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TP-Link Archer C3200

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Pros

  • Archer C3200 was quite impressive as well
  • solid WebGUI that is easy on the eyes and streamlined
  • Archer C3200 router is quite simple

Cons

  • of the most difficult solutions for those wanting to upgrade or expand their network
  • Ethernet Cable in 2022 Wifi Not Working
  • lack of a built-in cooling fan

Key specs

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TP-Link Archer C3200 - Pros & Cons

TP-Link Archer C3200

Pros

  • Archer C3200 was quite impressive as well
  • solid WebGUI that is easy on the eyes and streamlined
  • Archer C3200 router is quite simple
  • feels well-built with its sturdy and weighty feel
  • still managed to maintain stable connection and speeds
  • Excellent stability in wireless connection
  • highly accomplished and well-rounded router
  • anywhere in the house or on the lot and get great signal
  • wireless is solidly reliable across four floors
  • ability to split up the networks
  • breeze

Cons

  • of the most difficult solutions for those wanting to upgrade or expand their network
  • Ethernet Cable in 2022 Wifi Not Working
  • lack of a built-in cooling fan
  • Storage performance leaves a lot to be desired
  • do not have MU-MIMO technology
  • It does not come with sFTP access for external drives
  • UI confusing and not super friendly
  • poor spotty internet and a good wireless plan
  • shower water changes temperature when someone flushes the toilet elsewhere
  • it does not have AC support
  • C3200 manual does not seem to show the maximum number of IP addresses

TP-Link Archer C3200 - 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
3200 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 C3200 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Communication modeFull-Duplex
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
Number of USB 3.1 ports0
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Dimensions
Width7.87 in
Height1.54 in
Depth7.87 in
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
6to4no
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Quality of Service
  • Virtual LAN
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Network / transport Protocol
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • IPSec
  • PPPoE
  • FTP
  • DHCP
  • DDNS
Data link layer
  • 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 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN821.0 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 antennano
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOno
Number of antennas6
Total wireless data transfer rate3200.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • TKIP
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory128.0 MB
Maximum flash memory128.0 MB
Included RAM256.0 MB
Maximum RAM256.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
Number of DMZ ports1
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
VPN clientyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
Built-in printer serveryes
Designed for wall mountingyes
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Target audience
  • Smaller offices
  • Home users
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no

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TP-Link Archer C3200 TP-Link - Editorial Reviews (14)

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TP-Link Archer C3200 TP-Link Archer C3200 Tri-Band Gigabit Router Review - Futurelooks
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Published: 15.11.2016
TP-Link Archer C3200 Tri-Band Gigabit Router Review - Futurelooks
4.5

TP-Link Archer C3200 Tri-Band Gigabit Router ReviewLooking for a premium router that deliver blazing fast speeds to multiple devices throughout the house? Maybe this TP-Link Archer is right for you.Pros3 separate frequenciesBeamforming for hard to reach placesSupports up to 3200MbpsConsCost a bit high for general useAntennas do not detachNo sFTP access to external drive (optional)2016-11-159Overall

TP-Link Archer C3200 TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router Archer C3200 Review
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Published: 30.10.2015
TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router Archer C3200 Review
3.0

The TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router Archer C3200 uses three radio bands to help ease network congestion and offers a wealth of management options, but its overall performance comes up short.

TP-Link Archer C3200 TP-Link Archer C3200 Wireless Tri-Band Router Review
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FunkyKit
Published: 02.12.2016
TP-Link Archer C3200 Wireless Tri-Band Router Review

TP-Link is getting more popular in last years and there are couple of reasons of that. I won’t hide that couple of years ago I was working for the first TP-Link distributor in Poland so I see how products of this brand are changing over years. Each year I see...

TP-Link Archer C3200 Review: TP Link AC3200 Tri-Band Router | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia
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Published: 17.01.2017
Review: TP Link AC3200 Tri-Band Router | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia

  The advent of ‘spider-legs’ antennas on routers seems to be upon us, following ASUS’ reveal of its eight-legged AC5300 router. Not one to be left behind in terms of design innovation, TP-Link released the AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router, albeit with two antennas less. It is by no means a slouch when it comes

TP-Link Archer C3200 TP-Link Archer C3200 review | IT PRO
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Published: 16.03.2017
TP-Link Archer C3200 review | IT PRO
4.0

Tri-band Wi-Fi at a surprisingly reasonable price

TP-Link Archer C3200 TP-Link AC3200 Archer C3200 Router Review
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Published: 25.02.2017
TP-Link AC3200 Archer C3200 Router Review

Of course, the Chinese manufacturer is as popular as ever and it has managed to maintain its status as a main competitor to the likes of Asus, Netgear,

TP-Link Archer C3200 Best Wireless 802.11ac routers under 200 dollars in 2019
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Published: 06.09.2019
Best Wireless 802.11ac routers under 200 dollars in 2019

Sure, there are awesome AC5400 routers and even amazing AD7200 tri-band routers (with 4x4 chipsets and MU-MIMO support), but these technologies can not be

TP-Link Archer C3200 [M] TP-LINK AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router Review
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TP-Link Archer C3200 TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router Review
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Hipster Pixel
Published: 20.10.2016
TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router Review
4.1

Here's our review of the TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router, a tri-band high performance router. How powerful is it?

TP-Link Archer C3200 TP-LINK Archer C3200 Tri-Band AC3200 Wireless Router Review
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Published: 04.09.2015
TP-LINK Archer C3200 Tri-Band AC3200 Wireless Router Review
4.5

A compact AC3200 solution hits the market with TP-LINK's Archer C3200, a Tri-Band wireless router that's definitely worth a look.

TP-Link Archer C3200 Review - TP-Link AC3200 Router: Upgrading Your Wireless Lifestyle | Nasi Lemak Tech
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Nasi Lemak Tech
Published: 28.09.2016
Review - TP-Link AC3200 Router: Upgrading Your Wireless Lifestyle | Nasi Lemak Tech

This is the highest-end AC-WiFi router by TP-Link, the TP-Link AC3200. It features 3 bands, with a single 2.4GHz and two 5GHz bands.

TP-Link Archer C3200 Review: TP-Link AC3200 (Archer C3200) Wireless Router
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Review: TP-Link AC3200 (Archer C3200) Wireless Router

I've always been a Linksys or NetGear router person. I loved the legendary ...

TP-Link Archer C3200 TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-band Gigabit Router
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Published: 14.03.2017
TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-band Gigabit Router

Shocking as it may be, there are times that I am not as technically inclined as you would think....

TP-Link Archer C3200 TP-Link Archer C3200 Review « TOP NEW Review
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Published: 20.10.2016
TP-Link Archer C3200 Review « TOP NEW Review
5.0

Andy Shaw tests a router that provides your own private Wi-Fi network that even the rest of your family can’t use

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