TP-LINK TL-WR940N V3 N450 Wireless Wi-Fi Router – Up to 450Mbps

The TP-Link TL-WR940N is an old router. It is a standard N450 protocol Wi-Fi router, which handles continuous traffic and data transfer over multiple devices. The speed of the TL-WR940N is fast, which makes it a popular device used for networking even today.

Although it has an expensive price, style, design, and networking performance makes it an ideal router for home networking users.

It is a single-band Wi-Fi router that offers good throughput. The setup settings are easy and offer good access control and remote management. The TP-Link TL-WR940N is an excellent wireless router for homes and small businesses.

If you want something reliable, this is the product you should go for. We have personally tested the networking speed of the device and the results we found were quite satisfactory.

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Specifications

Size: 1.1 x 7.87 x 5.51 inches

Antennas: 3 external

Wi-Fi Spec: 2.4 GHz 802.11n single-band

Ports: No USB Port

Peak Performance: 450 Mbps max (96 Mbps on 2.4 GHz)

Range: 1,500 sqft.

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Unbox Video

Tp-link 450Mbps Wireless N Router TL-WR940N Unboxing Video.2017

Networking

Although it is an old router that has a high price tag, the networking features and performance of the device is satisfactory. Simply put, it will do a good job for home users and small offices. We tested the device on the 2.4 GHz radio band, at a close range of about 5 feet, the measured speed was 96 Mbps.

At 15 feet, the speed of the router went down a bit. We recorded 71 Mbps speed at 15 feet. Next, we tested the device speed at 30 feet. This time, it was 21 Mbps. This means that on the 2.4 GHz radio band, the device worked well at 5 feet and 15 feet but not at 30 feet.

We think that the performance of the router – since it is a single-band device – is quite good for browsing, streaming HD videos, and online gaming. Although the router lacks a dedicated Ethernet port, the Wi-Fi is good enough for home users.

The device complies with the IEEE 802.11n standard, which establishes a Wi-Fi network and speeds up 18x and provides an exceptional 6x range of 11g products. It can mitigate data loss exceptionally well because of the 450 Mbps data transmission rate. We have tested the device in different buildings and even in concrete and steel buildings. It worked quite well for the midrange distance.

Design

The TP-Link TL-WR940N is a small Wi-Fi router. As mentioned above, the device works excellent at 5 feet and 15 feet distance. This means the router is suitable for close-range and mid-range distances. When it comes to the design of the router, it is similar to the Netgear N300 router and TP-Link Archer C7.

The router has a black glossy finish. The dimensions of the router are 1.1 x 7.87 x 5.51 inches. It has 3 external antennas. You can’t remove the antennas. Likewise, you can’t replace them as well. In case one of the antenna breaks, you can’t add another one.

On the front side of the router, you will see 8 LED light indicators, which show the status of the router’s Power, the Internet, Wi-Fi, wired-port, and WPS activity. There is one LED for each of the wired ports.

On the backside of the TP-Link TL-WR940N, you will see 4 Gigabit LAN ports and 1 WAN port. There is also a Wi-Fi On-OFF switch, a RESET/WPS button, and the Power ON-OFF button. It has a 2.4 GHz radio band under the hood, which offers a theoretically high wireless speed of 450 Mbps. There is no 5 GHz radio band since it is a single band Wi-Fi router.

Hardware

Talking about the hardware specifications of the TP-Link N450, it is powered by Atheros AR7240 rev 2 single-core CPU. The clock speed of the router is 400 MHz. It is backed by 32 MB of RAM and 4 MB of flash storage memory. The WLAN2.4 is b/g/n. Also, it has 100M ports. The 450 Mbps speed on the 2.4 GHz is powered by the Atheros AR9283.

Installation

It is easy to change the settings of this N450 router through the web-based console. It also comes with a CD to make the changes. The management interface allows you to modify basic and advanced changes. The interface is quite easy to navigate.

For Basic Wi-Fi settings, you can enable and disable 2.4 GHz radio band. Also, the advanced settings allow you to make changes in security settings such as the WEP and WPA-personal. It enables you to modify the Wi-Fi channel width and make changes in the transmission power settings.

To install the TP-Link N450, first, you need to connect the hardware. You can do this by powering off the modem and remove the backup battery. Next, you need to connect your modem to the internet ports on the router. You can an Ethernet cable. Next, power on your modem and wait for at least 2 minutes. Once done, you need to power on the router.

In the next step, you need to check the LEDs for power, wireless, and internet. If all three are on, you are good to go. These are steps for connecting hardware. In the next steps, we will show you how to configure the router.

First, you need to connect your PC to the router. You can do this either through the cable or wirelessly. If you want wireless connectivity, you can use the network name and password, which is labeled on the router’s bottom. Next, open your web browser and type http://tplinkwifi.net/ in the address bar. In the next step, you need to enter the username and password. Both of them are “admin.” Click next to continue the setup procedure.

Next, you need to choose the WAN connection type. You can also click on “Auto-Detect” in case you are not sure what the connection type is. Follow the instructions by clicking “NEXT” to continue the setup. Moreover, you can change or verify the wireless network settings. Once done, click next and then on the finish button to complete the setup.

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What We Liked

• Stylish Design
• High-speed wireless performance
• Easy Setup

What We didn’t Like

• Pricey
• No USB ports
• Single-band
• Non-replaceable antennas