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TP-Link AC1900 Smart Wireless Router - Beamforming Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Internet Routers for Home, High Speed, Long Range, Ideal for Gaming (Archer C9)
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Brand | Best Price Square |
Model Name | TP-link AC1900 |
Special Feature | WPS |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ac |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Printer, Smartphone |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Included Components | router, ethernet cable, power plug, start up guide |
Connectivity Technology | WiFi |
About this item
- 1 of wireless routers for Home which is compatible with all Wi Fi devices, 802.11ac and older
- Gigabit router with 4 gigabit LAN ports, fast Access to Multiple connected wired devices, also ideal as gaming router
- Long range Coverage by 3 external antennas; FCC less than 30dBm
- Beamforming Technology makes the router Smart detecting where you need fast wi fi
- 1G hertz Powerful dual core processor easily handles Multiple devices (Laptops, Tablets, phones, Smart Home, Alexa Enabled devices and more); Operating Temperature: 0℃ to 40 ℃ (32 ℉ to 104℉)
- Easily Share media with 1x USB 3.0 and 1x 2.0 ports to easily Share Printers, files, and media across Your network
- Includes Industry leading 2 year Warranty and Free 24/7 technical Support
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WiFi signal | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 3.8 |
User interface | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 3.8 |
Tech Support | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.5 |
Easy to install | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | 4.4 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.3 | — | — |
Sold By | Onlinellc | Amazon.com | Tenda Direct | Amazon.com | World ToGo | Tenda Direct |
connectivity tech | WiFi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | — | Wi-Fi |
number of ports | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
data transfer rate | 1900 megabits per second | 6579 megabits per second | 2976 gigabits per second | 5378 megabits per second | — | — |
wireless standard | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 A | 2.4 ghz radio frequency, 5 ghz radio frequency |
frequency band class | dual band | tri band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | 10/100/1000 megabits per second | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 1000Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | — | 5 ghz |
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Product Specifications:
- Dual-Band 2.4GHz (up to 600Mbps) + 5GHz (up to 1300Mbps)
- 1GHz Dual Core Processor
- 3x Detachable External Antennas
- 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports + 1x Gigabit WAN port
- 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0
Wi-Fi Without Limits
Press play and forget about buffering with the Archer C9. The Wireless AC router creates high-speed dual-band Wi-Fi speeds up to 1900 Mbps and increases total throughput up to 430% faster. Now, you can stream in 4K and game online without interruption on your Xbox, PlayStation, PC or Mac.
Enjoy reliable Wi-Fi across your home thanks to the Archer C9’s three high-performance dual-band antennas and Beamforming technology, which strengthens Wi-Fi connections.
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1 GHz Dual-Core CPU for Powerful ProcessingAt the heart of the Archer C9 is a 1 GHz dual-core processor that balances the demands of your devices to keep their connections fast and uninterrupted. Game online, stream movies, download files and share media while the powerful dual-core processor seamlessly manages each Wi-Fi band, every connection and all of the router’s hardware and software. |
Beamforming for Stronger ConnectionsBeamforming technology helps the Archer C9’s high-powered dual band antennas locate Wi-Fi devices and focus its wireless signal towards them instead of simply sending the router’s signal in all directions at once. With Beamforming, Wi-Fi connections made by the Archer C9 are stronger and more reliable, even as you carry mobile devices like smartphones and tablets from room to room. |
AC1900 Wi-Fi for 4K StreamingWireless AC creates Wi-Fi powerful enough to handle the demand of 4K streaming. Dual 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands allow more devices to connect to your home network at once. Experience smoother 4K streaming and online gaming with high-performance AC1900 Wi-Fi that delivers up to 1900 Mbps of dual band Wi-Fi speed. |
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Easily Share Content within Your NetworkA USB 3.0 port lets you connect external drives to the router and runs 10x faster than USB 2.0 so you can quickly share files, photos, video and music wirelessly with devices connected to your home network. |
Intuitive Mobile InterfaceSet up and manage your Wi-Fi through the TP-Link Tether app, available for both Android and iOS. Tether’s simple layout lets you quickly access Wi-Fi settings such as guest privileges, scheduling and device management right from your smartphone. |
