TP-Link Archer C50 AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Cable Router, Wi-Fi Speed Up to 867 Mbps/5 GHz + 300 Mbps/2.4 GHz, Supports Parental Control, Guest Wi-Fi, VPN (Black)

This router (Archer C80) probably represents the last generation of Wifi-5 only devices, and as such is likely to be among the best we'll see of this kind. This device's pricing (~4.5K at the time of writing) puts it in the entry level, but make no mistake, this wireless router should work perfectly fine for most people. It's got a 3x3 MU-MIMO radio, with beam-forming, and every other wireless feature that is associated with Wave2 Wifi 5 routers. While it has excellent hardware features, note that it's quite light on advanced software features - so if you're looking for some specific feature, read the documentation before purchasing. As a basic wireless router, this device is almost perfect. I used this device to replace an aging TP-Link Archer C50 (v1), which only had a 100Mbit WAN port, and which couldn't handle more than 80Mbps over Wifi under the best of circumstances. I had two important considerations when purchasing this device: 1. To remove any kind of bottleneck on the 5Ghz frequency band. 2. To improve the usability of Wifi in a distant room (~10m, separated by 3 walls and furniture). ## Close-to-mid range performance After replacing the C50 with this device, my PC which is about 3m from the router, and seperated by 1 wall gets a flawless 150Mbps that my ISP offers (April 2021 Update: My ISP now offers 300 Mbps, and that works fine as well). External reviews indicate that this device should handle at least 600Mbps on 5Ghz. I have zero complaints about 5Ghz performance. 2.4Ghz is usually a "backup" band for these days, since all recent devices support 5Ghz 802.11ac at minimum. On my Poco F1, at ~3m line of sight, I get about 120 Mbps on 2.4Ghz, which I think is perfectly fine, considering the limitations of this frequency band. I'm always using 5Ghz nowadays anyway, which is now limited only by ISP's plan speed. ## Long-range performance In the more distant room (~10m, blocked by 3 walls and furniture), I have an old Dell laptop only has a 2.4Ghz radio. This couldn't even get a reliable Wifi signal with the older C50 router. While picking this device, I'd paid close attention to the wireless sensitivity specifications that TP-Link helpfully provides on its website, and noted that this device, while entry-level, sports some of the best numbers in its entire range, sometimes beating their highest end devices. I had high expectations from this router, and it did not let me down. After switching to the Archer C80, the old Dell laptop was able to get a solid connection with around 15 to 20 Mbps on the 2.4 Ghz band. However, since that speed wasn't good enough, I purchased a TP-Link T9UH adapter (AC1900) to see if that would improve things, and indeed it did. With the upgraded Wifi receiver, even the distant room got a reliable ~140 Mbps on the 5Ghz band. In this room, even my Poco F1 is unable to stay connected to the 5Ghz signal, so it probably also has to do with the excellent performance of the T9UH adapter, which is also a modern 3x3 MU-MIMO device that supports beamforming; the router and the adapter have matching specs. ## Conclusion At this price point, I don't think there is any alternative to this device. The closest modern TP-Link alternative is the Archer AX10, a first-generation Wifi-6 (802.11ax) device that I didn't have a use for. I don't own a single Wifi-6 device and it'll be a few years yet before Wifi-6 devices become commonplace. Also, Wifi-5 (5Ghz, 802.11ac) is clearly good enough for a couple of years; I doubt that Gigabit internet connections will become standard in the short-term and a ~500 Mbps connection from the ISP should be fine for ~99.99% of people for the next couple of years - a speed which the C80 should be able to handle perfectly fine.

