--- product_id: 219702873 title: "TP-Link Archer VR400 AC1200 Wireless Modem Router, VDSL ADSL Wifi Router, Mesh Wifi Booster, Dual Band Internet Booster, Full Gigabit Ethernet Ports Mesh Routers, Plug and Play, Gaming Xbox PS4 Steam" brand: "tp-link" price: "€ 139.55" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Tp Link" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/219702873-tp-link-archer-vr400-ac1200-wireless-modem-router-vdsl-adsl store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 867 Mbps + 300 Mbps Dual-Band WiFi Beamforming Antennas for Superior Range Full Gigabit Ethernet Ports TP-Link Archer VR400 AC1200 Wireless Modem Router, VDSL ADSL Wifi Router, Mesh Wifi Booster, Dual Band Internet Booster, Full Gigabit Ethernet Ports Mesh Routers, Plug and Play, Gaming Xbox PS4 Steam **Brand:** tp-link **Price:** € 139.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your home network to pro-level speed and coverage — don’t get left buffering! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TP-Link Archer VR400 AC1200 Wireless Modem Router, VDSL ADSL Wifi Router, Mesh Wifi Booster, Dual Band Internet Booster, Full Gigabit Ethernet Ports Mesh Routers, Plug and Play, Gaming Xbox PS4 Steam by tp-link - **How much does it cost?** € 139.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/219702873-tp-link-archer-vr400-ac1200-wireless-modem-router-vdsl-adsl) ## Best For - tp-link enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tp-link brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pro-Grade Ethernet:** Full gigabit ports ensure your wired devices get maximum broadband speed without compromise. - • **Next-Level Coverage:** Two fixed omnidirectional antennas with Beamforming tech deliver stable, wide-area connectivity. - • **Mesh-Ready Flexibility:** Create a whole-home Mesh network with OneMesh™ compatibility for zero dead zones. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Effortless setup with Tether app and versatile VDSL/ADSL/fiber compatibility—get online fast. - • **Blazing Dual-Band Speeds:** Enjoy seamless streaming and gaming with combined 1167 Mbps WiFi performance. ## Overview The TP-Link Archer VR400 AC1200 is a powerful dual-band wireless modem router featuring combined WiFi speeds up to 1167 Mbps, advanced Beamforming antennas for enhanced range, and full gigabit Ethernet ports. Compatible with VDSL/ADSL and fiber connections, it supports Mesh networking via OneMesh™ and offers easy setup through the Tether app. Designed for gamers and remote professionals alike, it delivers stable, high-speed internet with QoS prioritization and broad device compatibility. ## Description Buy Review: Replacing SKY or NOW TV Broadband's router - Bought to replace the horrendous NOW TV Broadband router. This can also replace the Sky Broadband router. It is able to because it allows for a less common login method called MER or Option 61. I'm going to write this review in two parts - first, how to configure to replace Sky/Now broadband router - second, my thoughts on the router itself after a couple of weeks in place. FIRST. I'm writing this on the day of purchase. It took me about an hour to set up the router to substitute the god-awful NOW TV broadband router. It should have taken 10 minutes max. It took that long because I tried to use the mobile 'Tether' app supplied by TP Link. You can't do all the steps on it and therefore it was a waste of time. To save you the pain here are the steps... Quickest method - Plug in the new router to the microfilter that Sky/Now provided, plug an ethernet lead from LAN1 into your PC or laptop (you can use powerlines in between the two if the PC is too far from the router - I did) and navigate to 192.168.1.1 Use the login details from the sticker on the router to access. Under Internet Connection menu, select Sky(MER)_VDSL, vlan enabled, vlan id 101. Select Dynamic IP. (Here's the bit the phone app cannot do) Enter username 123456789012@skydsl - password 1234567890abcdef (they're irrelevant but you need to put something in there with @skydsl at the end) And hit save - that's it, you are now Internet accessible in the replacement router. You can then change other settings around the router admin as you please. Now there is a step that I preferred to do that I believe might stop future issues but it will add time. I used the Broadband MAC address from the NOW router as the start of the address - so 1a:2b:3c:4d:5e:6f became 1a2b3c4d5e6f@skydsl - as I read something on a forum suggesting it may be better for users who don't reboot their router regularly (for the geeky, the lease time on the connection being longer means it may fail a validation checks should one be run). I went this route but feel free to go the generic address route - just bear it in mind if you get unexplained disconnections. I hope all that helps. As for the router itself, it was easy enough to setup. It seems to be much better at doing IP address ports than the NOW router and I've been able to use uPnP instead of a dozen port forwards, at this time anyway. Also the speed is better. My speedtest.net results went from (18Mbps/2. 