Overall Rating: ⭐⭐ (2/5) – For modern use Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) – For its era (2008-2012) Introduction The TP-Link TL-WR642G is a relic of the early Wi-Fi era. It’s a single-band, 802.11g/b router with a maximum speed of 54 Mbps . It was designed for basic home internet use when devices were connected via Ethernet, and wireless was a convenient bonus.