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3TP-Link AC1600 Archer VR1600v

TP-Link AC1600 Archer VR1600v

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3TP-Link AC1600 Archer VR1600v
3.4

116 reviews

Positive vs Negative
49%7%44%
Number of Connected Devices ?5.3 devices
Wi-Fi Range
3.1
116 reviews
5 FDC  · Great product support – Cassiel was able to competently troubleshoot/reset the router in no time. Been using this router for 5 years now and so far no issues.
5 Maulik  · Job done nicely – Cassie was able to solve my query and she did it quickly and her customer service was excellent
5 Don  · Wonderful customer service – I really appreciate the way handling the concerns of customers. Definitely one of the best customer service i have received.
5 Christian Mechler  · Aurelia is amazing – Got the internet working for me in no time. Aurelia is an absolute lifesaver 5stars

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Bill
BillVIC
 

Not good in a long run – Use this for 2 years and did not realised it slows down NBN connection until we get more wfh days with kids during covid. Soend days inspacting on it and finally got subscribed speed back in number with netgear one. Can say it's good to have it as a freebies from provider as a backup only but the best is choosing a brandname which stayed with the market for long time like netgear. Show details

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cadam
cadamVIC37 posts
 

MODEM/ROUTER GAVE POOR SPEEDS UNTIL – Got this through TPG in May 2020 when we upgraded to NBN 100 since we were all working/schooling from home due to Covid-19. Had nothing but poor speeds from May until today, 31 July. Most times speeds were 10Mbps or less throughout the day and night, with apps constantly requiring reconnects, poor quality using AppleTV. After multiple phone… Read more

calls, being left on hold for 3 HOURS, being told there was no issue with the line, finally got someone who confirmed the modem was faulty. Now getting what we paid for, finally!

Positive reviews

Helen H
Helen HNSW
 

Great service – Excellent Thanks Lily Ren for your help and guidance to reconfigure my modem. Show details

Tom
Tom
 

Excellent – Thanks Christy for your help and guidance to reconfigure my modem. Show reply

D.Knapp
D.Knapp
 

Quick fix – Daria promptly fixed my issue after our chat over the phone. Show details ·  1

Negative reviews

Andrey K.
Andrey K.NSW3 posts
 

Do not use it. Unreliable! – Very unreliable device. Every day I lose wifi in the middle of an important Zoom call. Nothing in logs. No new firmware. No support from TP-Link. TPG keeps saying I have to reset settings. I do Linux support job for 25 years and when someone tells me to reset my device over and over again without even lifting a finger to check anything on the modem... it p*sses me off. Show details

Ecorigon I.
Ecorigon I.NSW27 posts
 

TPLINK ROUTER - VOIP Codes – Bought this used for 20 bucks. Unfortunately my model is the locked down pile of garbage provided by TPG. The previous owner had TPG credentials. Trying to setup my home phone with Aussie broadband is basically impossible with this as TPG have locked down the firmware so you can't access the 'Telephony' section. Also, the wifi range is worse than… Read more

my old Optus sagem modem. The only good thing is that the UI for the modem config is pretty good and my ethernet speeds are pretty good.

TP-Link
TP-Link    

Hi, I am Sean from TP-Link. Sorry for the inconvenience.… Read more

Sal V
Sal VVIC3 posts
 

Its locked to your ISP – On sign up the ISP may say "buy" from us and get it cheap. All works well until you find a better deal and change ISP. This is when the issues begin. You start a chat session or try and call your new ISP to help setup your vr1600v to work on their network. Support request you go to areas on the modem that just doesn't exist, in the process… Read more

days go by with support. Eventually you realise these pages have been removed. Some digging on Google shows this is a rort going on with a set of ISP altering the firmware to hide sections of the menu and therefore you cant complete the setup with your new ISP. This is predatory type of behavior as you believe you are buying a modem that will server you for many years and freedom to move ISP's.

Recent reviews

cjvelazco
cjvelazco
 

After may years using this router I suddenly couldn’t access internet after removing and reconnecting the adsl cable. However, I got on a call with Tinecia from TP-Link Technical Support and she helped me very quickly. I am still happy with this router after many years

George D.
George D.
 

