Is your child the next elite eSport athlete?
With multi-million dollar prize pools and millions of dollars in wagers, it’s no surprise that some parents are trying to help cultivate and develop their child’s gaming skills. Being an successful eSport athlete can lead to scholarships from major universities and the potential to make very good money as a professional gamer. The momentous impact of eSports can be seen both in the far east and down under with professional gaming teams who eat, live and practice together. In 2018 the Global eSports economy is projected to reach $905.6 Million .
Many believe the tools required to succeed in eSports include a fast machine, an amazing mouse, a comfortable gaming environment and a responsive high definition screen. Although all of these are important, one of the most significant factors restricting gamers is internet speed. Whether on the WAN or LAN, gamers require a fast and stable network connection. Featuring battle-tested network architecture optimized for game play, our friends at TP-Link have announced the Archer C5400x Router targeted specifically for gamers. Powered by a powerful 1.8 GHz 64-bit Quad-Core CPU combined with three co-processors this router will stream and execute your wired or wireless requests with ease. The Archer C5400x features 8 Gig LAN interfaces. Two LAN ports can be aggregated to double connection speeds.
From a wireless perspective the AC5400x provides consumers with three Wi-Fi bands (one 2.4 GHz and two 5 GHz) making it easier to stream and segment gaming traffic from everyday household network applications. The Archer C5400X employs MU-MIMO and Airtime Fairness to balance the requests of every device with speed and precision.
Although the target audience for this network device are serious gamers, the Archer C5400x Router provides many advanced networking features for the home including:
- TP-Link HomeCareT, that will protect every device on your network from the latest cyber threats. This is done with a multi-keyed security approach, built-in antivirus and cutting-edge intrusion prevention.
- 16 GB of built-in storage (that can be expanded by connecting USB drives). Great to store and stream music, photos and documents that can be easily shared.
- Current IPV4 and next generation IPV6 support
- OpenVPN to create secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections with PPTP using VPN Acceleration
- The AC5400x Wi-Fi, MU-MIMO, Smart Connect, Range Boost and Airtime Fairness delivers everything that Wi-Fi has to offer today at the fastest speeds
Setting up the router is effortless. The TP-Link guided setup leads customers through a seamless installation experience using Bluetooth and a mobile app
The TP-Link Archer C5400x Gaming Router will be a game changing tool to help accelerate the evolution of the next great eSport athlete.
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions:
- 11.3 X 11.3X 7.2 in. (With antennas),
- 9.5X9.5X2.2 in. (Without antennas)
- Weight:
- 1.5kg (with antenna),
- 1.2kg (without antenna)
- CPU: 1.8 GHz 64-bit Quad-Core CPU , 3 co-processors and 1 GB of RAM
- Connectivity: 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, 802.3ab
- Interfaces: 1x GE WAN, 8x GE LAN, 2x USB3.0
- WiFi: Tri-band with an incredible speed of up to 5334 Mbps
- Protocols: IPv4, IPv6
- App:
- Andriod 4.1 or higher
- iOS 8 or higher
- Features:
- VPN acceleration for a 5 times faster VPN connection
- Connect two LAN ports using Link Aggregation
- 8 external and detachable antennas
- TP-Link DDNS
- Parental Controls / Antivirus / QoS
- IPv6
- VPN Server (OpenVPN and PPTP Servers)
- NAT Forwarding (DMZ / UPnP …)
- Link aggregation (WAN / LAN)
- Airtime Fairness
- SmartConnect
For more information or to acquire the: Archer C5400x Gaming Router
About TP-Link
Founded in 1996, TP-Link is a global provider of reliable networking devices and accessories, involved in all aspects of everyday life. The company is consistently ranked by analyst firm IDC as the No. 1 provider of WLAN and broadband CPE devices**, supplying distribution to more than 120 countries and serving hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
