APPLE CHOICE Hardware
TP-Link Archer Air R5/E5
A modern networking system for today’s home
Archer Air R5 £139.99; Archer Air E5 £119.99 FROM tp-link.com/uk FEATURES Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2x Ethernet ports on R5, for cable or fibre connections, smart antennas
The extender connects to your router’s Wi-Fi network then duplicates its access points
VERDICT
Great performance in a usefully slim form factor. It’s a pity there are only two Ethernet ports, but switches are cheap.
Easy to set up and use
Neat and unobtrusive
Only two Ethernet ports provided
Not Wi-Fi 6E
T he modern home places far more demands on a domestic wireless network than before. It’s no longer the case that you only need your phone and your computer to connect and go online. Today, all sorts of devices demand internet access, such as tablets, televisions, games consoles, connected home devices and more.