Archer C86

AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router

  • 802.11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi – 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band.
  • 3×3 MIMO Technology – Transmitting and receiving data on three streams to pair flawlessly with your 3×3 clients.
  • Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage – Beamforming technology and six external antennas deliver a highly efficient wireless connection.
  • MU-MIMO – To help your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient.
  • Personalized Management – Advanced features like Parental Controls, Guest Network, and Access Control provide individualized tools for network management.
  • Intelligent Connection – Smart Connect directs clients to the less congested band and Airtime Fairness optimizes the time usage.

High-Performance Mesh for Gigabit Network Entry

Dual Band | Mesh

AC1900 Full Gigabit WiFi Router

Archer C86

Broader Coverage throughout Your Home

Access your entertainment from every corner of your home with 6 external high-performance antennas. Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them, even if they are far away or low-powered.

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Incredible 802.11ac Wave2 Home Wi-Fi

Archer C86 delivers high-performance and affordable home Wi-Fi with total speeds up to 1900 Mbps. Handle simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing on the 2.4 GHz band and bandwidth-intensive tasks like online gaming or 4K/8K UHD streaming on the 5 GHz band—all lag-free.

  • 5 GHz Band   1300 Mbps
  • 2.4 GHz Band   600 Mbps

1300Mbps

5 GHz Band

600Mbps

2.4 GHz Band

Maximum Wi-Fi Performance
with Three Streams

With 3×3 MIMO, Archer C86 is capable of transmitting and receiving data on three streams. 3×3 capable computers— like Macs—pair perfectly with A8 to perform at max with much higher efficiency than 2×2 MIMO routers.

3x3
MIMO

Flexibly Create Whole Home Mesh WiFi

Archer C86 is EasyMesh-compatible. If you have any dead zones at home, just add another EasyMesh router/range extender or any TP-Link device that supports OneMesh to further form your whole home multi-gigabit mesh WiFi. No more searching for a stable connection.

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    WiFi Dead Zone Killer

    Eliminate weak signal areas with WiFi coverage for the whole house

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    Smart Roaming

    Uninterrupted streaming when moving around your home

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    One WiFi Name

    No more switching WiFi network names

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    Unified Management

    Manage your whole home WiFi from the central node via the Tether app/Web UI

Advanced Security with WPA3

The latest Wi-Fi security protocol, WPA3, brings new capabilities to improve cybersecurity in personal networks. More secure encryption in Wi-Fi password safety and enhanced protection against brute-force attacks combine to safeguard your home Wi-Fi.

Increased Efficiency
in Wi-Fi Distribution

Smart Connect helps your router automatically switch each device's connection to the best available Wi-Fi band while Airtime Fairness prevents older devices from slowing down your network. With both, everyone can enjoy a smoother, lag-free W-Fi experience.

  • Airtime FairnessAirtime Fairness
  • Smart ConnectSmart Connect

Personalize Your Home Network

Archer C86 provides a wealth of advanced tools for personalized management.

 
 

Parental Controls

Block inappropriate content and set daily limits for how much time your children spend online with Parental Controls.

 
 

Guest Network

Guest Network creates a separate Wi-Fi for guests, ensuring your privacy is secure.

Full Gigabit Ports

Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN+ 4 LAN) deliver maximum wired speeds. Plug in your PCs, smart TVs, and game consoles for fast and reliable connections.

Desktop IPTV Computer Nas

Easy Setup and Use

Whether you prefer the intuitive Tether app or TP-Link’s powerful web interface, you can set up your Archer C86 in minutes.
The Tether app allows you to manage network settings from any Android or iOS device.

 

Protect Your Children

Block inappropriate content for your children, and customize a time range for better online habits.

 

New Connection Notification

You will be notified by your phone when new devices connect. Kick off any suspicious connections and block them. It’s as simple as that.

 

Easy Firmware Upgrade

Tired of upgrading firmware? OTA updates enable easy firmware upgrades with a click in the management panel. To keep your security and functions always up-to-date, just turn on the auto schedule.

  • AP ModeAP Mode

    Supports Access Point mode to create a new WiFi access point

  • IPv6 SupportIPv6
    Support

    Future-proof your network with IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) support

  • IPTVIPTV

    Improve your IPTV streaming experience with IGMP Proxy/Snooping Bridge and Tag VLAN

  • Cloud ServiceCloud
    Service

    Receive software updates and control your router remotely through your cloud account

WIRELESS
Standards 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)
WiFi Range 3 Bedroom Houses
6× 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
Working Modes Router Mode
Access Point Mode
SECURITY
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
WiFi Encryption WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
HARDWARE
Ethernet Ports 1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power US Version
12 V ⎓ 1.5 A

EU Version
12 V ⎓ 1 A
SOFTWARE
Protocols IPv4
IPv6
EasyMesh Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer C86 can build an EasyMesh network with devices that use EasyMesh technology. It also works with other TP-Link products to create a OneMesh network. Eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones, expand your network, and fill your entire home with high-speed Wi-Fi.
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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 Tether App
Webpage
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OTHER
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
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:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5.15GHz~5.25GHz)
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
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H) 9.1 × 5.1 × 1.5 in
(229.9 × 144.2 × 37.2 mm)
Package Contents Wi-Fi Router Archer C86
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition. 

Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.

Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.

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