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MikroTik Cloud Core Router CCR1036-8G-2S+
MikroTik Cloud Core Router CCR1036-8G-2S+
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Tenda AC9 Router
Tenda AC9
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TP-Link Archer C1200 Router
TP-Link Archer C1200
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TP-Link Archer C50 Router
TP-Link Archer C50
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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
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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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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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The TP-Link Archer C50 tends to have better than average range, but the network performance won’t blow you away.Read 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
The TP-Link Archer A6 is a budget-priced dual-band router that offers some features usually found on more expensive models, but its performance falls behind the competition.Read more
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User rating
42
4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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 %
173
3.6 out of 5
173 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
17 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
8 %

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWired
  • Wireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports8444
Total USB ports1
N/A
11
Number of SFP ports2
N/A
N/A
N/A
Number of SFP+ ports2
N/A
N/A
N/A
Number of WAN ports
N/A
111
USB
N/A
yesyesyes
Number of USB 2.0 ports
N/A
111
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports
N/A
N/A
00
Number of USB 3.1 ports
N/A
N/A
00
Communication mode
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • Full-Duplex
  • Half-Duplex

Design

Colour of productWhiteBlackBlack
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • White
Active cooling (fan)yes
N/A
nono
LED indicatorsyes
N/A
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Width13.98 in8.9 in9.57 in9.06 in
Height2.17 in3.02 in6.32 in1.38 in
Depth5.71 in7.07 in1.28 in5.67 in
Number of units1111
Rack-mount designyes
N/A
nono
Rack height1U
N/A
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.53 lb

Communication

Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • 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
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportnoyesnono
Wireless networknoyesyesyes
Frequency band
N/A
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Network / transport Protocol
N/A
  • DHCP
  • DDNS
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • IPSec
  • PPPoE
  • FTP
  • DHCP
  • DDNS
  • Bigpond
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • IPSec
  • PPPoE
  • FTP
  • DHCP
  • DDNS
Mobile 4G (LTE)
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
2.4GHz wireless network
N/A
yesyesyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate
N/A
300.0 Mbps300.0 Mbps300.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless network
N/A
yesyesyes
5GHz data transfer rate
N/A
867.0 Mbps867.0 Mbps867.0 Mbps
Number of antennas
N/A
232
Total wireless data transfer rate
N/A
1167.0 Mbps1167.0 Mbps1167.0 Mbps
Management interface
N/A
N/A
Web/networkWeb/network
6to4
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Communication protocol
N/A
N/A
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Quality of Service
  • Virtual LAN
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Jumbo frames support
N/A
N/A
nono
Throughput WAN-LAN
N/A
N/A
1000.0 Mbps100.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)
N/A
N/A
nono
External antenna
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Detachable antenna
N/A
N/A
nono
MIMO
N/A
N/A
yesno
Beamforming
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
MU-MIMO
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Wireless security
N/A
N/A
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS

Power

Max operating temperature70 °C40 °C40 °C40 °C
Min operating temperature
N/A
0 °C0 °C0 °C
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
N/A
N/A
< 18

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