Trusted BrandOur world class R&D team, streamlined vertical manufacturing and strict quality control have enabled us to consistently create exceptional high quality products for the last 22 years. |
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Wireless Spec | AC1750 | AC1900 | AC2300 | AC3150 | AC5400 |
Wi-Fi Speed | Up to 1750Mbps | Up to 1900Mbps | Up to 2225Mbps | Up to 3167Mbps | Up to 5334Mbps |
Wireless Range | Better | Better | Better | Best | Best |
CPU Processor | Single-Core | 1GHz Dual-Core | 1.8GHz Dual-Core | 1.4GHz Dual-Core | 1.4GHz Dual-Core |
Ethernet Ports | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit |
USB Ports | 1x USB 2.0 | 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0 | 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0 | 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0 | 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0 |
Antennas | 3x External | 3x External | 3x External | 4x External | 8x External |
Beamforming | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Online Gaming and 4K HD Video Streaming | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Guest Network, Parental Controls, and IPv6 Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Product Description
Essential Home WiFi Router - AC1900 Whole Home Coverage Wireless WiFi Router
- Eliminate connection issues in your home or office and get greater coverage and reliable wifi
- Share local media, files and printers over the included USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
- Take advantage of the FTP server to access files stored on the Archer C9 while you are away
- Reduce ping while gaming with the 1GHz dual-core processor
What This Product Does:
This AC1900 wifi router is best for a connected home. Whether you have smart home products, 4k streaming, online video gaming, or the whole family’s smartphones, the Archer C9 is engineered for fast and reliable wifi for the entire home. The 1GHz dual-core processor will ensure that your media streaming will not buffer if someone else is downloading a 4K movie in another room. Perhaps you have simultaneous devices connected taking up bandwidth, the beamforming technology will laser-focus your wireless signal to where you need it most. Superior wifi bandwidth utilization increases wifi range, delivering highly targeted and efficient wireless connections. Never more will you need to miss that climatic action scene, or booted out of a gaming server. TP-Link’s AC1900 wireless router is the solution for your home network.
Frequency Range: 2.4GHz and 5GHz; Interface Available: 4 x 10/100/1000Mbps LAN Ports , 1 10/100/1000Mbps WAN Port, 1 USB 3.0 Port + 1 USB 2.0 Port; Protocols Supported: Supports IPv4 and IPv6; System Requirement: Microsoft Windows 98SE NT 2000 XP Vista, or Windows 7 Windows 8/8.1/10, MAC OS NetWare UNIX or Linux; Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHzLooking for specific info?
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Technical Details
Brand | Best Price Square |
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Series | TP-link AC1900 |
Item model number | BPSCS28228-ARCHER C9 |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and below, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux |
Item Weight | 1.98 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 13.2 x 3.9 x 9.5 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.2 x 3.9 x 9.5 inches |
Color | White |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
Manufacturer | TP-LINK USA |
ASIN | B00PDLRHFW |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 31, 2014 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #19,562 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #743 in Computer Routers |
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Customers like the performance, ease of setup, and range of the networking router. They mention that it performs satisfactorily, has outstanding speed, and that the built-in app is easy to use. They also appreciate the coverage, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity, quality, and value.
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Customers like the performance of the router. For example, they mention it's easy to set up, has good performance, and has outstanding speed. Some say that the router is now performing satisfactorily, has great throughput, and the tether app works well.
"...All in all, throughput from this device remains great, connections to the WiFi networks and requests for DHCP leases via WiFi are typically..." Read more
"Fast shipping, well packaged and well priced...." Read more
"...strong, and the range has improved significantly, and there is less lag and buffering, even with lots of devices connected concurrently...." Read more
"...It is working great. My speeds in the house run around 150 Mbps for wireless N and around 450 Mbps to 600 Mbps for my wireless AC devices...." Read more
Customers find the setup of the networking router to be very easy. They mention that the built-in app is easy to use and the GUI is intuitive and logical. They also say the router is easy integrate with security cameras using the TP-Link web-based WPS. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of setup and the good features of the router.
