A number of years ago there was a big shift in networking as users moved from wired to wireless. More recently the industry has changed a little with the introduction of Powerline networking. That had a lot of people sceptical however in our experience it actually works very well.

The TP-Link AC1750 Archer C7 wireless router performed admirably throughout our tests, with its six antennae (three internal, three external) proving ideal for gamers and people streaming video.

TP-Link has been on a roll this year, releasing one new router after the other. The Archer C7 is their 802.11ac model. We tested it to find out how this AC1750 router fares against the more expensive routers from the competition. In terms of design, TP-Link has a clear idea of what it's going for.

Summary: A solid, well priced wireless-ac router with plenty of features and competitive performance.

In a world of hopeless model numbers, the TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 is at least a breath of fresh air. It's a delight to have the friendly sounding Archer C7 appear on your list of network devices, while inside its ultra-gloss black chassis is some serious networking hardware.

The TP-Link AC1750 Archer C7 wireless router performed admirably throughout our tests, with its six antennae (three internal, three external) proving ideal for gamers and people streaming video.

Two things have recently been bugging me about my TP-Link TD-W8960N Wireless ADSL2+ modem router. It was only Wireless-N and single band (2.4Ghz). Up until recently, this was fine and I never really needed anything faster or dual band.

The Router Ranker shows the Archer C7 tied in second place with the ASUS RT-AC66U . Not bad for TP-LINK's (and QCA's) first effort in an AC1750 class router. The C7's weakest points are its 2.4 GHz downlink throughput and range.

The tricky part about setting up your home Wi-Fi is that no matter which provider you choose, it won't make a difference unless you have a solid Wi-Fi router. Your router is what emits your signal, so if you have a crappy one, good luck connecting even your smartphone to it. If you're having issues with your connection, we suggest adding the TP-Link AC1750 to your Amazon cart. Usually priced at $79.99, it's available now for just $51.99, a 35 percent discount. Life is already stressful enough; don't waste any more time butting heads with your Wi-Fi. The AC1750 is probably a bit different from what you're used to — it's a smart router that's compatible with Alexa and IFTTT, meaning you can turn on your guest Wi-Fi with voice commands or trigger actions when devices connect or disconnect from your network. You can set up this router in minutes and the high-speed connection allows for simultaneous activities like TV streaming, gaming, internet browsing, and more. With 2,500 squ...