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TP-Link Archer D9 Modem Router $229 + Archer T4U USB Adapter by Redemption @ MSY

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TP-Link Archer D9 Modem Router $229 + Archer T4U USB Adapter by Redemption @ MSY
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Lsamo on 20/05/2016 - 07:46 msy.com.au (254 clicks)
Last edited 20/05/2016 - 07:58

Cheapest price in a while, can also get 5% off at Officeworks making it $217.55.

Update thanks to xoom:
Don't forget the following freebie from the manufacturer.
http://www.tp-link.com.au/Promotions.aspx
01/04/2016-30/05/2016 Buy an Archer D9 Modem Router and receive a BONUS Archer T4U USB Adapter.

Specifications:
Modem Router
802.11ac Wi-Fi
1.9Gbps Concurrent Dual Band - AC1900
Strong Range
2 x USB ports (1 x 3.0 and 1 x 2.0)
3 External Antennas and High Power Amplifiers
Beamforming technology with Strong Range
Full Gigabit Wired Connections
Interchangeable LAN/WAN Port
WPS Button
Wi-Fi On/Off Button
Guest Network
Suitable for ADSL/2/2+ and NBN
3 Year Warranty

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  • xoom on 20/05/2016 - 07:52
    +1

    Don't forget the following freebie from the manufacturer.

    http://www.tp-link.com.au/Promotions.aspx

    01/04/2016-30/05/2016 Buy an Archer D9 Modem Router and receive a BONUS Archer T4U USB Adapter.

    • samo on 20/05/2016 - 07:58

      Thanks xoom, updated the deal.

  • syousef on 20/05/2016 - 08:11
    -1

    TP-Link is now off my list of products to purchase:

    http://lifehacker.com/tp-link-blocks-open-source-router-firm…
    http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/03/tp-lin…

    I am not negging the deal - not everyone wants to put an open source firmware on their router and the rule is not in effect yet - but this is something to be aware of. Expect their routers released after June to be harder and riskier at least and perhaps impossible to install modified firmwares on. I don't want to support any company who puts customers last in this way.

    • TheContact on 20/05/2016 - 08:22
      +2

      Because they want to comply with regulations that limit EM "pollution"?

      Besides, from the Ars article :DD-WRT developer Sebastian Gottschall doubts whether TP-Link is actually blocking third-party firmware.

      "TP-Link has not blocked the firmwares in any useful way," Gottschall told Ars. "Just the firmware header has been a little bit changed and a region code has been added. This has been introduced in September 2015. DD-WRT for instance does still provide compatible images… in fact it's no lock."

      • syousef on 20/05/2016 - 15:18

        No, read what I wrote. I'm happy with them complying with regulations. I'm not happy with them doing it in the laziest way possible by removing the ability to run custom firmware. If they don't do that - if they just block changing region, frequencies and power, I don't like the limitations the regs will place - you won't be able to buy overseas products and be legal for example. But I wouldn't be avoiding their products over something they will be forced to do.

    • Transparent on 20/05/2016 - 08:23

      sounds like a neg :)

      • syousef on 20/05/2016 - 15:15

        If it was a neg there would be a big fat negative sign (-) next to my name.

    • todmanpla on 20/05/2016 - 10:00
      +1

      The D9 is a DSL modem/router. As i understand it, you cannot install custom firmware on any DSL gear anyway, only on dedicated routers. You might be thinking of the C9 which is a router only.

      • syousef on 20/05/2016 - 15:22

        Strictly speaking this isn't true.
        https://www.dd-wrt.com/site/content/first-adsl-router-with-d…

        But yes it's true for most modem routers so would not affect this particular purchase decision from a technical standpoint. As I stated earlier, these rules don't apply till later this year anyway. What does affect the decision is whether you want to support a company that's decided the best way to comply is the lazy way of making the router unmoddable.

    • Max Power on 20/05/2016 - 13:17
      +1

      Try reading the entire article and not just the headline.

      Networking hardware vendor TP-Link says it will prevent the loading of open source firmware on routers it sells in the United States.
      TP-Link says that it distributes devices with country-specific firmware and that "devices sold in the United States will have firmware and wireless settings that ensure compliance with local laws and regulations related to transmission power."

      • syousef on 20/05/2016 - 15:14

        Oh come on. The Australian market is small. The Australian market will get a slightly modified US or possibly UK firmware. If they start blocking out devices from running modified firmware, it won't be long before Australia is included in any limitation like this.