"...Performance wise, the GUI seemed very snappy compared to my parent's Archer C7 and my own ASUS RT-N56U before it...." Read more
"...Set up of this router was a breeze...." Read more
"...with the router were not very comprehensive, but I found the GUI to be very intuitive...." Read more
"...Setup and features are as good as most out there, and the price can't be beat...." Read more
Customers like the range of the networking router. For example, they say the WiFi speed and the signal were both excellent, it holds a consistently high signal, and it provides a very strong reception even on the 5G band. That said, some say it's a substantial upgrade in signal strength, and that it reaches through the house well.
"...System stability has been great, and I've only restarted this device once when troubleshooting an unrelated connection issue with my old Intel 7260..." Read more
"...Even the 5Ghz band was pretty strong across my house (lost ~25-30%)...." Read more
"...Now the WiFi is super strong, and the range has improved significantly, and there is less lag and buffering, even with lots of devices connected..." Read more
"...In general, though, the range is much better than previous routers I've owned, so I'm still fairly happy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the router. They mention that it provides great coverage and throughput, as good as any router they have tried. Some say that the router has the greatest range of any wireless device. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and coverage of this router.
"...Covers all the WIFI protocols including ACHas good coverage with three different power levels..." Read more
"...I get excellent signal through out my house. 5Ghz even works on the opposite end of the house which my old non dual band router could never do...." Read more
"...TP Link Archer C9 for a few days now and I am very impressed with the coverage and throughput I am getting all over the house...." Read more
"...up both 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz networks is great to prevent interference from other wireless devices, like phones, wireless speakers, etc.*..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the networking router. They say it looks sharp, has a small footprint, and has aesthetically pleasing menus with smooth fonts and symbols. They also appreciate the graphical interface and the white sheen. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...The user experience through the menus is aesthetically pleasing, e.g. smooth fonts/symbols and colors that are easy on the eye, though the Advanced..." Read more
"...your phone and/or tablet (Apple or Android) is pretty basic, but pretty cool...." Read more
"...Conclusions - It's a nice-looking unit, it's interesting how it sits up rather than lays flat...I guess that depends on your personal preference but..." Read more
"...antennas, dual radio bans, QofS,a house guest account, a graphical interface, etc. etc...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it's an excellent choice for a home network, with strong WiFi and a powerful router. However, others say that it kept dropping the signals for both 2.4 and 5 GHz, TCP connections would not work at all, and the Grace radios did not connect properly. The biggest problem was the wireless printer, and now the FTP server will randomly stop working.
"...Now the WiFi is super strong, and the range has improved significantly, and there is less lag and buffering, even with lots of devices connected..." Read more
"...Has a separate guest network, which is really nice for allowing people network access but not on your private network...." Read more
"...of the devices; the only symptom I notice is that my Remote Web Access page no longer loads and I cannot repair the site through the Dashboard...." Read more
"...To be clear, one router is powerful and on the 5G will handle any 4K YouTube video or gaming activity. We rarely choked it (I believe once?)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the networking router. Some mention that it's fairly reliable, while others say that it may be unreliable and unstable even after a firmware update.
"...Firmware updates are still forthcoming with this model, which is heartening as TP-Link's new flagship device is out in the market now...." Read more
"...(opposite side of the house and 1 floor down from the c9) is not as strong as the older apple router i have as an ap point directly upstairs from..." Read more
"...Everything played flawlessly with no skips, jumps or hesitation...." Read more
"...connection between my Surface Pro 3 and my online disk (NAS) drops randomly. I unplug the connection for afew seconds and it restores...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the networking router. Some mention it's reasonably priced, has a two year warranty, and is surprised at how much is available, while others say that it'll just more bottlenecks, too good to be true, and too cheap to be good. The network drive was super skimpy, to the point of being non-existent. It's a little on the pricey side, but not nearly as expensive as some of the other. Overall, opinions are mixed and the value is not clear.
