After we did check out a series of MU-MIMO routers, it is time to look upon another types of implementations in order to have more devices connected at the same time, while providing good transfer rates for each. The Archer C3200 router is using Tri-Band technology in order to run no less than three separate Wi-Fi channels at once, creating an even more capable network. We do essentially have one 2.4GHz and two 5GHz bands, while the router will assign each device to the band which is less occupied, via its Smart Connect feature. The AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit router from TP-LINK is shipped inside a medium-sized cardboard box, with a photo of the item on the top side, along with an enumeration of the main product highlights:

On the side, TP-LINK has enumerated the list of package contents, physical specifications, supported standards and security modes:

The opposite area does present us the TP-LINK Tether App through which we can control the router via our smartphone/tablet, but we also get to see a photo of the back side of the router, with its interfaces explained:

A more detailed product description can be found on the back, along with a table which shows this model in comparison with others (in order to analyze the benefits):

After removing the top packaging layer, we will end up with an all-white box; let’s see what is inside!

As expected, we will get to see the Archer C3200 router along with its 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:

The guide provides us the installation procedure with photos, screenshots and text, easy to understand by unfamiliar users:

The hardware bundle includes the LAN cable, one power lead, but also the power adapter; no antennas are presented here since they are non-removable with this model:

The power adapter was manufactured by HuntKey and is rated on the output as 12V at 5A: