TP-Link Archer C2 Review
TP-LINK announced the Archer C2 – AC750 Cellular Dual Band Gigabit Router. The next-era router facilitates the most recent 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology, delivering quick data transfer prices as high as 733 Mbps of total accessible bandwidth: utilizing simultaneous 5 GHz 433 Mbps and 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps connections. Simple duties such as sending e-mails or internet browsing can be dealt with by the two 2.4 GHz band, while bandwidth-intensive tasks such as for example online video gaming or HD movie streaming could be processed by the 5 GHz band.
The TP-Hyperlink Archer C2 router is backward appropriate for the many cellular devices around today using 802.11a and 802.11g and will be offering customers inexpensive, seamless migration for the emerging 802.11ac regular. This is interest users that are content with their present cellular infrastructure, but desire to plan higher offered bandwidth and cellular access speeds at another date.
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1 | TP-Link AC750 Wireless Wi-Fi Gigabit Router (Archer C2) | Amazon.com | |
2 | TP-Link AC750 Wireless Wi-Fi Gigabit Router (Archer C2), Archer C2_V2 | Amazon.com |
Specifications
WIRELESS | |
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Standards | Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz |
WiFi Speeds | AC750 5 GHz: 433 Mbps (802.11ac) 2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n) |
WiFi Range | 2 Bedroom Houses 3× Fixed Antennas Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas |
WiFi Capacity | Medium Dual-Band Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance |
Working Modes | Router Mode Access Point Mode Range Extender Mode |
HARDWARE | |
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Processor | Single-Core CPU |
Ethernet Ports | 1× Gigabit WAN Port 4× Gigabit LAN Ports |
Buttons | WPS/Wi-Fi Button Power On/Off Button Reset Button |
Power | 9 V ⎓ 0.6 A |
SECURITY | |
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WiFi Encryption | WEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) |
Network Security | SPI Firewall Access Control IP & MAC Binding Application Layer Gateway |
Guest Network | 1× 5 GHz Guest Network 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network |
SOFTWARE | |
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Protocols | IPv4 IPv6 |
Parental Controls | URL Filtering Time Controls |
WAN Types | Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP |
Quality of Service | QoS by Device |
NAT Forwarding | Virtual Server Port Forwarding Port Triggering DMZ UPnP |
IPTV | IGMP Proxy IGMP Snooping |
DHCP | Address Reservation DHCP Client List Server |
DDNS | NO-IP Comex DynDNS |
Management | Tether App Webpage |
PHYSICAL | |
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Dimensions (W×D×H) | 9.1 × 5.7 × 1.4 in (230 × 144 × 35 mm) |
Package Contents | Wi-Fi Router Archer C2 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide |
OTHER | |
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System Requirements | Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser Cable or DSL Modem (if needed) Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access) |
Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS |
Environment | Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉) Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉) Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing |
TEST DATA | |
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WiFi Transmission Power | CE: <20dBm(2.4GHz) <23dBm(5GHz) |
WiFi Reception Sensitivity | 5GHz: 11a 54M: -76dBm; 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -71dBm; 11ac VHT40 MCS9: -66dBm; 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -62dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54M: -76dBm11n; HT20 MCS7: -73dBm; 11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm |