TP-LINK Archer NX200 v1 5G Mobile Router Wi‑Fi 6

The Archer NX200 from TP-LINK is a mobile router, a device to which other devices (e.g. computer, mobile phone, television) connect wirelessly, and to which it shares internet access. It receives internet access through the built-in modem and uses the mobile network with a SIM card installed. The SIM card must have an active connection with a data plan.

It connects to the 5G network, which offers significantly higher speeds than 4G. For the device to operate at this speed, corresponding mobile network coverage must also be available at our location.

It is generation Wi‑Fi 6, the most modern Wi-Fi standard, offering speeds up to 40% higher than Wi-Fi 5. It coordinates communication with connected devices so they consume less battery power and works better in environments with many Wi-Fi devices. Ideal for homes with many smart devices. It broadcasts a signal on two frequencies, 2.4 & 5GHz. It offers higher speeds compared to single band and connectivity for more devices. The 2.4Ghz frequency is the most widespread and has a long range. 5Ghz provides higher speeds than 2.4Ghz but is more sensitive to obstacles (e.g. walls) that reduce its range. This difference, as well as its more limited use, helps it experience less interference from other networks.

The device supports VPN (Virtual Private Network) configuration so that traffic from all devices on our network passes through it. The VPN acts as an intermediary between us and the rest of the internet, allowing us to give the impression that we are geographically located in another country and letting the pages we visit see the VPN address as the visitor rather than our own. This provides us with anonymity and access to geographically restricted content. VPN services usually require a paid subscription.

It features SPI firewall, a mechanism that checks data traffic for patterns of known attack types (e.g. DDoS). With MAC address filtering, it allows specific devices to connect based on their unique MAC address, blocking any device with a MAC address that has not been designated as acceptable. It offers WPA2 security, a protocol that replaced WPA in 2004 and uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology approved by the US government for classified documents. It is considered secure for home use.

Features

Maximum Wireless Speed: 1800Mbps

Maximum LAN Speed: 1000Mbps

Ethernet LAN Connections: 2