TP-LINK AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Review

Others/Networking Gear by stefan @ 2016-04-17

TP-LINK did not go on the Sitecom route of using one of the latest OpenWrt builds (including customization in order to fit the new hardware features), but built on a proven stable software they have built for quite some time now and could have been also seen with their Touch P5 high-end router. Besides that, we are getting the latest MU-MIMO capabilities, a brand new chassis design and the Qualcomm dual-core IPQ8064 Internet processor at its heart, clocked at 1.4GHz.

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Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

It is time to take a look at another MU-MIMO router, but from another manufacturer: TP-LINK. TP-LINK impresses us again with a brand new design of the chassis, while incorporating the latest technologies, similar to what we have seen with the Sitecom Greyhound AC2600. The product is shipped inside a fully-sealed cardboard enclosure, sporting the iconic color scheme we have also seen with the previous generations:

 

 

 

On the frontal area of the packaging we will get to see a photo of the Archer C26700 router along with some product highlights:

 

 

 

If we look a bit on the side, we will get to see a list of package contents, the physical specifications, supported standards but also the security modes:

 

 

 

If needed, the router can be also configured via the TP-LINK Tether App and here we will find some shots of the product interfaces:

 

 

 

On the back area of the enclosure, we do get to see some explanations regarding the new technologies along with a comparison with other Archer router models:

 

 

 

After removing the top packaging layer, we will end up with a white cardboard box:

 

 

 

Right away, we will get to see the router, which is extra wrapped inside a semi-transparent plastic bag:

 

 

 

Under it, TP-LINK has placed the documentation along with the rest of the bundle:

 

 

 

Multiple leaflets are offered with it which include router features, the declaration of conformity, technical support, GNU general public license notice but also the Quick Installation Guide:

 

 

 

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