TP Link C9 1900

[Luxei]

Hello,

I'm in the market for a router that I can attach to a pre-existing network in an apartment building.

I was looking at the BT HH5b which seemed to fit all of my needs (have a specified WAN port) although it does not give the user the ability to hide the broadcasting of SSID which put me off. However I have found the TP Link C9 1900 albeit a bit more expensive but it seems like it'll be worth the money, but it doesn't seem to have a dedicated WAN port and I'm just wondering whether this router would be suitable for my needs?

Thanks.

 

[inerax]

The blue port that says "internet" is a WAN (wide area network) port.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-AC1900-Wireless-Archer-C9/dp/B00PDLRHFW

 

[Luxei]

The blue port that says "internet" is a WAN (wide area network) port.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-AC1900-Wireless-Archer-C9/dp/B00PDLRHFW

So it will work as I would like it to?

Edit: Apologies for being a noob on this subject.

 

[inerax]

The blue port that says "internet" is a WAN (wide area network) port.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-AC1900-Wireless-Archer-C9/dp/B00PDLRHFW

So it will work as I would like it to?

Edit: Apologies for being a noob on this subject.

let me ask first. You are going to "attach" this to a pre existing network in an apartment building. Is this wifi only? Have they ran Ethernet to every unit? Explain a bit more what you are looking to do here.

If you are trying to get more ports, or better Wifi there is a better option than a router.

 

[Luxei]

The blue port that says "internet" is a WAN (wide area network) port.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-AC1900-Wireless-Archer-C9/dp/B00PDLRHFW

So it will work as I would like it to?

Edit: Apologies for being a noob on this subject.

let me ask first. You are going to "attach" this to a pre existing network in an apartment building. Is this wifi only? Have they ran Ethernet to every unit? Explain a bit more what you are looking to do here.

If you are trying to get more ports, or better Wifi there is a better option than a router.

Yes, the apartment I will be moving into provides an ISP before you move in. And this is routed to the apartment via an ethernet socket installed in the apartment. Its for wifi and also one wired connection.

Basically just looking to expand the network to have my "own" network so to speak so I can connect all of my devices and not just one wired device.

 

[inerax]

The blue port that says "internet" is a WAN (wide area network) port.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-AC1900-Wireless-Archer-C9/dp/B00PDLRHFW

So it will work as I would like it to?

Edit: Apologies for being a noob on this subject.

let me ask first. You are going to "attach" this to a pre existing network in an apartment building. Is this wifi only? Have they ran Ethernet to every unit? Explain a bit more what you are looking to do here.

If you are trying to get more ports, or better Wifi there is a better option than a router.

Yes, the apartment I will be moving into provides an ISP before you move in. And this is routed to the apartment via an ethernet socket installed in the apartment. Its for wifi and also one wired connection.

Basically just looking to expand the network to have my "own" network so to speak so I can connect all of my devices and not just one wired device.

Understand. If they run the Ethernet then it is most likely on a switch. So you will be able to get a router (the one linked is fine) and plug the cable into the WAN/internet port on the back. This will pull the IP from the apartment ISP switch, assign it to the router then give you your own network. You will have your own WIFI with its own name and password. You will also have 4 ports to hook wired devices to.

You mentioned that you wanted to hide your Wifi but I have never found the need. Just use WPA2-PSK (AES) with a good password (caps, lower case, numbers, symbols) and you will be fine.

 

[Luxei]

The blue port that says "internet" is a WAN (wide area network) port.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-AC1900-Wireless-Archer-C9/dp/B00PDLRHFW

So it will work as I would like it to?

Edit: Apologies for being a noob on this subject.

let me ask first. You are going to "attach" this to a pre existing network in an apartment building. Is this wifi only? Have they ran Ethernet to every unit? Explain a bit more what you are looking to do here.

If you are trying to get more ports, or better Wifi there is a better option than a router.

Yes, the apartment I will be moving into provides an ISP before you move in. And this is routed to the apartment via an ethernet socket installed in the apartment. Its for wifi and also one wired connection.

Basically just looking to expand the network to have my "own" network so to speak so I can connect all of my devices and not just one wired device.

Understand. If they run the Ethernet then it is most likely on a switch. So you will be able to get a router (the one linked is fine) and plug the cable into the WAN/internet port on the back. This will pull the IP from the apartment ISP switch, assign it to the router then give you your own network. You will have your own WIFI with its own name and password. You will also have 4 ports to hook wired devices to.

You mentioned that you wanted to hide your Wifi but I have never found the need. Just use WPA2-PSK (AES) with a good password (caps, lower case, numbers, symbols) and you will be fine.

Fantastic, thank you so much for the speedy help.