"...Setup and features are as good as most out there, and the price can't be beat...." Read more
"...Too good to be true and too cheap to be good." Read more
"...will fulfill the needs of most home users and do it well at a reasonable cost...." Read more
"...Not worth it. Just more bottlenecks. It's really an over glorified simplified and weaker router.3) Third, repeaters suck...." Read more
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Firmware updates are still forthcoming with this model, which is heartening as TP-Link's new flagship device is out in the market now. The most recent (non-beta) update to 150811 (mostly) improved on the GUI, though I feel like they should swap the "No" and "Yes" buttons in the confirmation prompts for saving changes and/or logging out of the GUI. All in all, throughput from this device remains great, connections to the WiFi networks and requests for DHCP leases via WiFi are typically processed within two seconds, and stability has been rock solid. All things considered, I have no regrets purchasing this model and would not hesitate to continue purchasing TP-Link products in the future.
6/3/2015 **EDIT: I've had the opportunity to use this in a 2,000+ square foot house for the past few months, and things have been (mostly) great so far. Without wanting to drill more holes through the house to get the cable modem in another, more central location, the modem and router ended up in our basement on the north side of our house. This puts the router directly underneath both the family and living room, which is where most of my internet-connected devices reside. Between Smart TVs, Windows systems (a home server, multiple desktops/laptops, and a Surface 2 tablet), smartphones, and gaming systems, I can have up to 20 devices connected at any given time. Throughput on both the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands is great on the first floor of the house, though it starts to drop on the south side of the house, particularly on the second floor. I have a TP-LINK RE210 extender set up in my kitchen below the bedroom, so I've been able to extend the AC range without issue.
The only problem I've noticed so far is the interaction of the router with Windows Home Server 2011. I have my Remote Web Access configured and it tends to last a few weeks before the router seems to lock up. WAN and LAN connectivity does not drop for any of the devices; the only symptom I notice is that my Remote Web Access page no longer loads and I cannot repair the site through the Dashboard. Rebooting the router resolves the problem, though I hit a separate issue today where the GUI locked up and I can't remotely cycle the power.
2/10/2015 **EDIT: While we're still not in our own house to use this as the primary router, I did get my hands on an Intel 7260 Wireless-AC card to use in my laptop. Running on just the 2.4 Ghz band right now shows a stable connection (with an excellent/full bars connection one either side of the house) in the 200-270 Mbps range. From a chair in the living room almost all the way across the house, the 5 Ghz band does fluctuate between 130-351 Mbps with a good/three bar to great/four bar connection; I cannot fault the router for this, as 5 Ghz is known for its range limitation and signal degradation when traveling through walls and other solid obstacles.
System stability has been great, and I've only restarted this device once when troubleshooting an unrelated connection issue with my old Intel 7260 Wireless-N card. Things have run much nicer with this laptop after swapping out for the Wireless-AC card.
12/22/2014 **EDIT: Things are still running very well with this device; haven't had a blip in performance or any unexpected hangups. I've been randomly checking link speed while at various distances away from this router. I've seen 440+Mbps on the 5Ghz band in my current bedroom (same side of the house on the opposite end, through a larger loft and a few walls). Definitely have nothing to complain about at this point. I should also add that this router sits behind a 600Mbps Powerline device with gigabit ports. Basically, this isn't even this router's final form.
12/18/2014 **FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Having seen the Archer C7 and the TL-WDR4300 prior to this, I had a good idea of how large this would look in person. Opening the package, however, still produced a bit of a surprise at this model's girth. It's definitely "prettier" looking than the C7 with the white shell and the stand, but don't expect this to sit normally on a narrow shelf after plugging everything in. My current positioning actually saved some room from my last AP in this location, and I do like the stand setup. The power switch (rather than the push button on the C7 and TL-WDR4300) is a nice little addition; I've always hated the push button power setups, as I feel they tend to confound non-technical users when they're trying to plug things in and unwittingly power off the device.
