim Slot, Up To 4.67Gbps Download Speeds, Dual-Band WiFi Router, Gigabit LAN/WAN Port, SIM Card Plug & Play, EasyMesh-Compatible WiFi Booster

A good item but could be improved by a notification light on the front panel for SMS messages, it would also benefit from the ability to plug in a phone handset. TP-Link are great with routers but when dealing with mobile sim card dependant items they are a little lacking in their design from mobile phone makers as in order to use this properly with multiple wireless devices you need a high rate or unlimited data plan and these come with unlimited call and texts that this device makes hard to use on the SMS side and impossible for the call side. Data only plans I have found to be more expensive than plans including voice and SMS. After 1 month of using this I have had good signal strength throughout my house, the colour is great as it needs to be mounted in a window for best mobile reception and being white in sunlight prevents it from getting too hot, the power cable is not long enough for window mounting so have had to find a way to extend it (it was easier to move a mains extension to the plug than extend the power cable). Having to log on the router home page to check for messages is a pain so you can't really use the message side. Mobile broadband is good for singles or those with lower internet (non gamer and no HD streams) but you can't really plan how much data you will need, for example you tube does let you pick different resolutions but does not specify how much data you will need to watch a video. Not many singles and couples really need fibre band-with. As I am using this with an unlimited internet plan that gives me calls and texts unlimited too I have tried to switch to a Motorola FW410 4G (after only 1 month) which did not provide as good a signal throughout the house but was able to use all 3 parts of my plan - calls, texts and internet. unfortunately the hot-spot side of this item packed up after only 5 days of use, it was a hot-spot not a router. This TP-Link router is a good reliable solution for data only with limited SMS function. If calls are required on top (like with my requirement) you may need 2 sims and 2 devices (and 2 accounts/bills), 1 to handle calls and texts (a basic Nokia 105 mobile will do this for around £20 equipment cost) and this router which gives the added bonus of being able to accept add on aerials which can be either indoor or outdoor mounted further improving mobile reception (did not need these and have not tried these, may need after house move). Most people already own a mobile so should not have this issue, the use of a non smartphone is due to battery life, recharge interval and better reception. My circumstances: due to probate (death of the home owner who paid the broadband bill) I will be leaving this house soon, could not justify a 2 year broadband contract and mess around with number changes when I move. This mobile system means I pay less for phone services (no line rental), get the bandwidth I need, have uninterrupted number portability and choice (albeit limited) of my own equipment. Landlines are lv ike TV licences, a thing of the past that you don't need (if you don't use TV) and there are newer alternatives to consider. This way I only have to inform of number change once which with the house move is required anyway.

This little device has made life much easier here in mid Wales. My old internet connection has been getting slower over the last few years despite the advent of fibre. The last mile of copper cable really let the side down and we were luchy to get 2.5MB/s. I decided to go for a 4G router/modem with a Sim card from EE. This TP-Link unit does the job well and links up with the TP-Link Mesh system that serves the house and the litttle Airbnb dome in the garden. I now get about 32MB/s and currently pay EE £20 a month for the privilege. The unit was easy to set up despite the lack of a 3 pin plug on the power supply, they really should fit one on all electrical goods sold for use in the UK, thankfully I had a shaver adaptor. Also I have a clear view to the mobile mast and some people could find that they need an external aerial to get a decent signal.

Does the job and is easy to install. Ok product but there are better

Superb router if you don't have good DSL broadband. I'm in the country with only 50% signal strength on 4G+, but I bought the NX210 as soon as my mast was upgraded to 5G. On an EE 5G contract, I am now getting 100% signal strength and 245Mbps, which is more than I've ever seen here. Very good user configuration via the user interface, or you can use the Tether app if you don't want to tweak. I like that the front lights face me so that I can see them easily. Neat, tidy design with three rear LAN ports. Works with TP-Link mesh units for extended wi-fi in a large house.

I was having problems with my Virgin broadband router and the WiFi signal so I did some research and this router was highly rated. Firstly, the router looks great, it looks like it means business and is made to serve a purpose. I placed the virgin broadband into router mode and connect this device. After connecting via the app the whole setup was so simple and easy that even a not so tech savvy person like myself found it a breeze. I positioned the antennas in different positions and connected to the router using the original ID and password from the virgin router. This can be set during set up and is completly customisable. There are many different settings to choose from including 2.4 and 5 ghz and also guest networks. The speed of my WiFi increased drastically once having this plugged in and went from around 190Mbps to 270Mbps and the coverage also greatly improved across the house. I have had no complaints in regards to the router itself, my firesticks found it difficult to connect at first but once I connected using the WPS button they have worked as normal. I would highly recommend this item if your wanting to replace your ISP router. It is so easy to set up and use it is actually a doddle. I have since purchased additional booster for the garage which easily connects through the mesh network and again is so simple to install its virtually fool proof. If you want a new router, this is the one. Ive found it great for daily streaming in a house of 5.

Fabulous little sim router. Simple to setup and worked first time out of box. I'm very impressed and this has helped me out of a scrape with minimal spend. I'm using a Three data only nano sim.

Cheap kit dressed up in a brand. I'm on 1GB Virgin fibre and my router sits in the hallway 10ft away from my office PC, to run a cable from the router to my PC would need at least 10m of ethernet cable to be hidden, I picked up this router to be a satellite agent, in view of my existing router so even though wireless, it would have nothing getting in the way of a signal (while my various other devices unfortunately have a very thick wall) my sons Xbox is also in my office & he'll often complain about the wifi connection speeds. I connected the two routers up wirelessly (again, positioned so the signal would pass through a doorway, rather than a thick wall) put ethernet cables into my devices, hooked them up to this router & the speed is worse than my PC and Xbox receiving a wifi signal through a wall, so disappointed. It's common knowledge that the Xbox wifi capabilities is functional, but it's still pretty poor, so for this router to get outperformed while having the advantage of not receiving the signal through a thick wall is testament to this devices cheap parts. Do not buy.

Pretty easy to set up and great 2.5Gz WiFi connection. 3 lights on the front show LTE signal strength, one each for 2-bars, 3-bars and max 4-bars. I got this device to complement my phone, which only gets an LTE/GSM signal by one of the windows - a nice 80-100Mbps data download (50-70ms ping) and fairly strong voice connection. I was hoping to put this router in the same spot in the window, then the phone could be anywhere in the house and could revert to WiFi calling. My home is only temporary, so fibre is not an option - too pricey for short-term use - hence using LTE. BTW, I found a virtual UK provider that gives me 100GB/month for £10. More than enough for me, as a non-gamer and casual interweb browser. But I since found out that there's various categories of LTE. This router is LTE Cat 4 (which all the cheap ones appear to be), but my Pixel 9 Pro is way higher (likely cat 18 or 20). This LTE cat 4 router only delivered a max 17Mbps, usually only 10Mbps and sometimes very much lower. Quite a performance hit. Many users might find this enough, but I notice the lag between using my phone hotspot or this router on other devices. I also got 5db external antennas, but these didn't appear to make the slightest difference. Maybe more directional ones may have helped, but I quit this device in favour of a more expensive LTE 5G option (with LTE Cat 12).