New TP-Link Archer AX11000 Owner Questions

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New TP-Link Archer AX11000 Owner Questions
New TP-Link Archer AX11000 Owner Questions
2021-05-28 02:59:10
Model: Archer AX11000  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.1.1 Build 20200716 rel.84595(5553)

New Archer AX11000 User here.  Just picked one up because my other AX11000 (different brand) had issues staying connected.

 

 

Just a few questions:

 

I noticed MU-MIMO is off by default on both 5ghz broadcast, should this be on?

 

Anyway to set a login username or is it just the password?

 

Should IP & MAC Binding be turned on, it defaulted to off.

 

Anything else I should know or set to get the best performance from this router?  

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Re:New TP-Link Archer AX11000 Owner Questions
2021-06-03 13:19:41

@Instegone 

 

First off let me say I do not have an AX110000.

 

Settings for a router will vary based on the network design and devices attached to it.

 

What works for me may not work for you.

 

Some points I use and have seen from others:

 

  • Do not use Smart Connect so you have more control over the network.
  • Use QoS only if needed and if you do, do not make all top priority
  • In most cases, use a feature only if it is needed.
  • If all of your devices do not support a feature, you do not ned to use it.
  • Use default and auto settings unless specific settings are needed
  • You are only as fast as your slowest link. A Cat 5 cable will limit you to 100 as can the network driver in your PC. 
  • Setup and use IPv6
  • Use quality Ethernet cables Cat 5E or better. If getting new ones get Cat 6 or better.
  • Be sure your modem has many up and down channels as that has an overall speed effect.
  • Use Ethernet connections over WIFI when possible
  • Keep your network simple in design. The more parts, the more issues you will encounter.
  • Router placement matters. Central location, higher tends to be better, keep it in the open so it does not overheat,...
  • In most cases, keep the firmware up to date
  • Use the highest WIFI security your devices support.
  • Do not hide the SSID as it does not increase your security but can hinder connection to devices.
  • When making changes to the router, make backups so you can always return to a known point. Power cycle/restart the router after a change as some changes happen only after a power cycle or restart. Make only one or very few changes and test so you know the full effects of the change. I like to back up, make my change, restart or power cycle the router, and use it long enough to ensure all is okay depending on the change, sometimes for days.

 

 

 

 

 

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