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TP-Link Archer C8

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Installation and Performance Installing the Archer C7 was easy
  • The wizard is very easy to use
  • very intuitive and easy to use

Cons

  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • loses connection to some devices (not internet)
  • More Clunky user interface

Key specs

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TP-Link Archer C8 - Pros & Cons

TP-Link Archer C8

Pros

  • Installation and Performance Installing the Archer C7 was easy
  • The wizard is very easy to use
  • very intuitive and easy to use
  • parental controls on this router are decent
  • solid performance at a relatively affordable price
  • stable and responsive performance
  • this router is very nice and sleek looking

Cons

  • only allow admins to log in anyway
  • loses connection to some devices (not internet)
  • More Clunky user interface
  • router was a decidedly mixed bag
  • file-transfer speeds were middling
  • console is slow to respond and lacks user-friendly icons
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • the lack of both MU-MIMO and Beamforming
  • uninspiring performance for its lackluster range
  • This router cannot be remotely reset
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TP-Link Archer C8 - 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
1750 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 C8 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
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
Width8.7 in
Height6.63 in
Depth3.39 in
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • 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-LAN1000.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate450.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate1300.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennayes
MIMOno
Number of antennas3
Total wireless data transfer rate1750.0 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 clientyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK
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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
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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)yes

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TP-Link Archer C8 TP-Link - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.1
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TP-Link Archer C8 TP-Link Archer C8 Wi-Fi router review: A solid price-to-performance ratio saves this otherwise mundane router
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Published: 02.02.2015
TP-Link Archer C8 Wi-Fi router review: A solid price-to-performance ratio saves this otherwise mundane router
1.5

If price ranks higher than features on your router shopping list, the Archer C8 could win you over.

TP-Link Archer C8 TP-LINK Archer C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder
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SmallNetBuilder
Published: 16.10.2014
TP-LINK Archer C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder

Updated - TP-LINK's Archer C8 looks nicer than the C7 but offers no great leaps forward in performance. {mospagebreak toctitle= Introduction, Inside} {multit...

TP-Link Archer C8 TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (V2) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 28.02.2017
TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (V2) Review
4.0

The TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (V2) delivers the fastest throughput speeds we've seen from a sub-$100 router. It's also a breeze to install and offers plenty of settings.

TP-Link Archer C8 TP-LINK Archer C8 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Review
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Modders-Inc
Published: 13.01.2015
TP-LINK Archer C8 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Review

Sporting a new shape, the TP-LINK Archer C8 is built with the latest wireless frequency standards in mind, has USB ports for connecting both storage and printer

TP-Link Archer C8 [M] TP-LINK Archer C8 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Review
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[M] TP-LINK Archer C8 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Review

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TP-Link Archer C8 TP-Link Archer C8 Wi-Fi router review: A solid price-to-performance ratio saves this otherwise mundane router
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 02.02.2015
TP-Link Archer C8 Wi-Fi router review: A solid price-to-performance ratio saves this otherwise mundane router
3.0

If price ranks higher than features on your router shopping list, the Archer C8 could win you over.

TP-Link Archer C8 TP-Link Archer C7 (AC1750) Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 25.03.2022
TP-Link Archer C7 (AC1750) Review
3.9

The TP-Link Archer C7 C7 (AC1750) undeniably failed to impress in our range or throughput testing and is noticeably sparse in terms of features...

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