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TP-Link WR720RN vs WR740RN

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/tp-link-wr720rn-vs-wr740rn.192329/

mitraark
mitraark Original post #1
Jun 29, 2015 at 1:03 PM
150Mbps Wireless N Router TL-WR720N - Welcome to TP-LINK

vs

150Mbps Wireless N Router TL-WR740N - Welcome to TP-LINK

WR720RN is priced at Rs 631 on Amazon compared to Rs 864 for the WR740RN

How much will the external antennae matter ? Looking for a simple WiFi router for general internet sharing, no bandwidth control or multiple SSID features required. Just need signal strength to be good enough to access across 3 rooms.

While being as cheap as possible :D
powerhoney
powerhoney #2
Jun 29, 2015 at 6:07 PM
Go for the 740N... It performs better than the 720N with more range... Have personally experienced both...
krishnandu.sarkar
krishnandu.sarkar #3
Jun 29, 2015 at 8:51 PM
Go for 740N if you are looking for access upto across 3 Rooms.
ankushv
ankushv #4
Jun 29, 2015 at 9:06 PM
FYI I have the 841 n with two 5dbi external antenna . The range is the same as my 5 yr old belkin g router .
mitraark
mitraark #5
Jun 30, 2015 at 12:25 PM
I also have a WR841N. Buying for a friend.

Ordered a WR720N because it's Rs 233 cheaper :D #fingerscrossed
mitraark
mitraark #6
Jul 3, 2015 at 2:05 PM
Set up the WR720N and getting 4-5 MB/s copying file from Homegroup PC, on a laptop 4 rooms 6 walls apart, 15-20 m away. Signal strength is definitely good enough I'd say.