Until recently, I thought that the TP-Link Archer C5400 router is the most productive router from TP-Link and one of the most powerful on the market. In principle, it is. But if you are a gamer, or just love unusual devices and always try to buy the most top-end models, then TP-Link has developed the Archer C5400X for you. It's a gaming router in an unbelievably cool gaming case and impressive specs.
In online gaming, it is very important to provide a fast and stable network connection for your computer. For this we need a powerful router. To be honest, it's hard to imagine anything more powerful than the TP-Link Archer C5400X. The fact that this router is powered by a quad-core, 64-bit processor clocked at 1.8 GHz speaks volumes. In addition, it also has 3 coprocessors and 1 GB of RAM. And it looks like a spaceship, or a mutant spider from some game. Especially if you turn it over with antennas down.
In terms of hardware, there are no questions at all. It's very powerful. The performance is sufficient not only for online games, but also for watching 4K videos, downloading large games on Steam, or in your game console store. Moreover, if someone is watching a video, or downloading files while you are playing, this should not affect ping and connection stability. Since, in addition to powerful hardware, the Archer C5400X has a function that allows it to detect game traffic and provide maximum speed and performance for it.
Perhaps useful: instructions for setting up a TP-Link Archer C5400X router.
It is a tri-band router that can only provide speeds of up to 1000Mbps at 2.4GHz. And up to 2167 Mbps on each of the two bands at 5 GHz. According to the idea, you can use one range exclusively for games. Of course, at 5 GHz. But with the Smart Connect function, Archer C5400X can distribute connected devices automatically. Choosing the best option. 8 antennas and RangeBoost function are responsible for long-range Wi-Fi. The coverage is really good, I have already checked it.
Thanks to MU-MIMO technology, this router can simultaneously respond to requests from multiple devices. And with Airtime Fairness, the Wi-Fi connection will be very fast even if old devices are connected to your network. In simple terms, an active and simultaneous connection on multiple devices should not affect the connection speed and ping. After all, it is very important that there are no long delays during the game.
LAN ports are of course gigabit. There are already 8 of them on TP-Link Archer C5400X. There is an aggregation function. When we can combine two LAN ports and get the speed 2 times higher. Your computer must have a network card that supports the LACP option.
I found two USB ports on the router. Both standards are 3.0, which is very good. You can plug in a USB drive or external hard drive and create network storage for your files.
TP-Link Archer C5400X appearance
The router comes in a nice box with a description of the main functions and features.
Everything is securely packed inside.
In addition to the router itself and instructions, the kit includes a powerful and large power adapter, a network cable and 8 antennas.
And this is how TP-Link Archer C5400X itself looks like without antennas.
The antennas are not screwed on, but simply inserted into the connector. They are held very securely. We connect the antennas and we get such a handsome man.
The body is made of black plastic. It is matte, but there are also glossy elements. Antennas are black with red. The router looks very cool and gamer-like. The design, quality of materials and assembly are excellent. There are rubber feet and holes on the bottom to hang the router from the wall. But it is not very clear what to do with the antennas then, because they do not add up.
Above is the company logo. He's an indicator. May light or blink white, red, or orange. The manual contains information about the operating modes of the indicator. By the way, it can be turned off with a separate button on the router case. But I don’t understand why. It is not bright and looks very pretty.
In front, under the antenna, you can find three buttons: WPS, On / Off Wi-Fi and a button that turns off the indicator, which is in the photo above.
There are 2 USB ports on the side.
All 8 LAN ports, 1 WAN, RESET button, Power On / Off and Power connector (for the power adapter) are located on the back.
TP-Link Archer C5400X will not only create a fast and stable network, but also become a real decoration on your desk. Near your gaming computer, keyboard, mouse, and other gaming accessories.
If not only performance is important to you, but also appearance, then this router is definitely for you. If you are not a gamer, but want to purchase a powerful router, then you can pay attention to the Archer C5400. Its power with a margin is enough for all your devices and tasks.
Looking forward to your opinion and feedback on TP-Link Archer C5400X in the comments!
