TP-Link Archer C24 AC750 Wi-Fi Router Review: Is It Enough for Your Chennai 1BHK Apartment?

Not everyone in Chennai needs a premium Wi-Fi router. If you live in a 1BHK apartment, a studio flat, or a small shop cabin with fewer than 10 connected devices and basic internet usage, you are likely paying too much for your router. The TP-Link Archer C24 AC750 is a dual-band Wi-Fi router that handles everyday home internet needs — streaming, browsing, video calls, and a basic Wi-Fi camera — at the most affordable price point available in the market.

What Does AC750 Mean? Is It Enough?

AC750 means the router delivers up to 750Mbps total wireless throughput: 300Mbps on 2.4GHz and 433Mbps on 5GHz. For most 1BHK apartments in Chennai with an Airtel or ACT Fibernet connection of up to 100Mbps, this is more than enough. The bottleneck is almost always your ISP plan speed, not the router. AC750 comfortably handles 1080p streaming on one screen, simultaneous browsing on 2 to 3 devices, and a basic 1080p Wi-Fi camera.

Full Technical Specifications

• Wi-Fi Standard: AC750 Dual-Band (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac)

• Speed: 5GHz 433Mbps + 2.4GHz 300Mbps

• Antennas: 4 external fixed antennas for stable coverage

• Ports: 1x WAN + 4x LAN (Fast Ethernet 10/100)

• Modes: Router, Access Point, and Range Extender — three functions in one device

• App: TP-Link Tether for easy setup and management from your phone

• Security: WPA3 encryption, parental controls, and guest network

• Coverage: Ideal for apartments up to 800 sq.ft or 1BHK layouts

Three Powerful Use Modes

In Router mode, it works as a standard Wi-Fi router connected to your ISP modem. In Access Point mode, you connect it via LAN cable to an existing router or switch and it creates a new Wi-Fi zone — useful for extending coverage in a flat without replacing your existing router. In Range Extender mode, it amplifies your current Wi-Fi signal wirelessly — eliminating dead spots in your apartment. This three-in-one capability makes the Archer C24 exceptionally versatile for the price.

When to Upgrade from AC750 to AC1200

You should consider upgrading to the TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 (also available at SBM Technologies at Rs. 2,750) if you have 10 or more connected devices, experience slowdowns during peak usage, want to connect a Wi-Fi CCTV camera alongside multiple data-heavy devices, have a larger 2BHK or 3BHK home, or subscribe to an ISP plan above 100Mbps. The Gigabit LAN ports on the AC1200 also matter if you connect an NVR or desktop PC by wire.

Price and Availability

Available at SBM Technologies at Rs. 1,500 (discounted from Rs. 2,500) — the best value dual-band router in Chennai for small homes and apartments. In stock for immediate purchase at our Otteri store or online at sbmtechnologies.in. Call +91-9080313185 for advice on the right router model for your specific apartment size and device count.