I agree bro. But, I am just curious about the Archer C7 v4. I have the C3150 v2, so I don’t need the C7. I just want to see the difference between C7 v2 and v4. Here is the internal specs for comparison for bro Jjuggler reference as well:

Archer C7 v2: https://wikidevi.com/wiki/TP-LINK_Archer_C7_v2.x

Archer C7 v4: https://wikidevi.com/wiki/TP-LINK_Archer_C7_v4.x

Nice router there. I sold my archer c7 v2 to my friend. Currently using stock c1200 router by tm. For current budget time, i feel the router pretty reliable than archer c7v2. In future i might get the asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300
. Haha.

Thank you bro.

Wow, bro. That’s an amazing router if you can get it. But, I would really recommend the TP Link C3150 v2. The coverage is amazing and the new updated firmware has antivirus, QOS, and a whole lot more setting plus they have their dedicated app to manage the router. It is very good. You will thank me if you get it lol, and it cost way less than the Asus router you want to buy, only RM730 now. I have seen it drop to RM680 during Lazada sales.

I will definitely try out the TP-Link C3159v2 once my current c1200 dies. Hope in future the price of c3150 will drop. Antivirus? wow. How is the antivirus?

It will drop during Lazada sales, but won’t drop too much. Will send you a PM if it drop significantly. It is Trend Micro antivirus and you can’t really do much with it but it is reassuring to know it is there. Plus, you can update your firmware from the router without downloading anythin. It will search for new updates to the firmware automatically and install it.

Wow. That is a nice feature. But my concern is, do the antivirus protect against the virus that comes through the home network or just a normal antivirus like scanning devices and so on?

It blocks the adware and virus that comes through the network so, for example, if one device on the network is trying to access a website, and there is adware on the website, it will block the adware before delivering the website to the device. It also acts as an IPS, or Intrusion Prevention System, so it will block any outside access to your router, and lastly, if your device is infected with a virus, it will stop that device from transmitting anything outside your network.

The bottom line is that it is a very good router and I highly recommend it

My solution to the heat generated. Simple laptop cooler below the router with two fan blasting from the bottom of the router. Steel surface below the router able to disperse heat quite well. Result is significant decrease of temperature of the router. I'm happy.

Good job bro

I don’t need it so far though and mine have been quiet and warm, but not hot. You have to be sure that you clean the area underneath the cooler and around though as the fan will attract dust to the router.

By the way, did you update the router to the latest firmware?

Thanks for the explanation and support on our product

Big fan of your products so far and looking forward to more new things for the future

This is what will happen when I try to open some prohibited websites with TP-Link Homecare enabled.

It is pretty handy especially if you have users that are not really good with computer and it works on the entire network.


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The antennas on the C3150 are designed to be upright for the best performance.

Those are PCB antennas and not really the same design as conventional antennas.

Awesome. After more than a month, i installed tplink tether app in my iphone 7 plus, it seems, my current c1200 (stock by tm) cannot be detected. However, before i sell my c7 to my friend, the apps can detect the c7 router. I guess the firmware for c1200 quite worse and got some bugs.

Not every router / firmware version is supported.

Check that from here.
http://www.tp-link.com.my/tether_compatibility_list/

Can the coverage go up to 2.5 storey terrace house without repeater? currently doing some self research and was first interested to go mesh, but the price is too expensive, currently looking at either 2 mikrotiks or tplink with extender, but if C3150 can cover whole house, then why not?

Is it very hot? Because i'll definitely place it in the living room due to hypptv

I have the C3150 and I guess it has one of the best coverage among consumer routers currently.

I prefer a router and powerline extender configuration over mesh for our Malaysia concrete houses. Mesh networking rely on wireless for backhaul and concrete isn't really helpful.

As for the heat, nothing much to worry. It is warm to the touch but the router is designed to run at much higher temperature.

True, but yours is AC3150 v1? Looks a bit different from mine. V2 should be much improved.

Lol, thanks for the heads up. I was wondering if upright was the best position for them.

Bro, yours is AC1200 v1? Should be able to connect to the Tether app. Did you update your Tether app?

The coverage is very good and definitely as bro blacktubi mentioned, it has on of the best coverage among consumer routers now, with excellent firmware.

Definitely router and powerline/extender conguration is the most optimal solution for now, over mesh networking.
And no, the heat is perfectly fine and it is not too hot at all. You need to elevate your router somehow so it can get some airflow at the bottom.

I just received AC1750, trying to configure internet setup it keep failed, anyone can give guideline how to setup unifi?