Standing screen display size | 8.9 Inches |
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Wireless Type | 802.11a/b/g/n |
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Brand | TP-Link |
Model Name | TL-WDR3500 |
Special Feature | WPS |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n |
Compatible Devices | Printer |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Included Components | Power Adapter, 2-Antennas, Quick Installation Guide, Wireless Router Tl-Wdr3500, Resource Cd, Ethernet Cable See more |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
About this item
- 600Mbps of total available bandwidth, which includes 300Mbps at 2.4GHz and 300Mbps at 5GHz
- 2 external detachable dual band antennas allow for better alignment and stronger antenna upgrades
- 1 USB Port - Easily share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server
- Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network
- IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of individual devices connected to the router
- Easily setup a WPA encrypted connection at a push of the WPS button
- Live Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for children or staff
- TP-LINK Live 24/7 Technical Support
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WiFi signal | 3.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Tech Support | 3.0 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — |
User interface | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 4.5 |
Easy to install | 3.6 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | — |
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connectivity tech | Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi |
number of ports | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
data transfer rate | 600 megabits per second | 2976 megabits per second | 1440 gigabits per second | 5378 megabits per second | 5400 megabits per second | 1900 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 ABGN | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 ABGNAC | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 2.4 ghz radio frequency |
frequency band class | dual band | dual band | tri band | dual band | tri band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | 5 ghz | 10/100/1000 Mbps | — | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | — |
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Specifications
- Mfr Part Number: TL-WDR3500
- Features:
- Simultaneous 2.4GHz 300Mbps and 5GHz 300Mbps connections for 600Mbps of total available bandwidth
- USB 2.0 port convenient for network-connected users to share files through the deviceâ€s FTP server
- Built-in media server allows users to share music
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Technical Details
Brand | TP-Link |
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Series | TL-WDR3500 |
Item model number | TL-WDR3500 |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, Windows8/ 8.1/10; MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux |
Item Weight | 1.61 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11.22 x 2.68 x 8.78 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.22 x 2.68 x 8.78 inches |
Manufacturer | TP-LINK USA |
Language | English |
ASIN | B0098QV038 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 8, 2012 |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #64,254 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #2,001 in Computer Routers |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, speed, and value of the networking router. They mention that it works well, the setup is easy, and the performance is outstanding. They appreciate the dual-band capability and the fact that it offers a good range of speeds. However, some customers have mixed opinions on signal strength, performance, and connectivity.
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Customers like the quality of the router. They mention that it works well, is a fantastic WiFi router, and performs without a hitch. Some customers also say that it suits their needs perfectly and provides a great home level router at a very affordable price.
"...App lets you see which clients are connected to which AP, great for troubleshooting, they are also half the size and don't have the silly antennae...." Read more
"...Contrary to my expectations, i found TP Link to be a fantastic Wifi router. Just what you'd expect in a modern technology product...." Read more
"...It was a pain.Overall, this is a decent router. It's under $40 and you really can't ask for much more out of a sub $40 router...." Read more
"...and I can easily monitor usage for each allowed device. So far, no issues and excellent performance." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the router to be easy if they have experience with router setup. They mention that the instructions are simple and easy to understand. Some customers also mention that setting up a guest network is simple. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of installation of the product.
"...I went with the N600. Range is good and interface was simple enough...." Read more
"...Simple to setup:Setup was a breeze. It was plug & play...." Read more
"...The Quick Setup works relatively well unless you need to enable the special features.4. Has some decent features for a sub $40 router.5...." Read more
"...Wireless went from about 1.6mbps avg to 30+mbps! The web setup was very user friendly and to my great satisfaction, MAC Filtering is supported..." Read more
Customers like the speed of the router. For example, they mention that the signal quality is great, the speed is great and that their Chromecast works quickly now. The performance is outstanding and the setup is relatively easy. They also mention that their wired connection also got way faster, the 2.4GHz has a good range, and everything runs pretty smooth.