Very helpful Tricia was very patiently and she even called me back when we got cut off. Excellent servic Show details

Bernie
Bernie
 

Thank you so much for you were brilliant patience understanding thanks again Show details

Sumitra
Sumitra
 

Perfectly explained steps – Janice is awesome girl who helped me setting up my internet connection. She was super quick and explained well my questions. She is a star Show details ·  1

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Bhumit Patel
Bhumit PatelVIC5 posts
 

Amazing – Using this for the last few years and no issues. Changed telco and still works as a breeze. Easy to set up and support link at TP link knows inside out of this product and very supportive and helped to troubleshoot. Daria was a star performer and had a lot of patience. She resolved my issue within 5 minutes. Show reply

Yai S.
Yai S.VIC
 

Addy Fu, a wonderful IT customer support! – I had a problem re-setting the TP-Link router this morning. I spoken with Addy Fu. Addy understood the problem that needed to be fixed. Addy was polite, patient. Great work! Show reply

Luke
Luke
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Penny Tang – Penny was very helpful, polite, and quick. She solved my issue and it has made my day now as I am back online. Thank you Penny. Much appreciated! Show reply

PCL
PCL3 posts
 

Spoke with Aurelia Kuang, very helpful and nice – Aurelia Kuang handled my problem with professionalism. She reached a solution very quickly and was very nice in guiding me. Thank you!

Sudhakar
SudhakarNSW
 

Fantastic assistance by TP-link Agent Luna to solve my connection issues – Fantastic assistance by TP-link Agent Luna to solve my connection issues. They were amazing in understanding my problem and providing alternate solutions. Thank you for your assistance.

Felicity
FelicityVIC2 posts
 

Great Product - Great Staff – I just admit after moving houses and providers this was quite had to navigate however right with a BIG THANKS to Cassiel Yang (TP LINK REP) and lovely lady , very patient and assisted to get the NBN turned on and reconfigure box. Thank you CASSIEL YANG!! Without your support , I don’t think I would have got to this feedback page! Lol. Thank you Cassiel for being awesome!!

Dilanka
DilankaVIC2 posts
 

excellent service – Miss Janice Yang is very knowledgable and helpfull. Her instructions were precise of configuring Tp-Link modem.

Matt
Matt
 

Robust, reliable product; had issues but solved quickly – Purchased this modem many years ago (forgot exactly how many); still works reliably and maintains speed to this. Dropouts seldom occur; I do not recall the last time it did. Had issues with connecting to the internet when switching internet providers, but this was resolved quickly thanks to Cassiel Yang’s help from the technical support team. Overall very satisfied with product and the technical support team, would highly recommend. Show details

Cms
Cms
 

Excellent product – Great product, connects well have had awhile now with no issues Show details

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lovely00
lovely002 posts
 

This is perfect! – The modem works perfectly and the support from Jasmin was incredible! Show details

Mrs vehikite
Mrs vehikite
 

Aurelia Kuang – Love her work helping me so fast!! And I admire her she’s will doing a good job. I would give her 100%. Show details

Raegan
Raegan
 

Sonia is amazing – Was helped by a lady named Sonia she was very helpful and managed to get my service connected after 2 other people couldn’t Show details

Sara K.
Sara K.
 

Rosine Liu is wonderful. She was very helpful and fixed our internet in 3 minutes – I had called tp link after our service provider refused to help us. My call was taken very quickly and rosline Liu fixed our internet very quickly. Wonderful service! Show details

vpn
vpnQLD
 

Great support – Tyrone from support had helped me to resolve the issue

Laith R.
Laith R.
 

Internet light not showing – Rita Han help work out the problem through hood questioning and following process of elimination.

Kate Sloan
Kate Sloan2 posts
 

Lifesaver! – I was having alot of issues reconfiguring my modern as I recently changed internet providers, I was connected on live chat with Natasha Liu who was a real big help. We were both sceptical at first due to the model of the modern I had (being limited edition), but we gave it ago and she walked me through what needed to be done and we were able to get my modern reconfigured. Natasha was very helpful. Thank you

ChrisE
ChrisEACT
 

Excellent technical issue resolution – Jasmin was such a patient engineer who was very professional and really helped me get my Starlink set up with my TP-Link VR1600v router. We tried many different ways and methods to fix the problems I initially had with getting internet from the Starlink Modem, but it ended up being a very simple matter to fix on the VR1600v router that was from the previous DSL/NBN settings. Highly recommend her services and technical expertise. Show details

Robbie C.
Robbie C.4 posts
 

issues fixed – had port forwarding issues fixed by customer service, could not have fixed it without their help, it was to setup my security cam for remote viewing. quick responses, problem solved Show reply

Chris
ChrisSA9 posts
 

Useless modem with no ability to update firmware - so no VOIP capability – Modem supplied by DODO but they are unwilling, and so is TP-Link, to do a basic firmware update so I can have VOIP capability. DODO want me to purchase a new modem at $113 extra (ít appears you pay extra for VOIP) and TP -Link offer no firmware support for their products siting that they have relinquished such luxuries as a software (firmware)… Read more

update to the ISPs who provide the modem. None of this was disclosed at the point of sale. What about basic consumer law here guys as this is false representation - selling a product that won't do the job that you advertise it to do! This is now going in as a TIO dispute as I bought the modem because it had VOIP capability but it appears you dont get that extra facility unless you pay more money to the ISP. Don't worry, DODO are going to get one star too!

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