Question 1

Is is easily compatible with AppleTV, etc? I'm sure it'll work, but I would rather not have to jump through flaming hoops to get it to function if i can avoid it.

Accepted Answer

It is compatible with my roku and also my DVD player which has streaming functions (Amazon, netflix, etc). I don't own apple TV but I can't imagine it's that different.

Question 2

I have comcast/cable service to my home, does it even matter?

Accepted Answer

It matters in that this is not a replacement for your cable modem (i.e., you still need your cable modem).

To use this with your comcast service, you will probably want to run an ethernet cable from the output of the cable modem to the "WAN" port on this.

You may have to use the "MAC cloning" functionality of the router to trick your cable modem into thinking that the router is your current computer (the one which activated your comcast modem). This was the case with my comcast service, not sure if that's a stupid thing they do everywhere.

Question 3

Will this work with a DSL modem?

Accepted Answer

It works great with my Motorola SB5101U Cable Modem. I am will pleased with TP-Link TL-WR940N Wireless as well.

Question 4

Does this work as a DSL or ADSL modem? (There is no pic of the ports on back)

Accepted Answer

Not a modem of any kind. It is a router, wired and wireless.

Question 5

Can this be set up for use with VPN?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 questions you could be asking here and the answer to both is yes.  
1.  If you are planning to connect to a vpn on your computer while connected to this router there is a "vpn passthrough" setting that is enabled by default.
2. If you want to connect this router directly to a vpn (so that any computer connected to the router is on the vpn all the time); it will do it, but not easily.  There is no direct setting to do so, you would have to set this up in the advanced routing settings manually.  This is not easy.

Question 6

Will this work with my windows 8 computer?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does, just make sure you use WPA2 or WEP and you should have no trouble. Windows 8 is finicky with WPA sometimes.

Question 7

range in meters?

Accepted Answer

Not enough do do my house, and it's only 2500 sq ft. got a booster and went with my comcast router.

Question 8

What is the latest hardware version ? (v?.?)

Accepted Answer

If you're asking this to make it work with dd-wrt - this is the new version that many had issues getting it to work with dd-wrt.  I actually bricked mine because the compatibility isn't there.

Question 9

What hardware version is this for 2018?

Accepted Answer

Pretty sure this is it, V14 even now 2021. Call TP-Link Tech support for any questions like I do. They are helpful and friendly.

Question 10

Can I access ALL router functions offline via my browser, or do I have to connect to an online service?

Accepted Answer

if your browser is in a homegroup in your network settings , and your router is in that homegroup , you are able to view and change router functions while not internet connected.

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