Using a archer c7

Tom342 · 21 Jun 2018 at 20:19

Im thinking about getting a archer c7 from tp-link, since im new to the networking area i want to ask some questions.
1. Can i use this with a Superhub 3 from Virgin?
2. Can i somehow use it without using modem mode?
3. Is it relatively easy to setup?

What i want to use it for: Gaming using a ethernet cable connected to a switch, and using it for wifi.

Thanks

bremen1874 · 21 Jun 2018 at 20:25

1. Yes.
2. Why would you want to? If you really feel the need you could configure it as an access point instead of a router.
3. Trivially easy (assuming you know basically what you're doing).

Tom342 · 21 Jun 2018 at 20:42

Thanks for the answer, i want to use it since we use ethernet downstairs and i want to have somewhere where i can access both ethernet and wifi using another router i am aware you can use a switch but that doesn't have wifi, also am i correct that QoS will not work whilst using it as an access point and using ethernet will work whilst using it in access point mode?

bremen1874 · 21 Jun 2018 at 21:03

Tom342 said:
also am i correct that QoS will not work whilst using it as an access point and using ethernet will work whilst using it in access point mode?

Yes.

The instructions below should show you how to do it. I haven't read them in detail to make sure.

https://www.tp-link.com/en/article/?faqid=417