TP-Link Archer C9 AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router (w/AV500 Powerline WiFi Kit) Review

Rating: 8.0.

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

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