Smartphone editorial team · Updated:
Cons
Our editorial view of this model’s strengths and limitations.
TP-Link TL-WR841N. The Ethernet ports are limited to 100 Mbps. A faster broadband plan cannot reach its full speed through the wired WAN, regardless of the larger Wi-Fi number on the box. Actual throughput is below the port’s nominal rate.
There is no 5 GHz band. Nearby networks can crowd 2.4 GHz in a block of flats, and Wi-Fi 4 offers limited headroom for fast transfers of large files.
How do we assess advantages and disadvantages?
Our editorial assessment draws on specifications, manufacturer documentation and available material about the model. It does not imply our own laboratory testing. We distinguish physical RAM from virtual expansion; features and box contents can vary by market. Reference prices are conversions; check the store for the final price of an offer.