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Get excellent Wi-Fi coverage in every area of your house. This dual-band TP-LINK router can be controlled from your smartphone, tablet or computer, as it beams strong, fast Wi-Fi signals to more places in your home.
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5
Awesome Router
on July 29, 2015
Posted by: Brian
This C9 router is terrific. I cannot say enough good things about it. The setup was incredibly easy. The instructions were clear; and the TP-Link web site is easy to navigate and devoid of complexity. The unit is small, light, and unobtrusive. The dual band system works without any mishaps. And the three antenna setup works really nicely. I installed this in our home, which has three floors and is about 3000 square feet. We have had no trouble whatsoever with coverage, and we have had no dropped signals. We not only have a strong wireless signal in the house, but we also get strong signals outside on the porch, on the patio, and in the yard. I have used Linksys and Netgear routers in the past and they did not come close to matching the ease of installation, strength of signal, and reliability of service that I have found with the CP TP Link AC 1900 Dual Band router.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Take your connected home one step further. This TP-LINK router lets everyone in the house enjoy a steady, continuous Wi-Fi signal at the same time. Download the Tether app to get started, set parental controls, and much more.
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5
I love that router
on July 29, 2015
Posted by: Brian
This is a router that balances AC connectivity / high speed, price, and style. To me the most remarkable thing was how good this router looks. It is a genuinely handsome stylish router that doesn't really have to be hidden away. It uses the latest AC standard, meaning it can connect at very high speeds and is a reliable solid router. At the current price of around $100, this is a really great value.
This router looks good. The body is glossy white with chrome trim. The antenna is white, so they tend to blend into the background better than black or gray. A not removable silver plastic stand supports the router nicely. There is one small design defect I don't like - the plastic stand continues around the top of the router (visually this is pretty). Unfortunately, that band gets in the way of attaching the antenna. I like to tighten down the antenna so they will not come loose - that plastic band gets in the way. If you only ever turn the antenna clockwise when you adjust them, the antenna will never come loose.
The lights on the front are subtle and not bright - so there's no worries about an inadvertent night-light, or crazy flashing lights at night.
I love the power switch (so few routers have power switches) and TP-Link went one step further - there is a power switch for wireless. That means you can use this as a router without the wireless turned on. A small function you might use one day.
Setup was about average, I've seen much more difficult and I've seen easier. The router comes with an SSID and password. The only place those are printed is on the router - you'll want to write down the password before you install the router - lifting the router and reading the tiny numbers is no fun. I would prefer a printed card in the box - that way I don't have to write the password down.
I configured my router wirelessly with a Mac - you could just as easily use a phone or a PC, the router doesn't care. Once you've set up the router and connected it to the Internet, connect wireless to the SSID listed on the router (it will be TP-Link and a few numbers). Enter the password. Now you'll need to enter the IP address of the router (listed in the manual) or tplinklogin.net. Admin is the user name and admin is the password. You can now select the setup wizard, which will be what most people need to set up their router. There are a couple of slightly cryptic settings - WAN connection type was an odd one for me. Fortunately Auto Detect found that I have an open Internet connection. You are allowed to change the SSID (or network name) and the password. If you don't mind a silly TP-Link ### name, and you don't mind entering a bunch of digits for the password - just leave that alone. I personally always change the SSID and password. Just be certain to make the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz network names different.
It is always a good idea to change the administrator password. You have to go into the advanced settings to do that.
I like TP-Link's main screen for devices that are connected. It is clean and simple.
The router can be used for network attached storage through USB 3 port on the side or a USB 2 port on the rear panel. You can connect a USB drive or a thumb drive for the storage. It can also be used as a print server for printers without a wireless card. That may require a TP-Link app on the computer to use.
The resource CD is a mini-CD. Don't bother trying to use that on a Mac. I had a lot of trouble on the TP-Link website getting downloads for any router. I wanted to see if the firmware needed updating and could never access the download section of the website. Easy information like owner's manuals and tech specs worked - I just couldn't get the firmware page to load.
The router has four Gigabit ports for wired connections. I like the color-coding of the ports on the back panel.
The only nit I have to pick is the wall wart AC adapter, it is huge. And it will take up two outlets. I prefer the laptop style AC adapters that only take up one electrical outlet.
Range and speed is exactly what I expected. The router works extremely well. It is rock solid once up and running. I love the way it looks. And the price is well near perfect. This is a great little router.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Create a network from your powerline with this TP-LINK Nano TL-PA2010KIT starter kit, which features versatile Internet connectivity with AES encryption. With speeds up to 200 Mbps, the adapters support high-definition streaming and gaming.
Customer Rating
5
Extremely cool
on March 24, 2015
Posted by: Brian
I am really extremely impressed by the easy way of set up process .Really works just as advertised, as easy as plugging in and going. Now I can get signal downstairs, where I couldn't before.
By the way, I have been using it for a few days, the signal is very stable.
By the way, I have been using it for a few days, the signal is very stable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Eliminate wireless dead zones with this TP-LINK TL-WA850RE Wi-Fi range extender, which features compatibility with 802.11b/g/n wireless standards and offers signal rates up to 300 Mbps. The Smart Signal indicator light helps you find the optimal location.
Customer Rating
5
Worth purchasing
on March 24, 2015
Posted by: Brian
I got this to extend wireless signal to my son's bedroom for his ipad. It worked perfectly! It went from less than 0.5mbps to above 20mbps, just as the wired computer does. My son is so happy with it. Moreover, it is really easy to setup. Just plug in , paired and it works well with my Motorola router.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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