Routers

    Recommended routers

    Most common routers work with Um. Here are some affordable picks.

    • Travel

      TP-Link TL-WR802N

      Pocket-sized WiFi that runs off a USB port.

      • WiFi 4 (N300), 2.4GHz only
      • 1x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (WAN/LAN)
      • Powered by micro USB, from a plug or a laptop
      • Tiny: 57 x 57 x 18 mm
      • Works as a router, access point, range extender, client, or WISP

      Best for: Bach weekends, travelling, temporary setups

      Made for Fibre. Its 100 Mbps port caps FastFibre and HyperFibre at 100 Mbps.

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      Great Value

    • Everyday

      TP-Link Archer A6

      Affordable, reliable WiFi for everyday homes and flats.

      • WiFi 5 (AC1200), dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
      • 1x Gigabit WAN + 4x Gigabit LAN ports
      • MU-MIMO & Beamforming
      • 4 external antennas for solid coverage
      • OneMesh support for adding range extenders
      • Covers a typical 3-bedroom home

      Best for: Flats, apartments, standard homes

      Good for Fibre and FastFibre. Its gigabit WAN port can't carry HyperFibre.

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      Most Popular

    • Large Home

      TP-Link Deco M4 (3-Pack)

      Whole-home mesh that blankets every room in WiFi.

      • WiFi 5 (AC1200), dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
      • 3 units with seamless roaming between nodes
      • 2x Gigabit ports per unit (auto-sensing WAN/LAN)
      • MU-MIMO & Beamforming
      • Optional ethernet backhaul between units
      • Easy setup via Deco app

      Best for: Large homes, multi-storey, thick walls

      Good for Fibre and FastFibre. Its gigabit ports can't carry HyperFibre.

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      Best Coverage

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