您是否需要价格低于 200美元(USD)的速度非常快的无线路由器(wireless router)？您是否需要使用现代 802.11ac 标准的快速 5GHz无线网络？(wireless network)此外，您是否想要一款外观时尚、没有任何烦人的LED 灯(LEDs)和可安装在墙上的路由器？TP-LINK Archer AC2600是 TP-LINK 最新推出的无线路由器之一，它(TP-LINK)有望成为(wireless router)所有这些问题的答案。我们每天对这款路由器进行了大约两周的测试，现在我们准备好分享这款路由器是否真正兑现了它的承诺。阅读此评论以了解是否值得购买。
TP-LINK Archer C2600 AC2600无线双频千兆路由器(TP-LINK Archer C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router)开箱
TP-LINK Archer AC2600 无线(TP-LINK Archer AC2600 wireless)路由器的包装使用(packaging use)与其他TP-LINK 无线(TP-LINK wireless)路由器类似。它使用平静的绿色，在盒子的正面，您可以找到该设备的图片以及有关其一些最重要功能的详细信息。
在包装盒的背面，您可以找到与TP-LINK 产品组合(TP-LINK portfolio)中的其他路由器的比较。根据TP-LINK 的(TP-LINK)说法，Archer C2600是Archer C9的继任者，它应该在几乎所有方面都击败它。
在包装盒内您会找到路由器本身、四根可拆卸天线、一根网线(network cable)、电源适配器(power adapter)、快速安装指南(installation guide)、一些技术支持信息(support information)和保修。
如您所见，TP-LINK Archer AC2600提供的开箱体验与其他TP-LINK路由器非常相似，包括更实惠的。(As you can see, the unboxing experience offered by TP-LINK Archer AC2600 is very similar to that of other TP-LINK routers, including more affordable ones.)
硬件规格
TP-LINK Archer AC2600拥有高通IPQ8064双核(Qualcomm IPQ8064 dual-core)处理器，运行频率为1.4GHz(GHz)，拥有512MB RAM内存(RAM memory)和32MB存储空间(storage space)。它具有双频段可拆卸高性能天线(performance antennas)，使其能够在 2.4 GHz 频率上提供 800 (GHz frequency)Mbps的最大理论带宽，在 5 GHz 频率(GHz frequency)上提供1733 Mbps的最大理论带宽，总最大带宽为 2533 Mbps。显然，它支持所有现代网络标准，包括 802.11ac。
在路由器的背面，您会发现四个以太网(Ethernet)端口、一个用于将路由器连接到Internet 服务提供商(Internet Service Provider)( ISP ) 的端口、电源插孔(power jack)和一个用于打开和关闭(Off)路由器的按钮。
在路由器的右侧，您会找到两个USB 3.0端口、一个用于打开和关闭(Off)路由器广播的无线网络的按钮、WPS 按钮(WPS button)和重置按钮(Reset button)。
在路由器的顶部，您会发现几个LED 指示灯(LEDs)，用于指示该路由器的运行状态。TP-LINK Archer AC2600比较大，但不比其他类似规格的无线路由器大。它的尺寸为 10.4 x 7.8 x 1.5 英寸或 263.8 x 197.8 x 37.3 毫米，重量为 67.51 盎司或 1914 克。
您可以在此处查看此无线路由器(wireless router)的官方规格：TP-LINK Archer AC2600 规格(TP-LINK Archer AC2600 Specifications)。
设置和使用TP-LINK C2600 Archer AC2600 无线双频千兆路由器(TP-LINK C2600 Archer AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router)
首次设置TP-LINK Archer AC2600 无线(TP-LINK Archer AC2600 wireless)路由器时，快速设置向导(Quick Setup Wizard)会要求您更改默认用户名和密码(default username and password)。这是一个很好的安全预防措施(security precaution)。
然后，系统会要求您选择您所在的地区和时区(time zone)。快速设置向导(Quick Setup Wizard)继续允许您选择您拥有的Internet 连接类型。(Internet connection)如果您愿意，它还可以为您自动检测。
在下一步中，系统会要求您输入Internet 连接(Internet connection)的详细信息。输入必要的连接详细信息后，您可以配置由路由器广播的两个无线网络。
然后会显示您所做设置的摘要并测试Internet 连接(Internet connection)。
完成初始配置后，您可以查看管理用户界面(administration user interface)并开始详细配置更多设置。如您所见，用户界面看起来不错，而且相当简约。它的一个缺点是它仅提供英文(English)版本。没有多语言支持。我们认为TP-LINK应该改进其用户界面的这方面并提供对多种语言的支持。
默认情况下，仅显示TP-LINK Archer AC2600的大部分重要功能的基本设置。它们数量少，通常易于理解和配置。用户还可以通过单击用户界面右上角显示的问号来获得(question mark)帮助(Help)文档这一事实。如果单击它，它将显示有关屏幕上显示的选项的信息。
