Archer C5

End of Life

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Supports 802.11ac standard - the next generation of Wi-Fi
Simultaneous 2.4GHz 300Mbps and 5GHz 867Mbps connections for 1.2Gbps of total available bandwidth
Dual USB Ports - easily share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network
Easy network management at your fingertips with TP-LINK Tether

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
Model	Archer C8	Archer C7	Archer C5	Archer C2
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
Features
WiFi Speed	5GHz 1300Mbps + 2.4GHz 450Mbps	5GHz 1300Mbps + 2.4GHz 450Mbps	5GHz 867Mbps + 2.4GHz 300Mbps	5GHz 433Mbps + 2.4GHz 300Mbps
WiFi Range
Antennas	3 External	3 External	2 External	2 External
USB 3.0 Port*	1	-	-	-
USB 2.0 Port(s)*	1	2	2	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
Multiplayer Online Gaming	Superior	Superior	Superior	Superior

* 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

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
WiFi Encryption	WEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

HARDWARE FEATURES
Interface	4 10/100/1000Mbps LAN Ports 1 10/100/1000Mbps WAN Port 2 USB 2.0 Ports
Button	WPS/Reset Button Wireless On/Off Switch Power On/Off Button
External Power Supply	12VDC / 2.5A
Dimensions ( W x D x H )	9.6x6.4x1.3 in. (243x160.6x32.5mm)
Antenna Type	2 dual band detachable antennas (RP-SMA)

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

WIRELESS FEATURES
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz IEEE 802.11n/g/b 2.4GHz
Frequency	5GHz and 2.4GHz
Signal Rate	5GHz: Up to 867Mbps 2.4GHz: Up to 300Mbps
Reception Sensitivity	5GHz: 11a 54Mbps: -74dBm 11ac HT20: -67dBm 11ac HT40: -63dBm 11ac HT80: -59dBm 11n HT20: -71dBm 11n HT40: -69dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54M: -76dBm 11n HT20: -73dBm 11n HT40: -71dBm
Transmit Power	CE: <20dBm(2.4GHz) <23dBm(5GHz) FCC: <30dBm
Wireless Functions	Enable/Disable Wireless Radio, WDS Bridge, WMM, Wireless Statistics
Wireless Security	64/128-bit WEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK encryption

SOFTWARE FEATURES
Quality of Service	WMM, Bandwidth Control
WAN Type	Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/L2TP(Dual Access)/PPTP(Dual Access)
Management	Access Control Local Management Remote Management
DHCP	Server, Client, DHCP Client List, Address Reservation
Port Forwarding	Virtual Server, Port Triggering, UPnP, DMZ
Dynamic DNS	DynDns, Comexe, NO-IP
VPN Pass-Through	PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Access Control	Parental Control, Local Management Control, Host List, Access Schedule, Rule Management
Firewall Security	DoS, SPI Firewall IP Address Filter/MAC Address Filter/Domain Filter IP and MAC Address Binding
Protocols	Supports IPv4 and IPv6
USB Sharing	Support Samba(Storage)/FTP Server/Media Server/Printer Server
Guest Network	2.4GHz guest network × 1 5GHz guest network × 1

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

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；

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

OTHERS
Certification	CE, FCC, RoHS
Package Contents	AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Archer C5 2 detachable antennas Power supply unit Resource CD Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista™ or Windows 7, Windows 8, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux
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