Review of the TP-Link Archer C2300 Dual Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router

Pros

1. Security features available to configure using router interface
2. Easy Setup
3. Gigabit LAN, keeps up with current available speeds, perfect for a home office
4. USB port for FTP network directly connected to router
5. FTP option plays video and audio very well. Which allows you to stream media (movies, music, podcasts) that you have connected to the routers USB port. I tested it on a Firestick, tablet and a phone and it works great.
6. Fast data speeds
7. Set end device optimization priority
8. Power & WIFI On/Off buttons
9. Is compatible with Charter cable modems

Cons

1. It doesnt have a stand and takes up significant space to lay the device flat
2. The power cord is short
3. Only 4 ethernet ports, which is standard but I'd prefer 6
   

• To access the FTP files: I used the VLC media player which I installed on my phone, computer and tablet. The audio quality was clear, it could have been better, but it was reasonable. The video quality was exceptional. The router allows you to access the files on the local network and via the internet.

1. In VLC you can Select New Stream and type in the IP address of the FTP server or local network. Or you can also search for the share folder under Local Network in the VLC app on your personal device(s) to access the files. 

• Recommend the product: Yes! I really like the end user device optimization priority option, which enables a user to allow certain devices to maintain optimal data speeds over others. Which is a plus, especially if there are multiple devices in the home. Last but not least, which I believe is the best feature of all, is the USB port, which allows you to access your media from any device, anywhere. - Incentive Post

Ring Solar Panel Not Charging the Ring Camera

The Ring Solar Panel was not supplying a significant charge to the connected Ring Stick Up Cam Battery HD, 3rd Generation. Some days the charge would increase by 5%. On most days the charge did not increase at all. So, I swapped the battery and made sure the cables were snug, but that did not make a difference. Next, I contacted Ring customer service and they informed me that the Ring Solar Panel was not meant to provide a full charge to any device. After making some changes to the device settings, I have determined that the solar panel is capable of providing a full charge. In my case, I made several setting changes, in order to receive a consistent, full-charge from the solar panel.

I. Description of the Ring Solar Panel from Ring:

a. A few hours of direct sunlight a day will charge your Ring camera. 

b. The description also states, "Requires several hours of direct sunlight every day. Ability to recharge varies based on device settings, motion notifications"

Ring Stick Up Cam Battery HD

Ring Solar Panel

II. Changes I made in the Ring App to increase the Solar Panel charge

a. Device Settings > Video Settings > Video Recording Length> 20s. This was a significant change, approximately a 50% increase. I believe the positive effect was due in part because I am on a busy street and receive frequent alerts. So decreasing the length of the video, equals less battery usage.

b. Power Settings > Motion Frequency > Frequently, which produced mild results

c. Power Settings > Advance Motion Detection, turned on, which trims empty footage, mild results

d. Device Settings > Snapshot Capture > Every 1 Hour, which produced mild results

III. Since making the setting changes, the Ring battery level has been consistently at 98%-100%