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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@socrates, The option to increase/decrease the wifi output power is available in both routers. Even my Inotech ONU also has it. However I have asked for a different ONU as this model has only 3 LAN ports and I need at least three. I was promised UTSTARCOM ONT 4842W-I GPON ONU, but was given Inotech GPE400 XPON ONU during installation. UTSTARCOM ONT 4842W-I ONU has 4 LAN ports, a USB port and dedicated switch to turn off Wifi and also looks premium.
 
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It does not have a Return option as I can see. I maybe wrong but just check your "My Orders" Section once to see if you have a Return option there
 
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there are two unusual routes to return. ask for a replacement. return options sometimes appear on second unit.
second way is to just get on customer care chat. explain your problem and then request for a return as an exception.
 
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Luifer said:
Is there any health issues regarding with wifi, I mean is there anything proven in that manner.....
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Imho, no, there isn't any health issues.

Wifi waves are much lower frequency high wavelength rays. Gamma rays etc on the other hand are high frequency, and so high energy. Hence they are harmful.

You could read up on the science behind it and make up your own mind ☺️
 
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