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  • Avg. price: ~£45
  • Wi-Fi version: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Wi-Fi speed: 2033 Mbps
  • LAN port speeds: 1 Gbps
  • Wireless coverage: 130 m²

Tenda AC23 review. Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among routers and if it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.2

Technical Score

10.0%

8.9

User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

26.0%

4.9

Wireless

20.0%

4.8

Ports

18.0%

7.5

Networking

14.0%

9.2

Security

12.0%

6.0

Hardware

10.0%

6.1

Management

Good
8.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.

When it matters: When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Excellent
  • 4.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    33.0%

    4.2

    Wi-Fi speed

    28.0%

    7.3

    CPU clock speed

    22.0%

    3.0

    RAM capacity

    17.0%

    2.1

    Maximum connected devices

  • 4.3
    Travel

    Score components:

    40.0%

    5.2

    Weight

    30.0%

    4.2

    Wi-Fi speed

    20.0%

    4.0

    Cellular modem type

    10.0%

    1.0

    SIM slot

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Verdict

The Tenda AC23 AC2100 is a dual-band gigabit router designed for high-speed fiber environments, featuring a 28nm 1GHz dual-core CPU with a 500MHz co-processor and 802.11ac wave2 technology. It delivers combined wireless speeds up to 2033 Mbps (1733 Mbps on 5GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz) and is equipped with seven 6dBi external antennas, 4x4 MU-MIMO for the 5GHz band, and full gigabit WAN/LAN ports. Key advantages include its excellent wall penetration, stable multi-device handling via Beamforming+, and budget-friendly price point. However, some users note its bulky "spider-like" design may not suit all home decors, and certain versions may default to a Chinese-language interface requiring the Tenda app or browser translation for setup.

Technical Specifications of router Tenda AC23

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

26.0%

4.9

Wireless

20.0%

4.8

Ports

18.0%

7.5

Networking

14.0%

9.2

Security

12.0%

6.0

Hardware

10.0%

6.1

Management

6.2
Tenda AC23 has a technical score of 6.21 points, which is lower than that of 63.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.

When it matters: When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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8.9
Tenda AC23 has a user score of 8.91 points, which is higher than that of 79.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
10
Tenda AC23 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 63.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.5
Tenda AC23 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is lower than 52.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Tenda
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Identifies the Wi-Fi generation the router supports, such as Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E, or 7.
When it matters: When newer phones, laptops, and consoles need the latest Wi-Fi efficiency and speed features.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Tenda AC23 uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is more advanced than 39.4% of routers and equal to 25.4% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
What it is: Lists which wireless frequency bands the router can use, such as 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz.
When it matters: When you need to balance range, speed, and congestion across different types of client devices.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz

2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Tenda AC23 supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 25% of routers and equal to 67.9% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
What it is: The advertised maximum wireless throughput rating of the router under supported conditions.
When it matters: When several users stream, download, and game at once and you want more wireless headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >2700 Mbps

2033 Mbps
Tenda AC23 delivers 2,033 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 65.8% of routers and equal to 0.5% of routers.
Channel widths supported
What it is: Lists the Wi-Fi channel widths the router can use, such as 20, 40, 80, or 160 MHz.
When it matters: When you want the option to trade peak speed against stability in crowded wireless environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz

20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
Tenda AC23 supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz channel width options, which is more than 40.4% of routers and the same as 32.1% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
What it is: Lists the wireless security standards the router supports, such as WPA2 or WPA3.
When it matters: When you want stronger wireless protection without locking out older devices that still need compatibility.

