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Easy Setup

Customers have a generally positive experience setting up the TP-Link N300 ADSL2 Wireless Wi-Fi Gigabit Modem Router (TD-W8970). Many found it easy to configure and transfer settings, while some encountered minor complexity during installation. The interface is user-friendly with plenty of options for tech enthusiasts. However, a few customers reported slower wireless speed performance compared to their previous setup but overall satisfied with the product.

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Multiple Device Handling

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the router's ability to handle multiple devices with smooth streaming and communication. The product offers additional features such as USB ports for backup drives, but some users note that it does not support DD-WRT level of control and customization.

Signal Strength

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the signal strength of the TP-Link N300 ADSL2 Wireless Wi-Fi Gigabit Modem Router (TD-W8970). While some customers report strong and reliable signals throughout their homes, others have experienced intermittent connectivity issues and slower wifi speeds.

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Quality


Best router/modem ever :) i lived in mexico and we have s***ty internet connection, this modem helps a lot to make it stable so...  Read More


This router set up quickly and really works well balancing multiple devices.


The netgear syncs about 300-500kpbs faster but it is also more unstable and will not last long on a faster sync before dropping...  Read More


Btw, this device doesn't not support dd-wrt in case you were wondering.

Price


But since is great value for the price gave it 4 stars


I project saving about $80 over a yearly equipment & maintenance rental.


All in all for the price a good value.


In a nutshell, i'd buy another one, especially for the price.

Shipping


Had some difficulty getting connection details from the carrier in setup, which might be typical for the smaller dsl providers,...  Read More

Competitiveness


It works fine with my dsl (and will with any dsl provider i imagine) and holds a more stable connection under less than optimal...  Read More


Set up was easy, and seems to be more stable than others i've used recently.


I had tried another brand router prior to this (i was upgrading my old qwest wireless modem) and it just could not handle all o...  Read More


Com and found them to equal the output guaranteed by the dsl provider.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My century link wireless aprouteradsl modem lost the function of the ether ports completely


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I ordered the tplink tdw8970 routerwireless apadsl2 modem


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I followed the enclosed instructions and had my entire home network restored with one hour


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The range through walls does decrease with distance


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Once i found my notes it took only a few minutes to install and get working properly


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I havent any of the drop outs or need to reset that others have mentioned


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    While i dont have to reboot it much at all most consumer grade routers need a power cycle turn off turn on once in a while

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