TP-Link TL-R605 SafeStream Gigabit Multi-WAN VPN Router

I bought this unit because I only have vdsl. I bought a second line to gain more bandwidth. I I run alot of services in my homelab. Even when I'm downloading or uploadeding large files it only sits at 60 percent. Great for people who need a backup line or load balance between 4 connections. I it has good fetures like port forwarding and all standerd networking. I works with cloudflare tunnels

2 mobile network routers in the house, combined in a load balancing cfg. (When one fails the other kicks in).... No need to run mobile routers in modem mode. Works perfectly, with some nich little security features too. Bargain!

I used this to switch out my BT Router and it works BEAUTIFULLY. Absolutely amazing bit of kit! 👍🏽👍🏽

This works very well as a basic IPv4 router. My internet is faster and more stable than when I use my BT Smart Hub 2. That said, it's missing: - full IPv6 support (I only get a link-local address, and there is no IPv6 firewall) - per-device traffic stats/graphs - IGMP proxy (so can't use it with BT TV) Given the price, this is OK, but I would have expected the above features on any router.

it a good router but need the controller to use it fully

Originally went for an EdgeRouter, but had tons of issues getting that connected to ONT. The device was not passing the 300 Mbps through. After days of battling with that router decided to send it back and went for this one. In less than 5 mins I was up and running. Obviously, it does not have the deep packet inspection capability of the EdgeRouter that comes in handy BUT, it does what it says on the tin. Very happy.

If you want a basic load balancer then fine. Unlike nearly every router I have worked with there is NO local DNS functionality so you have to install your own. Don't bother with the firewall it does NOT work. Put an access control to block incoming traffic, I can still access the IP address from the WAN. Tried to block an IP address outgoing nope stops nothing. Tried the MAC filtering same result I can go anywhere on the web with no restriction. Basically, if you buy this then the only feature you will get is load balancing and I am not convinced it even does a good job at that. Testing show I spend most of the time being sent via the 72Mbps link and not the 500Mbps. Just avoid the ER605 its just junk.

More feature-rich than a typical router. Documentation and support are not at the same level as those of other enterprise products. Talking about the features: The main selling point is there: up to 3 + 1 WAN connections. It can do link aggregation of those out of the box nicely without controller. Configuring the priority of those WAN uplinks is tricky though. You will need a lot of patience but doable without OMADA, so the box does work as a standalone device, and priorities the use of connections. Speed is OK, as long as you do not do any software-based actions. (Means you want to stick to the HW supported settings. If you go for QoS, or go for VPN encoding your speed will drop by 50 - 95%. E.g. SW based VPN encryption can do 30 Mbps at max as opposed to normal routing with 950-980 Mbps) Plus point is the power consumption: real-world readings are 5.5-6.5 W Minus points startup takes 6+ minutes (so a power spike can cause a long internet outage) no local DNS server, you have to reference all your devices via IP (the box designed to work in a larger corporate network, so in home office it is an issue)

TP-Link ER605 V2 Wired Gigabit VPN Router – Multi-WAN (Up to 3 WAN Ethernet Ports + 1 USB WAN) This router has been running in my network for over a year now and has been completely trouble-free. I use it as the gateway for my TP-Link Omada network, which supports a fairly large smart home setup. Between smart lighting, switches, cameras, and other connected devices, the network handles a lot of traffic, and the ER605 has managed it without any issues. One of the features I rely on most is the automatic failover. My primary connection is fiber, with a cellular connection set up as backup. The router automatically switches over if the primary connection drops, and it has worked exactly as intended. The ER605 also offers far more customization and configuration options than most home users will probably ever need. It integrates seamlessly with the Omada controller and allows centralized management alongside the rest of the network equipment. Overall, it’s been stable, reliable, and a great foundation for a larger smart home network. If you’re running an Omada system or planning a network with multiple access points and lots of connected devices, this router is a solid choice.

I have been using this for more than a week, overall good product. Must but if you want to use with multiple internet connections in one network Pros: extremely easy user interface 5x gigabit ports WAN fail and load balancing Small form factor No need for omada contoller Setup and forget configurations Cons: don't use with omada contoller. Horrible placement of options. WAN connection polling time cannot be set in standalone mode Some settings require hard reboot to apply, auto soft reboot not reflecting the settings The order of WAN port number is reversed for working order, last WAN is default not the first one

Ótimo router, boa quantidade de portas, ótima performance e fácil configuraçao

Great product

Great vpn router, i was able to set up both openvpn and wireguard connections as well as change my DNS server for adblocking capabilities (using a raspberry pi running pi-hole) the router is indeed gigabit ethernet. Also has a really good built in firewall that clocks DOS attacks, ping of death, winNuke attacks and more. Only thing i couldnt get working was using a paid vpn service like nordvpn to work through my whole network which i was really hoping to get working. Other then that great router! Would recommend but definitely not for the tech illiterate, you must have a basic understanding of how networking works but it is also plug and play so if you just wanted to plug this in and have it work, it can do that