TP-Link TL-MR105 4G LTE WiFi Router, 4G Router, Plug&Play, SIM Card Slot, 2 LAN/WAN Ports for Ethernet Cable, Up to 32 Devices, Parental Controls, Guest Network, Home/Remote, 300Mbps Wireless

A good item but could be improved by a notification light on the front panel for SMS messages, it would also benefit from the ability to plug in a phone handset. TP-Link are great with routers but when dealing with mobile sim card dependant items they are a little lacking in their design from mobile phone makers as in order to use this properly with multiple wireless devices you need a high rate or unlimited data plan and these come with unlimited call and texts that this device makes hard to use on the SMS side and impossible for the call side. Data only plans I have found to be more expensive than plans including voice and SMS. After 1 month of using this I have had good signal strength throughout my house, the colour is great as it needs to be mounted in a window for best mobile reception and being white in sunlight prevents it from getting too hot, the power cable is not long enough for window mounting so have had to find a way to extend it (it was easier to move a mains extension to the plug than extend the power cable). Having to log on the router home page to check for messages is a pain so you can't really use the message side. Mobile broadband is good for singles or those with lower internet (non gamer and no HD streams) but you can't really plan how much data you will need, for example you tube does let you pick different resolutions but does not specify how much data you will need to watch a video. Not many singles and couples really need fibre band-with. As I am using this with an unlimited internet plan that gives me calls and texts unlimited too I have tried to switch to a Motorola FW410 4G (after only 1 month) which did not provide as good a signal throughout the house but was able to use all 3 parts of my plan - calls, texts and internet. unfortunately the hot-spot side of this item packed up after only 5 days of use, it was a hot-spot not a router. This TP-Link router is a good reliable solution for data only with limited SMS function. If calls are required on top (like with my requirement) you may need 2 sims and 2 devices (and 2 accounts/bills), 1 to handle calls and texts (a basic Nokia 105 mobile will do this for around £20 equipment cost) and this router which gives the added bonus of being able to accept add on aerials which can be either indoor or outdoor mounted further improving mobile reception (did not need these and have not tried these, may need after house move). Most people already own a mobile so should not have this issue, the use of a non smartphone is due to battery life, recharge interval and better reception. My circumstances: due to probate (death of the home owner who paid the broadband bill) I will be leaving this house soon, could not justify a 2 year broadband contract and mess around with number changes when I move. This mobile system means I pay less for phone services (no line rental), get the bandwidth I need, have uninterrupted number portability and choice (albeit limited) of my own equipment. Landlines are lv ike TV licences, a thing of the past that you don't need (if you don't use TV) and there are newer alternatives to consider. This way I only have to inform of number change once which with the house move is required anyway.

I didn't expect that to be so good. I need a router for a remote location with no Internet access so I can run a cctv camera and thought I'd try this. I am using a three network sim for data and I have to say, this is quite impressive. It's very easy to set up, change the password and off you go. I'm not in a really great signal zone here but it picks up a good signal and speeds on devices are acceptable, OK not as good as my deco wifi mesh obviously, but good and it should work well in the location I need it to work in because the signal is much better there and I'll use an external antenna. In fact, I'm writing this review on an old Sony Xperia phone and prior to writing I was surfing and downloading stuff from. Google play etc and it's been really good. I suppose if I went to the far side of the house it might not be so good, but that's why you have mesh wifi to cover dead spots, if you can be within a reasonable distance of the router, it should be fine. It comes equipped with two antenna ports for SMA plugs and two Ethernet ports for connection of devices and I will utilise an Ethernet port for my cctv camera so wifi connection won't be an issue. I'm genuinely impressed with this device for what they cost and what it does. Clearly, a satisfactory result will depend on a few factors for each individual case, but given a decent signal area this can perform quite well in comparison to home WiFi networks like talktalk etc. I believe it can handle up to 32 devices connected at a time so it's good for most applications, but I don't see it performing well for really data hungry applications, gaming etc, but for surfing and general social media, emails etc it's great. So if you want to be 'off grid' as far as subscription wifi in the home goes, this is a good alternative for less data hungry set ups. And, of course, it's great for those areas you can't get standard wifi installed. For me, it will be part of an off grid solar powered set up with storage batteries. Give it a go!

Does the job and is easy to install. Ok product but there are better

Easy settings, and Big savings if you have a great cellar connection.

2nd time buying it.its very very good product. Thanks amazon and seller. Delivery man behaviour is very well.

No antenna included, speed test only 20mbps, it’s too slow.

I really liked the product, well packaged when I received it, didn't have any issues while connecting it and really works well.

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