- Virtual CIO
How to Create an IT Budget That Actually Works
11 Mar, 2026






£167.10 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The TP-Link Archer C2300 is one of those “solid enough, don’t overthink it” routers that usually makes sense when you want decent Wi‑Fi across a typical UK home/office without paying for the premium tier. In day-to-day terms it handles streaming, video calls, and normal file traffic comfortably, and the dual-band split will keep your devices off the crowded part of the spectrum. For the money (£139.16 ex‑VAT), it’s a fair value option if you’ve got a mix of devices that don’t all need to be running flat-out at the same time.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your environment is particularly busy (lots of nearby Wi‑Fi networks), you need reliable coverage at the far edges of a larger site, or you’re expecting “set and forget” performance for heavy business use with lots of simultaneous clients. At this price point, there are better options if you care about consistent throughput and coverage under load—especially if you’re comparing against newer Wi‑Fi generations or models designed for offices. This one is best for small-to-medium setups that mainly need stable everyday Wi‑Fi and don’t require enterprise-grade resilience. If you tell me roughly your square footage and how many devices will connect, I can sanity-check whether it’ll feel fast where you’ll actually use it.

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