"...5. Has decent range for a sub $40 router.6. Has decent speeds for a sub $40 router.Cons1...." Read more
"...Anyhow, I use the high end side for videos & such, & it's fast & clean...." Read more
"...us well over the last two years there have recently been some issues with speed, range, and disconnects requiring reboots...." Read more
"...The signal quality is great, the speed is great...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the router. They mention that it is a great router for the money, with lots of features for the price. Some say that it's a fast router for a bargain price.
"...ignore all the hyped overpriced gadgets and go with this inexpensive RELIABLE router, you won't regret it! I went with the N600...." Read more
"...So far everything's been hunky dory. Solid router for the $40 i paid." Read more
"...Regardless, it has 128Mb of RAM, which is really good for this price, and makes it worth getting this even if you're not going to be using both bands..." Read more
"...Other then that this product is possibly a reasonably priced piece of hardware to gut the firmware, and install some alternative wireless device..." Read more
Customers like the dual band of the router. They say it performs great, can handle two bands of wifi at once, and has different frequencies. The multiple channels is useful for short-distance high-speed connections, and the router comes with three Wi-Fi networks. Customers also mention that the two radios are completely independent from each other.
"...with features like USB (for printers / drives) , media server, and dual bands that is usually found in routers 2x its price...." Read more
"...The multiple channels is useful for short distance high speed connections...." Read more
"...However, in the last two weeks we have had strong, consistent signal on two frequencies with no interruptions...." Read more
"...Initial setup was fast and easy. Dual band support is there for devices that can take advantage. Lots of features for the price...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the router. Some mention that it's super snappy fast, and the range has been plenty good for their purposes, while others say that it sometimes struggles while streaming HD video wirelessly, and that the router keeps dropping the internet connection.
"...the last two years there have recently been some issues with speed, range, and disconnects requiring reboots...." Read more
"...It's got simultaneous 2.4G & 5G bands that's great for streaming. I stream a lot of content. Me & kids live on our Roku 3 & Apple TV...." Read more
"Everything in this house is wireless for the most part. The old router's signal is weak, by the time it gets upstairs, so I added this unit to one..." Read more
"...update one month later. Signal dropped every few minutes and I get horrible range tried all the different settings and worked with other techs to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the networking router. Some mention that it's very reliable, while others say that it took a number of reboots to pick the signal from their modem.
"...I was very unimpressed with the quality and ease of use of the software, but that being said, I can confirm it functions." Read more
"...of 4 times to get it to complete due to the fact that it crashed mid-install 3 times...." Read more
"...These things are very reliable, and two of them cover my three story house...." Read more
"...Every ~3-5 hours, I have to stop and restart the file server (Not sure the word, but the kind you access using Windows Explorer or SAMBA) because I..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that they've gotten pretty solid connectivity on this little thing, in both bands, with throughput on the 5GHz band maxing out their connection. However, others say that they seem to be losing connectivity at the most random times, with slow wireless speeds and completely unstable wireless connections. They also mention that their Media Server sometimes disconnects when not in use, and the 2.4G connection seems slightly less strong than their previous router. However, some customers also say that from day one they had disconnect issues on multiple devices, which required them to reset the router.
"...This device does not comply with network printer server concepts at all...." Read more
"...When I say flawless I mean it. Not one dropped connection on the 2.4GHZ or 5GHZ band, not once have I had to reset them in over a month...." Read more
"...I’ve also noticed that my Media Server sometimes disconnects when not in use but that is probably just an issue with my server and not the router...." Read more
"...It seemed to INSIST on a WAN connection with a cable plugged into the WAN port...." Read more
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UPDATE March, 2016 - 2 Years Later
While these have served us well over the last two years there have recently been some issues with speed, range, and disconnects requiring reboots. I've since replaced them both with Apple Airport Expresses which have better range and based on reviews are rock solid in terms of reliability. The Apple Airport Express is also one click setup whereas these were a lot of configuration, and the Apple App lets you see which clients are connected to which AP, great for troubleshooting, they are also half the size and don't have the silly antennae. So long TP-Link.