Decided on buying this Router from TP-Link after days of research, reading reviews and talking to many people regarding different models. Was on a 20 Mbps connection with a Netgear N300 router since 2016 which used to suffice for moderate usage till now. However, with increase in the number of devices like Smart TV, 2 iPads and a laptop etc, it necessitated an upgrade. Also, considering the current work-from-home scenario which is bound to continue for the foreseeable future as well, the internet usage was being stretched to it's limit and the trusted Netgear router simply couldn't match up to the increased bandwidth demand. To capitalise on the current situation, our current ISP came out with interesting Fibre broadband plans and we opted for a 75 mbps connection. That in turn needed a new router to utilize it's optimum potential. Finally zeroed in on the TP-Link Archer C80 after reading some horror stories of other available routers. Was also tempted to buy the AX1500 considering there's barely any price difference, but then came across a few reviews which stated that Wifi 6 is not entirely successfully implemented and might prove to be an hindrance to use with our current range of devices. Order delivered by Amazon within a day. Full marks for the seamless delivery as always. Prime has truly been a boon. Installed the Router today. Installation via Tether App was seamless. ISP guy helped with the PPPOE sign-in process and released the MAC ID which was bound to our old Router. The whole process was done in 10 mins and we were online. The dual bands are truly a boon. Have divided the devices at home equally between 2.4G and 5G as per usage. As the router is close to the TV unit, have connected it to 5G and also alternatively connected via the Ethernet cable (just in case). Speed tests: Started off by streaming 4k content simultaneously on 2 devices connected to 5G. Played seamlessly even with other devices like mobiles etc being connected. Have attached a few pictures for reference. - Sitting near the Router, 5G Download speed is 77 mbps and Upload is 75.4 mbps. - 5G speed tested in the bedroom with a wall in between: Download 72.4 mbps and Upload 74.9 mbps. - 2.4G speed in the same room as the Router is: Download 68.3 mbps and Upload 79.2 mbps. (This is quite surprising as a few reviews mentioned 50-55 mbps will be the threshold for 2.4G. Used to get a maximum of 45 mbps download on my old N300). - Speed Test via the Ethernet cable provided in thr box connected to the TV: Download 78 mbps and Upload 75 mbps. Couldn't have asked for more really. This seems to be totally ideal. Build quality of the device is decent and the antennas seem well enough to do the job, however would have preferred that they were placed like other TP-Link models like the Archer A6, so it would have been easier to move them in preferred directions. The LED lights are a little weirdly placed and not bright enough. Maybe I'm used to the prominent lights on my old Router. These are a blink-and-miss sort and you have to bend a little to check in case there's an issue. One big element missing in this device is a USB port which is absolutely essential in today's age and expected to be included for this price range. Wonder what's the reason behind giving it a miss. I have sealed the extra LAN ports with tape to protect from dust or moisture. It's a good practice. The outer design of the router is quite sophisticated and stylish, however I'm a little worried of dust accumulating in the intricate design on the top portion. Functionally though, this seems to be a real good offering from TP-Link. Hope this device lives up to expectations in coming days. All-in-all, seems to be a worthy investment for the next few years, considering an internet plan upgrade, if any. Hope I touched upon major points which might help other interested consumers in making a choice. This product is RECOMMENDED! :)

Using it since 7 plus years, Great modem for the budget & limiter range. I'll recommend.

Very good router. I used it as range extender. Really satisfying with the result. Speed is almost the same as in main JIO fiber router. Range of the signal is also good.

Very Good Working

The router is very good compared to my old one (obviously) but you have to remember these marketing gimmicks about these speed mentioned in the specification, 1300 Mbps/ 5Ghz + 600Mbps/ 2.4Ghz are all marketing gimmicks for making a selling point. You'll never get these speed cause each and every device will have a certain limit to it's link speed. (For i.e Tabs, Laptops, Smart Phones etc.) I can't go into full details but you might see 433Mbps on your android device despite being on 5Ghz network and wonder something's wrong but that's how it is. Research about these gimmick marketing strategies before purchasing if that is what you look for before buying a Wifi Router. Ps: ALWAYS CHECK FOR GIGABIT LAN/WAN PORTS BEFORE BUYING IF ARE USING MORE THAN 100+ Mbps INTERNET. Goodluck!

Rekomenderas! +++++

Boa cobertura, atende ao proposto

Box comes with router, power adapter, network cable and an illustrated setup guide. Setup was straightforward and quick. Wifi signal is strong and stable; my MBP RSSI reading is -30 dBm, which is much higher than the previous wireless AC router (-38 dBm) that it replaces. Great buy and value.

Jamais déçu par la marque. Fonctionne nickel depuis longtemps. J'ai 4 ou 5 routeurs tplink et tout s'intégre et se configure facilement.

