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Dalida

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2021-10-24 23:58:52 - last edited 2021-11-05 12:47:36

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How to Interpret Hardware Version of Boxed/Sealed Router Before Purchasing?

2021-10-24 23:58:52 - last edited 2021-11-05 12:47:36

After much research I’m about to purchase a TP-Link Archer C4000 router - my first TP-Link product.

I understand where to find the hardware version on the underside of a router, however I would like to know how to ascertain this from an unboxed & still-sealed item please?

I assume the boxes are sealed in plastic?

How do I understand how long the retailer has had the item in stock etc?

Thanks

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2021-11-04 11:35:10 - last edited 2021-11-05 12:47:36

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2021-11-04 11:35:10 - last edited 2021-11-05 12:47:36

@Dalida

There will be no way to know the hardware version before you get the actual router at hand from my understanding. Amazon will not give you an answer about it either I guess.

While there is no big difference between the C4000 V2 and V3, the basic functions and features are the same, we generally update the package and product label to mark the package or production revision.

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@Dalida

There will be no way to know the hardware version before you get the actual router at hand from my understanding. Amazon will not give you an answer about it either I guess.

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How to Interpret Hardware Version of Boxed/Sealed Router Before Purchasing?

After much research I’m about to purchase a TP-Link Archer C4000 router - my first TP-Link product.

I understand where to find the hardware version on the underside of a router, however I would like to know how to ascertain this from an unboxed & still-sealed item please?

I assume the boxes are sealed in plastic?

How do I understand how long the retailer has had the item in stock etc?

Thanks

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