Conclusion
Relative to the competition the TP-Link Archer C9 is an impressive piece of networking hardware for its street price of £125. The router delivers high-wireless throughput that gets the most out of the Broadcom AC1900 hardware it deploys, making it an ideal solution for home users with an array of high-performance AC, and non-AC, devices. Better still are the sleek aesthetics and simple setup process which make the router easy to use without much technical knowledge.
While wireless performance is strong the USB implementation leaves something to be desired in terms of performance - speeds failed to exceed USB 2.0 limits even on the USB 3.0 port. On the other hand, the USB functionality is reasonably well-equipped with file-sharing and print server capabilities which are forgiving.
The TP-Link Archer C9 is a stylish and solid performer with a more affordable price point than many other equivalent AC1900 routers on the market. While the router may be lacking in USB speed and advanced tweaking options it still has enough up its sleeve to appeal to the gadget-hungry household. TP-Link, conveniently, offers the same router with a built-in DSL modem for users whose ISP requires a modem to operate.
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TP-Link Archer C9
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