Importance: HIGH

WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WPS
Tenda AC23 supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WPS Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 60% of routers and equal to 0.3% of routers.
DoS protection
What it is: Provides defenses intended to reduce the impact of denial-of-service traffic against the router or network.
When it matters: When exposed services or remote access make resilience against traffic floods more important.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Tenda AC23 includes DoS protection. 11% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
What it is: Uses stateful packet inspection to track sessions and block suspicious unsolicited traffic more accurately.
When it matters: When the router needs a stronger first line of filtering on an internet-facing connection.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Tenda AC23 includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 3.6% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
What it is: Lets the router allow or block devices based on their MAC addresses.
When it matters: When you want an extra device-level access rule beyond passwords and network names.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Tenda AC23 supports MAC address filtering. 1% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
What it is: Allows the router to block or allow access based on website addresses or domain rules.
When it matters: When you need to restrict specific sites for children, guests, or work-policy reasons.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Tenda AC23 supports URL filtering. 1.8% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
What it is: Support for the newer IPv6 internet addressing standard alongside the older IPv4 system.
When it matters: When your internet provider or network already uses IPv6, or you want the router to stay compatible as IPv6 use becomes more common.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Tenda AC23 supports IPv6. 10.9% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
What it is: Supports routing protocols or dynamic route updates instead of relying only on static route entries.
When it matters: When the router sits in a more complex network with changing paths between multiple subnets.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Tenda AC23 does not support dynamic routing. 53.4% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
What it is: Allows the router to pass traffic between separate VLANs under controlled rules.
When it matters: When you need segmented networks to communicate selectively instead of staying fully isolated.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Tenda AC23 does not support inter-VLAN routing. 22.2% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
What it is: Lets the router mark traffic with VLAN tags for segmented or ISP-specific network setups.
When it matters: When you separate guest, office, IoT, or ISP-required traffic into different network segments.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Tenda AC23 supports VLAN tagging. 37.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
What it is: Provides quality-of-service controls that prioritize some traffic over less important traffic.
When it matters: When calls, gaming, and downloads compete and you want latency-sensitive traffic protected.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Tenda AC23 includes QoS controls. 2.7% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
What it is: Measures how many LAN ports the router includes. A higher count expands direct connectivity for matching devices.
When it matters: When you run a home office with NAS, TV boxes, and desktops, having more LAN ports avoids extra switches and keeps latency lower on wired links.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 4 ports

3
Tenda AC23 has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 76.9% of routers and the same as 14.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
What it is: Lists the Ethernet speeds available on the router’s LAN ports, such as Gigabit or multi-gig.
When it matters: When wired transfers to NAS, desktops, or access points need more than basic Ethernet speeds.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 1 Gbps

1 Gbps
Tenda AC23 offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.2% of routers and on par with 59.8% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
What it is: Shows how many separate WAN uplink ports the router provides for internet connections.
When it matters: When you use dual internet lines, backup WAN, or load balancing between multiple external links.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 1 WAN port

1
Tenda AC23 has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
What it is: Shows how many USB ports the router includes for storage, printers, or modem accessories.
When it matters: When you plan to share storage, attach a printer, or use USB-based network extras.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 1 USB port

0
Tenda AC23 has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 61.1% of routers and the same as 38.9% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
What it is: Power over Ethernet support, meaning the router can receive power, deliver it, or be part of a PoE-based installation.
When it matters: When you want cleaner installation with fewer separate power cables, especially in ceilings, walls, racks, or remote locations.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Tenda AC23 does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
What it is: Shows how the router is configured and monitored, such as web UI, app, or command-line tools.
When it matters: When setup depth and day-to-day admin convenience are part of the buying decision.

Importance: HIGH

Web UI, App
Tenda AC23 uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
What it is: Describes how router firmware updates are installed, such as automatic OTA, web UI, or manual upload.
When it matters: When you want security fixes and new features applied with less maintenance friction.

Importance: HIGH

Web UI
Tenda AC23 supports Web UI firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 69.5% of routers and equal to 29.7% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
What it is: Lets the router track bandwidth usage by device, app category, or time period.
When it matters: When you need to find which devices or activities are causing slowdowns or high data use.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Tenda AC23 includes traffic monitoring. 17.5% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Real-time usage via app.
Guest Wi-Fi network
What it is: Lets the router create a separate wireless network for visitors or less-trusted devices.
When it matters: When guests need internet access without reaching private devices on the main network.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Tenda AC23 offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
What it is: Supports a login or acceptance page that users must pass before getting internet access.
When it matters: When guest networks, rentals, cafes, or managed access points need a sign-in page.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Tenda AC23 does not offer captive portal features. 23.9% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
What it is: Shows the operating frequency of the router processor, often listed per core.
When it matters: When routing, encryption, QoS, and many active clients can put heavier load on the CPU.

Importance: HIGH

2 x 0.5 GHz
Tenda AC23 runs at 2x0.5 GHz, which is slower than 52.5% of routers.
RAM capacity
What it is: The amount of working memory available for sessions, routing tables, and running router services.
When it matters: When many devices, VPN tunnels, or advanced features need the router to stay responsive under load.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=512 MB

128 MB
Tenda AC23 has 128 MB of RAM, which is more than 33.3% of routers and the same as 16.8% of routers.
Internal storage
What it is: The built-in storage available for logs, apps, shared files, or other local router functions.
When it matters: When the router runs extra services and needs space for logs, packages, or shared content.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8 GB

0.007812 GB
Tenda AC23 has 0.007812 GB of internal storage, which is less than 73.1% of routers and the same as 20.3% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
What it is: Uses dedicated hardware paths to offload routing, NAT, encryption, or switching tasks from the main CPU.
When it matters: When heavy routing or security features would otherwise reduce throughput on the processor alone.