5 to 19.5/3.5). WiFi is stronger than the NOW router on both 2.4 and 5 likely thanks to the two directional antennas. UPDATE 10/2. Very stable and it has replaced the Now TV Broadband router completely. The WiFi strength is better and having more ethernet ports is a bonus. I'd like the ability to determine bandwidth control on a per-device basis. The firmware allows for QoS and prioritisation of device groups. However in these days of COVID homeworking I would like to be able give the important pc number one status. And my plex/kodi server the lowest. Smartphones doing their updates doesn't need high priority at the expense of a zoom call for instance. I'm very happy overall and would happily recommend to anyone looking to replace the awful Sky/Now routers. Review: Solid basic router - I bought this router as the router provider by Vodafone would not let me forward port 22 (ssh) to my lan. Its fairly easy to set up with Vodafone (there is no vodafone preset so you need to use "other" as your service provider and then set vlan to 101, you need to powercycle the router once you have put in the vodafone settings, and then wait a couple of minutes -- it tries to connect immediately when you turn it on, it fails and tells you to contact your ISP, then auto connects about 2 minutes later). Things I have noted so far: 1. The wired ports seem able to delivered the advertised speed (1 Gb/s); 2. The router only offers one DHCP server for both the main and the guest networks. If you're using your own DHCP server for your main network, you will have to use it for the guest network and this really weakens the segregation between the main and guest networks; and 3. The VDSL connection speed seems slower (60 Gb/s) than the Vodafone supplied router achieved. This may change if the connection gets "tuned" for the new router. [Update -- after a couple of days its tuned itself and is now delivering full speed] ## Features - Fast WiFi - Experience excellent wireless connections with 867 Mbps (5 GHz) +300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) dual band WiFi/Superior range - Two fixed omnidirectional antennas with Beamforming technology ensure stable wireless connections and optimal coverage - Versatile connectivity - Fully compatible with VDSL2/ADSL2+/ADSL2/ADSL standards as well as fiber, cable and 3G/4G internet services - Whole-home coverage with OneMeshTM + MU-MIMO technology — Works with TP-Link OneMeshTM products to create a flexible Mesh network; Transfers data to multiple devices simultaneously, reducing wait times. Transmit power <20dBm (2.4 GHz), <23dBm (5 GHz) - Full Gigabit ports - Get the most out of broadband speeds of up to 1 Gbps; Tether app - Easiest way to access and manage your router on mobile devices - System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, macOS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 12.0, Chrome 20.0, Safari 4.0, or other Java-enabled browser Internet service provider subscription (for Internet access) - Note: For a slow connection and DSL failure, we recommend checking that the firmware/software is up to date by regularly visiting our official website and downloading and installing the latest updates. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08DVGFRXW | | Antenna Location | Home | | Antenna Type | Fixed | | Best Sellers Rank | 2,758 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 25 in Routers | | Box Contents | Archer VR400 V3 | | Brand | TP-Link | | Brand Name | TP-Link | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet | | Compatible devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet | | Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | | Connectivity Technology | USB, Wi-Fi | | Control Method | App | | Country of Origin | China | | Coverage | Wide area | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 366 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 867 Megabits Per Second | | Frequency | 5 GHz | | Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band | | Frequency band class | Dual-Band | | Is Modem Compatible | Yes | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 21.6L x 12.5W x 3.2H centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.82 Kilograms | | LAN Port Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps | | Manufacturer | TP-Link | | Manufacturer Part Number | Archer VR400 V3 | | Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 1000 Megabits Per Second | | Model Name | VR400 | | Model Number | Archer VR400 V3 | | Model name | VR400 | | Number of Ports | 2 | | Operating System | Linux | | Other Special Features of the Product | QoS | | Security Protocol | WPA2, WPA3 | | Special feature | QoS | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 5 | | Wireless Compability | 802.11ac | | Wireless communication standard | 802.11ac | ## Product Details - **Brand:** TP-Link - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Laptop, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet - **Connectivity technology:** USB, Wi-Fi - **Frequency band class:** Dual-Band - **Included components:** Archer VR400 V3 - **Model name:** VR400 - **Recommended uses for product:** Home - **Special feature:** QoS - **Wireless communication standard:** 802.11ac ## Images ![TP-Link Archer VR400 AC1200 Wireless Modem Router, VDSL ADSL Wifi Router, Mesh Wifi Booster, Dual Band Internet Booster, Full Gigabit Ethernet Ports Mesh Routers, Plug and Play, Gaming Xbox PS4 Steam - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fkA7zxfRL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How easy is it to setup this router with BT Infinity?