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TP LINK Archer C3150 AC3150 XStream Processing 4 Stream NitroQAM MU MIMO Wireless Wi Fi Router Black

Last Updated: March 28, 2020 (Refresh Now)

7.5

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Network

115

router, wifi, coverage, mbps, 5ghz

+81%

-19%

" ... Range is like any othet routers with 3 or more antennas. ... "

" ... 1800 sq ft flat with ACT 150Mbps plan . ... "

" ... So I thought of purchasing a new router and there are 9 wireless devices in my house and my house is of 2200sft ... Response time is better than 300mbps router ... "

" ... Cover range is also good due to 3 anteenas. ... "

" ... I have 100 mbps connection and this wifi gives me about 30-40 mbps on phone and about 100 mbps on laptop/desktop. ... "

" ... Signal strength reaches every corner of the house . ... "

" ... Using this as an Extender for my existing network in my other room. ... Range is good as long as there are no obstructions. ... "

" ... Best router for an average users ... Best router in this range ... "

Wifi

wifi, network, wifi range, range, coverage

+74%

-26%

" ... network storage gigabit lan exlent working ... "

" ... 800 rs dlink router has better network coverage than this 8k rs. ... "

" ... The option to configure the guest and the actual network is just amazing and the best part is unlike other routers they have an app that connects perfectly with the router and easy to manage the admin panel. ... "

" ... Also the Wi-Fi range is good. ... "

" ... + Really fast Gigabit router ... "

" ... So I thought of purchasing a new router and there are 9 wireless devices in my house and my house is of 2200sft ... Setup is very fast for people who know how to setup a router ... "

" ... Upgraded from N300 router. ... With a N300 router facebook, twitter and some other web-pages didn't use to lad properly and fast enough. ... With C9, 5 wifi devices and a wired device works well. ... "

" ... After much deliberations and internet reviews, i bought this router thinking it is a great value for money. ... "

ISP

100mbps, broadband, act, speed, 100 mbps

+85%

-15%

" ... Works well with act fiber internet . ... "

" ... It works awesome in RailWire Broadband (RailTel) ... "

" ... as an isp i recommend this router to my customer ... "

" ... One of good routers ... "

" ... My isp is act fibernet with 40mbps speed. ... "

" ... Range as well as speed to march the 100mbps broadband. ... "

" ... Perfect router to buy ... "

" ... I use ACT at home with his router and I m getting optimum speed. ... "

Price

value for money, worth, money, range, nice product

+82%

-18%

" ... No other Cons,at this price you cannot ask for more. ... "

" ... Totally worth the price point it is at now. ... "

" ... Absolute value for money. ... "

" ... Value for money - yes ... "

" ... Worth for the price. ... "

" ... At this price it’s value for money. ... "

" ... Works perfectly and does its job best in this price segment ... "

" ... Real value to money. ... "

Setup

setup, easy, easy to install, easy to setup, breeze

+95%

-5%

" ... I thought of getting a mesh system but they were too expensive so went with this and one reapeater setup. ... "

" ... Easy to setup and control. ... "

" ... It's so easy to install this router and can be managed by using their app from anywhere. ... "

" ... even though installation some times need a tech knowledge depending on internet service provider . ... "

" ... configure it, sit back and relax . ... "

" ... Easy to install, works perfectly.this is my 4th product all are working find with our any issues. ... "

" ... The Router Setup was fairly good (for non-technically ones, it'll be damn good experience) through the Application. ... "

" ... It's easy to set-up, hassle-free and works efficiently. ... "

Capacity

signal, coverage, sq feet, next room, sq ft

+88%

-13%

" ... All 4 am using in different places. ... "

" ... 1.Range Is Amazing For this Price Range - I have installed this in my house's ground floor at the centre and throughout the house,Speed is amazing with bars staying minimum 2,they never drop lower than 2,no matter what. ... "

" ... 4.Provides range to a larger extent. ... "

" ... I also bough a range extender which is helping in enhancing the coverage at home. ... "

" ... However the signal strength drops across in another room ... "

" ... Overall good in this range and will work best if you have a small office or you want to use at home ... "

" ... Signal strength is good but gets difficult in multi storeyed home ... "

" ... Everything is excellent the only place I see it fails is distance, I have a 2400 sq. ... "

Overall performance

performance, job, range, price, getting

+94%

-6%

" ... Certainly faster than my old one. ... "

" ... Very happy with the performance ... "

" ... does its job ... "

" ... Works well go for it ... "

" ... Does the job pretty well. ... "

" ... Performance is good. ... "

" ... Speed increased a lot around 20mbps after putting this. ... "

" ... Awesome range and speed ... "

