Today we are going to take a look at one of the latest wireless routers from TP-Link, the AC1900. This particular model is TP-Link's top-of-the-range Wireless AC router and is priced very competitively.
We were impressed by the TP-Link AV500 powerline networking kit which we reviewed recently, and TP-Link have supplied us with a slightly different variant of this to test which acts as a wireless range extender. It will be interesting to see how well this improves range and enhances transfer rates at long distances when paired with the Archer C9.
Features (Archer C9):
- Supports 802.11ac – The next generation of Wi-Fi
- Dual band – for combined wireless speeds of up to 1.9Gbps at 2.4GHz and 5GHz band concurrently
- 3 dual ban detachable antennas provide maximum Omni-directional wireless coverage and reliability
- Full gigabit ports ensure ultrafast data transfer speeds
- USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 Ports – easily share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server
- Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access
- IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices connected to the router
- WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense against security threats
- Easy Setup Assistant supporting for multiple languages provides a quick & hassle free installation
- Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button
- Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off
- IPv6 supported, meeting the demands for the next generation of Internet
Features (AV500 WiFI Kit):
- Wi-Fi Clone Button simplifies your Wi-Fi configuration and helps build a seamless unified home network
- HomePlug AV standard provides up to 500Mbps high speed data transmission over a home's existing electrical wiring, ideal for lag-free HD or 3D video streaming and online gaming
- Extend 300Mbps wireless connections to previously hard-to-reach areas of your home and office
- Integrated power socket allows additional devices access to power
- Two Ethernet ports allow your TVs, game consoles, or PCs connect to the Internet
- Up to 300-meter range over the household power circuit
- Easy to install, just plug in and play
- 128-bit AES encryption easily at a push of “Pair” Button
- Supports IGMP managed multicast IP transmission, optimizing IPTV streaming