TP-Link AX3000 Archer Air R5 router and AX3000 Archer Air E5 extender

A modern networking system for today’s home

- IAN OSBORNE

Archer Air R5 router $139.99, Archer Air E5 extender $119.99 From https://www.tp-link.com

Features Wi-Fi 6, two Ethernet ports on R5 for cable or fiber connections, smart antennas

THE MODERN HOME places far more demands on a domestic wireless network than before. Today, all sorts of devices demand internet access, such as tablets, televisions, games consoles, connected home gadgets and more.

TP-Link's AX3000 Archer Air R5 router and AX3000 Archer Air E5 extender answer these demands. The latest wireless protocol, 802.11ax, also known as Wi-Fi 6, is not only faster than previous standards but is also designed to cope with a greater number of simultaneous connections. By handling network traffic more efficiently, Wi-Fi 6 can give a reduction in latency of up to 75%.

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