TP-Link AC2300 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router (Archer C2300)

The TP-Link Archer C2300 may not be quite as fast as some of its competitors, but it's packed with customization and safety features.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Powerful 1.8GHz dual core processor leading edge 1.8GHz dual core 64 bit CPU with 2 co processors and stream processing architecture for smoother performance and powerful multi tasking
  • Faster Wi Fi enjoy 4K video and play online games simultaneously with ultra fast 802.11AC Wave 2 MU MIMO Wi Fi. System Requirements Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 12.0, Chrome 20.0, Safari 4.0, or other Java enabled browser, Cable or DSL Modem, Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (for Internet access)
  • Vonn Server set up a personal VPN Server with an open client to browse the web and access files without paid VPN subscriptions
  • Far reaching Wi Fi range Boost amplifies the router's ability to detect and receive Wi Fi signal from devices located farther away. Beamforming locates Wi Fi devices and focuses the router's wireless signal toward them
  • Efficient Wi Fi distribution airtime Fairness equally divides attention between newer and older devices to improve Wi Fi performance and reliability without limiting your network
  • Link Aggregation team up two of the four Gigabit LAN ports to double connection speeds from 1 Gaps to 2 Gaps
  • Enjoy AP mode switch the router to AP mode and enjoy faster Wi Fi without replacing your router or sip required Gateway

PROS

+ Good close-range throughput in testing.
+ Easy to install.
+ Built-in virus protection and parental controls.
+ Supports MU-MIMO data streaming.

CONS

- Weak long-range throughput performance.
- Middling file-transfer speeds.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 08, 2018
The TP-Link Archer C2300 may not be quite as fast as some of its competitors, but it's packed with customization and safety features.
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