With wireless speeds of 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and 4 LAN ports of 100 Mbps, the TD-W9970 is suitable for HD streaming, online gaming, and other applications that require high speed.
It features the most advanced VDSL2 standard, ITU-T G.993.2, which provides up to 100 Mbps download and upload speeds and is compatible with ADSL, fiber optic, and cable services. With a wireless speed of 300 Mbps via the 2.4 GHz band, the TD-W9970 is the ideal choice for users looking for seamless HD video streaming, online gaming, and other tasks that require a lot of bandwidth.
High-speed VDSL Modem Router
The latest VDSL2 technology allows the TD-W9970 to offer impressive VDSL broadband speeds of up to 100Mbps, which is nearly 4 times faster than ADSL2+. The built-in DSL port supports all standard DSL connections* for compatibility with most ISPs. The TD-W9970 functions as both a DSL modem and a wireless router, combining two devices in one.
Wi-Fi Speed Up to 300 Mbps
With wireless speeds of 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and 4 LAN megabit ports, the TD-W9970 is ideal for HD streaming, online gaming, and other bandwidth-intensive applications.
Flexible connectivity
The TD-W9970 is designed to connect you to the Internet, regardless of your situation. The Ethernet WAN port supports wired connection with cable or fiber modem, allowing you to fully utilize its wireless capabilities as a router. In case your Internet goes down, connect a 3/4G adapter to the USB 2.0 port to function as a backup option, so you can reconnect to the Internet in no time.
Easy setup and management
Set up the TD-W9970 in minutes thanks to the intuitive web interface and powerful Tether app. Manage network settings, including parental controls and access control, from any Android or iOS device. Tether also provides automatic firmware updates to always provide your network with the latest performance and security.
Safe surfing
Parental controls limit the time and access of specific devices to the internet. The Guest Network creates a separate Wi-Fi network for guests, keeping your main network secure.
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I have had it for 3 days and I have seen a significant difference compared to a previous ZTE. Very easy installation, very good signal (it is full in rooms that needed an extender). The extender (d-link) connected easily with wps. I also had an issue with the on-demand feature of Nova and now it hardly ever freezes. And finally, with the extender, you had to make settings on the IP to connect, and now it connects without any problem. A very good purchase for its price.
A cheap modem router with rich features. It replaces the ZTE modem from Vodafone. It connects at the same speeds, but Netflix loads high quality immediately instead of taking 5-10 seconds to reach 1080 quality.
I hope it lasts...
EDIT: The Wi-Fi coverage is lower compared to the old router, also if I have 2 Wi-Fi lines on my mobile, it doesn't work... I switch to data.
EDIT AFTER MONTHS OF USE: The Wi-Fi is very problematic, don't get it unless you have a wired connection. The Wi-Fi constantly freezes and even the company itself doesn't know what to do.
Overall stable and fast. At first, it was a bit challenging because it didn't work well with my computer, but after a few months, I haven't had any issues (probably my laptop needed an upgrade).
It is easy to use and stable in operation.
Fixed the issues of repeated restarts.
I did not expect improvement because the technicians who came did not find any problem, yet it saved me. I recommend it to anyone who has problems with their line.
I have the version 4 here for 6 months now. It replaced the unacceptable one from nova for its ADSL connections, which lasted for a year. When it breaks, I will come back. For now, no problems in terms of speed and stability, at least in my limited connection. It did not have any overheating issues, also, with the room where it is located being very hot in the summer and without air conditioning. I do not notice any speed loss in Wi-Fi, and the range is decent. The following negatives were identified:
- The menu is slightly problematic in some areas, as if it was designed for older versions and does not include everything as it should. The problem I encountered was that it comes with NAT boost enabled (for higher speeds in very fast connections), but I cannot find the option to disable or enable it anywhere. However, I needed to disable it because NAT boost does not allow manual port forwarding selection (which appears in the menu as virtual servers, so you are not sure if you found it), leaving the option of opening and closing ports only through UPnP. So, the menu allows you to select the manual ports setting, but it does not inform you that it will not work because it is incompatible with NAT boost. Therefore, after a lot of head scratching to figure out what I did wrong and why the ports I defined were not opening, I found out that when you try to enable Dos Protection, then and only then the menu informs you that there is also an incompatibility with NAT boost and asks if you want to close it. And as I said initially, it does not close in any other way. Wanting to have the ability to open/close it in the future without resetting the factory settings, I made two backup configurations, one with NAT boost enabled and one with it disabled - after I closed it with the above stupid method. After this foolishness, everything is fine, for me and the settings I needed to make at least.