Ease of Use

easy to install, easy to setup, user friendly, router, interface

+93%

-7%

" ... easy to install and very minimal bandwidth loss ... "

" ... Easy to install, works perfectly.this is my 4th product all are working find with our any issues. ... "

" ... Interface is smooth and simple and very fast. ... "

" ... Very easy to plug n play. ... "

" ... Configuring it is a breeze and does work well. ... "

" ... Easy to use, effective security, excellent parental controls. ... "

" ... Easy to setup. ... "

" ... Easy to install. ... "

Device Compatibility

connected, server, router, tp link, smart tv

+64%

-36%

" ... Ultimately ,it all depends on where your router is plugged in inside the home and how far are all the devices. ... I will suggest to do a speed check on different devices like Laptop and different cellphones because for me suprisingly the results were different. ... "

" ... After upgrading to this router, I have not had any issues of connection drops or low bandwidth distribution between devices. ... "

" ... Able to connect my 2TB Hard disk and access files over FTP on both laptop and mobile. ... I can control my device using phone. ... "

" ... This is my 3rd TP-Link device. ... "

" ... 150mbps and above across all devices ... "

" ... 3.File sharing is flawless,Smart Tv's or Android Tv's easily detect the FTP server. ... "

" ... I have 20 machines connected in parallel but working fine. ... "

" ... Option to have 2 bandwidth signals work perfectly for anyone using a Chromecast device ... "

Ports

port, gigabit, lan ports, ethernet, wan port

+74%

-26%

" ... All LAN ports are having same Gigabit output. ... "

" ... Gigabit Ethernet is fast enough. ... "

" ... USB port gives freedom to remote access. ... "

" ... Simply plug in the power and the internet cable and connect to either of the SSIDs using the password printed on the underside of the router on a computer or smartphone (computer is recommended) and open up your browser. ... "

" ... Ethernet link shows down ... Connecting to administer via Ethernet cable was a test of patience ... "

" ... The single USB port can be used to connect a powered hub and connect multiple HDDs and printers. ... "

" ... + Really fast Gigabit router ... "

" ... But you can enjoy with 5ghz, gigabit ports and media sharing. ... "

Product Reliability

stopped working, months, using, router, 3 months

+50%

-50%

" ... I want to replace this item this is not working continuously. ... "

" ... This product stopped working in less than one month. ... "

" ... But i have to say that this is the worst modem i have invested in over 20 years. ... i have tried several settings and changes but nothing has worked. ... "

" ... It stops working out of nowhere and has to be restarted daily. ... "

" ... Product is npt working ... "

" ... Very bad and faulty product. ... "

" ... Stop working after 5 days. ... "

" ... First the WAN port stopped working 3 months in. ... Then 8 months in, the LAN ports stopped working. ... "

Marketplace

thanks, seller, please, delivery, appario

+71%

-29%

" ... Works perfectly as advertised. ... Amazon delivery was fast. ... "

" ... Thanks to TP link and Amazon ... "

" ... Got it for 2325 during sale ... "

" ... Make sure you take from Appario seller. ... "

" ... Thank you Amazon for delivering it in 48hrs as promised. ... "

" ... working as described . ... "

" ... Definitely this is value for money amazon provide hide discounts. ... Well suited the description. ... "

" ... Package is good but box are damaged, amazon authority take care of it. ... "

Software Platform

android, router, settings, network, manage

+77%

-23%

" ... Interface is smooth and simple and very fast. ... "

" ... It has an android app and setting up is a breeze. ... "

" ... No concerns so far with 7 phones, a desktop, a laptop and Chromecast hooked up to it. ... "

" ... Its OS is light and performance is amazing. ... "

" ... I can still manage to stream my kodi library. ... "

" ... 4: Easy to configure router will app ... "

" ... The configuration page should open automatically. ... You could also download the Tether app available for Android and iOS devices for changing settings and monitoring the list of connected devices on the fly. ... "

Apps

android, router, tether app, settings, manage

+82%

-18%

" ... Tether application is good to operate the router through android phone. ... "

" ... Update 2: Ok, so the dual core CPU, 512MB RAM and decent sequential file transfer speed is not enough for using this with Adobe apps. ... "

" ... Tether app is also simple. ... "

" ... 4: Easy to configure router will app ... "

" ... I can still manage to stream my kodi library. ... "

" ... • UI is very user friendly with an app to handle things on the go. ... "

" ... It has an android app and setting up is a breeze. ... "

USB

storage, hard disk, drive, hard drive, files

+67%

-33%

" ... The USB functionality is great. ... "

" ... The USB is very helpful you can connect printer or hard disk and access them from anywhere. ... "

" ... Has a 2.0 usb. ... "