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After months of frustration with ASUS RT-N53 routers crashing constantly I bought two of these, one as a primary router, and the other as a wireless access point. They were both connected via powerline with the TP-LINK TL-PA4010KIT AV500 powerline over ethernet adapters.
When I say flawless I mean it. Not one dropped connection on the 2.4GHZ or 5GHZ band, not once have I had to reset them in over a month. These things are very reliable, and two of them cover my three story house. My iPhones, Amazon Kindles, Rokus, and Laptops add up to over a dozen devices and these handle them perfectly. Do yourself a favor and ignore all the hyped overpriced gadgets and go with this inexpensive RELIABLE router, you won't regret it! I went with the N600. Range is good and interface was simple enough. It doesn't have any setup wizards for making it an access point, but that is easily found looking on the internet.
Thumbs up. Definitely recommend.
1) Simple to setup:
Setup was a breeze. It was plug & play. I plugged into Comcast Cable modem on the outbound & my home devices on the inbound
2) Great range:
I have two floors in my house. Router and cable modem are on the top floor. Pretty much all other devices are at the bottom floor. Everything works flawlessly.
3) Handles a complex home network:
I have the below devices:
Wired devices: NAS drive, Home DVR camera system, Vonage phone, Ethernet hub
Wireless devices: Two Android smart phones, iPad Air, Two windows laptops, One MACBook Pro, Roku 3, Apple TV, Blue Ray player, Sonos Speaker, Wii U, HP LaserJet printer
That's 15 devices. I only see myself adding more to this list. All of them have been working great so far
4) Dual band works great for streaming:
It's got simultaneous 2.4G & 5G bands that's great for streaming. I stream a lot of content. Me & kids live on our Roku 3 & Apple TV. My wife watches a lot of streaming content on iPad. AirPlay from iPad used to buffer & struggle with my past AT&T routers. They work without any issues with TPLink.
5) Port forwarding:
I have port forwarding rules setup to access my home DVR camera system from the internet.
I'll be replacing my NAS with a WD RAID array and will be adding iTunes server, DLNA, Plex to the same, which means more streaming on the horizon. So i'll learn more.
So far everything's been hunky dory. Solid router for the $40 i paid.
Pros
1. Once I got it to work, it worked well enough. Get about 90% of the rated speeds she was promised by AT&T. This was probably both the router and AT&T's fault for not getting the full 100%, but whatever, close enough.
2. Good design, if you download the PDF manual, you can figure out what all the blinking lights mean. Looks slick.
3. Web interface is easy to understand once you get used to it. The Quick Setup works relatively well unless you need to enable the special features.
4. Has some decent features for a sub $40 router.
5. Has decent range for a sub $40 router.
6. Has decent speeds for a sub $40 router.
Cons
1. Came with wildly outdated firmware out of the box. This caused compatibility problems with my gf's 2Wire modem/router/garbage combo that was only fixed when updating to the most recent version. Make sure you update to the most recent firmware as soon as you open this bad boy or you'll probably have some issues.
2. The power cable is shorter than most and that makes me sad.
3. No dd-wrt support :( There is OpenWRT support, but I'm not technically knowledgeable enough to use that just yet.
Note:
Like I said in the cons, this ships with wildly outdated firmware that you should update immediately upon receiving to avoid too many issues. With the AT&T 2Wire modem/router/garbage combo, I had to set the channel manually (the auto channel selector doesn't seem to do it all that well), and increase the width to 40Hz before I got pretty decent speeds. Of course, you probably won't have to do that with your modem, just giving you a narrative of this particular combination of hardware. It was a pain.
Overall, this is a decent router. It's under $40 and you really can't ask for much more out of a sub $40 router. Are there better routers? You betcha. Did this one perform flawlessly? Eh, close enough. However, for the price, I feel like I got my money's worth.
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A pesar de que las antenas son enormes uno supondría que tiene un gran rango pero no aumentan el wifi tanto como uno pensaría.
El tamaño del aparato es un poco grande, pero es confiable, nunca me ha fallado, el precio esta bien y vale la pena.