I spotted this in PC world in Nottingham city centre. It seems PC World don't even sell this on their website. As John Lewis is over the road I went in and showed them the photo I've uploaded here and they price matched it on the spot. John Lewis are selling the same router for £109.99
I'm planning to use this as a replacement for my Virgin Superhub seeing as it's been giving me no end of problems.
Product information
TP-LINK's Archer C9 incorporates Dual-Band technology to run 2 separate Wi-Fi channels to create a reliable connection for your smart TV and console. It works by assigning your devices to the best available channel to provide a balanced network.
Key features:
1.9Gbps of total available, for simultaneous 2.4GHz 600Mbps and 5GHz 1300Mbps connections
3 dual-band, detachable antennas for maximum omni-directional wireless coverage and reliability
Beamforming technology delivers highly efficient wireless connection throughout the whole house
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
Supports 802.11ac standard
System requirements:
Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista™ or Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1/10
MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux
What's in the box?
AC 1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Archer C9
3 detachable antennas
Power supply unit
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Brand
TP-LINK
Dimensions 22.1 x 8.6 x 16.85cm Model name / number Archer 9
Instore deal - See link for specs only
Top comments
PromisedJetPacks to stoney73
6 Mar 173#3
I am no expert but I don't believe so. I think you would need the VR9000 for that but I will be using my superhub as a modem and hooking this up as what hopefully will be a much improved router.
All comments (37)
PromisedJetPacks
6 Mar 171#1
stoney73
6 Mar 17#2
is this vdsl? As in a straight swap for the bt smart hub?
PromisedJetPacks to stoney73
6 Mar 173#3
I am no expert but I don't believe so. I think you would need the VR9000 for that but I will be using my superhub as a modem and hooking this up as what hopefully will be a much improved router.
Chuck.U to stoney73
13 Mar 17#35
No. You need a VDSL modem. Mine is working via the HH5 with wifi disabled ATM, but I plan to replace that piece of garbage with an Openreach modem only, even if it seems to be working so far..
Awesam
6 Mar 17#4
Great price!
I paid £89 a 6 weeks ago!
stv1950
6 Mar 17#5
Can this be used with a Chromebook . Many thanks.
Richierea
6 Mar 17#6
I bought the C8 a few months back, don't know why I didn't get one sooner. 100x better than the Virgin superhub. This looks a great price for a decent router.
abdulgaffar
6 Mar 17#7
Can someone explain me why I need one of this as my broadband provider gave me one for free? Sorry I don't know much of this. Thanks
Mike626 to abdulgaffar
6 Mar 17#13
If you don't know why then you probably don't need it :smiley: Sometimes the hubs and free routers can struggle if you have a lot of traffic going through them - they are built to a budget. These more expensive ones give better range, better traffic throughput and also allow more control ie. NAT, Port Forwarding etc
southernyorkie
6 Mar 171#8
I got one of these a month ago as the Virgin Superhub 3 is pretty poor wireless outside of the room its in and it is a big improvement especially for my sons PS4 playing online in his bedroom, good find OP.
0scar222 to southernyorkie
6 Mar 17#15
Did you use your superhub as cable modem if so did you need to turn off WiFi
*Sloman*
6 Mar 171#9
C9 is for cable
D9 is for ADSL/VDSL(BT etc)
Great router i have it, can be flashed with DDWRT but be aware to roll back to after flashing requires opening the router
b1g1an to *Sloman*
6 Mar 17#11
Not quite, the D9 doesn't have a vdsl modem in it so no advantage over the C9 for fibre as you'd still need a separate modem.
jdelaney78 to *Sloman*
6 Mar 17#18
VR series (VR900 for example) include VDSL modems for non-Virgin Fibre (VDSL).
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Opening post
I'm planning to use this as a replacement for my Virgin Superhub seeing as it's been giving me no end of problems.
Product information
TP-LINK's Archer C9 incorporates Dual-Band technology to run 2 separate Wi-Fi channels to create a reliable connection for your smart TV and console. It works by assigning your devices to the best available channel to provide a balanced network.
Key features:
1.9Gbps of total available, for simultaneous 2.4GHz 600Mbps and 5GHz 1300Mbps connections
3 dual-band, detachable antennas for maximum omni-directional wireless coverage and reliability
Beamforming technology delivers highly efficient wireless connection throughout the whole house
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
Supports 802.11ac standard
System requirements:
Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista™ or Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1/10
MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux
What's in the box?
AC 1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Archer C9
3 detachable antennas
Power supply unit
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Brand
TP-LINK
Dimensions 22.1 x 8.6 x 16.85cm Model name / number Archer 9
Instore deal - See link for specs only
Top comments
All comments (37)
I paid £89 a 6 weeks ago!
D9 is for ADSL/VDSL(BT etc)
Great router i have it, can be flashed with DDWRT but be aware to roll back to after flashing requires opening the router