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TP Link Archer C7 AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Cable Router Wi Fi Speed Up to 1300 Mbps 5 GHz 450 Mbps 2 4 GHz 4 Gigabit LAN Ports 1 USB Port Supports Parental Control Guest Wi Fi VPN
Last Updated: January 29, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
677
Old Reviews
379
Unverified
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WIFI
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USB
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Review Analysis - 210 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Network
90wifi, 5ghz, virgin, coverage, house
+74%
-26%
" ... A high performance router that won't disappoint. ... "
" ... I have had no problems with it and its nice to have individual 2.4ghz and 5ghz options - I use the 2.4ghz for the Guest network. ... "
" ... My working in wds bridge mode a few months 24/7:strong signal, 5ghz on, never reboot or drops, good rooter for less money ... "
" ... Our sky router has been replaced twice and needed relocating to get half decent broadband speeds. ... That left half our house without good wifi. ... "
" ... I have put the virgin router in modem mode now. ... Wifi is noticably faster, I dont have to disconnect and reconnect my laptop to get it to work anymore. ... "
" ... What a massive improvement, brilliant strong wifi signal and the wired gigabit router is faultless. ... "
" ... I use these as a secondary router to firewall my business computers from a home network. ... Good value with the features you'd expect from a home router. ... "
" ... I needed an extra wifi router for the living room as the BT Hub 6 is quite horrible and the wifi signal kept dropping. ... "
Wifi
56router, wi fi, virgin, wifi signal, superhub
+75%
-25%
" ... My house, has thick walls and this send a Wi-Fi perfect. ... "
" ... It has a configurable guest network and bandwidth prioritisation features. ... "
" ... I have set it up as a WAP (Wireless Access Point). ... This can also be used as a router or a wireless repeater too. ... "
" ... I do love stuff that just works straight out of the box and this did apart from one issue with a Netgear N900 wireless extender which I only really need for my BluRay recorder that has LAN and no WiFi. ... "
" ... The setup is really easy too, I was able to name/set password with ease and the router also can act as a signal repeater of which there is a different mode selection). ... "
" ... This is a really inexpensive router that just works really well. ... I use a powerline adapter to plug this TP-Link in downstairs and provide a good wifi signal. ... This was much easier to setup than a previous router as it did have a specific option for extending the network (I'd previously had to use two different subnets) ... "
" ... It provides a lot better wifi connection compared to the stock router you get from your isp for free. ... "
" ... What a massive improvement, brilliant strong wifi signal and the wired gigabit router is faultless. ... "
Setup
42router, easy, easy to set, easy to setup, easy to install
+98%
-2%
" ... The latter I fixed using the Netgear setup. ... I just plugged in, followed the concise and clear instructions to setup my SSID and change to the strong password I used on the VM SH2. ... "
" ... Setup was easy when I changed my Virgin Media from router into modem mode. ... "
" ... Bought it for use in the office, good reception, easy installation, great value and it works well. ... "
" ... Router is very good, setup very easy through an app on the phone, works out of the box with an update. ... "
" ... The setup is really easy too, I was able to name/set password with ease and the router also can act as a signal repeater of which there is a different mode selection). ... "
" ... After a very simple installation it was up and running, however I thought I must be doing something wrong. ... "
" ... It was super easy to set up, almost plug and play - with the interface guiding you through the set up. ... "
" ... I'd imagine even as a "non-techy", you're unlikely to need help getting set up. ... "
Ports
29virgin, ethernet, ethernet cable, tp link, powerline
+62%
-38%
" ... Set up was easy - just connected an Ethernet cable from the Virgin Superhub to the WAN port on the Archer and then put the Virgin hub into Modem mode from its settings menu. ... "
" ... Setup was super easy, moving all the cables across and then enabling modem mode on my virgin hub. ... "
" ... When I searched Amazon for a new NETGEAR Wi-Fi modem hub, this was one of the units that came up with the best spec. ... However, when it arrived it wasn't Netgear, but TP-Link and it wasn't a modem Wi-Fi hub but a Wi-Fi hub that you have to link to a Modem. ... It did show a rear socket for 'Internet' but this is RJ45 type and not a telephone line DSL socket. ... "
" ... Connect the tplink router using the supplied ethernet cable. ... Note that you need to have both existing vm hub and new tplink router powered on at the same time. ... "