Importance: HIGH

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N. of external antennas
What it is: Shows how many antennas are mounted externally on the router.
When it matters: When you want stronger adjustable coverage or plan to aim antennas for difficult room layouts.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 3 antennas

7
Tenda AC23 has 7 external antennas, which is more than 93.6% of routers and the same as 1% of routers.
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Tenda AC23 vs the average router

  • Supports MU-MIMO
    Tenda AC23 supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
    What it is: Supports multi-user MIMO so the router can serve more than one client stream at the same time.
    When it matters: When many active devices share the network and you want wireless capacity used more efficiently.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda AC23 supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 2 2 more spatial streams
    Tenda AC23 has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 2). The average router has 2 spatial streams.
    What it is: Shows how many parallel Wi-Fi spatial streams the router can use for wireless data transmission.
    When it matters: When modern clients need higher throughput from wider multi-stream Wi-Fi connections.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 4 spatial streams

    Tenda AC23 has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 2). The average router has 2 spatial streams.4 vs 2
  • 40.2% 40% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Tenda AC23 has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (2,033 Mbps vs 1,450 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,450 Mbps.
    What it is: The advertised maximum wireless throughput rating of the router under supported conditions.
    When it matters: When several users stream, download, and game at once and you want more wireless headroom.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2700 Mbps

    Tenda AC23 has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (2,033 Mbps vs 1,450 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,450 Mbps.2,033 Mbps vs 1,450 Mbps
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Tenda AC23 supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    What it is: Lists the wireless security standards the router supports, such as WPA2 or WPA3.
    When it matters: When you want stronger wireless protection without locking out older devices that still need compatibility.

    Importance: HIGH

    Tenda AC23 supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WPS vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Suitable for gaming
    Tenda AC23 is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.2% of routers are designed for gaming.
    What it is: Highlights whether the router is aimed at gaming-focused use, such as lower-latency traffic handling or gaming-oriented controls.
    When it matters: When gaming traffic, lower latency, or easier prioritization of consoles and gaming PCs matters in your network setup.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda AC23 is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.2% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 11.4% higher user score
    Tenda AC23 has a higher user score than the average router (8.91 vs 8,000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters: When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Tenda AC23 has a higher user score than the average router (8.91 vs 8,000).8.91 vs 8
  • 5 2 more external antennas
    Tenda AC23 has more external antennas than the average router (7 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    What it is: Shows how many antennas are mounted externally on the router.
    When it matters: When you want stronger adjustable coverage or plan to aim antennas for difficult room layouts.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 3 antennas

    Tenda AC23 has more external antennas than the average router (7 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.7 vs 2
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    Tenda AC23 supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • 2 2 more spatial streams
    Tenda AC23 has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 2). The average router has 2 spatial streams.
  • 40.2% 40% faster Wi-Fi speed
    Tenda AC23 has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (2,033 Mbps vs 1,450 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1,450 Mbps.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Tenda AC23 supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WPA, WPS, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
  • Suitable for gaming
    Tenda AC23 is designed for gaming, while the average router is not. 37.2% of routers are designed for gaming.
  • 5 2 more external antennas
    Tenda AC23 has more external antennas than the average router (7 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.

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Wireless
Security
Hardware
  • 30.1% 40% narrower wireless coverage
    Tenda AC23 has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (130 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
  • No dynamic routing
    Tenda AC23 does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 53.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 4,073 2 fewer NAT sessions
    Tenda AC23 has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (23 vs 4,096). The average router supports 4,096 concurrent NAT sessions.
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    Tenda AC23 has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Tenda AC23 has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Tenda AC23 supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Tenda AC23 includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
  • No DLNA support
    Tenda AC23 does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54.5% of routers support DLNA.
  • 1.9 W higher power consumption
    Tenda AC23 uses more power than the average router (10 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
  • Limited firmware updates
    Tenda AC23 supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    What it is: Describes how router firmware updates are installed, such as automatic OTA, web UI, or manual upload.
    When it matters: When you want security fixes and new features applied with less maintenance friction.

