TP-Link Archer AXE200 Omni
As fast as wireless network technology evolves and adapts to accommodate an ever-growing number of internet-connected devices in our homes, it always seems like we’re struggling to get the fastest connection to effectively game online or stream movies at 4K resolutions (soon 8K). For those not wanting to upgrade to a mesh router system, which could cost well above $1,000, to take advantage of the new Wi-Fi 6E standard, TP-Link revealed an unorthodox new way to squeeze better performance out of a single access point with its new Archer AXE200 Omni.
The 6E-compatible wireless router not only includes four external adjustable antennas to help direct signals to specific parts of a home where they’re needed most, it makes those adjustments all by itself with motorized mechanisms that independently control the angle and orientation of each antenna. With internet-connected mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, and gaming devices often moving around a space, the Archer AXE200 Omni keeps track of where in a home the strongest signals are needed most, and continually adjusts the positions of its four antennas to ensure an optimal connection. —Andrew Liszewski