" ... After which I noticed an immediate improvement in the speed, at least 25%, of all my devices connected to my Home LAN. ... "
" ... Wow I didn't realize how bad the hub 3 wifi is until I hooked up this. ... I could always get 210 mbps on my pc hard wired to the hub 3 via Ethernet and around 65 mbps on my phone via wifi. ... "
" ... Not having much luck with the Virgin Media Hub 3.0 I decided to buy one of these and so far very happy with it. ... "
" ... I've got 2 of these, one as the main router and one in access point mode connected via a powerline adapter, same ssid and password on both with different channels so no interference, and it's seemless roaming between them. ... Very fast download speeds over WiFi and ethernet maxes out my 300mbps connection. ... "
Ease of Use
27easy to set, setup, set, easy to setup, easy to install
+100%
" ... Easy to install and customise to your needs. ... "
" ... The setup is easy enough for everyone to handle, but be aware of just a few minor issues: ... "
" ... Setup was relatively easy with a decent interface and plenty of configurable options. ... "
" ... I find this easy to recommend. ... "
" ... Very good rooter, easy setup and not an exorbitant price. ... "
" ... Easy to use . ... "
" ... Easy to set up and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
Capacity
19signal, router, 5ghz, wi fi, thick walls
+89%
-11%
" ... For those with larger household hoping to see strong signal on 5ghz all through, you might be let down. ... "
" ... Strong Signal, perfect for what I needed. ... "
" ... Great router, signal strength could better but you get what you pay for. ... "
" ... My house, has thick walls and this send a Wi-Fi perfect. ... All over the house. ... "
" ... Bought it for use in the office, good reception, easy installation, great value and it works well. ... "
" ... Very powerful around the house. ... "
" ... No longer need the extenders I'd bought in the past and my son now gets a stonking signal even up in the loft. ... "
" ... Also, the coverage has substantially improved even in the furthest part of the house I can get a good connection and in the same room of the router, I am getting a faster connection than I am paying for. ... "
ISP
19virgin, modem mode, tp link, superhub, modem
+79%
-21%
" ... This does the job prefectly BUT YOU STILL NEED THE SKY MODEM. ... "
" ... To update our existing router. ... "
" ... A nice router, which works well. ... "
" ... Use has main router or extender/Booster . ... "
" ... For router dummies, like me . ... "
" ... Bought this router as a replacement for the Virgin Superhub 3, which I’ve had for a while. ... I read that the WiFi coverage of this router was better than the ISP’s combined modem/router. ... "
" ... I had no idea that I would need a modem as well as I assumed it was like my exisiting TP Link one that had a modem and router all in one. ... "
" ... Can only compare to my last router 100% better ... "
Device Compatibility
19hub 3, hub, virgin media, virgin, connected
+79%
-21%
" ... Bought this to replace the Virgin Media "Super" Hub 3. ... "
" ... Literally did it on my phone via the app. ... "
" ... I have to admit that the set up is a breeze and the mobile application is excellent. ... "
" ... Bought to replace virgin media super hub 3 as it started to choke with 20+ WiFi devices attached. ... Had it a while now and can say it’s 1000x better than the super hub ... "
" ... I love the ability to prioritise certain devices using QoS, like my WiFi CCTV camera or laptop. ... "
" ... Great device solved my problem with my Virgin wi-fi. ... "
" ... Pretty darn good very easy to setup from your mobile phone app ... "
" ... I connected this device to the cable which had two major benefits. ... Five stars - for the price, I'm going to get another one for my house just to set up a separate network for my smart home gadgets. ... "
Product Reliability
17stopped working, get it working, unreliable, times, solid
+59%
-41%
" ... All is working superbly! ... "
" ... Then it just worked! ... "
" ... Works as it should nop problems ... "
" ... After a couple of weeks, the performance of this has been rock solid. ... "
" ... So far working flawlessly. ... "
" ... I have it for one year form now and i wasn't have any problem with! ... "
" ... I have been using this product for almost one year without a problem. ... "
" ... now i get 0 random disconnects happy days . ... "
Software Platform
16app, youtube, web interface, tp link, plex
+81%
-19%
" ... Alexa enabled and ifttt is brilliant, I highly recommended this, also tp link support is outstanding with 24hr response to technical questions if they can’t solve straight away. ... "
" ... I found software/web interface very intuitive . ... "
" ... Literally did it on my phone via the app. ... You can get into the more advanced settings from the web interface. ... "
" ... I downloaded the TP tether app which walked me through the rest of the setup process and everything was up and running inside 10 minutes. ... "
" ... Pretty darn good very easy to setup from your mobile phone app ... "
