TP-LINK launches Touch P5 Router

TP-LINK has announced the release of their Touch P5 Router, the first in a line of routers which support Touch Screen technology.

The Touch P5 represents another in the family of high bandwidth router solutions, after the successful launch of the Archer C9, this time sporting a Touch Screen control system that is simply captured in two words, powerfully elegant.

Other than the Touch Screen itself, the Touch P5 supports a variety of functions that make it an extremely impressive router in its own right. With such features as Simultaneous Dual Band speeds of up to 600Mbps over 2.4 GHz and 1300Mbps over 5GHz, flexible wall mounting for freedom of placement, USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports for high speed file and printer sharing, and 3 Dual Band antennas offering extreme levels of coverage and signal strength.

Extra Large Touch Screen

The 4.3 inch capacitive Touch Screen offers both a colorful and intuitive level of control, in addition to the browser administration which is typical to most routers, and represents an innovativestep up in user interaction.

"The Touch Screen provides an advanced level of user interaction for wireless routers, allowing users to see what's happening on their network directly.” said Andy Chen, Director of International Business.

The screen itself is surfaced with unbreakable toughened glass to ensure strength and durability, and is powered by its own independent STMicroelectronics Chipset, unlike other Touch Screen routers in this class. This innovation allows for a fast and responsive UI experience, without burdening to the router's main CPU and core functionality.

User-friendly UI

One of the unique features of the Touch P5 is the simple yet elegant design of the User Interface. Users who are familiar with mobile device UIs will instinctively understand the interface's Touch Screen control system which makes full use of the tried and tested 'tap and slide' formula. Those with lesser experience will be able to pick it up easily as the user-friendly layout and design provides an environment that is extremely intuitive.

"The UI was designed to be usable by anyone, we wanted to make it fully featured without being needlessly technical " said Andy Chen.

Touch P5 Key Features

Extra large 4.3 inch capacitive colorful touch screen surfaced with unbreakable toughened glass

Extremely User-friendly UI

Independent chip for Touch Screen module

Multiple modes including wireless router, access point and repeater

Flexible wall mounting design

Simultaneous Dual Band, maximum speeds of up to 600Mbps over 2.4GHz and 1300Mbps over 5GHz

Beamforming technology

1 USB 3.0 Port and 1 USB 2.0 Port

Built-in media server

Built-in print server support

Guest Network Access

WPS wireless security encryption

Bandwidth Control/Live Parental Control

3 dual band antennas