Push a mobile SIM into the back of the TP-Link TL-MR6400 and a whole office shares one 4G connection within minutes, for KSh 8,400 at Mascom International. This brand new and sealed TP-Link TL-MR6400 pairs an LTE modem rated up to 150Mbps downloads with 300Mbps Wireless N Wi-Fi on 2.4GHz. Four 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports sit beside the SIM slot, and one doubles as a WAN port for a cable line. Units are on the shelf at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, ready for walk-in collection or countrywide delivery.

Fibre still skips many estates, market centres and upcountry towns, and a phone hotspot drains its battery by lunchtime. The TP-Link TL-MR6400 fixes both problems for retail managers, clinic administrators, accountants running small practices, and families working or studying from home. It stays plugged in on a shelf, feeding laptops by Wi-Fi while desktop PCs, a CCTV recorder and a network printer connect by cable. Shop owners use it to keep card terminals and stock systems online. Landlords install one per rental unit so tenants get internet without trenching cable through the compound. Switching bundles between networks takes seconds, because the TP-Link TL-MR6400 accepts any Kenyan operator's SIM.

Unlike the pocket-sized TP-Link M7200, which lives in a bag, the TP-Link TL-MR6400 is built to stay put and carry wired devices. Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded 4G boxes with no support behind them, Mascom International stocks genuine TP-Link hardware backed by a local warranty. Customers across Nairobi tell us the fixed antennas pick up steadier signal than their phones in the same room. Visit our Kimathi Street store to see it running on a live SIM, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.

Yes, the TP-Link TL-MR6400 works with Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya SIM cards on 4G. It covers FDD-LTE bands B1, B3, B7, B8 and B20, which include the 800MHz and 1800MHz frequencies Kenyan operators lean on for 4G. Where 4G weakens, it falls back to 3G on 2100MHz and 900MHz. The slot takes a micro SIM, so pop the middle section out of your triple-cut Kenyan SIM card. The router is unlocked, meaning you can switch networks whenever a bundle offer suits you better.

Choose the TP-Link TL-MR6400 for a fixed location with wired devices, and the M7200 for internet on the move. The TL-MR6400 has four Ethernet ports, two external antennas and runs from mains power all day. The M7200 is a battery-powered pocket MiFi with no Ethernet ports, built for travel between client sites. If your internet needs to reach a desktop PC, a DVR or a printer, the TL-MR6400 is the right tool. If you work from matatus, hotels and cafés, the M7200 fits better.

The TP-Link TL-MR6400 supports 4G downloads of up to 150Mbps, though your real speed depends on your network and signal strength. Most homes and offices in Kenya see far less than the ceiling, because the tower, time of day and walls all matter. Placing the router near a window facing your nearest mast usually gives the biggest gain. The 300Mbps Wi-Fi rate sits above the 4G limit, so the wireless side never slows the SIM connection. Test a few spots in the room before settling on a permanent position.

Yes, the TP-Link TL-MR6400 has three LAN ports plus a fourth LAN/WAN port for wired equipment. That covers a CCTV recorder for remote viewing, a desktop running accounting software, and a network printer at the same time. Wired links avoid Wi-Fi interference, which keeps till systems and Lipa na M-Pesa reconciliation PCs steady through a busy day. Need more than four cables? Add the TP-Link TL-SF1005D or TL-SF1008D switch from Mascom International. Both plug into any LAN port and expand wired capacity instantly.

The TP-Link TL-MR6400 has no internal battery, so it switches off when mains power fails. Its low-voltage adapter draws 12 watts or less, which a compact mini UPS can carry for hours. That makes it one of the cheapest devices in an office to keep online through a Kenya Power outage. Pair it with the mini UPS and your CCTV, phones and laptops keep their internet while the lights are out. Buyers who need battery power built in should look at the TP-Link M7200 instead.

Yes, the TP-Link TL-MR6400 accepts a cable internet line through its LAN/WAN port and supports automatic WAN failover. Connect your fibre or cable modem to that port and keep a SIM inside as backup. When the cable line drops, the TP-Link TL-MR6400 switches traffic to 4G on its own, then returns once the cable connection recovers. It supports Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP, covering the connection types most Kenyan providers use. Businesses that cannot afford downtime get a second line without a second router.

No, the TP-Link TL-MR6400 runs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only and connects to 4G and 3G, not 5G. For most buyers that trade-off is sensible, because 2.4GHz travels through walls better and reaches older phones, printers and smart TVs. It also costs far less than a 5G router. If you already have fibre and want dual-band Wi-Fi, the TP-Link Archer C6 or Archer C20 from Mascom International suits you better. Those routers do not take a SIM card, so they need a cable connection to work.

Yes, at KSh 8,400 the TP-Link TL-MR6400 replaces a fibre installation fee and ongoing phone hotspot battery wear. A household of five sharing one bundle spends less than buying separate data for every phone. A small shop gains wired internet for its till, printer and CCTV from one device. Spread over a year, the router costs about KSh 23 a day, less than a single matatu fare in most towns. TP-Link firmware and genuine hardware add long-term value unbranded boxes rarely match.

Buy the TP-Link TL-MR6400 if you need shared internet at one fixed address without fibre coverage. Homes, rental flats, clinics, pharmacies, SACCO branch desks and hardware shops fit that description well. Skip it if you travel daily and need internet in your pocket, because the TP-Link M7200 suits you better. Skip it too if your home already has fibre, since the Archer C6 gives faster dual-band Wi-Fi. A desktop PC lacking Wi-Fi needs the TP-Link Archer T3U or TL-WN781ND adapter, not a new router.

Every sealed TP-Link TL-MR6400 box ships ready for a same-day setup:

A SIM card is not included, so bring your own Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom line. Mini UPS units and TP-Link TL-SF1005D switches are available separately at Mascom International for buyers who want outage protection or extra wired ports.

The TP-Link TL-MR6400 carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk, and our team tests the returned router on a live SIM before advising on repair or replacement. Keep your receipt and the original box to speed up any claim.

Mascom International stocks the TP-Link TL-MR6400 in white at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, bring your SIM, and watch the TP-Link TL-MR6400 connect before you pay.

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Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the TP-Link TL-MR6400 the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Kakamega, Kisii and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the router and pay only when it arrives.

The TP-Link TL-MR6400 comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty detailed above.

Our staff will also help you position the router and check signal on your chosen network over WhatsApp after delivery. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for genuine networking hardware, honest advice on which device fits the job, and after-sales help from a real Nairobi CBD store.