" ... Bought to replace virgin media super hub 3 as it started to choke with 20+ WiFi devices attached. ... "
" ... I only did basic config stuff like changing the default access point name. ... "
" ... Bought this to replace the Virgin Media "Super" Hub 3. ... "
Overall performance
14speed, job, performance, suffer, solid
+79%
-21%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... After a couple of weeks, the performance of this has been rock solid. ... "
" ... This was not the cheapest item on offer, but it’s absolutely done the job, 100%. ... "
" ... Speeds just as good if not better. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... Speed from that is as well as you would expect. ... "
" ... Very good performance so far. ... "
Price
12product, value for money, value, well worth, well
+83%
-17%
" ... For the price you pay for, you get a seriously stable product with no issues! ... "
" ... For the price this is probably the best there is. ... "
" ... well worth the investment ... "
" ... Best for the value. ... "
" ... apparently an excellent buy and good value for money . ... "
" ... Great value product ... "
" ... It's nothing amazing but it works just fine for the price. ... "
Apps
8youtube, web interface, internet, tp, setup
+75%
-25%
" ... You can select each items on which band width with the app. ... "
" ... Literally did it on my phone via the app. ... You can get into the more advanced settings from the web interface. ... "
" ... I found software/web interface very intuitive . ... "
" ... Pretty darn good very easy to setup from your mobile phone app ... "
" ... I downloaded the TP tether app which walked me through the rest of the setup process and everything was up and running inside 10 minutes. ... "
Build Quality
6cheap, build quality, build, rock, performance
+100%
" ... Out of the box it looks nice, feels nice . ... "
" ... After a couple of weeks, the performance of this has been rock solid. ... "
" ... quality build and good value ... "
" ... The build quality was average and ease of set up was okay, however it does feel cheap and it didn't live up to expectations. ... - Cheap build quality ... "
" ... Whilst the build is light and plasticy the unit looks good and fairly solid and as long as it's mounted in a safe place I wouldn't worry about being broken. ... "
Firmware
5firmware, tp link, dd wrt, updating the firmware, latest firmware
+20%
-80%
" ... Searching the internet resulted in identifying that this was a common problem and I suspect it was as a result of me updating the firmware. ... It looks like TP-Link had identified the problems and had issued a firmware fix but only for US customers. ... But of course it invalidated the warranty so I decided to return the router but it was very good until the firmware update. ... "
" ... Can't see why it can't have something like dnsmasq built in, like DD-WRT (open source firmware I'm using on my current TP-Link router). ... And yes, I know I could use DD-WRT on this, but really? ... "
" ... There is no Tomato or DD-WRT firmware for this router. ... "
Returns
5usual, sent it back, returning, return, amazon
-100%
" ... I am returning it. ... "
" ... As these don't work at all I returned. ... "
" ... For me this is totally useless so I have had to return it. ... "
" ... After 8 hours of trying to get an improvement I gave up and returned the item. ... "
Resolution
4buffering, streaming, dropouts, 4k, 1080p
+50%
-50%
" ... Whilst streaming 1080p content from my NAS I was getting dropouts every few minutes. ... "
" ... Now I'm back to full HD viewing, with no buffering or terrible resolution on amazon, Netflix, YouTube etc. ... "
Delivery
4time, received, delivery
+75%
-25%
" ... Just as it said on the box ... "
" ... Does what it says on the box ... "
" ... Delivery on time and well packaged too. ... "
Size
4looking, look, bulky
+50%
-50%
" ... Bulky n aesthetically not nice ... "
Design
4looking, look, feels
+100%
" ... Out of the box it looks nice, feels nice . ... "
" ... The only down side is the look and the size of it, wish it is more compact and better looking. ... "
" ... This is of course subjective but the AX6000 looks a lot better too. ... "
" ... Looks the part, to be tested once I'm set up. ... "
Controls
3button
+33%
-67%
" ... I bought it mainly for the parental controls. ... "
" ... the second of the two on a buy again button. ... "
Band
3range, app, 2 4ghz band, 2 4ghz
+100%
" ... It has only one band, and the range isn't fantastic but as good as the Netgear that preceded it. ... "
" ... You can select each items on which band width with the app. ... "
" ... The 2.4ghz band is very strong. ... "
Internet
3speed, access
+100%
" ... I use it as an Access Point (internet comes in via another device). ... "
" ... Strongly recommend for everyone who want to speed up the the home internet! ... "
Data reception
3mobile, wi fi, internet
+67%
-33%
" ... Great device solved my problem with my Virgin wi-fi. ... "
" ... I have had my internet service with Virgin Media for the past 7 years. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 1