TP-Link AC1200 Archer A6 v3.0 or 2.0

drshreenivaas

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Hi friends, I a getting BSNL FTTH connection tomorrow and I am in market for a decent router. Till now I had ADSL connection and don't have any prior experience with FTTH. I am getting UTSTARCOM ONT 4842W-I modem with installation and have had shortlisted TP-Link AC1200 Archer C6 and A6 routers by skimming through this forum.
Right now, I am getting TP-Link A6 v2.0 for Rs. 2040 on Flipkart and A6 v3.0 for Rs. 2249 on Amazon. I have placed order for both as I don't know which will be better.
As per info available on net, v2.0 has a internal antenna which v3.0 lacks resulting in little bit drop in range.
v3.0 comes with dual core Mediatek processor, whereas v2.0 comes with single core QUALCOMM processor. Also v3.0 comes with DDR3 RAM instead of DDR2. This results in faster boot, better memory management, less heating and less reboots.
v3.0 also comes with Airtime Fairness feature which according to TP-Link website, Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation.
I want to know if anybody has used both routers in real life and if possible, has compared them?
Plz help me as my both orders will be delivered in three days and I have to cancel one of them, but I don't know which one.
Thanks in advance.
 
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As per link above.
Any exotic non-ethernet "bio appendages" you'd like to test on v2 GigE ports or Antenna are beyond our technical abilities. Do report to IEEE if your bio fusion tests work out.
 
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@igloo, as per ur recommendation, I had ordered MERCUSYS AC1900 and received it today. Unfortunately, the router has been returned by some flipkart customer previously and has telltale signs of being opened. However router is working flawlessly with BSNL broadband and easily covers 4000 sq.feet area of my ground floor. Boot up time is 25 to 30 seconds. Configuration is browser-based and took 20 secs only due to automatic input detection mode. I am blown away with this router and have never seen such good coverage in past. Thanks for help!
@crashnburn_in, I was sorely tempted to place order again for TP-Link AC1200 Archer A6 v3.0 router yesterday and will receive it on Saturday. I would use it on first floor and will be able to compare it with MERCUSYS AC1900. How is the Boot up time and coverage of ur TP-Link AC1200 Archer A6? Hope by that time, my BSNL FTTH connection will go live as BSNL babus are still in process of finding fault in their lines.
 
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Can anyone explain the reason of choosing a router with FE port with AC1900 rating?
It sounds really stupid to me....Not being rude...sorry just being obvious.
What is use of 1900 mbps and 3x3 mimo when it support max 100 mbps input via ethernet.
AFAIK, 3X3 MIMO does not work in repeater mode.
I still think that c6 is way better....😉
 
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