Like most of the entries, the touch-screen that Touch P5 features is not a marketing gimmick but a very useful feature. It is used to perform the initial configuration procedures with its help but also access the main settings and customizations during operation. It also displays useful information like which Wi-Fi networks are running and the current mode (Router, Access Point or Repeater), time/date and the number of connected stations on the screen. We have unboxed the TP Link Touch P5 router and here is what we came up with.
Specifications
Dimensions: 11.2 x 6.2 x 2.1 inches Standards: IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz + 256 QAM Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Encryption, WPA/WPA 2, WEP, SPI and NAT Firewall, Access Control Processor: 1 GHz Dual Core Screen Type: Capacitive Screen Size: 4.3 inch Pixel Density: 128 ppi Number of LAN Ports: 4 USB 3.0 Port: 1 LAN Speed: 1000 Mbit/s Weight: 1.35 kg
Box Contents
TP-Link Touch P5 Features
What We Like: A Touchscreen Router with Effortless Controls Parental Controls Easily customize the reliable settings that will keep you and the other users safe online. Devices Control Choose the devices that will be able to access your network and control how and when they connect to the internet. Wireless Settings Personalize your Wi-Fi settings, even hide your Wo-Fi connection from the view. Mode Selection The Touch P5 has the ability to function as a router, a repeater, or an access point. An Intuitive Interface The interface is very clean, crisp and user friendly which help to quickly access and manage your network settings. All the settings are available on the screen and the touchscreen display also functios as a clock, when not in use. Lightening Fast Wi-Fi Technology The Wireless AC standard can establish a dual band network, allowing you to connect even more devices while still surfing at a speed of up to 1900Mbps. The two bands are: 5 GHz 1300Mbps Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 600Mbps Wi-Fi
TP-Link Touch P5 Photo Gallery
Set Up
Install the antennas and position them vertically.Turn off the modem; and remove the backup battery if it has one.Connect the modem to the Internet port on the router via an Ethernet cable.Turn on the modem and wait for about 2 minutes for it to restart.Turn on the router and wait until the system boot on the screen is completed.
Price & Availability
The price on the box is INR 17,999 which is not bad for a router like this.
Verdict
TP-Link Touch P5 is one of its kind and the innovation has definitely made the router control a lot easier. The screen and the software have made the customization controls more handy and interactive. This is one of the best looking Wi-Fi router we have seen so far, and it can be used as a decor if kept anywhere around your home. We will test the router on daily basis and will find out what more does it has in terms of hardware upgrade.