    Importance: HIGH

    Tenda AC23 supports the firmware update methods Web UI, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.Web UI vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    Tenda AC23 has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    What it is: Measures how many LAN ports the router includes. A higher count expands direct connectivity for matching devices.
    When it matters: When you run a home office with NAS, TV boxes, and desktops, having more LAN ports avoids extra switches and keeps latency lower on wired links.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4 ports

    Tenda AC23 has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.3 vs 4
  • No dynamic routing
    Tenda AC23 does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 53.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
    What it is: Supports routing protocols or dynamic route updates instead of relying only on static route entries.
    When it matters: When the router sits in a more complex network with changing paths between multiple subnets.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda AC23 does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 53.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Less capable NAS services
    Tenda AC23 includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    What it is: Lists the onboard file-sharing services the router can provide, such as SMB, FTP, or media sharing.
    When it matters: When the router is expected to handle light file serving without separate NAS hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda AC23 includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 30.1% 40% narrower wireless coverage
    Tenda AC23 has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (130 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    What it is: The estimated area the router is intended to cover with usable Wi-Fi signal.
    When it matters: When one router needs to serve a large apartment, multi-room house, or open office area.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >230 m²

    Tenda AC23 has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (130 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².130 m² vs 186 m²
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Tenda AC23 has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    What it is: Shows how many USB ports the router includes for storage, printers, or modem accessories.
    When it matters: When you plan to share storage, attach a printer, or use USB-based network extras.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 1 USB port

    Tenda AC23 has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.0 vs 1
  • 4,073 2 fewer NAT sessions
    Tenda AC23 has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (23 vs 4,096). The average router supports 4,096 concurrent NAT sessions.
    What it is: The number of simultaneous NAT-tracked connections the router can handle before tables become a bottleneck.
    When it matters: When many apps and devices open lots of parallel internet sessions at the same time.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=16000 sessions

    Tenda AC23 has fewer concurrent NAT sessions than the average router (23 vs 4,096). The average router supports 4,096 concurrent NAT sessions.23 vs 4,096
  • No DLNA support
    Tenda AC23 does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54.5% of routers support DLNA.
    What it is: Supports DLNA-related media sharing or discovery for compatible devices on the local network.
    When it matters: When TVs, media players, and local content need easier plug-and-play discovery on the network.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda AC23 does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54.5% of routers support DLNA.
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What customers like about Tenda AC23?

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable for an AC2100 router
  • Strong signal strength and wall penetration due to seven 6dBi antennas
  • Easy and user-friendly initial setup process
  • Stable connection for multiple devices simultaneously using 4x4 MU-MIMO technology
  • High-speed performance suitable for fiber internet connections
  • Feature-rich web interface with extensive security and management options
  • Useful companion mobile app for remote management and monitoring

What customers dislike about Tenda AC23?

  • Lacks a USB port for file sharing or printer connectivity
  • Limited number of LAN ports (only three available)
  • Includes a notably short Ethernet cable in the box
  • Bulky 'spider-like' design may not suit all home aesthetics
  • Does not support the newer Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard
  • Mobile app has fewer configuration settings compared to the web interface
  • Reported occasional stability issues with specific ISPs like Comcast Xfinity

Expert reviews

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06/07/2022
Tenda AC23 AC2100 review – a high-end looking device for a small amount of money

The Tenda AC23 AC2100 is an affordable, high-performance router featuring a distinct seven-antenna, "alien-like" design. It utilizes a 1GHz dual-core processor and 4x4 MU-MIMO technology on the 5GHz band to deliver stable, high-speed connectivity up to 2033 Mbps, suitable for gigabit fibre internet. Pros highlighted by LaptopMedia include the competitive price, user-friendly...Read more

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19/02/2021
Review: Tenda AC23 AC2100 WLAN Router tested - mac&egg

The Tenda AC23 AC2100 is a dual-band router featuring seven antennas and 4x4 MU-MIMO technology on the 5GHz band, which delivers excellent coverage and high speeds in a "circus tent" design. It is praised for its high price-performance ratio, user-friendly interface, stable Access Point mode, and efficient beamforming that ensures strong signal penetration throughout the home....Read more

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06/07/2022
Tenda AC23 AC2100 review – a high-end looking device for a small amount of money

The Tenda AC23 AC2100 is a budget-friendly, dual-band gigabit router featuring a distinct "spider-like" design with seven 6dBi external antennas and a modern, high-end aesthetic. Internally, it utilizes a dual-core design with a 1GHz main CPU and 500MHz co-processor, optimized for handling multiple simultaneous users. Performance highlights include 4x4 MU-MIMO on the 5GHz band for...Read more

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