Deciding on whether to buy a product like Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router or perhaps Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router vs Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router

Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router specs

Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router
 Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router specs

Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router
Type: 4G router

Type: Modem router

Rating : AC 750

Rating : AC 1200

Data transfer speed: Up to 100 Mbps

Data transfer speed: Up to 1200 Mbps

Wireless band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)

Wireless band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: – WiFi
– 4G

Wireless connectivity: WiFi

Wired connections: – Ethernet port x 4
– SIM card slot x 1

Wired connections: – 10/100 Ethernet x 1
– Gigabit Ethernet x 3
– USB 2.0 x 1

Number of antennas: 5

Beamforming: Yes

SECURITY

Number of antennas: 3

SECURITY
Encryption: – 64-bit WEP
– 128-bit WEP
– WPA
– WPA2
– WPA-PSK
– WPA2-PSK

Firewall: – DoS
– SPI
– IP address filter
– Domain filter
– IP and MAC address binding

Encryption: – 64-bit WEP
– 128-bit WEP
– WPA/WPA2
– WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK2
– Wireless Mac filtering

Guest network access: Yes

Firewall: NAT

Parental controls: Yes

Guest network access: Yes

Network standards: – IEEE 802.11ac/n/a
– IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Parental controls: Yes

GENERAL

Network standards: IEEE 802.11

Other security features: – Guest network access
– IP & Mac address binding
– Access control

System requirements: – Windows 98 or later
– Mac OS
– UNIX
– Netware
– Linux
– Internet Explorer 11 or later
– Firefox 12 or later
– Chrome 20 or later
– Safari 4 or later
– SIM card

GENERAL
Colour: Black

Box contents: – TP-Link Archer MR200 Wireless 4G Router
– RJ45 Ethernet cable
– AC power adapter
– Quick installation guide
– Micro SIM card adapter
– Nano SIM card adapter

System requirements: – Windows XP or later
– Mac OS
– Netware
– UNIX
– Linux
– Internet browser
– Subscription with an Internet Service Provider

Dimensions: 33.6 x 202 x 141 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: Black

Weight: 270 g

Box contents: – TP-Link Archer VR400 WiFi Modem Router
– AC power adapter
– External splitter
– RJ11 DSL cable
– RJ45 Ethernet cable
– Quick installation guide

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Dimensions: 243.5 x 167.5 x 32.7 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 440 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Price: £109.99

Price: £69.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 19

Review Score: 8.3 / 10

Review Score: 9.2 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router or Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 174 products in the same category as Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router, which is the Routers category. Of these 174 products the average price was £76.75, the most expensive was £329.99 and the cheapest was just £0.97. We then looked at the price of the 174 in the same as the Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router, which of course the average was £76.75, top price was £329.99 and cheapest £0.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from TP-Link and TP-Link, the average was £72.06 for TP-Link, £72.06 for TP-Link. The max for each was £299.99/£299.99 and minimum was £9.64/£9.64

Price analysis of Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router

Price analysis of Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router

  • Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router
  • For mobile broadband using 3G or 4G SIM card
  • AC 750
  • Ideal for low internet use
  • Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
  • Top features: – Dual-band WiFi lets you browse online faster – Share your SIM network with 4G connectivity – Easy controls with guest access and parental restrictions Dual-band WiFi Because the Archer Router has dual-band capabilities, your WiFi lets more people get online at faster speeds. The slower 2.4 GHz band is perfect for regular internet browsing and checking your email, but if you need to download large files, the faster 5 GHz band will automatically reduce your wait times. Share your SIM network Thanks to a SIM card slot, the MR200 is able to provide a 4G network, so that you have a choice of WiFi and 4G connectivity on all your compatible devices. To create a shareable 4G network, all you have to do is insert your SIM card into the router – no configuration needed. Easy controls Offering full control of your network, the MR200 Router offers guest network access and parental controls. This is perfect for letting guests use your WiFi without full access to your network, or restricting your child’s ability to view certain sites. The MR200 has integrated antennas, which provide reliable connections and good coverage in your home, so that you can easily access your WiFi.
  • Product codes: 6935364092757
  • Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router
  • For cable or fibre optic broadband
  • AC 1200
  • Ideal for low internet use
  • Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
  • Beamforming improves network connectivity
  • Top features: – Dual-band performance for reliable and fast internet access – Straightforward connectivity with app controls Dual-band performance To ensure the best connection and speed, the Archer VR400 has flexible dual-band connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications. The 2.4 GHz band is perfect for everyday internet, while the faster 5 GHz band is ideal for demanding games and applications. AC WiFi is up to three times faster than standard N-rated WiFi, making your network more efficient and secure – ideal for the busy home or small office. Beamforming technology locates your devices and boosts the signal in those directions, giving you an efficient wireless connection throughout your home. Straightforward connectivity The Archer VR400 has a variety of connections, supporting everything from DSL to Ethernet and 3G/4G connectivity (with the addition of a USB accessory). With a built-in USB port, you can connect external storage drives, printers or scanners, which can be easily shared with your networked PCs. Connecting your computer or smartphone to your WiFi network and easily save items to an external drive, or send items to your wireless printer. For hassle-free network management, the Archer VR400 can be controlled easily from the Tether app on your smart device.
  • Product codes: 6935364096861

What’s better Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router or Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router?

There are obviously a number of differences between Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router and Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £109.99 cost of Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router is closer to the expectation you had than the £69.99 pricep point of Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router and Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Tp-Link Archer VR400 Wireless Modem Router scores 8.1 out of 10 from 19 reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Routers as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



Tp-Link Archer MR200 Wireless Cable & Fibre Router



Rating:
8.37 out of
10