TP-LINK TD-W8968 300Mbps Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem RouterWhite

Before writing review let me tell you that i am using TP Link 8968 and D Link 2750U, so comparing these two i would review 8968. Important things to consider; 1. DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT ISSUE: I Read in several reviews that it disconnects automatically while other connected PC/Mobile work fine, THIS IS TRUE, but the reason for this is something else. If you have 'QUALCOMM ATHEROS AR9~~ adapter then you will face problem, as a remedy just update your driver to latest available. Problem resolved. (Google it, if any confusion) 2. RANGE: ALMOST SAME: Rather 10% more for TP Link than D-LINK. Easyly covering two RCC roofs, from inner most room to outside covering very easily. 3. USB Modem compatibility with Tp_link is restricted to particular few modems. Vodafone K3700-Z (V3 only), K3800, Tata Photons EC156 (For V1 & V3) HUAWEI, MTS EC122 HUAWEI, MTS AC2766 ZTE, IDEA E1732 (V3 only) HUAWEI, Tata Docomo MF631 ZTE, Airtel E1731 (V3 only) HUAWEI. (Derived from TP-Link website) USB Connectivity with pendrives is restricted to 8GB only, and it works perfect. 4. FEATURES: Undoubtedly, TP LINK has more features in router configuration as compared to D Link, i liked most is bandwidth control for particular MAC addresses. 5. APPEARANCE: Appearance wise I liked D-LINk as it has indications in different color for DSL link, connectivity etc, but TP LINK is white in color and nothing is visible with indications untill you zoom in with your eyes. 6. COST: Not much difference, both are under 2K. I am using D-Link for 8 months now and TP-Link for 2 months now. PLEASE RATE MY REVIEW SO IT MAY HELP OTHERS IN NEED, as i was too confused for buying between these two. THANK YOU! CHEERS!!!!!!

Hi Guys, At the Start of this product in Flipkart - the information regarding Antenna / Antenna Gain was 2x 3dBi - Now they have rectified it to 2x 5dBi :) - It was a great confusion among people..as Version 1 was having 3dBi & Version 2 - 5dBi antenna Gain. Recent Update to this review: Version 3 is also available :) has all the features of Version 2 with some improvement . Major Note : TD-W8968_V3 uses different chip from TD-W8968_V1&TD-W8968_V2.Therefore, it's different in web management interface between V3 with V1&V2. - Info Taken from TP-Link Website - V3 Firmware download section NOTE : Version 3 Chipset is quite slow, and Intermittent Wifi Issues, Which is why this product despite many features - its priced LOW.. However , it doesnt have Repeater functionality. It would have been a killer if they provided that feature. Hence GO for VERISON 2 Only- ITS STABLE.. Before you buy this product- let me remind you that there are two hardware versions of this device & make sure you get hardware version 2.0 found in the bottom of the box, near Model, serial Number. The advantage of V2.0 is 1. Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network 2. Antenna Gain 2 x5dBi (Range is Good for 1200Sqft ... i.e. 2 Antenna with individual gain of 5dBi) You cannot find these in V 1.X product - Where Antenna Gain is only 2 x3dBi (Range is Average for 1000 Sqft ... i.e. 2 Antenna with individual gain of 3dBi) In all the online website, the specification is only 2x 5dBi for Antenna Gain, which is false, if they are supplying you with Version 1.X. You can find this information in Tp-Link Website, where it gives only Version 2.0 Specification - I found this info when I was comparing what’s the difference between V1 & V2 of the same product. Today i spoke with Tp-Link Support and confirmed that - Version 1.X has 2x3dBi Antenna.. Only in Version 2.0 they provide with 5dBi - Antenna .. Proof: You can check it out in TP-Link Website, where they provide separate DataSheet for V1 & V2 - Flipkart is not allowing me to insert the exact link of DataSheet .. So Beware... :) Hope this information helps you guys. FYI - You can get a lot cheaper in other websites -- :D

The model of the modem as advertised is 2.0 because an antennae gain of 5dbi is only available in the hardware version 2.0 However it is disheartening to have received the version 1.0 which has an antennae gain of 3dbi contrary to the specifications mentioned. Be sure to check the hardware version of the model which should be 2.0 check the official site of tplink for more details..... KNOW WHAT YOU BUY !!!!