- The USB port is for a SIM card and not for file sharing. If you need the latter, look for version V3.
Very good router, superior quality compared to those offered by companies. HOWEVER, it is only a router. I do not recommend it for owners of cosmote modems.
There was an improvement compared to the ZTE H108N provided by Vodafone, but nothing special.
Slightly better Wi-Fi signal, no disconnections, and a speed increase of about 3 to 5%, I would say.
I chose version 3 because of the chipset (the one that has the USB port at the back), but the store sent me version 4 as software with the chassis of version 3.
The Tp-Link TD-W9970 v4 does not have the USB port. I don't know if it matters that it is the software from V4 and if it is worse than V3.
Be careful where you buy it from and only buy it if you have a very serious problem with your previous router.
I should add that it heats up quite a bit and I have done the following trick and it is always cool... see photos.
I bought it after the good Cretan ones here. Just day with night with the modems of the providers.
Recently I upgraded from 50mbps to 100mbps and they gave me the ZTE H288A. In the building's distributor, it brings 80mbps (the measurement was done by a technician and according to Nova, it is within the limits of 100mbps and for your information, when the download upload combination is 88mbps, it is within the limits and does not indicate a fault).
With the ZTE, the speeds were 74-75 and it never reached higher and the errors were 30000 in one day.
With the TPLINK, as soon as I installed it, it went straight to 80000 and it hasn't given me a single error in 2 working days.
I chose version 3 because of the Broadcom chipset, which works well with the provider's cabinets.
Very easy to install, for Nova users, you either put VLAN 835 or select VDSL Cosmote and enter your credentials.
I also put two small pieces of wood (from the Jenga game) to make it higher and ventilate better.
Two negative things I would say are that it is not compatible with the Tether application and that it does not have at least one 1000 LAN port.
I only use it as a modem since I have a router for the home network, so I can't give my opinion on the WiFi.
Finally, I would say that it is not suitable for VoIP and since all providers are heading towards that, it will be useless in the future. However, for now, since it is the cheapest VDSL modem, it is definitely worth it.
Take it with closed eyes! It's a treasure for its price. Good Internet and decent wifi. Pay attention to the connection, follow the automatic installation and be careful with the minimal options that we should set ourselves, e.g. FORTHNET_ADSL and Region Athens, etc.
Personally, I followed someone else's advice and put four "feet" to lift the modem/router a bit, so that there is better air circulation, resulting in it staying cool constantly. There are several instructions on the Internet, I advise you to watch one or two videos before connecting it, in order to configure it correctly from the beginning, in terms of security.
I have it for about a month.
It is very good. Stable connection, easy installation. The speed on wireless doesn't drop even though I have it in the room and I am in the living room.
It will be difficult for a beginner user. You need to know how to set it up to connect. It has a stable operation without interruptions. Increase and stabilize the speed compared to the provider's. My two children had morning lessons via the internet and before I bought it, they constantly complained about interruptions and instability, but after its installation, they never complained again. As for the range, I didn't notice any differences regarding the provider's router.
5 stars from me!
I had a lot of problems with speed drops and constant disconnections with the provider's modem.
I've had it for about ten days now and it used to disconnect 3-5 times a day and the speeds were frustratingly slow, but now it has only disconnected once since I got it and it consistently maintains speeds at very satisfactory levels for my area and distance from the exchange...
I didn't expect such improvement, I highly recommend it!
The most economical solution for VDSL2, replaced the ZTE 168 of forthnet.
It does its job perfectly with high speeds and no disconnections in an 80sqm house without any wifi issues.
Easy menu with plenty of options although I think you don't need to change much.
Pay attention during setup, it doesn't have auto detect for the network, choose Greece and then your provider (ISP). If you have forthnet VDSL2 as your ISP, choose other and enter 835 for the VLAN ID and everything will be OK.
The little modem is a star. Compared to my provider on a 50mbps line, it locked at 54998 and upload 5490. It runs at a pure 51mbps due to the splitter.
Very high-quality construction and the lights didn't blink even once. Very honest for its price. I turned off the wifi and connected it to a little router. The router on 5Ghz and at a distance of 6 meters with 3 walls gives me a speed of 52mbps. On 2.4 Ghz, 46mbps... I mention router speeds for the modem's performance.
