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Archer C80 V1    

Archer C80

Archer A6 V3    

Archer A6

WIRELESS

Standards and Protocols
Wi-Fi 5
IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi 5
IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds
AC1900
5 GHz: 1300 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps (802.11n)
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
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

3×3 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation
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
Router Mode
Access Point Mode

SECURITY

Network Security
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
Guest Network
1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
VPN Server
OpenVPN
PPTP
WiFi Encryption
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

HARDWARE

Processor
1.2 GHz CPU
Dual-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power
US Version
12 V ⎓ 1.5 A

EU Version
12 V ⎓ 1 A
12 V ⎓ 1 A

SOFTWARE

Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
IPv4
IPv6
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>
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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
URL Filtering
Time Controls
WAN Types
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service
QoS by Device
QoS by Device
NAT Forwarding
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
Virtual Servers
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
IPTV
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
DHCP
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
DDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
Management Features
Tether App
Webpage
Check Web Emulator>
Tether App
Webpage
Cloud Service
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS

OTHER

Network Services Enabled by Default
Web Server
Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS)
• Port: 80/443   Protocol: TCP
DNS
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
Web Server
Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS)
• Port: 80/443   Protocol: TCP
DNS
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)
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
FCC, CE, RoHS
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
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:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5.15GHz~5.25GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
CE EIRP:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity
5GHz:
11a 6Mbps:-98dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-78dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-98dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS8:-72dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11ac VHT40_MCS9:-68dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS0:-89dBm, 11ac VHT80_MCS9:-64dBm

2.4GHz:
11g 6Mbps:-97dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-77dBm
11n VHT20_MCS0:-97dBm, 11n VHT20_MCS8:-72dBm
11n VHT40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11n VHT40_MCS9:-67dBm
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；

PHYSICAL

Dimensions (W×D×H)
8.5 × 4.6 × 1.26 in
(215 × 117 × 32 mm)
8.5 × 4.6 × 1.2 in
(215 × 117 × 32 mm)
Package Content
Wi-Fi Router Archer C80
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Wi-Fi Router Archer A6
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

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