" ... good product if you want to back up your files regularly as it provides you to attach HDD or Pen drive. ... "

" ... Usb cloud storage is just right thing i needed. ... "

" ... Able to connect my 2TB Hard disk and access files over FTP on both laptop and mobile. ... "

Returns

return, replaced, exchanged, amazon, thanks

-100%

" ... I had to return it and bought a Tenda AC10 instead. ... "

" ... It's blinking first I was replaced this item but they send same product ... "

" ... returning the product ... "

" ... Thanks to Amazon for accepting my refund request. ... "

" ... Returned and exchanged in hope of getting lucky ... "

" ... Exchanged twice and still waiting for pick up! ... "

" ... It has been more than 2 months and I have still not received any replacement. ... "

Band

dual, ghz, 5ghz, 5, router

+57%

-43%

" ... The dual band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz certainly makes a big difference as compared to the single band E900. ... "

" ... Decided to buy the dual-band, and I am really happy. ... "

" ... Dual band Ac ... "

" ... Great Gigabit Dual Band +1USB2 router at this price point. ... "

Delivery

product, within, one, arrived, amazon

+50%

-50%

" ... The way it was delivered was like repacked. ... Package was crushed. ... "

" ... First one arrived, set it up and within a week it conked off. ... "

Design

look, design, looks, quality, build

+100%

" ... Is a bit ugly to look at, but the build quality is good. ... "

" ... Look wise also it looks very good. ... "

" ... Design and look are good. ... "

" ... 8.It's design is classy. ... "

" ... Looks good so far. ... "

Memory

usb, drive, hard disk, files, multiple

+100%

" ... what can be done in this case my hard drive work perfectly fine . ... "

" ... 1.Support for USB Storage ... It supports multiple storage devices at a time. ... "

" ... good product if you want to back up your files regularly as it provides you to attach HDD or Pen drive. ... "

" ... Usb cloud storage is just right thing i needed. ... "

" ... Able to connect my 2TB Hard disk and access files over FTP on both laptop and mobile. ... "

Features

offers, seconds, routers, price, power

+60%

-40%

" ... It is a complete 1200AC Router with all required features . ... "

" ... also the features are pretty impressive. ... "

" ... 5.It offers several good features as like other routers like parental controls and MAC Filtering. ... "

Firmware

firmware, tp link, latest, ddwrt

+50%

-50%

" ... Firmware issue and Tp link usually provides updates rarely. ... "

" ... 3: You get latest firmware and V2 router instead of V3 ... "

Device Stand

+75%

-25%

" ... I would have preferred a failproof ceiling mounting kit. ... "

" ... 1: It can be wall mounted ... "

" ... Wall hanging - comes with 2 clamps. ... "

Cables

via ethernet, speed, computer, broadband

+75%

-25%

" ... I'm not a speed freak and have a very modest 50mbps cable line but the one feature that had me interested in fancy, pricey routers was the USB 3 port and the potential for having a NAS for cheap. ... "

" ... Connecting to administer via Ethernet cable was a test of patience ... "

Data reception

4g, internet, 3g, version, act

+75%

-25%

" ... 5G n 2.4G working well. ... "

" ... MR 3620 has more speed in addition you can use 4g/3g dongle as well as normal cable internet. ... "

" ... Works well with act fiber internet . ... "

Build Quality

good, build, product, look

+100%

" ... Quite stable product. ... "

" ... Good build quality. ... "

" ... Is a bit ugly to look at, but the build quality is good. ... "

" ... Built quality is excellent. ... "

Gaming

multiplayer

+67%

-33%

" ... Multiplayer gaming on Xbox one and Nintendo Switch ... "

" ... • No issues while gaming too download speed on ps4 are also stable ... "

Controls

turned, lights

+100%

" ... A few key points I would like to highlight are listed below: ... "

" ... 4.Parental Controls are also sufficient enough ... "

" ... Especially the small add-on of controlling the led lights on it. ... "

Video Playback

streaming, videos, netflix, 4k

+67%

-33%

" ... 4K video streaming on Netflix ... 1080p video streaming on Amazon Prime ... "

" ... Connected 4 phones and 3 laptops at a time played UHD videos without lag. ... "

Lagging

power, 2, 1

+33%

-67%

" ... but it gets restarted again and again . ... "

" ... Faced multiple disconnections from day one. ... "

Product As Described

+100%

" ... Well suited the description. ... "

" ... Works perfectly as advertised. ... "

" ... working as described . ... "

Internet

internet, download, 100 mbps

+100%

" ... You will get good download speed. ... "

" ... There is a consistent drop in internet speed as well. ... "

" ... Recommended for 100+mbps speed gigafiber net. ... "

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