TP-Link

TP-Link TL-WR843ND N300 Wireless AP/Client Router POE

3.9 (317 reviews)

Flexible Wireless Connectivity for Your Network The TP-Link TL-WR843ND Wireless Router provides versatile wireless connectivity with multiple operation modes, including Access Point, WISP, and Client. With speeds up to 300Mbps and Passive POE support, this router is ideal for a variety of networ...

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Overview

Flexible Wireless Connectivity for Your Network

The TP-Link TL-WR843ND Wireless Router provides versatile wireless connectivity with multiple operation modes, including Access Point, WISP, and Client. With speeds up to 300Mbps and Passive POE support, this router is ideal for a variety of network configurations.

  • Wireless Speed: Up to 300Mbps
  • Operation Modes: Access Point, WISP, Client Router
  • Passive POE: Supported
  • Wireless Standards: 802.11b/g/n

Key Features

300Mbps wireless data transfer ideal for interruption sensitive applications like HD video streaming

Client Router Mode supports WISP Internet connection, allowing users to share an Internet connection wirelessly or via cables

WAN Port supports up to 30 meters (100 feet) Passive Power over Ethernet

Easily setup a WPA2 encrypted secure connection at a push of the WPS button

Provide hardware switch to change the device’s operation mode easily

WDS wireless bridge provides seamless bridging to expand the wireless network

IP based Bandwidth Control allows administrators to determine how much bandwidth is allotted to each PC

Live Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to established restricted access policies for children or staff. IP and MAC binding effectively prevents ARP attacks

Specifications

Brand
TP-Link
Model
TL-WR843ND N300
Wireless Speed
300Mbps
PoE Support
WAN Port supports Passive Power over Ethernet (up to 30 meters)
Security
WPA2 encrypted connection (via WPS button)
Operation Modes
Client Router Mode, WDS wireless bridge
Control Features
IP based Bandwidth Control, Live Parental Controls, IP and MAC binding

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Achieves 300Mbps wireless data transfer, making it suitable for latency-sensitive tasks like HD video streaming.
  • Features a Client Router Mode that supports WISP Internet connection, allowing for flexible internet sharing.
  • The WAN Port supports up to 30 meters (100 feet) Passive Power over Ethernet, simplifying power management and placement.
  • Includes a WPS button for easily setting up a WPA2 encrypted secure connection, enhancing network security.
  • Provides a hardware switch to effortlessly change the device’s operation mode, adding user convenience.
  • Offers WDS wireless bridge functionality for expanding the wireless network seamlessly to cover larger areas.
  • Features IP based Bandwidth Control, giving administrators the ability to manage bandwidth allocation for connected devices.
  • Incorporates Live Parental Controls, enabling parents or administrators to establish restricted access policies for users.

👎 Cons

  • The 300Mbps wireless speed may be considered moderate compared to newer routers supporting Gigabit Wi-Fi standards.
  • Utilizes Wireless N technology, which is an older standard and does not support the faster speeds of Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6.
  • The Passive Power over Ethernet feature is limited to 30 meters, which might not be sufficient for all installation scenarios.
  • Specific information on the number and type of Ethernet ports (e.g., Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet) is not provided.
  • The feature list does not mention dual-band operation, suggesting it might be a single-band (2.4GHz) router, limiting flexibility in congested environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

This router provides a maximum wireless data transfer speed of 300Mbps.
Yes, its WAN Port supports Passive Power over Ethernet, effective up to 30 meters (100 feet).
Yes, it includes WDS wireless bridge functionality for seamless wireless network expansion.
It offers easy setup of a WPA2 encrypted secure connection at the push of the WPS button.
Yes, it features Live Parental Controls, allowing administrators to establish restricted access policies.
Yes, IP based Bandwidth Control is available, allowing administrators to determine bandwidth allocation for each PC.
Yes, it provides a hardware switch to change the device’s operation mode easily.