Product Comparison: TP-LINK Archer AC2300 vs TP-LINK Archer C3150
General Specifications
                Brand
                                
                                            TP-Link                                        
                                        
                                            TP-Link                                        
                                    Model
                                
                                            Archer C2300                                        
                                        
                                            Archer C3150                                        
                                    Origin
                                
                                            China                                        
                                        
                                            China                                        
                                    About the Product
                                
                                            TPLink Archer C2300 Wireless router 4port switch GigE 80211abgnac Dual Band ARCHER C2300 Enterprise Computing Wireless Routers.                                        
                                        
                                            Optimized for stronger performance, the Archer C3150 delivers powerful Wi-Fi for 4K streaming, real-time broadcasting and online gaming. Improved MU-MIMO performance doubles the throughput across multiple MU-MIMO devices, and Smart Connect makes sure each one has the strongest connection possible                                        
                                    Key Specs
                Wi-Fi Speed
                                
                                            1625 Mbps                                        
                                        
                                            3167 Mbps                                        
                                    Number Of LAN Ports
                                
                                            4                                        
                                        
                                            4                                        
                                    Frequency Band
                                
                                            2.4 GHz, 5 GHz                                        
                                        
                                            2.4 GHz, 5 GHz                                        
                                    
                            What customers say about "Key Specs"
                        
                               TP-LINK Archer AC2300 MU-MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router (USB 3.0, Parent Control, VPN)
                                       - On the AC2300 router, I was getting 100 mbps on 2.4 ghz and 240 mbps on 5.0 ghz wifi. I even went one floor and even two floors above the router, and was still getting similar speeds.
- My environment: Old house (1924) with old plaster wall, normally challenging for WiFi. Dual band 2.4/5.0 helps a lot.
- This is the best route I have used for a home setting. It has a lot of great features. It works just how you would expected. Excellent speed!
- It was super easy to setup and super fast download speeds.
- WOW! Fast speeds, and great whole-house coverage! Nice features included, too.
TP-LINK Archer C3150 MU-MIMO Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Cable Gaming Router
                                       - I use this as a booster for my sky router. Somehow it increases my download speeds by 20%. Great product!
- I now see download speeds of 19.6 MB/s. You can purchase a game and be playing it in minutes!
- Having a 200Mb Virgin Broadband connection we have jumped from a maximum WiFi speed of 25Mb to the full 200Mb (depending on how many devices are being used.
- Very good wireless speeds that will allow you to comfortably make the most of your internet speed and stream data from network-attached-storage at speed.
- This is the most powerful Gigabit Router I have ever used (and I have used plenty).
Size & Weight
                Color
                                
                                            Black                                        
                                        
                                            Black                                        
                                    Height
                                
                                            1.4 in.                                        
                                        
                                            1.5 in.                                        
                                    Width
                                
                                            8.5 in.                                        
                                        
                                            10.4 in.                                        
                                    Depth
                                
                                            6.5 in.                                        
                                        
                                            7.8 in.                                        
                                    Weight
                                
                                            2.2 lbs.                                        
                                        
                                            1.84 lbs.                                        
                                    Network
                QoS Traffic Prioritization
                                
                                            Yes                                        
                                        
                                            Yes                                        
                                    Auto Speed Sensing
                                
                                            Yes                                        
                                        
                                            Yes                                        
                                    Number Of WAN Ports
                                
                                            1                                        
                                        
                                            1                                        
                                    Wireless Standard
                                
                                            Wireless-AC, Wireless-N                                        
                                        
                                            Wireless-AC, Wireless-N                                        
                                    Ethernet Standard
                                
                                            10/100/1000                                        
                                        
                                            10/100/1000                                        
                                    Number of Antennas
                                
                                            3                                        
                                        
                                            4                                        
                                    Ethernet Switch
                                
                                            Yes                                        
                                        
                                            Yes                                        
                                    
                            What customers say about "Network"
                        
                               TP-LINK Archer AC2300 MU-MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router (USB 3.0, Parent Control, VPN)
                                       - Easy to configure. Great range. Great signal that is consistent. Nice features and form factor. Had it a week with zero complaints.
- At some times we have 15 active connections in our 3 story house and no complaints from anyone (including teenagers) yet.
- After two weeks of operation, it is running flawlessly, provides a strong signal to all of the rooms in my 2,400 sq. ft. colonial, and is meeting my performance expectations.
- No WiFi repeaters or bridges needed. Good coverage throughout house. Very happy with AC2300, Definitely Recommend!
- The coverage is incredible. I can go anywhere in my house and outside and have a strong signal.
TP-LINK Archer C3150 MU-MIMO Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Cable Gaming Router
                                       - I love the ability to prioritise certain devices using QoS, like my WiFi CCTV camera or laptop.
- Range is very good - I get a strong signal through my 3-bed house.
- 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.
- 4 antennas provide a good signal, completely enough for my house!
- Signal strength better than my virgin supehub 3 but not as good as I'd hoped.
Security
                Data Encryption
                                
                                            Yes                                        
                                        
                                            Yes                                        
                                    Encryption Type
                                
                                            64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK2                                        
                                        
                                            64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK2                                        
                                    Parental Controls
                                
                                            Yes                                        
                                        
                                            Yes                                        
                                    Security Features
                                
                                            Guest network, Access control, Homecare, VPN server, Local Management Control, Host list, Access Schedule, Rule Management                                        
                                        
                                            Guest network, Access control, Homecare, VPN server, Host list, Access Schedule, Rule Management                                        
                                    
                            What customers say about "Security"
                        
                               TP-LINK Archer AC2300 MU-MIMO Dual Band Gigabit Gaming Router (USB 3.0, Parent Control, VPN)
                                       - A really cool thing is it can run security scans all connected devices to see if protection is up to date.
- Perfectly simple installation, with no issues. lots of internal feature to make as secure as possible. Great range too.
- I love its security and its management software. It just makes it so easy. Highly recommended.
- All the features, including the parental control, are working fine!
- The security controls in the TP-Link router interface are pretty basic, not very customizable.
TP-LINK Archer C3150 MU-MIMO Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Cable Gaming Router
                                       - After a few simple security setting changes, like changing the default password, and naming your network, it just seems to do its stuff. Good performance!
- That, combined with the advanced features of the Archer C3150 like parental controls made it an attractive package given the number and range of wired and wireless devices in our home.
- Great router. no problems so far. Also set up parental controls which i can control through app on iphone.
- If you are more tech savvy then have a look at the VPN features to allow access IN to your network from outside.
- The router has a good set of encryption, this is great for my work!
Warranty / Certifications
                Manufacturer Warranty
                                
                                            2 year(s)                                        
                                        
                                            2 year(s)                                        
                                    Certifications
                                
                                            FCC, RoHS                                        
                                        
                                            FCC, CE, RoHS                                        
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