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TP-Link Archer C9

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User ratings:
68
3.9 out of 5
68 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
5
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3.1 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • aerials are removable
  • very sturdy and easy to position
  • this router is designed uniquely

Cons

  • the bright blue LEDs are clearly visible from across the room
  • you can only use the router in the standing position
  • it does not look premium

Key specs

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  • 1
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TP-Link Archer C9 - Pros & Cons

TP-Link Archer C9

Pros

  • aerials are removable
  • very sturdy and easy to position
  • this router is designed uniquely
  • the rest of the interface is easy to use
  • dependable
  • simple to use
  • and reasonably priced
  • affordable and offers respectable throughput performance
  • easy to use and navigate around
  • The specs underneath the beautiful design is pretty decent too
  • Attractively designed

Cons

  • the bright blue LEDs are clearly visible from across the room
  • you can only use the router in the standing position
  • it does not look premium
  • they are a bit expensive
  • no built-in VPN
  • which is
  • it does not have Alexa control or MU-MIMO technology
  • you are unable to lay the router flat or place it on a wall
  • a lot of money on additional features and bells and whistles
  • router s proclivity to tip over proved to be a bit annoying
  • it lacks features such as Multi-User Multiple Input

TP-Link Archer C9 - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
Best:
Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
1900 Mbps
Best:
TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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TP-Link Archer C9 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports2
Number of USB 2.0 ports1
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports1
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Dimensions
Width8.5 in
Height6.63 in
Depth3.39 in
Weight1.37 lb
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
6to4no
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Number of simultaneous connections7820
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames supportno
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN756.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate600.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate1300.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOno
Number of antennas3
Total wireless data transfer rate1900.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory16.0 MB
Maximum flash memory16.0 MB
Included RAM128.0 MB
Maximum RAM128.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
VPN clientno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Silver
  • White
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
Built-in printer serveryes
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Target audienceHome users
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 39
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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