I am simple user with 4 user at home, total not more then 10 device connected at any time.
I have TM RM129 100Mbps speed package and I have 3 router at home: -
1) Dlink dir842 - TM provided set.
2) Tplink Archer C7 V4.
3) Tmobile AC1900 flash with AsusWRT latest FW.

I tested all 3 and they all have very similar performance on both 2.4G and 5G Wifi, speed as well as range.

My question is how do i test which is better router to be put to use with my 100Mbps line. please help.

TQVM, for pointing the direction.

Tp-Link Archer C7 V4 compare to D-Link DIR-842 are having same main chip and similar spec. that is the reason for me tested them both having very similar performance on my 100Mbps TM package.

However, DIR-842 slightly better range compare to Archer C7, around 10~15% better

This post has been edited by Apeiron: Oct 13 2018, 08:58 PM


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My house is double story teres and router setup near center of house.

Using DIR-842, 5G can get min 2bar signal at furthest point, speed test can get full 100mbps/50mbps DL/UL.

Using Archer C7 V4, 5G can get min 1-2bar at furthest point, also able to get full 100mbps/50mbps DL/UL speed.

Both router when Using 2.4G, can get full bar, speed test both get max 50mbps/50mbps DL/UL.

My mobile is not 2 or 3 stream, and my Unifi package is 100mbps, so, I get similar performance from both Router because Router is not the limiting factor.

Just don't know why DIR-842 getting slightly more bar on my mobile, maybe it has better antenna.

This post has been edited by Apeiron: Oct 14 2018, 04:03 PM