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Archer C6U

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
  • Beamforming technology delivers wider wireless coverage
  • Supports Access Point mode to create a new Wi-Fi access point

Overview

AC1200
Wi-Fi Router MU-MIMO Gigabit

Archer C6U

Smooth Entertainment with AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi

The Archer C6U 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.

  • 867
    Mbps

    5GHz
    Band

  • 300
    Mbps

    2.4GHz
    Band

Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage
Throughout Your Home

Four external antennas 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. Beamforming technology detects devices, even if they are far-away or low-powered, and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them.

Archer C6

Other Router without Beamforming

TP-Link OneMesh™ :
Flexibly Create a Whole-Home Wi-Fi

OneMesh™ is a simple way to form a Mesh network with a single Wi-Fi name for seamless whole-home coverage. Just connect a OneMeshTM range extender to a OneMesh™ router. No more searching around for a stable connection.

Learn More about OneMesh™ >>

  •  

    Wi-Fi Dead-Zone Killer

    Eliminate weak signal areas with Wi-Fi coverage for the whole house

  •  

    Smart Roaming

    Uninterrupted streaming when moving around your home

  •  

    One Wi-Fi Name

    No more switching Wi-Fi network names

  •  

    Unified Management

    Manage the whole-home Wi-Fi by managing the central node via Tether app/Web UI

  • Traditional Router with Extender

  • OneMesh™ Router + Range Extender

MU-MIMO Brings More Simultaneous Connections

MU-MIMO lets the Archer C6U serve multiple devices at once. No more bandwidth congestion or latency. All devices get their data faster and Wi-Fi is used more efficiently!

  • Traditional Router

    Stream data to one device at a time

  • Archer C6U

    Stream data to multiple devices simultaneously

  • Media Server

  • FTP Server

  • Storage Sharing

  • Media Server

  • FTP Server

  • Storage Sharing

  • Storage Sharing

Faster Connectivity and Easy Sharing

Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver maximum wired speeds. Plug in PCs, smart TVs, and game consoles for fast and reliable connections. Easily to connect external storage devices with the USB 2.0 port to rapidly share files, photos, and videos.

It’s An Access Point, Too

Switch the working mode of the Archer C6U to Access Point Mode to share your wired network with other wireless devices.

  • Router
  • Archer C6U

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 C6U and manage your network settings.

Tether App
Tether QRcode
Apple Store Google Store

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

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation
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 WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
HARDWARE
Processor Dual-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports 1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
USB Support 1× USB 2.0 Port

Supported Partition Formats:
NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32

Supported Functions:
FTP Server
Media Server
Samba Server
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.
Learn More>
All OneMesh Products>
Parental Controls URL Filtering
Time Controls
WAN Types Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service QoS by Device
Cloud Service OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
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 TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
Management Tether App
Webpage
Check Web Emulator>
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) 8.5 × 4.6 × 1.2 in
(215 × 117 × 32 mm)
Package Contents Wi-Fi Router Archer C6U
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
For additional version information, please go to the support page.

Support

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage 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 also support MU-MIMO.

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