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

AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi
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

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

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