Worth the price
I bought this because the router supplied by my local ISP is beyond garbage. I’ve connected this to their router and am using this as my primary WiFi and LAN device, and it works like a charm.+ great signal strength across my flat. Even on 5GHz, which has limited range, I only lose up to 1 bar on my macbook pro sitting a few rooms away with walls inbetween. 2.4GHz has zero issues. I’ve also run wifi signal analyzers on my phone and this beats out all the noise from my neighbors’ wifi signals.+ Fast, and negates the need for LAN connections. I can easily cap out my 250mbps connection over 5GHz wifi using my macbook pro, which allows me to access my NAS and home desktop from anywhere in the house at superfast speeds. This was the main reason I got it and I couldn’t be more satisfied.+ Easy setup and configuration. I like hardware that lets you mess around with every setting and the included UI is a breeze to use and also surprisingly configurable.This is an ideal router for a power user, gamer, or someone in a decently sized living space. It offers a lot of speed for LAN/WLAN operations and is very easy to set up, even for a beginner. Just note that your internet connection actually needs to be fast to make full use of this device, because the rated 867mbps speed can only be capped out if you have gigabit internet, which even I don’t.

Good Speeds and Sturdy Build but needs Software Improvements
Having burnt my fingers with a single band Mi Router 3C, I decided to double my budget and go for a decent router from a reputed brand. I have been using TP Link’s Wifi adapter for years so it was a natural choice. Eventually I settled for the C6 as the A6 offered no additional features and C80 and higher had a significantly higher price.Anyhow this is my initial review, which I will update if anything changes -Build – Decent Quality. It’s entirely plastic but looks durable. The shiny top surface is a finger magnet but then you won’t be handling your router everyday. It is very light and can be balanced on narrow surfaces. Antennas are sturdy and maintain position if the router is moved or shaken quickly.Rating – 5/5Setup – A bit tricky, this one. I’m on a Static IP FTTH connection so I assumed juet inputing values (IP, Gateway, Subnet, etc) will do the trick. However, it did not. Had to call up customer care and they asked me to change the Primary DNS. From experience I believe there was a MAC lock involved which they unlocked during the call but I can’t be sure. Anyway it took about an hour and half to set every thing up. This isn’t TP-LINK’s fault.What is their fault is that MAC spoofing doesn’t seem to work. So if your ISP isn’t responding you may be stuck.Rating – 4/5Range and Signal Strength – Both are miles ahead of my 3C. I have a three storied house with thick 45-year old brick walls. Even on the third storey (with router on the ground floor) I could get a signal. Not possible with my 3c. Of course it’s the 2.4GHz one and not 5Ghz but it’s there.Speed wise 5GHz is the king snd everyone knows that. Within the room and in the next room it works pretty good. Beyond that 2.4GHz seems to work well.One grouse I have is that “Smart” Connection isn’t good. Smart allows your device to connect based on the connection that gets the highest speed in that range. But with Smart on my adapter (from the same brand) gave miserable 560Kbps speeds on a 130Mbps connection. This with the adapter stuck to the computer on which the router was placed.Separating the two bands by turning off Smart resulted in a huge improvement. 2.4GHz gives up to 80 Mbps in the same room while 5Ghz gives the full 130Mbps. One floor above I get 30-40Mbps. On the second floor it falls to 10-12Mbps.So the antenna and radio are great, but the software needs to be improved.Rating – 4/5Bells and Whistles – The router boasts of MU-MIMO and beam forming. Turning the former on improved my connection speed and stability by around 5-10% on the ground and first floors. Beyond that no noticeable difference could be felt.Haven’t tried other features like VPN etc.Rating – 5/5Conclusion – Compared to the 3C this router actually allows me to enjoy the FTTH speeds I pay for. The hardware is impeccable and sturdy. The software is useful but needs some back end tweaking in the “Smart” department. That aside it’s one of the most VFM routers under 3K for anyone with a 100Mbps connection or higher.Overall Rating – 4.5/5

Excellent range and network strength. overall robust build
Easy to set-up, excellent design and build. Didn’t Encounter any connection loss or inconsistent connection. Covers 1000sqft flat pretty well with strong connection. Overall build is sturdy and antennae are of good quality.

Easy install !
Worked immediately and easily. Was happy to have it work quickly ! I use it as a range extender to the nokia router !