TP-Link Archer C2600 WiFi Router (AC2600) Review

Introduction:

The TP-Link Archer C2600 WiFi Router is the perfect solution for those who want to upgrade their home network with a fast and reliable device. This router offers impressive speeds, advanced security, and several helpful features that can help keep your internet connection running smoothly.

One of the standout features of the Archer C2600 is its impressive speeds. The router can deliver up to 2.53Gbps of combined Wi-Fi speeds, with 800Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1733Mbps on the 5GHz band. This means that you can stream 4K videos, play online games, and download large files quickly and efficiently.

The Archer C2600 also comes equipped with advanced security features to keep your internet connection safe and secure. These features include parental controls, guest network access, and advanced encryption options.

Additionally, the Archer C2600 router comes with several helpful features that make it easy to manage your network. The intuitive web interface allows you to set up your network, manage your devices, and monitor your network activity with ease.

TPLink Archer C2600 Range:

This TPLink wifi router has 4 omni-directional High-Performance antennas connected to a signal amplifier. Which creates a 360 degree coverage, making it possible for all users to experience the highest quality and speed of communication, even users who are far from the router.

The flexible external antennas of the device allow you to adjust their angle, have a suitable signal in all parts of the house and do not have any blind spots.

In terms of price, this device is in the category of economical routers. But if we compare the software and security capabilities of this device with other devices of the same class, we will see that this device is much more affordable than all similar devices and almost there is no competitor in this price range.

Number of Concurrent Users :

The  MU-MIMO (3*3) along with the right hardware has enabled this router to support a large number of users simultaneously. This device simply supports up to 20 online users.

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High Speed Ports:

All ports on this TpLink WiFi Router (including WAN, LAN) have speeds of 1Gbps. Which enables the router to connect to the ISP at such an amazing speed.

Parental Control & QoS:

This company pays special attention to the control of family members in the internet word. You can define a separate profile for each family member and control each one to access certain sites and content.

Also you can limit the working hours and duration of each one’s activity on the Internet. On the other hand, with QoS capability, you can define the bandwidth of each device separately and allow a group of devices to use more bandwidth.

Conclusion:

Our technical team has performed Various tests on TPLink C2600 (AC2600) . Including security testing, QoS and parental control functionality tests, penetration test, connection stability and coverage test.

In the end, we gave this router a score of 7 out of 10, which is a good score for a home wifi router.  We assure you, this router has no competitor in this price range considering its software and hardware capabilities.

TPLink Archer C2600 WiFi Router

TP-Link AC2600 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A10) – MU-MIMO, Dual Band Wireless Router, Gigabit Ethernet Ports, Long Range Coverage, VPN Server.

TPLink C2600 WiFi Router Specifications:

Wireless Specifications

Wireless Standard802.11ac (a/b/g/n)
BandsDual Band
Overall Speed2600Mbps
RangeSmall/Medium Houses
Concurrent Clients20
Antenna4 External

Software Capabilities Level (1-10)

Security Level7.5
Parental Control7.5
Traffic Control7
Guest NetworkYes

Physical Ports

WAN Ports1 *(1Gbps)
LAN Ports4 *(1Gbps)
USB Ports2 *(USB 3)

Special Capabilities

Beamforming TechnologyYes
MU-MIMO TechnologyYes
Mesh SupportNo
Repeater ModeYes
Vendor-Specific TechnologyN/A

Hardware Specifications

Processor1.4Ghz Dual-Core
Memory256MB
Dimension10.4 X 7.8 X 1.5 in
Weight570g (1.26 lbs)

 

Pros and Cons:

Pros

+ Good Coverage
+ VPN Server Capability
+ Small Size

Cons

– Limited Traffic Control Capabilities
– Low Overall Speed

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