Performance wise, the GUI seemed very snappy compared to my parent's Archer C7 and my own ASUS RT-N56U before it. I don't believe that regular users should experience issues configuring the access points and getting the device connected to the internet, even just using the "Basic" configuration tab that loaded as the main page through the GUI. The user experience through the menus is aesthetically pleasing, e.g. smooth fonts/symbols and colors that are easy on the eye, though the Advanced menu was a bit cluttered and (personally) could use some menu nesting.
Wireless throughput and range so far have been great. I have this running as an AP up a corner of the house, and I've had at least good coverage on the 5Ghz band when through multiple rooms across the house; the 2.4Ghz band has been very strong throughout, and this is a 2,700ish sq ft house. I've hit at least 300Mbps after switching my 5Ghz band to 80Hz channel width. The only thing I need to check on is whether I need NAT Boost off when using this as an AP. I seem to have some load latency I don't experience when using my parent's SSID's, but it may be my imagination. This AP fully utilizes the bandwidth available through our ISP, no complains there. I have no AC devices at this time, though I may try and grab an updated internal radio for my ASUS laptop and see how speeds report back with that configuration.
I went from the TWC supplied modem/router (a pretty good DOCSIS 3.0 Arris unit) to separate units to get better WiFi range, upgrade to the new ac standard, and reduce my monthly cable bill. I purchased an Arris SURFboard SB6141 (refurbished) modem to pair with this TP-Link C9. If you go this route, directly connect your computer via ethernet cable to your modem, activate that first with your cable company and then proceed to setting up the router. Set up of this router was a breeze. After running an ethernet cable from the now activated modem to the C9 router WAN port, I directly wired the computer this time to the C9 router's LAN port, opened up my browser and typed in http://tplinkwifi.net, and continued with the basic setup. I remember when this sort of thing used to be a nightmare but was quick and easy using this setup software. Don't forget to change network name and password from the default setting. After setup you can go back to the advanced settings and check out some of the other features there.
As for function, it did increase the range from the Time Warner supplied modem/router combo. I now get a strong signal throughout my 1750 sf 2-level house. And this is with the modem/C9 located in the upstairs bedroom at one end of the house. I previously ran an AP to extend the range to the other end of the house when I was using the TWC combo. I used the OOKLA speed test app to evaluate the range. It was nearly the same up close as the TWC supplied modem/router combo, but lost less with the new setup as the distance from the router increased. In fact didn't lose much at all with the new setup at the furthest corner of the house. I only have TWC turbo (20/2 Mbps), so not unlimited access and I was not able to test the how much signal this router could pass at different points in my house. NetGear WiFI Analytics is also a good test app if you're interested in checking your place out. It can also read 2.4 and 5GHz band reception separately. Even the 5Ghz band was pretty strong across my house (lost ~25-30%). An advantage of the 5Ghz band is less traffic and thus interference on those channels, at least in 2015. However, the 2.4Ghz will have a longer range and will be interfered with less by walls, furniture, electronics, etc. FWIW, our home has a pretty open floor plan, so for range, YMMV.
The TP-Link downloadable 'Tether' app for your phone and/or tablet (Apple or Android) is pretty basic, but pretty cool. You can not only see all the clients the router is servicing, but able to manage some functions as well. Although I have my son's X-box hard wired with ethernet cable, and his iPad via WiFi, I can block his access to those units if needed (e.g., bedtime). There are also parental controls, guest network, system reboot and other functions available. I haven't tried those, but we did try to set a daily time to turn off my son's X-box and iPad every night, but for some reason my daughters phone went out too. We are still learning and will hope to sort this out as an issue or we just messed up. Apple products are easily recognized by name in this layout, but android products are named by Mac # (if I remember correctly), but can easily be renamed.
