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Build Quality

Customers are highly satisfied with the build quality of the TP-Link Festa FR205 router, describing it as solid and robust. They appreciate its metal construction and have experienced reliability from the device.

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Security Features

Customers have mixed opinions on the TP-Link Festa FR205 router's security features, with most praising its robust security and versatility, while some find the cloud interface inconvenient and limiting. The integrated SPI firewall and VPN capabilities are appreciated by many, but some users have encountered difficulties in setting up and configuring these features through the cloud interface. Overall, the TP-Link Festa FR205 is a reliable and efficient gigabit router with strong security features that cater to SMBs.

Connectivity Options

Customers have a positive outlook on the TP-Link Festa FR205 router's connectivity options, with many praising its versatility and efficient load balancing capabilities. Some users have successfully implemented dual WAN connections for improved reliability in areas with limited internet access. However, others mention the need for advanced features and better support options to enhance the user experience.

Load Balancing

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the load balancing feature of the TP-Link Festa FR205 router. While some users reported successful implementation and improved internet performance, others experienced issues with the feature not functioning as expected and slow response times.

Network Management

Customers have mixed opinions on the network management aspect of the TP-Link Festa FR205 router, but generally positive. Some customers appreciate its ease of use and flexibility for managing multiple networks, while others mention the need to use the cloud for certain features and encounter occasional issues with static IP addresses. Overall, the router is seen as a solid business class option for network management.

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Quality


The tp-link festa fr205 is a solid router that impresses with its ease of installation and overall performance.


Pros: the router works seamlessly, the interface is user-friendly, and it comes with an impressive array of features, including...  Read More


Imo it's not entirely clear from the marketing material, this device must be configured and managed using tp link's controller interface.


With a cramped and unfinished dirt crawl space in the basement it is a disagreeable chore to run the cables.

Price


Very please and for only $60 it is a winner.


This is an amazing device for the price.


This router would be a bargain at twice the price.


For less than $60, it's very hard to quibble the excellent price/performance of this wired only gigabit router.

Shipping


Purchased er605 from amazon, was delivered same day ;) thanksthe user interface (web base) is easy to use.


I started using tp- link when my other vender was having supply chain problems and couldn't deliver in a reasonable timeframe a...  Read More


I wish wan could use private ip's.


Received help through the phone from miraflor (mira) at tp-link.

Packaging/appearance


Great little box and no wifi rf radiation.

Competitiveness


I took away one star in that the reporting on the load-balancing and throughput across all wan ports is very limited compared t...  Read More


Upon further research, i'm confident that no other router offers similar performance.


I tried another brand that i couldn't even get all the ports working on.


Linksys claimed the lrt224 had gigabit ports but didnt perform as such.

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    Also whereas my cable modem would only allow one device at a time i can now run both computer and tv without touching any connections or restarting the modem


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    Because of radiation and privacy concerns i chose lan instead of wifi


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    With a cramped and unfinished dirt crawl space in the basement it is a disagreeable chore to run the cables


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    After that it is smooth sailing with the omada tplink


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    When i hear the first rumble of thunder i unplug the power cables only


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    While i still hear thunder i leave the router computer tv soundbar and cd unplugged from the power


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    After the storm i plug in the power cord and tplink quickly renews all the connections


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Ive never had a glitch with tplink

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