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CenturyLink Quantum Fiber W1701K review: 64 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi speed:?Coverage area:?

CenturyLink Quantum Fiber W1701K Review: Compare 64 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Wi-Fi extenders category and whether it is worth buying.

CenturyLink Quantum Fiber W1701K
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 45%, List score 30%, Reviews score 15%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

45%

8.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

7.4

User score

▲Better than 81% of wi fi extenders
8.6

Value for money

Value for money
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the Wi-Fi extender's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a Wi‑Fi extender with a good balance between performance and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 73%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

40%

8.8

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.7

Network

12%

9.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

10

Ports

★Better than 96%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 15% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.5.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.6, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models

70%

7.7

Rating

30%

6.6

Popularity

▼Worse than 65%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £70
Best rankings
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Technical Specifications of Wi-Fi extender CenturyLink Quantum Fiber W1701K

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 45% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

40%

8.8

Wi-Fi Performance

30%

8.7

Network

12%

9.7

Setup

10%

6.6

Hardware

8%

10

Ports

8.8
Reviews score
7.5
User score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the Wi-Fi extender's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a Wi‑Fi extender with a good balance between performance and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.6
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), more advanced than 89% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 11% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
Tri-band
This Wi-Fi extender supports Tri-band, more versatile than 90.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
6 GHz band support
no
This Wi-Fi extender does not support the 6 GHz band. 3.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
?
Max speed 2.4 GHz
?
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Ethernet backhaul
?
Mesh compatibility
?
Mesh standard
?
Roaming feature
yes
This Wi-Fi extender supports roaming. 11.8% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
yes
This Wi-Fi extender supports 802.11k. 24.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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N. of LAN ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This Wi-Fi extender has 2 LAN port/s, more than 87.2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 8.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Ethernet port speed
2.5 Gbps
Market range: <0.1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This Wi-Fi extender offers 2.5 Gbps Ethernet speed, faster than 91.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 8.2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
N. of USB ports
0
Market range: <0 – >0
This Wi-Fi extender has 0 USB port/s, fewer than 2% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 98.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
PoE standard
N/A
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This Wi-Fi extender comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 10.4% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Web UI management
yes
This Wi-Fi extender has a web management interface. 1.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Automatic firmware updates
?
LED control
yes
This Wi-Fi extender has LED control. 9.7% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Buttons present
?
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Mounting type
wall-plug
Portable design
yes
This Wi-Fi extender has a portable design. 24.5% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Height
?
Width
?
Thickness
?
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CenturyLink Quantum Fiber W1701K vs the average Wi-Fi extender

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  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This Wi-Fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Multi-band support
    This Wi-Fi extender supports more versatile Wi-Fi bands than the average Wi-Fi extender (Tri-band vs Dual-band). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Dual-band Wi-Fi bands.
    Tri-band vs Dual-band
  • Supports OFDMA
    This Wi-Fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 46.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • 1 more LAN ports
    This Wi-Fi extender has more LAN ports than the average Wi-Fi extender (2 vs 1). The average Wi-Fi extender has 1 LAN port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 2.5x faster Ethernet speed
    This Wi-Fi extender offers faster Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • Supports BSS coloring
    This Wi-Fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • Modern Wi-Fi standard
    This Wi-Fi extender supports a more advanced Wi-Fi version than the average Wi-Fi extender (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Multi-band support
    This Wi-Fi extender supports more versatile Wi-Fi bands than the average Wi-Fi extender (Tri-band vs Dual-band). The average Wi-Fi extender supports Dual-band Wi-Fi bands.
    Tri-band vs Dual-band
  • Supports OFDMA
    This Wi-Fi extender supports OFDMA, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 46.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support OFDMA.
  • Supports BSS coloring
    This Wi-Fi extender supports BSS coloring, while the average Wi-Fi extender does not. 44.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support BSS coloring.
  • 1 more LAN ports
    This Wi-Fi extender has more LAN ports than the average Wi-Fi extender (2 vs 1). The average Wi-Fi extender has 1 LAN port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 2.5x faster Ethernet speed
    This Wi-Fi extender offers faster Ethernet speed than the average Wi-Fi extender (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
    2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
  • 27.3% more expensive
    CenturyLink Quantum Fiber W1701K is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£70 vs £55).
    £70 vs £55
  • 27.3% more expensive
    CenturyLink Quantum Fiber W1701K is more expensive than the average Wi-Fi extender (£70 vs £55).
    £70 vs £55

Third-party reviews

What customers like about CenturyLink Quantum Fiber W1701K

  • Two LAN ports let two wired devices connect directly.
  • The 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port gives a fast link for a wired device.
  • Wi-Fi 7 support brings the newest standard to newer devices.
  • Mesh and roaming let devices move between units.
  • WPA3 security protects the connection.
  • Target Wake Time helps battery devices save power.

What customers don't like about CenturyLink Quantum Fiber W1701K

  • It is for indoor use only and is not waterproof.
  • There is no USB port, so no drive can be attached.
  • It works only from 0 to 40 °C.
  • Older phones and laptops will not get the full Wi-Fi 7 benefit.

Verdict

Two wired ports and a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet link are what make the CenturyLink Quantum Fiber W1701K stand out. It is a Wi-Fi 7 unit, so newer phones and laptops can use the newest standard, and older devices still connect. Two LAN ports mean a console and a desktop can both connect by cable. It can run as a repeater or as an access point, which gives some choice in how it joins your network. Mesh, roaming and a dedicated app make it easy to manage, and the signal strength indicator helps you find the right spot. The trade-off is that it stays indoors and has no USB port at all. It suits a home with a gaming console, a desktop and a far room that gets weak signal.

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