TP-LINK Archer C8 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Review

Others/Networking Gear by stefan @ 2015-01-07

Sporting a new shape, the TP-LINK Archer C8 is built with the latest wireless frequency standards in mind, has USB ports for connecting both storage and printers, allows guest clients to connect with different security levels and the transfer speeds are quite good.

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A Closer Look Contd.

On the top side of the unit, we have a chromed plastic frame with three antenna ports:

 

 

 

In the back, TP-LINK has built a mesh for ventilation, while the interfaces are placed further down:

 

 

 

Speaking of the interfaces, we have one USB 2.0 port available, the Reset/WPS button, one WAN (Internet) port, four LAN ports, the Power On/Off button and also the DC-IN port:

 

 

 

Three rubber feet are present on the bottom, one large and two small:

 

 

 

This is not all! On the side there is one extra WiFi On/Off button along with one USB 3.0 port:

 

 

 

Here is also a look from the lateral so you guys can make an idea on the footprint:

 

 

 

On the top we have one Power LED, Wi-Fi interface LED, the LAN LED, one WAN LED, the USB activity LED but also one WPS LED:

 

 

 

The removable antennas can be attached in s snap and these are also branded with the TP-LINK logo:

 

 

 

Here is how the finished product looks like:

 

 

 

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