AX21 vs. AX20

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AX21 vs. AX20
AX21 vs. AX20
2020-09-02 16:41:07
Model: Archer AX20  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version:

Hi,

I've noticed there is a new version of WiFi 6 router AX21 with same specs as AX20.

What is the actual difference between these two models?

 

Best, 

Luca

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Re:AX21 vs. AX20
2020-09-02 22:26:42

@_Luca_ 

 

Actually, there is one difference listed on the product page for the AX21. 

 

"Improved Vent Design: Unleashes the full power of the whole machine."

 

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Re:AX21 vs. AX20
2020-09-03 00:53:24

Does it mean that the vent design of AX20 is insufficient and it can be overheating?

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Re:AX21 vs. AX20
2020-11-23 23:15:58

@_Luca_ I just purchase one from Walmart, could not see any designation on the shipping box.  Can you look at the unit somewhere and tell whether it is an AX20 or 21?

_Luca_ wrote

Hi,

I've noticed there is a new version of WiFi 6 router AX21 with same specs as AX20.

What is the actual difference between these two models?

 

Best, 

Luca

 

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Re:AX21 vs. AX20
2020-11-24 00:24:11 - last edited 2020-11-24 00:39:05

On the bottom of the device should be a sticker with the model, HW version and credentials. Actually there are pretty obvious differences on the box picture itself as well.

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Re:AX21 vs. AX20
2020-11-24 01:37:08

@Ivaylo Thanks, can see nothing to indicate it on the unit itself.  Just noticed the difference in the picture on the box, thanks.  I received the AX20, just noticed on Amazon there is a $30 difference in price right now between the 2.  Think I can live with the AX20.  Changed over from a Netgear and have been very pleased so far.

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Re:AX21 vs. AX20
2020-11-24 01:47:14

@oldster 

 

You should have something like this on the bottom of your device :

 

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Re:AX21 vs. AX20
2020-11-24 02:05:35 - last edited 2020-11-24 02:15:12

@Ivaylo I do, except where you have it circled mine just has Model Archer AX1800, no AX20 or 21.

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Re:AX21 vs. AX20
2021-07-11 03:23:04 - last edited 2021-07-11 03:25:17

The AX20 has Samba server. I assume it's to access the files on a USB attached drive.


Edit: But why should you believe me? https://www.tp-link.com/us/compare/?typeId=9&productIds=42112%2C36411

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Re:AX21 vs. AX20
2021-07-11 04:35:01

@MojaveMike Wow, thanks for the input, 7 months and I had forgot the question....:)

MojaveMike wrote

The AX20 has Samba server. I assume it's to access the files on a USB attached drive.


Edit: But why should you believe me? https://www.tp-link.com/us/compare/?typeId=9&productIds=42112%2C36411

 

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Re:AX21 vs. AX20
2021-07-11 18:56:40 - last edited 2021-07-11 18:57:14

Global website says AX21 also has Samba server. Might be an error on US version of the website.

 

https://www.tp-link.com/en/compare/?typeId=9&productIds=42112,36411

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