Product Comparison: TP-LINK Archer MR400 vs D-Link DWR-953

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TP-LINK Archer MR400 Dual Band 4G Mobile Wi-Fi Router

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General Specifications

Brand

TP-Link

D-Link

Model

Archer MR400

DWR-953

Origin

China

About the Product

For those who want some flexibility in their broadband contract, live in a rural area with no existing fibre cables or just for those who want something a bit different, 4G home broadband could be an excellent option.

The DWR-953 Wireless AC1200 4G LTE Multi-WAN Router allows you to switch to a 4G LTE mobile internet backup network when your broadband internet goes down, with download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, so you can keep using the internet without interruptions.

Key Specs

Wi-Fi Speed

1200 Mbps

Number Of LAN Ports

Frequency Band

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

Wi-Fi Speed
Number Of LAN Ports

What customers say about "Key Specs"

TP-LINK Archer MR400 Dual Band 4G Mobile Wi-Fi Router

This router did the job. I get great O2 service and the speed is also great.
Very easy to set up. Very fast router.
Excellent 4G Router, fast speed of this one.
Works great boosted my signal. Router is really fast.
The mobile signal was excellent so got a good deal from EE and now get up to 20mb. We also take it with us in the caravan and can stream Tv.

D-Link DWR-953 Dual Band Wireless Routers

I would recommend this product, getting speeds up to 92mbps.
I had decent speeds (30dl,20up). Good router.
Gets around 70 mbps speed. Works well with Vodafone 4G Network.
Good speed and easy setup. Worked out of the box, no configuration needed.
Decent speeds recommended and a bargain at this price.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

1.32 in.

3.14 in.

Width

7.95 in.

6.69 in.

Depth

5.55 in.

7.08 in.

Weight

1.32 lbs.

0.88 lbs.

Network

QoS Traffic Prioritization

Yes

Auto Speed Sensing

Yes

Number Of WAN Ports

Wireless Standard

Wireless - AC

Ethernet Standard

10/100

10/100/1000

Number of Antennas

Ethernet Switch

Yes

What customers say about "Network"

TP-LINK Archer MR400 Dual Band 4G Mobile Wi-Fi Router

Connectivity wise, wireless range seems okay.
Got 20 feet away and still had connectivity, which is more than enough.
Seems fine through drywall and floors. I live in a city, so 4G is easy to get. Hasn't dipped below 4G yet. Good range.
Its a good range, and fast connection.
Very responsive, low ping, easy to manage, great range.

Security

Data Encryption

Yes

Encryption Type

64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK

WPA/WPA2, 64/128-bit WEP

Parental Controls

Yes

Security Features

Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Access control, Local Management Control, DHCP, UPnP, DMZ, Dynamic DNS, NOIP, OpenVPN, IPsec, DoS protection, SPI

NAT support, SPI, Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, DHCP, Dynamic DNS, DMZ

What customers say about "Security"

TP-LINK Archer MR400 Dual Band 4G Mobile Wi-Fi Router

Worked really well better than the broadband i had previously. Very secure.
Easy to setup/configure, good at picking up mobile network signal, good secure of this one.
Everything as promised, works well. Good secure features.
Works really well as an alternative to the standard 4G router! Great settings and features.
Good product, reliable and easy to install. A lots of secure features/settings/options.

D-Link DWR-953 Dual Band Wireless Routers

WPA2 wireless security is available. Great router.
Inbuilt firewall and plenty of your standard options there to customise how it works.
Including the router's IP address, admin username and password. Good secure setting and options.
Easy to install good signal network and WiFi very happy with it. Very secure. Nice features. A lots of options.
Router locks up frequently so no 4G access, no Wifi access, no Ethernet access and no WiFi authentication.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

CE, FCC

Other Information

Manual

Download

Manufacturer

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