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TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router (Refurbished)

BH #TPARCHAX50R • MFR #ARCHER AX50R
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TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router (Refurbished)
Key Features
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) / Up to 3 Gb/s
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 4 x External Antennas with Beamforming
  • OFDMA & MU-MIMO Technology
Supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the Archer AX50 AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router from TP-Link is engineered to deliver dual-band network speeds of up to 3 Gb/s with a range of up to 2000 square feet. Your devices can utilize up to 2402 Mb/s speeds on the 5 GHz band, and up to 574 Mb/s on the 2.4 GHz band. Support for OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies help to minimize network congestion and maximize speed, with support for multiple simultaneous streams and over 40 connected devices.
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TP-Link Refurbished Overview

  • 1Description
  • 24 Beamforming Antennas
  • 3Save Battery with TWT
  • 4Network Security with HomeCare
  • 5App-Based Setup
  • 6Voice Commands with Alexa
  • 7Additional Features

Supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the Archer AX50 AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router from TP-Link is engineered to deliver dual-band network speeds of up to 3 Gb/s with a range of up to 2000 square feet. Your devices can utilize up to 2402 Mb/s speeds on the 5 GHz band, and up to 574 Mb/s on the 2.4 GHz band. Support for OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies help to minimize network congestion and maximize speed, with support for multiple simultaneous streams and over 40 connected devices.

4 Beamforming Antennas
The Archer AX50 features 4 external high-gain antennas with beamforming technology, which focuses signal strength towards the devices that actively access the router.
Save Battery with TWT
TWT stands for Target Wake Time, which is a technology that's meant to preserve your mobile device's battery life. TWT schedules when your compatible devices will power on to send and receive data. This helps your devices sleep longer and thereby decrease battery usage.
Network Security with HomeCare
TP-Link's HomeCare software is specially designed to both protect your sensitive data and give you detailed control over network access. Here are some of the capabilities of HomeCare:

Built-in anti-virus to help protect your sensitive data
Parental controls that let you restrict time spent online and block inappropriate content
Prioritize network traffic to optimize the speed of specific devices and applications
App-Based Setup
With TP-Link's Tether app for Android and iOS devices, you can conveniently setup and manage your network via a smartphone or tablet.
Voice Commands with Alexa
The Archer AX50 also supports router management via voice commands and Amazon's Alexa digital assistant.
Additional Features
4 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN ports
1 x USB 3.0 port for attaching (optional) network storage devices

TP-Link Refurbished Specs

Key Specs
Throughput
3000 Mb/s Total
2.4 GHz: 574 Mb/s 
5 GHz: 2402 Mb/s 
Inputs/Outputs
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet WAN
4x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Wireless
Frequency
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Dual-Band
Number of Antennas
4
MU-MIMO Support
4 x 4
WLAN Mode
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Sensitivity
-97 to -55 dBm
Transmit Power
30 dBm
Supported Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
MAC Filtering
WMM
Antenna Placement
External (Integrated)
Performance
Throughput
3000 Mb/s Total
2.4 GHz: 574 Mb/s 
5 GHz: 2402 Mb/s 
Interface
Inputs/Outputs
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet WAN
4x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
USB Sharing Support
Yes
Security
Guest Network Support
Yes
Wireless Security
WEP 128, WEP 64, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
VPN Protocol
PPTP
Firewall Support
SPI
Hardware
Supported IEEE Standards
802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to 158°F / -40 to 70°C
Operating Humidity
10 to 90%
Storage Humidity
5 to 90%
General
Certifications
FCC, RoHS
Dimensions
10.24 x 5.31 x 1.52" / 260.2 x 135 x 38.6 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.25 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.5 x 9.75 x 4"

TP-Link Refurbished Reviews

So far so good

By William
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-04

Lost connection a few times, but that seems to have leveled out. We'll see how it does long term.

Router is unstable

By Sean
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-21

First issue: After setting up the router and bringing all wired and wireless devices online, the device lists in both wired and wireless categories intermittently lose devices. This happens on the web and app interfaces. It is very annoying when trying to reserve IP addresses and use advanced functionality. The second issue is that devices bounce in and out of the available networks lists of all connected devices. The third issue is that the router periodically has difficulty authenticating devices. Sometimes it says can't authenticate, and other times it just rolls to another network. Very annoying compared with our AC1900 device from Linksys.

Works great

By Brent
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-19

Easy to install, good speed, works fast and happy satisfied customer.

Easy to set up, go coverage throughout the house.

By Benjamin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-18

This router was easy to set up, cover upstairs and downstairs well, good price.

Better than Renter's

By Carlos
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-14

My research findings on the best router online was not wrong. It has not disappointed since its first installation and setup. It's range is greater than the one I received from the cable company and I'm glad I returned that one.

Exactly What I Needed

By Harold
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-11

My friend sent me a link for this item. I was skeptical. I got it in the mail and set it up with my modem. I've had dreams before but rarely when it comes to my WiFi capabilities. Honestly telling all of my friends about this product and site.

I was suprized

By Rodney
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-28

As fancy as this router is, one can not connect a printer to the USB port. The update is no longer available. Makers of cheaper models are able to connect printer.

Very Disappointed

By Sean
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-25

Just as quickly as I could migrate devices to our new network, I stumbled on a problem - the connected devices weren't showing up on the router's connected device list. The problem appears intermittent as some show up, then don't, but we've never had a complete list. I see online that other users have the same problem (with no available solution). Unfortunately the TP-Link service desk is full of random questions like what operating systems is on my phone, but otherwise completely ineffective after one call and five emails. In addition to this annoying matter, the networks (2.4G and 5G each for the router, a TP-Link RE, and a Linksys AP) randomly show up on our devices' available networks lists. Notwithstanding, I consistently see all my neighbors' networks :). I gave the X50 two stars because the speed and bandwidth appear strong, the RE connectivity appears consistant, and overall the network is functioning. The setup and UI on app and web are weak compared with my old Linksys router. Port forwarding was a breeze, but I haven't jumped into QOS or privacy controls (other than to blacklist two random devices that showed after migration). The pricing and service from B&H was great, but at the end of the day I wouldn't recommend the X50 to a friend.

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does this product come with free HomeCare?

does this product come with free HomeCare?
Asked by: garrett
Yes this product comes with Home Care software.
Answered by: Michael
Date published: 2020-09-24

What was broken in this model?

What was broken in this model?
Asked by: Andrey
I purchased a refurbished unit. Top is scuffed. Looks more like used than refurbished. Not really pleased.
Answered by: James
Date published: 2020-09-23

Would this also come with the 2 year limited ...

Would this also come with the 2 year limited warranty that the manufacturer gives ?
Asked by: Bharat
No, unfortunately this item would be a Limited 90-Day Warranty.
Answered by: Nachmen
Date published: 2020-12-15

Can I install a vpn on this router?

Can I install a vpn on this router?
Asked by: Mathews M.
Hi! The Archer AX50 supports OpenVPN and PPTP VPN server functionality.
Answered by: TPLinkSupport
Date published: 2022-09-13

Does this come with the 2 year warranty that the ...

Does this come with the 2 year warranty that the manufacturer provides ?
Asked by: Bharat
No... nor does it even cone in a factory box. Its repackaged in a standard brown cardboard. I would pass and get it new.
Answered by: Nathan
Date published: 2020-12-15
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