Upgrade from TP Link Archer C1200

Lricecake99 on 04/03/2024 - 16:09
Last edited 04/03/2024 - 19:51

Hi all,

I am pretty clueless with tech, so hoping the wise peeps at ozbargain can help me out here.

I've got an old TP-LINK Archer C1200 modem router from TPG and I've noticed the wifi signal would drop quite frequently after I switched it Origin around 6 months ago. For context, I live in an old single storey fibro house. Got an extender too, which only helped a little bit.

Do I need to upgrade to mesh system to fix the issue or should I start thinking of switching to another provider like Exetel for their NBN 50 plan?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Internet Broadband nbn

Comments

  • geekcohen on 04/03/2024 - 16:17
    +1

    What happens when you are plugged into an ethernet port? Does the internet still drop out? You need to confirm whether it is an ISP issue or a hardware issue.

    The device is going on maybe 7 years old…. depending on how long you have been using it for, it could be the device failing.

    • ricecake99 on 04/03/2024 - 19:48

      Thanks geekcohen, just tested the ethernet port and seems to work fine with no drop out.

      I suspect the wifi signal is just poor in master bedroom because it's the farthest away from the device.

      • geekcohen on 05/03/2024 - 06:00
        +1

        just tested the ethernet port and seems to work fine with no drop out.

        Okay, so not an ISP issue which is good.

        I suspect the wifi signal is just poor in master bedroom because it's the farthest away from the device.

        If it is dropping out due to distance, then getting a new router might depending on the unit. A mesh system might resolve the issue as well. A solution might vary on the size of your house and whether it is single or double storey.

  • Gregmond on 04/03/2024 - 16:52
    +1

    I had a similar modem to you, ac1200, wifi was sporadic at best, took the plunge and bought the ASUS GT AX 6000. WiFi has been brilliant since then with both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz working very well. I suggest you get a better modem, the AC1200 is cheap and mostly nasty.

    • ricecake99 on 04/03/2024 - 19:50

      Wow, that's a big upgrade. Any suggestions for a cheap but decent wifi router?

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