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.
2.4GHz Band
5GHz Band
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%
Switch the working mode of the Archer C6 to Access Point Mode to share your wired network with other wireless devices.
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!
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4K HDTV
Computer
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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!
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.
WIRELESS
Standards |
Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz |
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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 |
HARDWARE
Processor | Qualcomm CPU |
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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 |
SECURITY
WiFi Encryption |
EU Version: WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) US, TW Version: WPA WPA2 WPA3 |
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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 |
SOFTWARE
Protocols |
IPv4 IPv6 |
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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 |
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 Check Web Emulator> |
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H) |
9.1 × 5.7 × 1.4 in (230 × 144 × 35 mm) |
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Package Contents |
Wi-Fi Router Archer C6 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide |
OTHER
Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS |
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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) |
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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; |