The TP-Link Archer C6 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router for households that need to connect everyday devices, stream HD video or play online games. It suits home users looking to add Wi-Fi to a wired broadband connection, with both wireless and wired connections available.

867 Mbps at 5 GHz and 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz band.

Management Features

  • Tether App
  • Webpage

Specification

Specification Detail
MU-MIMO Technology Simultaneously transfers data to multiple devices for 2x faster performance.
Boosted Coverage Four external antennas equipped with Beamforming technology extend and concentrate the Wi-Fi signals.
Access Point Mode Supports AP Mode to transform your wired connection into the wireless network.
EasyMesh-Compatible Flexibly creates a Mesh network by connecting to an EasyMesh-compatible router for seamless whole-home coverage.
VPN Support Safely reach files in your local NAS, wherever you are.
Easy Setup Set up your Wi-Fi in minutes with TP-Link Tether app.
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.
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.
Flexibly Create Whole Home Mesh WiFi If you have any dead zones at home, just add another EasyMesh-compatible devices to further form your whole home mesh WiFi. No more searching for a stable connection.
MU-MIMO Brings More Simultaneous Connections 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!
Standards and Protocols 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
4x 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
Network Security SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
Guest Network 1x 5 GHz Guest Network
1x 2.4 GHz Guest Network
VPN Server OpenVPN
PPTP
WireGuard
VPN Client OpenVPN
PPTP
WireGuard
WiFi Encryption WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Ethernet Ports 1x Gigabit WAN Port
4x Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Reset Button
Power 12 V DC 1 A
Protocols IPv4
IPv6
EasyMesh Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer C6 can flexibly build an EasyMesh network with EasyMesh-Compatible devices, which eliminates Wi-Fi dead zones, expand your network, and fill your entire home with high-speed Wi-Fi. Seamless Wi-Fi connections with one network name, one-click setting and flexible scalability.
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 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
Network Services Enabled by Default Web Server
Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS)
Port: 80/443 Protocol: TCP
DNS
Port: 53 Protocol: TCP & UDP
DHCP Server
IP address assignment (DHCP)
Port: 67 Protocol: UDP
App management
Manage and configure device through app
Port: 20002 Protocol: UDP
Alexa service
Detect Alexa-enabled devices in the LAN
Port: 5353 Protocol: UDP
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
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
Dimensions (W x D x H) 8.5 x 4.6 x 1.2 in
(215 x 117 x 32 mm)
Package Content Wi-Fi Router Archer C6
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
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