For those who criticize it in the V2 version, they are wrong.
There are two things you need to know.
When you connect it to quick setup, you need to do auto detect of the network because if you do it manually, it will give you VLANID 1035 and even if you enter the provider's username and password correctly, it won't work.
For forthnet, it needs VLAN ID 835. And then everything works perfectly.
Fully customizable, incredible security and settings. A plethora of settings to get lost in.
Very clean User Interface and everything is right in front of you.
I bought it for someone else and ended up keeping it for myself.
As for temperatures, it is much cooler than the latest Forthnet ZTE H267N.
It has many holes-grills for heat dissipation.
The secret, if you want it to be completely cool, is to put two wooden blocks on the right and left side underneath so that the heat escapes DIRECTLY without getting heated from continuous use from underneath. Alternatively, as I did, you can use 4 cut N10 cups at 0.8 centimeters and glue them with hot glue in the 4 corners from underneath. And if you want to remove them later, they come off from the plastic without any damage or harm.
As for the wifi, with 3 walls in between, it gives me a speed of 22mbps.
The 2 antennas of 4 dbi ensure quality and power compared to the providers' rubbish.
As soon as I got it, I manually upgraded the firmware because it doesn't do it automatically.
Pay attention to the version... it is TD W9970 V3. You can download it from TPLINK and it is a critical upgrade.
There was an issue with hacking CWMP and TPLINK fixed it immediately.
I will immediately get a second one for the person I "stole" it from.
I haven't dealt with a worse router than this one. I had one that was given to me by Forthnet when I made the connection and I had no problems. Since I replaced it, I have been frustrated, especially with the mobile phone that needs to be literally stuck to the router to have a signal. Far away. And with cheaper ones, I believe you will do a much better job.
Kelepouri after seven months of continuous operation does not present any problem no matter how many devices are connected to it. Definitely a value for money product and whoever manages to get it, should. Easy installation, trouble-free operation, set it up once and forget about it.... get it without a second thought!!!
When wireless devices (e.g. mobile phones) connect, after a while the router freezes... I couldn't figure it out and eventually I only use it for the local wired Ethernet network...
The router is stable to the point of nausea, open for 30 days without a restart, not a single error on the VDSL line 50 from the cabinet. You all talk about the wifi, well I'll inform you that I'm on the second floor, I go downstairs, go outside, and I have 3 bars on my mobile, and the router at home is deep inside with 2 walls in front of it. And with 10 devices connected to it only through WiFi. It simply does the job perfectly, I can finally relax.
A very good and affordable router for its price is the ideal choice for home use and handles multiple devices well. It is not suitable for business as it does not support 5ghz WiFi AC. However, it has the advantage of being compatible with both ADSL and VDSL
The second thing I change is that the first one had to be reset every day to work. This one has a problem with the wifi. It takes a very long time to load YouTube videos.
The modem is a star. Its lights don't even blink. There is no better value for money. This should normally cost much more. Buy it with your eyes closed.
You will need to perform frequent restarts by returning it to its factory state because it often loses its settings and becomes uncoordinated.
2. The wi-fi signal reaches up to 10 meters in a straight line, and if there is a wall in between, you will have no signal on your balcony or a weak one.
3. It is worse than the Pirelli router that Cyta provided; at least that one had better range and didn't crash as often.
4. I do not recommend it for the price of €36.70; it is too expensive
I bought it the day before yesterday, easy installation for someone unfamiliar like me, however, I had to talk to a technician from OTE for half an hour to figure out why it doesn't have internet, but in the end, I fixed it, it hasn't let me down so far like the previous provider, I get better wireless coverage in the most remote areas of the apartment and because it will remain functional with VDSL that will come soon, it's a good value for money, so VFM
Crap. Unstable wifi on a free channel without interference, it only reached 43mbps once while it usually hovers around 15mbps. It often freezes and even with a cable, it achieves low speeds, but it goes back to full speed after a restart, which lasts for about 2 days before dropping again. Obviously, I ordered another one and I will give this one away to some poor soul since it's not even worth selling for 10 euros.
I have returned it twice (receiving the first replacement) with the exact same problem, it freezes and you have to turn off the Wi-Fi to unfreeze it. It is simply unacceptable!!!!!
Excellent product for the money it asks for in adsl line and then in vdsl line it increases the speed by 3 mbps from the stock routers (ote, zte, forthnet, etc.). Simply excellent, I highly recommend it