TP-Link TL-WR1043ND

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

1
Average:

0
Bad:

3

Pros:

Great wireless and wired performance.
Intuitive and easy to use web GUI.
Easy software based setup.

Cons:

Would be nice to see application based QoS controls.
Dissconnection issues from time to time even at close range.

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Last revision on October 12, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Great wireless and wired performance
Intuitive and easy to use web GUI
Easy software based setup
USB functionality
Feature packed
Easy to install
Nice looking
Good WIFI connection
Gigabit ports
Good price

Reviewers Didn't Like

Would be nice to see application based QoS controls
Dissconnection issues from time to time even at close range
Media Server is a bit buggy

Expert reviews and ratings

A wireless-n router with Gigabit Ethernet that costs less than £40, the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND is tempting indeed You might expect a low cost router to sacrifice features to hit its budget. But there's little on the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND's...

By Channel Pro on October 19, 2011

We were extremely impressed by the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND. It performed well, it has most things we'd need from a wireless router, and it's excellent value for money too. Aside from the lack of dual-band wireless, the only other criticism we have...

By PC Advisor on August 23, 2011

TP-LINK’s TL-WR1043ND may not be the first router the girls look at, and probably won’t take first in every race. However, it is a serious contender on all levels. It provides a fast and stable connection to all connected devices, an...

By ThinkComputers on August 03, 2011

The TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND Ultimate Wireless N Gigabit router managed to deliver very good speeds when transferring data to one computer to another inside the LAN (wired connection) and decent WiFi speeds while testing with different USB Wireless adapter...

By MadShrimps on July 06, 2011

Just £42 for a superfast modem? Seems fishy. That's the price you'd pay for a standard Wireless G router, not a dual-band Wireless N model. The TP-Link TL-WR1043ND – one heck of a mouthful – isn't actually a dual-band...

By TechRadar on May 20, 2011

Cheap with plenty of features, but the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND range is poor...

By PC Authority on June 11, 2010

Cheap and stacked with plenty of features, but its range is poor...

By PC Pro on March 23, 2010

If you only need a router for the standard 2.4GHz frequency, the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v2 is an excellent option. It only costs around £41 / €50, has plenty of features and impressive performance. In the Speedboost mode it can compete with much...

By uk.hardware.info on January 16, 2014

0I’ve been in the market for a new router myself recently, and I have to say it’s an increasingly tricky decision to get right in this modern world of dual-band, gigabit and all sorts of other mind-boggling jargon. Anyway, once you’ve...

By Zath UK on September 13, 2011

Buying an internet router can be a costly investment for some people. There's lots of great looking models with low price tags, but a cheap router can cause nothing but headaches for your internet usage. They often have outdated 10/100Mbits switches...

By DreamWare Computers on August 28, 2011

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