TP-LINK Archer C5 AC1200 Dual Band Wireless AC Gigabit Router 24GHz 300Mbps5Ghz 867Mbps 2 USB Ports IPv6 Guest Network

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TP-LINK Archer C5 AC1200 Dual Band Wireless AC Gigabit Router 24GHz 300Mbps5Ghz 867Mbps 2 USB...

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Pros

I love that it broadcasts simultaneously over 2 frequencies (2. Ghz and 5ghz). Ghz networks & a 5ghz network all used at the same time. The wireless speeds are fast. Wifi works great on it at both frequencies.

Woe is you. Don't hesitate on this one. As long as this one doesn't die on me, i am a happy camper.

The menu is easy to navigate. The user interface has three panels, quick, basic and advanced. All my devices connect to this as if my old router was still being used without any additional setup on any of them. I pulled a switcheroo on all my devices ... Read More

Great router for the price. Happy with this purchase. Pretty happy with the router and their customer service.

Cons

The wired connection is fine, but the wifi has issues. Firmware cannot be updated wirelessly, need to download correct file, then connect to router via ethernet. If all the wireless devices have this issue — dropping the internet.

Wouldn't bother with this brand/model. Avoid them like the plague.

Support through their website seems to be non-existent for the c5 model. First tried to call but couldn't get through. Tried calling customer support. They're not technicians anyway. Another half hour in the live chat and the response was wait 7 busin... Read More

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Price

Tp link is fantastic and so is the price!

Competitiveness

4ghz networks & a 5ghz network all used at the same time.

This is my second tp-link router and i would come back and by another when the time is right because they are quite good and a great value.

Since competitor newegg had a one-day pre-xmas special on this router for $29, i bought one.

I can't vouch for the maximum speeds they advertise, but i have a 100mbps connection and the 2.

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This product had a total of 1,199 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 30 2022.