Product review
Wireless routers
We've tested 12 store-bought routers and 10 ISP-supplied models to assess their WiFi performance and security, plus how easy they are to set up.
February 2019
TP-Link
Archer C2300
Price
$299
Score
68
OK
Price
$299
Score
68
OK
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This dual-band router offers excellent direct fibre speeds, though its 2.4GHz network speeds weren't the best. The overall WiFi performance was good though, due to an excellent 5GHz signal.
Test results
- 68WiFi performance
- 69Ease of use and setup
- 70Security
Good points
- Good WiFi performance.
- Excellent 5GHz WiFi performance.
- Easy to use.
- Good for security.
- Excellent fibre speed.
- Very good for channel switching.
Bad points
- Only OK 2.4GHz WiFi performance.
Model
- Avg price
$299
Speed test results
- Fibre
9.6/10
- WiFi performance 2.4GHz
4.5/10
- WiFi performance 5GHz
9.0/10
- Obstruction 2.4GHz
Noticeable interference from obstruction
- Obstruction 5GHz
Noticeable interference from obstruction
- Channel switching ability
Very good at channel switching
Specifications
- Fibre
Yes
- WiFi bands (GHz)
2.4 & 5
- Antennas
3
- Antenna placement
On rear, can fold 90° and rotates 360°, removeable
- Dimensions (WxDxH) [mm]
216 x 164 x 37
- Weight (g)
635
Features
- Mesh
- MIMO
Yes
- Beamforming support
- Ethernet LAN ports
4
- USB ports
2
- Media sharing via USB
- DLNA
- Installation wizard
- Quality of Service
- Parental controls
- Parental control features
Time scheduling on devices, keyword filter
- Firewall
- Guest network WiFi
Yes
- WPS support
- 3G/4G passthrough
- VOIP
- Wall mountable
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