📝 DESCRIPCIÓN El TP-Link Archer AX18 es un router de doble banda con puertos Ethernet gigabit, diseñado para ofrecer alta velocidad y una mejor cobertura de red gracias a la tecnología Wi-Fi 6. * Modelo similar en Amazon, con más velocidad: https://amzn.to/4bxvqGp 🧾 ESPECIFICACIONES - Dimensiones: 260.2 × 135 × 41.6 mm - Peso: 200 gramos - Tecnología Wi-Fi 6: - 5 GHz: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a, hasta 2402 Mbps - 2.4 GHz: IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g, hasta 574 Mbps - RAM: 256 Gb - Antenas: 4 antenas fijas de alto rendimiento - Puertos: 4 puertos LAN Gigabit Ethernet, 1 puerto WAN - Seguridad: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise - Enchufe: Europeo 📦 CONTENIDO 1 Router Inalámbrico Archer AX18 Adaptador de corriente Cable ethernet RJ45 Guía de Instalación Rápida 💶 PRECIO 12 de Marzo de 2024: 49,99€ 📖 CARACTERÍSTICAS - Elimina Zonas Muertas: Cobertura mejorada con tecnología Beamforming. - Control por Voz: Compatible con Alexa. Fácil Configuración: A través de la app Tether. Control Parental: Funciones básicas gratuitas, otras avanzadas de pago. Compatible con EasyMesh y OneMesh: Permite crear una red Wi-Fi Mesh en toda la casa. Transmisión Simultánea: Hasta 256 dispositivos. 🟢 PROS Diseño: Estético y moderno. Wi-Fi 6: Mejora de velocidad y eficiencia. WPA3: Mayor seguridad. Fácil Configuración: Guía intuitiva a través de la app. - Buen Alcance de Señal: Cobertura amplia. - App Intuitiva: Muchas opciones de configuración. - Red de Invitados: Disponible. - Programación de Horarios: Función útil. - Compatibilidad con Alexa: Control por voz. 🔴 CONTRAS - Precio: Más caro que otras marcas. - Antivirus: No incluye opciones gratuitas. - Servicios de Suscripción: Algunos servicios avanzados requieren suscripción. 🛡 Control Parental - Perfiles de Uso: Personalización de límites de tiempo (de pago). - Niveles de Filtro: Configuraciones de seguridad según la edad (de pago). - Límites de Tiempo: Control del tiempo de internet para cada perfil (de pago). - Información de Navegación: Monitoreo de sitios visitados y tiempo (de pago). - Suspender la Conectividad: Opción para pausar internet para todos los dispositivos. 8️⃣ VALORACIÓN El TP-Link Archer AX18 se presenta como una solución robusta para mejorar la cobertura y velocidad de internet en el hogar, especialmente en áreas donde el router original no llega adecuadamente. La compatibilidad con Wi-Fi 6 y la tecnología de formación de haces asegura una señal más fuerte y eficiente. En comparación con otras opciones, como repetidores o sistemas mesh más caros, este modelo ofrece una buena relación calidad/precio, aunque algunos servicios que antes eran gratuitos ahora requieren una suscripción. Miré varias opciones, como los wifi mesh de Tenda (que se venden en Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BbPYok ), repetidores o PLC y al final me quedé con este por: * Precio de oferta * Los comentarios * Marca reconocida * Buen alcance de señal Esta línea de Router TP-Link cuenta con una línea muy moderna y bonita, con 4 puedes antenas externas. Aunque es muy plano, es más grande de lo que creía y me entra justo en el lugar en donde lo quería poner. En cuanto a su velocidad, me da 565Mbp de los 600Mbp que tiene el router, eso haciendo la prueba a su lado. Dónde más lo estoy usando, es en una habitación contigua, en la que con el router original no me llegaba la señal de 5G y con este modelo, me llega a una velocidad de 325Mbp. Ya tiene algo de pérdida en una habitación, pero está muy bien. La verdad, de todas las pruebas que hice, con otras marcas, con repetidores y con PLC, éste es el que mejor me va. Los dispositivos que probé, están todos en este margen de precio o más bajos. Todos los routers tienen pérdidas cuando cambiar de habitación y ninguno cubre la superficie que se indica, por lo que un router es difícil que te cubra toda la vivienda, salvo que tenga una buena distribución y tengas el router buen centrado. 🔻Lo que no me gusta, es su sistema de suscripción por servicios que en otros modelos actuales, venían incluidos. El control parental tiene una parte que es gratuita, pero otras opciones, como limitar el tiempo de uso, son de pago. Su precio, estará sobre los 6€ mes. ✅ CONCLUSIÓN El TP-Link Archer AX18 es recomendable por sus prestaciones y su facilidad de uso, a pesar de disponga de servicios de seguridad de suscripción. Es una opción sólida para quienes buscan mejorar su red doméstica sin complicaciones técnicas. 👍 RECOMENDABLE. ✳️ Espero que mi comentario te haya podido servir de ayuda.