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Archer C6

AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

  • Supports 802.11ac standard
  • Simultaneous 2.4GHz 300 Mbps and 5GHz 867 Mbps connections for 1200 Mbps of total available bandwidth
  • 4 external antennas and one internal antenna provide stable wireless connections and optimal coverage
  • Easy network management at your fingertips with TP-Link Tether
  • MU-MIMO achieves 2X efficiency by communicating with up to 2 devices at once
  • Supports Access Point mode to create a new Wi-Fi access point
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Overview

AC1200
Wi-Fi Router MU-MIMO Gigabit

Archer C6

Smooth Entertainment with AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi

The Archer C6 creates a reliable and blazing-fast network powered by 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology. The 2.4GHz band delivers
speeds up to 300Mbps, ready for everyday tasks like emailing and web browsing, while the 5GHz band delivers speeds up to
867Mbps, ideal for HD video streaming and lag-free online gaming.

  • 300Mbps

    2.4GHz Band

  • 867Mbps

    5GHz Band

5 High-Performance Antennas
Wi-Fi Coverage throughout Your Home

Four external antennas and one internal antenna send Wi-Fi signals to every corner of your home. Stay connected and enjoy fast Wi-Fi whether you are lounging on the sofa or on the balcony.With a powerful chipset, the Archer C6 provides ideal Wi-Fi coverage. The 2.4GHz band coverage is especially impressive, eliminating Wi-Fi dead-zones and beating that of other competing routers.

Better Coverage on 2.4GHz Band

Archer C6

Other AC1200 Router

Boosted speeds 40%

It’s An Access Point, Too

Switch the working mode of the Archer C6 to Access Point Mode to share your wired network with other wireless devices.

  • Router
  • Archer C6

MU-MIMO Matters
Increase Speed, Throughput, Capacity

MU-MIMO lets the Archer C6 serve multiple devices at once. No more bandwidth congestion or latency. All devices get their data faster and Wi-Fi is used more efficiently!

  • Destop

  • 4K HDTV

  • Computer

  • Nas

Gigabit Connectivity, 10× Faster

With one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN port, speeds can be up to 10× faster than standard Ethernet
connections. Connect your favorite wired devices to the Archer C6 and get impressed!

Easy Setup and Management with the Tether APP

The free Tether app is available for both Android and iOS devices, making it easy to set up the Archer C6 and manage your network settings.

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 3 Bedroom Houses
4× Fixed High-Performance Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas

Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range
WiFi Capacity Medium
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients
Working Modes Router Mode
Access Point Mode
SECURITY
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
VPN Server OpenVPN
PPTP
WiFi Encryption EU Version:
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

US, TW Version:
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
HARDWARE
Processor Qualcomm CPU
Ethernet Ports 1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power 12 V ⎓ 1 A
SOFTWARE
Protocols IPv4
IPv6
OneMesh™ OneMesh™ Supported
Without replacing your existing devices or buying a whole new WiFi ecosystem, OneMesh™ helps you create a more flexible network that covers your entire home with TP-Link OneMesh™ products.
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Parental Controls URL Filtering
Time Controls
WAN Types Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service QoS by Device
NAT Forwarding Virtual Servers
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
IPTV IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
DHCP Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
DDNS NO-IP
DynDNS
Management Tether App
Webpage
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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℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
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:-65dBm;
11ac HT80 mcs9:-62dBm;
2.4GHz:
11g 54Mbps:-78dBm;
11n HT20 mcs7:-74dBm;
11n HT40 mcs7:-71dbm；
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H) 9.1 × 5.7 × 1.4 in
(230 × 144 × 35 mm)
Package Contents Wi-Fi Router Archer C6
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
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