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TP-LINK Archer C5 VS MIWIFI by Xiaomi

Compare TP-LINK Archer C5 VS MIWIFI by Xiaomi and see what are their differences

TP-LINK Archer C5 logo TP-LINK Archer C5

TP Link Archer C5 is a great router for less than $100. It supports 802.11ac, has simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands and two USB 2.0 ports for file sharing and storage.

MIWIFI by Xiaomi logo MIWIFI by Xiaomi

Wifi router beta with a twist: you build it yourself
  • TP-LINK Archer C5 Landing page
    Landing page //
    2023-05-02
  • MIWIFI by Xiaomi Landing page
    Landing page //
    2019-03-07

TP-LINK Archer C5 videos

TP-Link Archer C5 V4 Unboxing & Review

More videos:

  • Review - TP-Link Archer C50 Wireless Dual Band Router review
  • Review - TP-Link Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router, v2

MIWIFI by Xiaomi videos

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Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to TP-LINK Archer C5 and MIWIFI by Xiaomi)
Operating Systems
35 35%
65% 65
Home
33 33%
67% 67
Linux
35 35%
65% 65
Home Intelligence
59 59%
41% 41

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Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, MIWIFI by Xiaomi seems to be more popular. It has been mentiond 2 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

TP-LINK Archer C5 mentions (0)

We have not tracked any mentions of TP-LINK Archer C5 yet. Tracking of TP-LINK Archer C5 recommendations started around Mar 2021.

MIWIFI by Xiaomi mentions (2)

  • Bricked Xiaomi Mi Router 4A 100Mb, guides won't work
    I followed a few different guides, tried different versions of firmware (From the miwifi.com page, from the miuirom.org page, Chinese 2.18.28, Chinese 2.18.51, the one that comes with the hoddy guide, even the gigabit edition versions (global and Chinese) and the openwrt software and some others I can't remember) and nothing works. I can get the firmware onto the router (with either BootP + TFTpd or the... Source: about 2 years ago
  • Access barred!
    Oh Try opening http://miwifi.com/ Http without s. Source: almost 3 years ago

What are some alternatives?

When comparing TP-LINK Archer C5 and MIWIFI by Xiaomi, you can also consider the following products

Cisco Meraki Systems Manager - Cisco Meraki Systems Manager offers cloud-based mobility management solutions.

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Speedify - Combine your WiFi and cell connections for increased speed

Velop - Whole-home mesh Wi-Fi by Linksys

Linksys WRT1900ACS - Utilizing four high-performance antennas and power amplifiers,This Linksys router is a good option for those looking for reliability and good signal coverage, both in domestic or work environments.

Wifi Porter - Connect guests to your network quickly