Question 1

Can it be set up via web interface?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The router has a modern, attractive, and functional browser interface which handles all of its configuration tasks.

Question 2

Can this unit be used as an Access Point?

Accepted Answer

I am wireless to 2 computers and my brother laser multi-function is connected using wire so guess can say yes it can work as an access point depending upon what you are trying to do

Question 3

Does this do MU-MIMO?

Accepted Answer

The AC3200 User Guide only referenced MIMO as "Powered by
3x3 MIMO technology".

Here's what it says:

TP-LINK’s AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band  Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. Powered by
3x3 MIMO technology, this router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home
Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performance. Your wireless connections are radio band
selectable to avoid interference in your area, and the four built-in Gigabit ports supply high-speed connection to your wired
devices.

This router reaches every room in my house on both 2.4GHz & the 5GHz bands. I'm very pleased with it's performance &  reliability.

Question 4

Does this router work well for QoS (I want to still be able to game while everyone else is doing whatever they do)?

Accepted Answer

I don't do gaming, but I do video streaming and there are no problems with others accessing the internet.  I have zero complaints with the router. Functions are as described.  It quietly sits there and does its job.

Question 5

I plan on wall mounting the router. Is there any noticeable signal or power reduction if I leave the antennas folded down and not up?

Accepted Answer

Haven't seen noticeable degredation with them folded but it may depend on how large your space is

Question 6

Has anyone used two of these routers in a site-to-site IPSEC VPN tunnel configuration?  If so, is the tunnel reliable?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, Haven't tried that config, otherwise very reliable.

Question 7

My desktop doesn't come with Wireless Adapter. What kind of Wireless USB Adapter should I buy to get the maximum speed out of it?

Accepted Answer

TP-Link 300mbps high gain wireless N usb router

Question 8

Can the router software keep track of how much total bandwidth each device is using?

Accepted Answer

No to my knowledge. To track bandwidth of each device on your network you have to run some sorts of traffic grapher. Like MRTG. Google it and hopeful that helps you.

Question 9

Can it work with a vista laptop wirelessly?

Accepted Answer

I'm not really that tech savvy, but if you mean will it work with a laptop that uses the vista o/s wirelessly, it should. We are using it for 3 PCs hard wired with both Windows 7 and 8, with 2 chromebooks and a tablet wirelessly connected. I don't think it matters which o/s you have. It is a great router if you are needing more than 1 or 2 devices wirelessly connected.

Question 10

Can I start using this router without having a laptop or desktop ? I only have iPads in my house so I wouldn't be able to download any info from a disk.  I apologize for my crude knowledge of computer systems.

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use it out of the box, with default settings. Not recommended, you should always set your own SSID and WPA/PSK password. You should be able to configure the router through the web browser interface. I have had NO problems with this router.

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer C3200

Standards	IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
WiFi Generation	Wi-Fi 5
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
Security	64 / 128-bit WEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK encryption
WPA	WPA2
WAN Ports	1 x 10/100/1000M
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100/1000M
Buttons	Wireless On / Off Button Power On / off Button LED On / off Button WPS Button Reset Button
Wireless Data Rates	5 GHz Band 1: Up to 1300 Mbps 5 GHz Band 2: Up to 1300 Mbps 2.4 GHz: Up to 600 Mbps
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna	3 x dual band Fixed antennas & 3 x single band Fixed antennas
Transmitted Power	CE: <20 dBm (2.4 GHz) <23 dBm (5 GHz) FCC: <30 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity	5 GHz: 11a 6 Mbps: -94 dBm 11a 54 Mbps: -76 dBm 11ac HT20: -68 dBm 11ac HT40: -64 dBm 11ac HT80: -60 dBm 2.4 GHz 11g 54M: -77 dBm 11n HT20: -73 dBm 11n HT40: -71 dBm
Interface	1 x USB 3.0 Port + 1 x USB 2.0 Port
VPN support	PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Power Supply	12V / 2.5A
Wireless Adapter included	No
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux
Dimensions	1.50" x 7.90" x 7.90"
Temperature	Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 40 degree Celsius (32 ~ 104 degree Fahrenheit) Storage Temperature: -40 ~ 70 degree Celsius (-40 ~ 158 degree Fahrenheit)
Humidity	Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 90% non-condensing

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