Besides price, and the quickly evolving router arena, I chose this over comparable D-link and Netgrear (Nighthawk) models because in reading about those units, and maybe this as well, several owners reported that they begin to drop signals and observed a decrease in function over time. All these routers use similar broadcom chips so I don't know why this might happen, and yet not happen to everyone. I can tell you the C9 does get warm to the touch and I leave a good amount of open space around it to properly cool. Perhaps the upright posture of this unit allows for better cooling of these chipsets than the flat seated competition, especially if on carpet. Maybe there is good reason why you can not remove the stand. Another issue along these lines is the number of people that find the Netgear firmware less sophisticated then that of 3rd party firmware, such as DD-WRT. I believe, at least in the older versions of DD-WRT, you are able to throttle up your wireless signal pretty significantly, which could again cause more heat and stress on the chipsets. I haven't tried the DD-WRT firmware yet with this router, from my experiences it is (was) really outstanding and secure firmware. I wouldn't hesitate if I felt I needed more range or security. Just saying some of the issues of dropped signals and decreased function over time may be for reasons outside of the manufacturers control.
This was a typical Amazon requested review, so just a few weeks with the new setup at this point. If it gets glitchy or decreases in function over time, I will post back up.
EDIT: after some more time, the c9 gives better range than the TWC combined modem-router, but the signal i'm getting for playing video programs in the kitchen (opposite side of the house and 1 floor down from the c9) is not as strong as the older apple router i have as an ap point directly upstairs from the kitchen. so there is some fall off in signal strength i didn't observe with the initial OOKLA speed test readings, above. i have not yet noticed any dropped signals, or need to reboot, as others have mentioned. again, i do keep the unit in a well ventilated, uncrowded space to avoid overheating.
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Si necesitas manejar la prioridad de la red (QoS), es decir entregar más recurso a un video juego o a un dispositivo espeficico puedes hacerlo, pero solo si es extremadamente necesario hacer, de lo contrario deja que el router lo haga por ti. La interfaz Web para configurarlo es muy amigable y fácil si no tienes experiencia en esto, pero si tienes un poquito más de experiencia y necesitas limitar el número de conexiones por WiFi simplemente no podras hacerlo. Lo malo es que la aplicación móvil y las skill de Alexa no estan disponibles para México pero siempre podrás seguramente hacer algo con IFTTT.
Finalmente visualmente es hermoso, va justo con el estilo minimalista del departamento.
RECOMENDACIÓN, si buscas un router de buena relación - calidad precio para gaming y/o trabajo diario en casa y de un diseño bello, sin duda esta es tu opción muy fuerte.
Si eres un Gamer real busca otro router, invierte un más. Con algunos routes puedes incluso hacer uso de opciones avanzadas de juego en linea, como solo jugar con jugadores de UK por ejemplo.
Trate de hacer el review no muy técnico para aquellos que no dominan el tema. Espero les ayude. :)
Also, the firmware is strange!
Unico punto a cui fare attenzione: la spina dell'alimentatore.
Ho comprato da un venditore in USA, e ovviamente mi è arrivato l'alimentatore con spina americana. Ho risolto con un piccolo adattatore che già avevo, ma mi sembrava giusto ricordarlo a chi acquisterà questo (e simili prodotti)... Fate attenzione da dove arriva.
Ribadisco comunque nessun problema, sono molto soddisfatto del prodotto.
We have Plusnet cable broadband and was using the technicolor TG582n modem/router they provided. - and we were getting multiple dropouts!
I did try a wi-fi extender, but that made little difference.
We still use the TG582n router (with the wi-fi turned off) and the Archer C9 pluged into it. Following the idiots setup guide was very easy including changing SSID names and passwords, with the whole process was completed in less than 15mins.
We now run a MacBook Air, 2 iPads, 2iPhones, a smart tv, airplay speakers and a hp printer on the wi-fi and, so far, no dropouts.
Has it increased the speed? We did not expect it too and we don't think it has. But, the wi-fi now extends throughout a large 4 bedroom house and into the garden.
I would recommend this product.