Archer C5

End of Life

AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router

Faster AC Wi-Fi—AC1200 dual-band is ideal for 4K video streaming and high-speed downloading.
Far-Reaching Coverage—4× antennas and Beamforming delivers extensive Wi-Fi coverage and reliable connections.
Multi-Mode 3-in-1—Supports Router, Access Point, and Range Extender modes for added flexibility.
Parental Controls—Manages when and how connected devices can access the internet.
Guest Network—Provides separate access for guests in order to secure the host network.
Smooth HD Streaming—Supports IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge, and Tag VLAN to optimize IPTV streaming.
IPv6 Supported—Compatible with the IPv6 (the latest Internet Protocol version 6).
Compact and Mountable—Designed to conserve space and complement any décor.

Overview

802.11ac
The Next Generation of Wi-Fi

TP-LINK’s Archer C5 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard
– 802.11ac, 3 times faster than wireless N speeds and delivering a combined wireless data transfer rate of up to 1.2Gbps. With 867Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over the 2.4GHz band, the Archer C5 is the superior choice for seamless HD streaming, online gaming and other bandwidth-intensive tasks.

Concurrent Dual Band Connections for
Lag-Free Work and Entertainment

The Archer C5 operates over both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring amazing wireless performance. Simultaneous Dual Band offers the flexibility of two dedicated networks – with multiple times the bandwidth for your needs. Simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the same time.

Easy Network Management—TP-LINK Tether

TP-LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your iOS or Android devices. From setup to parental control, Tether provides a simple, intuitive user interface to see what the status of your router is, who’s online and what their privileges are. More models of the router can be configured with TP-LINK Tether.

External Antennas for Fully Expanded Coverage

With 2 external dual band antennas combined with higher quality antenna technology, you can maintain high speeds across greater distances. This provides you with incredible wireless coverage and reliability from anywhere in your large home or office.

Dual Multifunctional USB Ports for Storage and Sharing

With the two multi-functional USB 2.0 ports, you can share printers, files and media with different devices through your local network or via the ftp server while away from home.

Storage Sharing
FTP Server
Media Server
Printer Server

Full Gigabit Wired Connections for
Ultrafast Data Transfer Speeds

With one gigabit Internet port and four gigabit Ethernet ports, speeds can be up to 10× faster than
Ethernet connections. The Archer C5 is a powerful hub to support a robust and extremely fast wired network.

Power
Power
On/Off
Wi-Fi
On/Off
Gigabit WAN Port
4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
WPS/Reset

Guest Network

Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network.
Easy to Use

Included in the resource CD, TP-LINK's utility can help users complete the installation and wireless network settings in just a few minutes.
IPv6 Supported

Archer C5 supports IPv6, which is foundational to the next generation of the Internet and enables a range of new services.

	Archer C8	Archer C7	Archer C5	Archer C2	Archer C20i
Model	Archer C8	Archer C7	Archer C5	Archer C2	Archer C20i
Product Name	AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router	AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router	AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router	AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router	AC750 Wireless Dual Band Router
Features
WiFi Speed	5GHz 1300Mbps + 2.4GHz 450Mbps	5GHz 1300Mbps + 2.4GHz 450Mbps	5GHz 867Mbps + 2.4GHz 300Mbps	5GHz 433Mbps + 2.4GHz 300Mbps	5GHz 433Mbps + 2.4GHz 300Mbps
WiFi Range
Antennas	3 External	3 External	2 External	2 External	3 Internal
USB 3.0 Port*	1	-	-	-	-
USB 2.0 Port(s)*	1	2	2	1	1
Gigabit Ports	√	√	√	√	-
Easy to Install	√	√	√	√	√
Live Parental Control	√	√	√	√	√
Guest Network	√	√	√	√	√
IPv6 Support	√	√	√	√	√
Application
Surf/E-mail/Chat	√	√	√	√	√
Music/Audio/Video Streaming	√	√	√	√	√
Online Gaming	√	√	√	√	√
HD Video Streaming	√	√	√	√	√
Multiple HD Video Streaming	Superior	Superior	Superior	Superior	Best
Multiplayer Online Gaming	Superior	Superior	Superior	Superior	Best

* For storage (hard drive or flash disk) and printer sharing, FTP server and media server.

Specifications

WIRELESS
Standards	Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds	AC1200 5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac) 2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)
WiFi Range	2 Bedroom Houses 2× Fixed Antennas Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas.
WiFi Capacity	Medium Dual-Band Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

HARDWARE
Processor	Single-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports	1× Gigabit WAN Port 4× Gigabit LAN Ports
USB Support	1× USB 2.0 Port Supported Partition Formats: NTFS, FAT32 Supported Functions: FTP Server Media Server Samba Server
Buttons	WPS/Reset Button Wireless On/Off Switch Power On/Off Button
Power	12 V ⎓ 2.5 A

SECURITY
WiFi Encryption	WEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Network Security	SPI Firewall Access Control IP & MAC Binding Application Layer Gateway
Guest Network	1× 5 GHz Guest Network 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network

SOFTWARE
Protocols	IPv4 IPv6
Parental Controls	URL Filtering Time Controls
WAN Types	Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP
Quality of Service	QoS by Device
NAT Forwarding	Port Forwarding Port Triggering DMZ UPnP
DHCP	Address Reservation DHCP Client List Server
DDNS	NO-IP DynDNS
Management	Webpage

PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H)	9.6 × 6.4 × 1.3 in (243 × 160 × 32.5 mm)
Package Contents	Wi-Fi Router Archer C5 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide

OTHER
System Requirements	Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser Cable or DSL Modem (if needed) Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
Certifications	FCC, CE, RoHS
Environment	Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉) Storage Temperature: -40℃~60℃ (-40℉ ~140℉) Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing

TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power	CE EIRP: <20dBm(2.4GHz) <23dBm(5GHz) FCC: <30dBm(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity	5GHz: 11a 6Mbps:-93dBm； 11a 54Mbps:-78dBm； 11ac HT20 mcs8:69dBm; 11ac HT40 mcs9:-66dBm; 11ac HT80 mcs9:-62dBm; 2.4GHz: 11g 54Mbps:-78dBm; 11n HT20 mcs7:-74dBm; 11n HT40 mcs7:-71dbm；

For additional version information, please go to the support page.

Reviews & Awards

Awards

IT PRODUCT

Archer C5 has gaind the award of IT PRODUCT from Computerworld.

2015, Czech Republic
Editors tip

Archer C5 has gaind the award of Editors tip from PC Revue.

2015, Slovakia
We Recommend

Archer C5 was recommended by GAGADGET.COM

2015, Ukraine
Price-Quality

Archer C5 V4 received award ‘’Price-Quality’’ («Цена-Качество») from SMARTPHONE.UA – one of the key Ukrainian IT-media

2018, Ukraine
Aproved by ROOT-NATION

Archer C5 V4 received award ‘’Aproved by ROOT-NATION’’ (Одобрено ROOT-NATION») from ROOT-NATION.COM – one of the key Ukrainian IT-media

2018, Ukraine

Support

Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range, coverage, and the maximum number of connected devices are based on test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless data throughput, wireless coverage, and the number of connected devices are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.
Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to support MU-MIMO.