@AlGor If you're concerned that your public IP address (WAN port IP address) is visible from the internet then use this option:

@quarkrad You wrote " Once it is set up and working wirelessly if I then connect my laptop directly to ethernet port on the back of the device I cannot get a direct (ethernet) connection - is this...

@quarkrad When setting TL-WA801ND, configure a Static IP address like 192.168.1.254 (assuming your router is in 192.168.1.0/24). Once you've done that and re-connect the TL-WA801ND to your router you...

@MarionFM It depends on your needs - Archer C7 V5 is still a current device. If you want to upgrade to AX series (Wi-Fi 6) router, Archers AX53/55 are a good candidates.

@MadBga AX55 in router mode. RE700X with factory defaults settings - use this guide.

@MadBga Many from AX series would do, but I think that Archers AX53/55 and above would be a good match for RE700X.