Home office and small and medium size business network gear provider TP Link Canada Inc. has released a dual band router designed to Wi-Fi coverage for a wide range of entertainment and Web surfing needs for consumers.
The Archer C8 – AC1750 is a simultaneous dual-band broadband AC router is aimed at users that typically have multiple devices and engage in high-bandwidth activities such as online gaming, media streaming and Internet phone calling. The device has up to 1.75Gbps of total available bandwidth and supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology. It is also backwards compatible with existing 802.11 mobile devices.
“The premium nature of the new Archer C8 illustrates TP-LINK’s commitment in providing a superb digital home consumer experience,” says Mark Macaulay, director of sales for TP-LINK Canada. “Today’s routers must be Gigabit Wi-Fi enabled and offer more wireless coverage, reliability and performance.”
The Archer C8 operates simultaneously over the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, providing users with two dedicated networks for optimal throughput, Macaulay said. Simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band, while bandwidth intensive tasks can be processed in a fast, buffer-free mode in the less congested 5GHz band.
Additionally, the Archer C8 boasts Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization capabilities. Internet bandwidth for individual applications and devices can be prioritized by the user and controlled automatically. For instance, with QoS in place, a gamer can prioritize game traffic over other network traffic for an entirely lag-free experience.
The router also has dual multifunction USB ports (USB 2.0 and USB 3.0) for attaching any USB compatible storage device for simplified file sharing between connected devices on a network. The USB 2.0 port is often used for sharing a printer, while the USB 3.0 port with higher data transfer speeds is well suited for media streaming via a connected USB external hard drive.
The router comes with one gigabit WAN port and four gigabit LAN (Ethernet ports) for high-speed wired connections to computers, TVs and game consoles.
Other performance features include an 800MHz dual-core CPU; three detachable dual band antennas with omni-directional wireless coverage and reliability; and advanced beam-forming technology that locates multiple connected devices across a home, delivering a more targeted and efficient wireless connection.
The router also has dual multifunction USB ports (USB 2.0 and USB 3.0) for attaching any USB compatible storage device for simplified file sharing between connected devices on a network. The USB 2.0 port is often used for sharing a printer, while the USB 3.0 port with higher data transfer speeds is well suited for media streaming via a connected USB external hard drive.
The Archer C8 has a suggested list price of $149.99 and is available now from TP-LINK’s retail and online partner network across Canada.