The bandwidth gets easily overloaded if multiple devices share the same internet connection, eventually leading to slower internet speeds and frustration.
This article is all about diving into the step-by-step process of controlling TP-Link Archer’s bandwidth which will in turn empower you to take full control of your internet connection.
So, learn how to set up the bandwidth limits and ensure a seamless online experience.
Also, read: How To Access A TP-Link Router From Outside Network?
Controlling Bandwidth On A TP-Link Archer C80 (AC 1900)
If your neighbors are using your internet a lot and you can’t say no to them, you can use this trick to limit their internet speed and ensure you get higher speeds for yourself.
TP-Link Wi-Fi routers allow you to easily control the internet bandwidth for all connected devices.
By limiting the bandwidth of specific devices, you can prevent heavy data users from crippling your internet speed.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Check Your Internet Speed
Checking the internet speed is the crucial step in resolving the bandwidth issue. Before limiting internet speed on a device, check the actual internet speed provided by your ISP. You can start downloading something and check the download speed.
Checking the internet speed will help you to understand the connection’s performance and will also pinpoint the issue that lies with the internet service.
2. Log In To Your TP-Link Router
Here’s how you can log in to your TP-Link Router:
- Open a web browser and type in your router’s IP address – commonly 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.
- Log in with your username and password.
- Go to the Network Map section.
- Click on Clients to view the client devices in your network.
- You can block devices so they cannot access your network or set Speed Limit to limit their upload and download speeds.
To limit the speeds of a device:
- Go to the Speed Limit column and click on this icon.
- Enable the speed limit as shown here.
- Click on Turn On.
- Now you can set the Download and Upload Speed Limit as per your needs.
- Once done, click on Save to apply the settings. The speeds of the device from now onwards will be limited.
Final Words
So, go ahead and control the bandwidth of your TP-Link router so that every device gets a fair share of bandwidth.
Get ready for a smooth and hassle-free online experience.