TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router Archer C3200

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.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band 1

Product details

  • Tri-Band technology creates 3 separate Wi-Fi bands for connecting more devices to your network
  • Smart Connect helps devices run faster by assigning them to the best available channel
  • Combined 3200Mbps Wi-Fi for lag-free 4K video streaming and gaming across multiple devices
  • 6 high-performance antennas with Beamforming maximize coverage area and stability
  • 1GHz dual-core CPU and 3 co-processors handle simultaneous connections without interruption. Provides visitors with Wi-Fi access separate from your main network
  • Intuitive interface and Tether app for easy installation and network management
  • Industry-leading 2-year warranty and unlimited 24/7 technical support

PROS

+ Lots of management features.
+ Good close-proximity 5GHz throughput and relatively fast file-transfer speeds in testing.

CONS

- Expensive.
- Middling range performance and 2.4GHz throughput on our tests.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on October 30, 2015
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.
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