        • Max Power on 20/05/2016 - 15:23
          +1

          What facts do you have to back up that claim?

        • syousef on 20/05/2016 - 15:26

          @Max Power:

          How many Australia-specific firmwares do you see on this list?
          http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices

          How about here?
          http://www.tp-link.com/en/download-center.html

        • Max Power on 20/05/2016 - 15:44

          @syousef:
          Why would the US site have firmware for Australia?

        • syousef on 20/05/2016 - 23:28

          @Max Power:

          I haven't checked every link but I believe the Australian site has the same firmware downloads (but it is harder to navigate as it requires you search).

          Can you link to an Australian firmware that is different to the US one? Or am I being trolled here?

        • Max Power on 21/05/2016 - 13:06

          @syousef:
          I'm asking for facts to back up your claims. The burden of proof is on you. All you've done is speculate.
          Even if Australia and the US currently have the same firmware, there's no evidence to suggest the changes required in the US will automatically be applied in Australia.

        • syousef on 21/05/2016 - 16:52
          -2

          @Max Power:

          Burden of proof? Mate this isn't a court case, or a scientific debate. It's a disagreement on an online forum. You've done just as much speculating, by making the assumption that an Australian-specific firmware will be created, and you can't back that up either. You can't point to an Aussie specific TPLink firmware because there are few or none of them in existence. If you were right, it would be trivial to disprove instead of your silly deflection.

          In the end think what you like and do what you want. I have stated that I don't want to support a firmware manufacturer that has reported they will comply with a law in a way that impacts customers because it's the quick and easy solution. I have that right. Do you have anything else to say that YOU can back up?

        • Max Power on 22/05/2016 - 14:55
          +1

          @syousef:

          Mate this isn't a court case, or a scientific debate.

          No, it's not, but I was expecting some factual information and not baseless and flippant remarks. I'm not opposing your opinion, I'm asking you to justify it.

          From the article you linked, which I have already mentioned.

          TP-Link says that it distributes devices with country-specific firmware

          You're using the article as the basis for your stance. If you want to ignore this part of the article, that's your choice.

        • syousef on 23/05/2016 - 06:30
          -1

          @Max Power:

          Country-specific firmware doesn't mean a rewrite for each country. It means they tweak a few strings in a release. Even then I could not find AU-specific firmware. Can you? That is NOT a flippant question!

  • Morien on 20/05/2016 - 09:34

    What's the normal price for this?
    I'm after a router around this price. I don't need it to have an inbuilt modem. Would this, a Netgear Nighthawk, or an Asus be a better option?

    QOS, wireless speed, port forwarding are the main concerns.

    TIA

  • todmanpla on 20/05/2016 - 10:05
    +1

    Bought this 2 weeks ago for $249, very easy to setup. Very happy with the performance so far. This and the ASUS DSL-AC68U (something like that) seem to be the two recommended on whirlpool. I chose this one, because it supposedly handles poor line quality better than the ASUS.

    • Awsam on 20/05/2016 - 16:24

      I bought this to replace the AC68U today. Asus have destroyed it with permanent firmware changes. They've been trying to fix the PPP drop outs under load (every 2-10minutes until you stop downloading) for 2 over months with no success.
      I was hoping the D9 was my solution, but nope.. For some stupid reason the D9 can only read MKV and xvid movie files off a USB. No MP4 or Avi. So Im worse off now than before :(

  • Arqenas on 20/05/2016 - 10:36

    https://www.pccasegear.com/products/29722/tp-link-archer-c9-…

    It's up for $179 (not including shipping) on PC Case Gear

    Edit: Sorry, just realised that's the C9 AC1900 model not the D9 AC1900 model

  • d39833 on 20/05/2016 - 11:44

    Is this router good for setting up a NAS to stream media at home?

    • Awsam on 20/05/2016 - 16:25

      Not if you want to plug storage directly into the router. It cannot read MP4/Avi

  • ChriSto83 on 02/06/2016 - 12:50

    Am i missing something or is this not $229, MSY showing $259

    • Max Power on 02/06/2016 - 12:58

      The special price is over. I guess this deal should be marked as expired.

      • ChriSto83 on 02/06/2016 - 13:01

        i guess it should, dammit, just missed out.

        • ChriSto83 on 02/06/2016 - 15:10

          On Wireless1's eBay store it's $245 with a 20% coupon (CLICK20), ends up being $196 and comes with a free range extender. WIN!

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