** A: An absolute doddle. Took me seconds to set it up. As others have mentioned, you just need to enter "bthomehub@btbroadband.com" as username and any old passsword (I used "BT"). 10 times better than the Homehub in my opinion. **Q: Can i connected without any other modem or router available? Basically i want to purchase this device just for 1 room, will that work?** A: This unit is a combined modem and router and you do not need anything else. All you do is plug it into your broadband socket on the wall which is usually where your telephone line is too. I recommend that you always plug into a socket as close to where your line comes into your property from the outside and that way you avoid any interference from your own wiring and any other devices that might degrade the data stream. You will need to configure it for your particular broadband supplier so do not expect to just plug it in and see it work but that is true of any "box" like this. The ones that come from a broadband supplier that you are using will be pre-configured before they are sent to you so that they can be just plugged in but these need a once only setup. Instructions are provided. They are very good once done though and mine has been very reliable with good coverage. **Q: Does the AC1600 work with sky fibre?** A: Ye s you can use it with Sky Fibre. Setting It Up Setting up the TP-Link router with Sky fibre is extremely simple. Whilst it’s not quite plug and play, the process is very simple: Plug in your TP-Link to a power supply and connect the DSL (Internet) cable to the back. Connect the network cable to port 1 on the router, then connect the other end to your laptop. Open a browser window and navigate to http://192.168.1.1. The TP-Link will ask you to set an admin password – make sure you use something secure, as Password123 ain’t gonna cut it! Once in, the TP-Link setup wizard will start: Input your location and time zone. Click Next. Select Sky(MER)_VDSL from the ISP list. Make sure it’s this one, as this is Sky fibre. The other Sky option in the list is for Sky Broadband and will not work for fibre connections. In the username field, enter abcdefgh@skydsl In the password field, enter 1234567890abcdef Click Next, then set up your wireless settings how you want them setting. Personally, I disabled 2.4GHz and used only 5GHz to help the signal. Click Next. The TP-Link will then test the Internet connection and you should see a success message. If you do not, wait for the DSL light to stop flashing and try again – it should work just fine. That’s it! You’re now connected to Sky fibre via your new TP-Link router. Source: kevquk **Q: Will this moden router work with not tv fiber?** A: Yes, just select ‘Sky (mer)’ from the list of ISPs on the router setup menu. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Replacing SKY or NOW TV Broadband's router *by P***K on 16 January 2021* Bought to replace the horrendous NOW TV Broadband router. This can also replace the Sky Broadband router. It is able to because it allows for a less common login method called MER or Option 61. I'm going to write this review in two parts - first, how to configure to replace Sky/Now broadband router - second, my thoughts on the router itself after a couple of weeks in place. FIRST. I'm writing this on the day of purchase. It took me about an hour to set up the router to substitute the god-awful NOW TV broadband router. It should have taken 10 minutes max. It took that long because I tried to use the mobile 'Tether' app supplied by TP Link. You can't do all the steps on it and therefore it was a waste of time. To save you the pain here are the steps... Quickest method - Plug in the new router to the microfilter that Sky/Now provided, plug an ethernet lead from LAN1 into your PC or laptop (you can use powerlines in between the two if the PC is too far from the router - I did) and navigate to 192.168.1.1 Use the login details from the sticker on the router to access. Under Internet Connection menu, select Sky(MER)_VDSL, vlan enabled, vlan id 101. Select Dynamic IP. (Here's the bit the phone app cannot do) Enter username 123456789012@skydsl - password 1234567890abcdef (they're irrelevant but you need to put something in there with @skydsl at the end) And hit save - that's it, you are now Internet accessible in the replacement router. You can then change other settings around the router admin as you please. Now there is a step that I preferred to do that I believe might stop future issues but it will add time. I used the Broadband MAC address from the NOW router as the start of the address - so 1a:2b:3c:4d:5e:6f became 1a2b3c4d5e6f@skydsl - as I read something on a forum suggesting it may be better for users who don't reboot their router regularly (for the geeky, the lease time on the connection being longer means it may fail a validation checks should one be run). I went this route but feel free to go the generic address route - just bear it in mind if you get unexplained disconnections. I hope all that helps. As for the router itself, it was easy enough to setup. It seems to be much better at doing IP address ports than the NOW router and I've been able to use uPnP instead of a dozen port forwards, at this time anyway. Also the speed is better. My speedtest.net results went from (18Mbps/2. 