Tp Link Ac4000 Review
Last Thoughts
I have spent a lot of time using the Archer A20 and can confirm that it is much more affordable than the C5400. However, the unit feels very solid in both physical and emotional use. I was able to use this unit in my own home network for a solid month and taking from that I had no issues with streaming, gaming or day to day browsing activities. Build quality is just as heavy as the C5400v1 we reviewed in October of 2016, or the v2 we looked at in September of 2017.
Taking from those two units its design, internally the Archer A20 takes a new route opting for the BCM4908 over the aging 4709 and new Wi-Fi chips with a 3×3 design over the C5400’s 4×4 setup. This reduces the costs but doesn’t compromise on real-world performance. Our charts clearly show the Archer A20 surpasses the C5400 in wired performance and beats it by 200Mbps in wireless throughput. The v2 however has a slightly higher speed than the A20, at 40Mbps.
Homecare, which provides basic protection against malware and other viruses as well as intrusion monitoring is a great addition to the GUI. The QoS functionality has been improved allowing for device and application priority to be configured and the parental controls are more customizable than ever.
Pricing is everything. The Archer A20 from TPLink comes with tri-band capability with its AC4000 Platform for $169.99. The ASUS RTAC3200 costs $199.99 while the TPLink C5400 is $215.99.
Verdict
The Archer C4000 is really a quick wireless router. The Archer C4000, a wireless router that is very fast and offers many advanced features, is surprisingly affordable. It is also reasonably priced when compared to the level of performance it is capable of providing. Although the WiFi coverage is superb and extremely fast, the setup is simple and fully compatible with TIME Fibre (Unifi) and Unifi. It also includes several useful functions, such as the Homecare Antivirus, which we strongly advise you to make use of whenever possible. It is the best router for your large home.
It is very fast and I think this router has a better performance than the C3150 or C5400. However, the TP-Link C5400X remains the company’s fastest wireless network router. The TP Link Archer C4000 will now be sold at a suggested retail value of RM999.
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Design And Features
While the Archer A20 offers newer and better features over the Archer C9, it doesn’t offer anything new in terms of design. Actually, the Archer C3200 we reviewed back 2018 looks virtually identical. The router comes in a rectangular textured enclosure that measures 1.5 by 7.9 by 7.9 inches. It also includes six removable external antennas.
There are nine small LED indicators on the front edge for power, Ethernet, internet, all three radio bands, two USB ports, and WPS activity. Wi-Fi buttons (on/off), WPS and LED buttons are also located at the edge. Four gigabit Ethernet ports are located at the back. They include a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port. There is also a reset button as well as a power button.
The TP Link Archer AC4000 router is powered by a Broadcom 1.8Ghz quad core processor and 512MB RAM. It is an AC4000 router and can achieve maximum signal speeds of 750Mbps in the 2.4GHz band, 1,625Mbps in each of the five GHz bands. Wave 2 802.11ac technology allows for simultaneous data streaming and direct-toclient signal beamforming. SmartConnect is also available.
Like with the TP-Link Archer C5400X gaming router, the Archer A20 can be installed and managed from a PC using the web console or from a mobile device using the TP-Link Tether app for iOS or Android. The web console displays a network map which shows connected wireless and wired clients as well Speedtest results. It also includes the router’s address.
The Archer A20 is also available with a free 3-year subscription to TP-Links HomeCare. Trend Micro has the network security, quality of service (QoS), as well parental controls.
Bottom Line
The TP-Link Archer AC4000 Tri-Band Router provides reliable connectivity as well as parental control. While you may need to have a large budget in order to get this router, its highly valued features are well worth it. You can transfer data quickly through 4 Gigabit LAN ports of the Archer AC4000 and also communicate with the network at great speeds. The companion mobile app and Alexa allow you to control the router remotely. If you forget to turn the router off while you’re away from home, your smartphone can do it remotely.
Are you ready to buy your next monster router? Buy your TP Link Archer AC4000Tri-Band Router now. Isn’t what you were looking for? Check out our 4-port routers review or, if you require more ports than that, the 8-port routers buying guides to help you choose which router is best.
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