TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router

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

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!

Specifications

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

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

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

Management Features

Tether App

Webpage

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