当您单击管理界面中的(administration interface)高级(Advanced)选项卡时，您可以访问所有可用的配置选项。正如您在下面看到的，在这里您可以获得有关无线路由器(wireless router)操作的大量数据，您可以详细配置所有内容。
普通用户和高级用户都会喜欢这种方法。初学者以易于浏览的格式获得基础知识，而高级用户只需单击一下即可访问TP-LINK Archer AC2600必须提供的所有内容。
设置完成后，我们开始将无线设备连接到由TP-LINK Archer AC2600广播的网络。我们将无线和有线设备连接到网络没有任何问题，一切(network and everything)顺利。
使用此路由器时，我们注意到您应该注意的几个实际方面：
- 尽管TP-LINK Archer AC2600 无线(TP-LINK Archer AC2600 wireless)路由器的外观相当时尚优雅，但其闪亮的表面却是灰尘和指纹(dust and fingerprints)的磁铁。
- 指示路由器状态及其操作的LED非常隐蔽，即使在夜间也不会打扰您。(LEDs)但是，如果确实发生了这种情况，您可以轻松将其关闭。
- TP-LINK Archer AC2600可以安装在墙上。在路由器的背面，您会发现两个带有插槽的安装孔，您可以使用适合这些孔的螺钉。
我们对设置 TP-LINK Archer AC2600 无线路由器的简单程度以及用户界面提供的管理它的控制量感到满意。如果您转到其高级选项卡，用户界面看起来很棒，易于使用并且提供了大量的自定义。初学者和普通用户会欣赏默认视图仅提供基本设置这一事实，因此他们在尝试设置时不会感到不知所措或迷失方向。总体而言，TP-LINK Archer AC2600 在我们的测试过程中运行良好，我们没有遇到稳定性和性能方面的问题。(We are pleased with how easy it was to set up the TP-LINK Archer AC2600 wireless router and the amount of control offered by the user interface for administering it. The user interface looks great, is easy to use and it offers a great deal of customization, if you go to its Advanced tab. Beginners and casual users will appreciate the fact that the default view offers only the basic settings, so that they won't feel overwhelmed or lost when trying to set things up. Overall, TP-LINK Archer AC2600 worked very well during our testing and we did not encounter issues with stability and performance.)
要了解有关此路由器提供的实际性能的更多信息，请阅读本评论的下一页。
Reviewing the TP-LINK Archer C2600 wireless router - What can it do for you?
Do you need a very fast wireless router that costs less than the equivalent of 200 UЅD? Do you need a fast 5GHz wirelesѕ network uѕing the modern 802.11ac standard? Also, do you want a router that looks stylish, without any annoying LEDs and a routеr that can be mounted on walls? TP-LІNK Archer AC2600 is one of the newest wireless routers from TP-LINK which promise to be the answer to all these questions. We tested this router for about twо weeks, on a daily basis and now we are ready to share whethеr this router truly delivers on its promises. Read thiѕ reviеw to learn whether it іs worth buying or not.
Unboxing the TP-LINK Archer C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
The packaging use for the TP-LINK Archer AC2600 wireless router is similar to that of other TP-LINK wireless routers. It uses a calming green color and, on the front of the box you can find a picture of the device as well as details about some of its most important features.
On the back of the box you will find a comparison with other routers from the TP-LINK portfolio. According to TP-LINK, Archer C2600 is the successor to Archer C9 and it is supposed to beat it in almost every aspect.