5 to 19.5/3.5). WiFi is stronger than the NOW router on both 2.4 and 5 likely thanks to the two directional antennas. UPDATE 10/2. Very stable and it has replaced the Now TV Broadband router completely. The WiFi strength is better and having more ethernet ports is a bonus. I'd like the ability to determine bandwidth control on a per-device basis. The firmware allows for QoS and prioritisation of device groups. However in these days of COVID homeworking I would like to be able give the important pc number one status. And my plex/kodi server the lowest. Smartphones doing their updates doesn't need high priority at the expense of a zoom call for instance. I'm very happy overall and would happily recommend to anyone looking to replace the awful Sky/Now routers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid basic router *by A***R on 2 May 2021* I bought this router as the router provider by Vodafone would not let me forward port 22 (ssh) to my lan. Its fairly easy to set up with Vodafone (there is no vodafone preset so you need to use "other" as your service provider and then set vlan to 101, you need to powercycle the router once you have put in the vodafone settings, and then wait a couple of minutes -- it tries to connect immediately when you turn it on, it fails and tells you to contact your ISP, then auto connects about 2 minutes later). Things I have noted so far: 1. The wired ports seem able to delivered the advertised speed (1 Gb/s); 2. The router only offers one DHCP server for both the main and the guest networks. If you're using your own DHCP server for your main network, you will have to use it for the guest network and this really weakens the segregation between the main and guest networks; and 3. The VDSL connection speed seems slower (60 Gb/s) than the Vodafone supplied router achieved. This may change if the connection gets "tuned" for the new router. [Update -- after a couple of days its tuned itself and is now delivering full speed] ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great price for a configureable alternative to BT homehub. *by T***E on 16 March 2022* I used this replace the BT homehub ar our sailing club. Our test speed immediately improved from 17 to 27mbps, pretty well our line max. Really simple easily understood configuration, and using the tether app on tp-link cloud I don't even need to go to the club to reconfigure. During sailing events we have always had a problem with visitors swamping the bandwidth, knocking out our results laptop. It's really easy to hide a network for club computers and choose 2.4, 5ghz or mixed. Also easy to put in the opendns family safety servers, essential in a safeguarding environment. The other problem we used to have was the lease length when busy with visitors. I couldn't find a control for this in the interface, but I think that's because the lease expires automatically when a particular device is out of range. The other nice touch is the ability to blacklist a mac. We are in a busy area and when the wifi password gets leaked we suffer excessive piggybacking. Using the clientlist and looking at times the club is closed we can now trim them out. I am not in any respect a networking expert. If you are, this probably looks obvious and normal. My point is that the interface makes it easy to do and at a decent price. Try doing any of the above on a BT business deal with a homehub, oh sorry, businesshub, and see how far you get. ## Frequently Bought Together - TP-Link Archer VR400 AC1200 Wireless Modem Router, VDSL ADSL Wifi Router, Mesh Wifi Booster, Dual Band Internet Booster, Full Gigabit Ethernet Ports Mesh Routers, Plug and Play, Gaming Xbox PS4 Steam - ASNQ ADSL Filter - Microfilter for Phone/Broadband BT Plug to RJ11 Connector - Broadband Filter for BT Sky Talktalk - BT Microfilter for Modem Telephone Fax - Internet and Telephone Splitter - ASNQ High Speed Broadband RJ11 to RJ11 Cable for Landline Telephone, Router, Modem to RJ11 Phone Socket or Microfilter - ADSL Cable 2m with OFC Wires and PVC Cover - Internet DSL Cable - Flat, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/219702873-tp-link-archer-vr400-ac1200-wireless-modem-router-vdsl-adsl](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/219702873-tp-link-archer-vr400-ac1200-wireless-modem-router-vdsl-adsl) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*