TPLink TP-Link TL-WR844N 300 Mbps Multi-Mode Wi-Fi Router

TP-Link TL-WR844N — 300 Mbps Multi-Mode WiFi Router

Looking for a router that gives you just enough speed without overpaying for features you’ll never use? The TP-Link TL-WR844N is built for exactly that kind of user. It’s ideal for small to medium homes where your demands are moderate: streaming, multiple phones/laptops, maybe a gaming console, but nothing too heavy.

What It Does Well

• Gives 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz — fine for everyday tasks: video calls, YouTube, HD streaming, etc. When everything else is working right. TP-Link+1
• Good coverage for its class. The dual external antennas and MIMO help reduce weak spots — you’ll get better signal in more rooms than with basic routers. TP-Link+1
• Flexible modes. If later you need to boost WiFi in a part of the house, or convert a wired network to wireless, this router can adapt (Range Extender, Access Point, WISP). TP-Link+1
• Useful management options: parental controls, guest WiFi, scheduling, etc. So you can control who connects, when, and what they can access. true-tech.co.ke+1
• Supports IPv6, so it’s more future-proof with ISPs updating protocols. TP-Link+1

Where It Falls Short (What to Warn Buyers About)

• Only 2.4 GHz WiFi-N. No 5 GHz. That means more chance of interference if many routers/devices are using that same frequency (neighborhoods, apartments, etc.). Lower top speeds compared to AC/AX routers.
• All Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps (wired), not Gigabit. If your internet plan or wired network demands >100 Mbps, this router will bottleneck.
• It’s not meant for very large homes, or heavy simultaneous use (many 4K streams + gaming + many users). Performance will degrade when strained.
• Specs are “best case” — walls, distance, interference, client device limits will reduce real throughput. Buyers should expect less than maximum.