Inside the box you will find the router itself, four detachable antennas, a network cable, the power adapter, the quick installation guide, some technical support information and the warranty.
As you can see, the unboxing experience offered by TP-LINK Archer AC2600 is very similar to that of other TP-LINK routers, including more affordable ones.
Hardware specifications
TP-LINK Archer AC2600 has a Qualcomm IPQ8064 dual-core processor, running at 1.4 GHz, with 512MB of RAM memory and 32 MB of storage space. It has for dual band detachable high performance antennas which allow it to provide a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 800 Mbps on the 2.4GHz frequency and 1733 Mbps on the 5 GHz frequency, leading to a total maximum of 2533 Mbps. Obviously, it offers support for all the modern networking standards, including 802.11ac.
On the back side of the router you will find four Ethernet ports, one port for connecting your router to the Internet Service Provider (ISP), the power jack and a button for turning the router On and Off.
On the right side of the router you will find two USB 3.0 ports, a button for turning the wireless networks that are broadcast by the router On and Off, the WPS button and the Reset button.
On the top of the router you will find several LEDs which indicate the status of this router's operation. TP-LINK Archer AC2600 is relatively large, but not bigger than other wireless routers with similar specifications. It has a size of 10.4 x 7.8 x 1.5 inches or 263.8 x 197.8 x 37.3 mm and a weight of 67.51 ounces or 1914 grams.
You can view the official specifications of this wireless router, here: TP-LINK Archer AC2600 Specifications.
Setting up and using the TP-LINK C2600 Archer AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
When you set up the TP-LINK Archer AC2600 wireless router for the first time, the Quick Setup Wizard starts by asking you to change the default username and password. This a very good security precaution.
Then, you are asked to select the region and the time zone that you are in. The Quick Setup Wizard continues by allowing you to select which type of Internet connection you have. It can also auto detect it for you, if you want that.
At the next step, you are asked to enter the details of your Internet connection. After you enter the necessary connection details, you can configure the two wireless networks which are broadcast by the router.
A summary is then shown for the settings that you have made and the Internet connection is tested.
Once the initial configuration is done, you can view the administration user interface and start configuring more settings in detail. As you can see, the user interface looks good and it's rather minimalist. One downside to it is that it is available only in English. There's no multi-lingual support. We believe that TP-LINK should improve this aspect of their user interface and offer support for multiple languages.
By default, only the basic settings are shown for most of the important features of the TP-LINK Archer AC2600. They are small in number and generally easy to understand and configure. Users will also appreciate the fact that the Help documentation is available with a single click on the question mark shown on the top-right corner of the user interface. If you click on it, it displays information about the options shown on the screen.
When you click the Advanced tab in the administration interface, you get access to all the configuration options that are available. As you can see below, here you get lots of data about the operation of your wireless router and you can configure everything in detail.
Both casual users and advanced users will appreciate this approach. Beginners get the basics in an easy to navigate format while advanced users are one click away from getting access to everything that TP-LINK Archer AC2600 has to offer.
Once the setup was out of the way, we started connecting our wireless devices to the network that was broadcast by TP-LINK Archer AC2600. We did not have any trouble connecting wireless and wired devices to the network and everything worked smoothly.
When using this router, we noticed several practical aspects you should be aware of:
- Even though the TP-LINK Archer AC2600 wireless router is quite sleek and elegant in its looks, its shiny surface is a magnet for dust and fingerprints.
- The LEDs which indicate the status of the router and its operation, are quite discreet and won't annoy you even during the night. However, if that does happen, you can easily turn them off.
- TP-LINK Archer AC2600 can be mounted on walls. On the back side of the router you will find two mounting holes with slots that allow you to use screws that will fit in the holes.
We are pleased with how easy it was to set up the TP-LINK Archer AC2600 wireless router and the amount of control offered by the user interface for administering it. The user interface looks great, is easy to use and it offers a great deal of customization, if you go to its Advanced tab. Beginners and casual users will appreciate the fact that the default view offers only the basic settings, so that they won't feel overwhelmed or lost when trying to set things up. Overall, TP-LINK Archer AC2600 worked very well during our testing and we did not encounter issues with stability and performance.
To learn more about the real-world performance offered by this router, read the next page in this review.
