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Old Router Archer VR2100v 3 Years Old


New Router: VX800 1 moth Old

  @DeRealMatteo 

That one is the newest firmware

https://static.tp-link.com/upload/firmware/2025/202504/20250403/VX800v_v1_0.10.0_3.0.0%20Build250312.zip

But doesnt solve the problem.

And boy, your problem is not your mean Latency . the maximum latency goes up to 700ms in your case at upload , according to your photo.

  @SLKingX 
 

Thanks for pointing that out!

Yes, you're right – the average (mean) latency is bad enough, but the maximum upload latency spikes up to 700 ms, which makes pretty much unusable under load.

I’ve installed the latest firmware (Build 250312), but sadly no improvement so far.

Totally feel your frustration bufferbloat that high really kills gaming and calls Mepco online bill. Surprising that the VR2100v handled it better without tweaking anything. Sounds like the VX800 firmware still needs serious tuning.

  @jennyjack87 

i am quiet confident that a solution will be found. Im in contact with the support right now and we are continously in exchange.

My post is below

Vx800 Bufferbloat

  @jennyjack87 
 

Yeah, exactly! It’s wild that the VR2100v did a better job without any QoS settings at all. Just plug and play – and way less bufferbloat.

I totally agree with you – I actually like the VX800v a lot too! Solid performance, nice design, and lots of potential. But yeah, there’s definitely more going on than just missing QoS/SQM.

What really puzzles me:
I only have two devices connected – my laptop and phone, that’s it.
No smart home, no TV, no torrenting, nothing heavy. So it’s kinda weird that there’s even anything to manage or prioritize. Just two connections... and still massive upload latency. 😅

Let’s hope TP-Link sees this and digs a bit deeper into the issue in future firmware updates!

  @Joseph-TP 
 

Thanks a lot for the reply and the suggestions.

Here’s a quick summary of what I’ve already tried:
 

1. Enable QoS for Gaming
   I looked for QoS settings, I tried all available settings, but unfortunately no improvement.
    

2. Change to different wireless channels
   I’ve also tested different Wi-Fi channels – again, no difference.
   Also, important to note: the issue occurs even on wired Ethernet, so Wi-Fi is not the cause here.
    

3. Try wired connection
   Most of my bufferbloat tests were done using Ethernet on my laptop (Wi-Fi 6 capable, just like my phone).
   The problem shows up clearly on a stable wired connection.
    

I only have two devices in my entire network (Laptop and Phone), so it’s definitely not a congestion or traffic management issue on my side.
 

The strange part is that my old router (VR2100v) handled bufferbloat way better without any tuning. Just same line, same devices – and it worked. That makes me believe the issue is likely related to how the VX800v handles upstream traffic, or maybe something deeper in the firmware.

I totally understand the VX800v is customized for ISPs – but I hope this feedback helps, because the hardware is really promising otherwise!

Thanks again for your time and support.
Best regards