TP-Link TD-W9960 wireless router Single-band (2.4 GHz) White

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

If you just need cheap, basic Wi‑Fi for something low-stakes (a small workshop, a spare room, basic browsing/email, or as a temporary stopgap), the TP-Link TD-W9960 can make sense—especially at ~£21.70 ex‑VAT. The upside is simple: it’s an inexpensive way to get a 2.4GHz connection up and running without overthinking it, and TP-Link’s typical strength is that it’s usually straightforward to set up and forgiving when you’re not chasing high performance.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for anything where speed, stability, or modern wireless demands matter. A single-band 2.4GHz router is crowded and slower in busy areas, and you’ll feel it with video calls, larger downloads, or multiple devices streaming at once. Also, at this price point you should assume the “networking features” are not going to impress—so if you need solid coverage across multiple rooms, good range, or features like robust Wi‑Fi management for business use, it’s probably false economy.

**Buy this if** you want the cheapest reliable-ish Wi‑Fi for light use and a small area. **Skip it if** you care about performance, have lots of devices, or need consistent coverage across the office/home. If you tell me roughly how many rooms/devices and what you’re using it for, I can suggest whether this will actually cut it.