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Tenda AC9 vs TP-Link Archer C1200

8.9 in
3.02 in
Tenda AC9 Router
Tenda AC9
9.57 in
6.32 in
TP-Link Archer C1200 Router
TP-Link Archer C1200
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
Tenda AC9 AC1200 Smart Dual-Band Router ReviewIf you're looking for a wireless-AC router packed with all the bells and whistles without a premium price tag, the Tenda AC9 could be one of the best options today.ProsExceptional valueTerrific admin UIFeature packedConsNot quite full speedNo power buttonNon-detachable antennas 2016-09-198.5Overall ScoreMost regular Joe and Jane consumers will likelyRead more
Tenda's AC9 AC1200 is one of the cheapest dual-band wireless routers we've ever reviewed, but does that straight up mean it's bad? Not at all.Read more
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2
2 editorial reviews
An affordable Wi-Fi solution which is designed to be used outsideRead more
TP-Link AC1200 Archer C5 (Router): 4.1 out of 5 stars from 29 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
54
3.9 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
0 %
84
3.7 out of 5
84 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
5 %

Full Comparison

Connectivity

Tenda AC9Tenda AC9
TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports11
USByesyes
Number of USB 2.0 ports11

Design

Tenda AC9Tenda AC9
TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Tenda AC9Tenda AC9
TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
Width8.9 in9.57 in
Height3.02 in6.32 in
Depth7.07 in1.28 in
Number of units11

Communication

Tenda AC9Tenda AC9
TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Network / transport Protocol
  • DHCP
  • DDNS
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • IPSec
  • PPPoE
  • FTP
  • DHCP
  • DDNS
  • Bigpond
Data link layerGigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportyesno
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps300.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz data transfer rate867.0 Mbps867.0 Mbps
Number of antennas23
Total wireless data transfer rate1167.0 Mbps1167.0 Mbps

Memory

Tenda AC9Tenda AC9
TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
Included RAM128.0 MB128.0 MB
Maximum RAM128.0 MB128.0 MB

Power

Tenda AC9Tenda AC9
TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
Min operating temperature0 °C0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C40 °C

Security

Tenda AC9Tenda AC9
TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
Encryption Algorithm
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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