NF18ACV and TP-Link Archer D9

SmashedMango on 24/04/2020 - 19:22
Last edited 05/05/2020 - 16:17 by 1 other user

Hello,

Hoping the OzBargain community can assist with advice.

I have the NF18ACV which came with my NBN package. I also have an old TP-Link Archer D9 which I previously used with my ADSL2+ connection.

Before I set them both up, do you know if there is (likely) a performance upgrade in using the NF18ACV as a modem and the Archer D9 as a router? I am currently using the NF18ACV as a modem/router.

Thanks!

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  AdosHouse on 24/04/2020 - 22:32

  Hmmm, the D9 is a very capable WiFI access point. What is your range and speed of the Wifi now using just the NF18ACV?

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    SmashedMango on 27/04/2020 - 17:39

    Sorry it took a while, I did some speed tests using the 5Ghz band and:

    About 3m from the router with clear line I get 23.4Mbps download and 13ms ping.

    In my backyard at the fence line (probably 9m away with walls) I get 4.6 Mbps download and 14ms ping.

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      AdosHouse on 27/04/2020 - 17:52

      That's not the best in WiFi speeds, or range. Are you only on a 25mbps plan?

      I had a Archer C9 which I used as just a WiFi access point, and I was getting really good range. I remember posting up the speeds once here, I'll see if I can find it.

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      AdosHouse on 27/04/2020 - 17:54

      This was my comment about the range of my C9.

      "I have one of these as a Wi-Fi access point, and it has good range. I can get decent speeds at 30m range, through 4 internal walls, 1 brick wall, with 4m decline, in the colorbond shed."

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        SmashedMango on 27/04/2020 - 20:45

        Yes, on a 25/5 plan. That sounds really good - I'll have a go at setting up the d9 and see if I get any improvements.

        Thanks for sharing your experience.