TP-Link Archer C7 - Router Black

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A firmware update can resolve issues that the previous firmware version may have and improve its current performance.

Note that the default WPA password is the same on both radios and is the 8 digit WPS PIN, not the most secure way to go. OpenWrt doesn't support the hardware switch on this router, so you are limited by the CPU of this router. Taking a closer look at the front panel, here I have illustrated the AC1750 logo which represents the model number of the router.The retest Benchmark Summary below shows the average of throughput measurements made in all test locations.

TP-LINK’s Archer C7 might be mistaken for its N750 class TL-WDR4300 sibling, which is the top of the company’s N router line. The TP-Link Archer C7 has one of the best user interfaces that we have seen, with a modern design that was very intuitive and easy to use. Antenna-upgraders will be happy to see that the three 5 dBi external dipole antennas are attached via RP-SMA connectors for easy upgrading. Where problems arise is when the number of concurrent clients connected (in my case at least, YMMV) are more than 10 (See my post with details here: I need help on a router ).To start the TFTP recovery process on the router, press and hold the WPS/Reset Button and then power up the router. OK More information about cookies ath79 qca9558 qca9563 qca9880 8Flash 16flash 128ram 5port gigabitethernet hwvlan 802. The Archer C7's user interface could use an update, however, and its file-transfer performance could be better. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition.

For old versions of dd-wrt after installing dd-wrt you must turn off the router and remove the 5ghz card or the router will brick. Its a good basic duel band router that is affordable, but its doesn’t excel at much in terms of features, firmware, or range. The C7 looked like a very different router in the 5 GHz charts, topping both downlink and uplink with averages of 210 and 208 Mbps, respectively. This effectively turns it into a wired router for when you go on vacation and want it to stop broadcasting.It has excellent wifi coverage around the house and the gigabit ports come in useful for transferring large files around the network. Gigabit Ethernet ports support data transfer rates of up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps), which is significantly faster than the maximum speed of 100 megabits per second (Mbps) supported by standard Ethernet ports. The 3 antennas in my opinion make it look like a really high end top quality product but the main issue for me was the finish. Both 40 MHz Coexistence and Fat channel intolerant tests failed, with the C7 continuing to link at 40 MHz rates in both cases instead of falling back to lower 20 MHz channel width rates.

The C7 does not include StreamBoost, opting instead for simple bandwidth-based, but bi-directional QoS. and 5GHz throughput tests were significantly faster than the competition, and it offers a nice feature set, including four Gigabit LAN ports and a pair of USB 2. Like many modern routers, the TP-Link Archer C7 supports a variety of features and technologies to enhance your network connectivity and security. They are Omni-directional meaning that it will provide a quality signal equally in all directions thus reducing the need to place the antennas in certain positions. I guess it is probably one of the most stable router from TP-Link considering that this model has been in production for close to 5 years.NAT Boost is required if your Internet connection is faster than 100Mbps and you access this settings in the system parameters.