TP-Link 300 Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router, Single-Band, Versatile Connectivity, 4x Fast Ports, TP-Link Tether App, Easy setup (TD-W8961N)

2 working days and it was out of service.

Replaced a family member's vintage Netgear router for an undemanding domestic installation (web browsing, email, occasional Skype calls, no kids, no streaming). Having first looked up the provider's login method (weird user id and domain format that's hard to remember), setting up was easy. I'd scribbled down the ADSL parameters but I didn't have to bother, as the setup pages allowed me to pull down UK, and then Plus Net. It was obvious how to change the SSID and password to the same as used before, so all the phones, laptops etc in the house were none the wiser. The administrator dashboard let me see what was connected, and reeled off some basic speed stats for the link, which was nice. Rellies back online, happiness unbound, job done. The design is fairly low key (avoids the Darth Vader helmet look : it's more Rebel Alliance maintenance droid) and the construction seems solid. I wonder if the lack of flat surface is aesthetic, or a way of discouraging people from parking books or teacups on top. Antenna mounts are the same gray plastic as the back panel where all the sockets are, but the build is confidence inspiring and there are clear status lights and gasp! an on/off switch and some wifi discovery things which I didn't use. It uses a tiny amount of power (going by the featherweight PSU and its specs). Compared to the outgoing unit which retailed at about a £ton, this is 10x the value (twice as many features for 1/5th of the beer tokens). Hopefully it will just sit there for another 10 years.

I will be appreciate you guys replacement or return

This modem was bought because after upgrading to 64bit Windows 10 from 32bit I found there was no driver for the USB connection I had been using and my old TP-Link modem had only one Ethernet socket so I needed one with more Ethernet sockets to connect another PC etc. The previous modem was still working perfectly so I know they are reliable. This one was a very simple replacement but actually gives slightly better data-rate on my ADSL2 telephone line broadband. This works perfectly so I fully recommend it. The TP-Link modems are extremely easy to set up using the automatic options (you still need to know your internet provider details as always) but also have excellent Status information and advanced features if you want more. Another good choice from Amazon!

I wasted two hours trying to get this router modem to connect to the internet and ended giving up in frustration!! I followed the quick set up guide to no avail although my laptop and my iPad both picked up the wireless signal from it immediately. I then followed to the letter the instructions on the YouTube video 'TP-LINK TD-W8961N configuration - English' - it just would not connect. So I tried a D-Link DSL-3782 modem router which connected in under two minutes! I would have contacted the TP-Link technical helpdesk but I refuse to telephone a 'Premium Rate' number that is the only one this company make available - very shabby customer service! BEWARE!

Less than twenty quid to replace an ailing ADSL modem/router I thought was good value. This device just plugged in and worked - no fussing. A bit lightweight to the point of flimsy maybe, but doing everything that's required of it.