Archer C8
End of LifeAC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
- Supports 802.11ac standard - the next generation of Wi-Fi
- Simultaneous 2.4GHz 450Mbps and 5GHz 1300Mbps connections for 1.75Gbps of total available bandwidth
- 3 dual band detachable antennas provide maximum Omni-directional wireless coverage and reliability
- Beamforming technology delivers highly efficient wireless connection
- USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 Ports - easily share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server

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Super Fast Transfer Speeds Providing a Superior WiFi Experience
Archer C8 comes with the next generation 11ac Wi-Fi standard, offering total data transfer speeds achieving up to 1.75Gbps, with 1.3Gbps over the clearer 5GHz channel, and 450Mbps over the 2.4GHz Channel. Ultra-fast 800MHz dual-core CPU function as a great ‘heart’ for fast, stable and responsive performance with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB devices. Whole home coverage with excellent Gigabit Wi-Fi are ideal for bandwidth intensive applications such as HD video streaming and online gaming, allowing you to enjoy a super-fast connected home.
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Greater Coverage and Reliable Wi-Fi
Three dual band antennas and high-powered amplifiers ensure continuous Wi-Fi signal to all your devices while boosting widespread coverage throughout your home.
* Beamforming Technology for Laser-Focused Wi-Fi
Beamforming concentrates the Wi-Fi signal towards your Wi-Fi devices, focusing the data transmission to where you need it the most. Superior Wi-Fi bandwidth utilization increases Wi-Fi range, delivering highly targeted and efficient Wi-Fi connections.


Dual USB Ports for Easy Sharing
With a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port, it’s easy to share local printers, files and media within the network and between devices. Utilize the FTP server to access files stored on the router while away home. Take advantage of USB 3.0 with 10x faster speed than traditional USB 2.0.
- Media Server
- FTP Server
- Storage Sharing
- Printer Sharing


Speed
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Elegant Appearance
The sophisticated design enhances every home. Its gentle curves, excellent crafting and remarkable quality exudes style and elegance without compromising on excellent performance.
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- Guest Network
- Guest Network Access provides secure access to guests sharing your Wi-Fi network.
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- Parental Control
- Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to deploy restricted access for children or staff. With URL blocking, you can easily set up a black or white list to limit the level of web access.
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- IPv6 Supported
- The Archer C8 supports IPv6, the next generation of Internet protocol, future-proofing the network you are setting up today.
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- Easy Setup
- Quick and hassle free installation via the web configuration utility from any laptop, smartphone or tablet.
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- Tether APP
- TP-LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your smart devices.
Features
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- SIGNAL RATE
- 5GHz: Up to 1300Mbps
2.4GHz: Up to 450Mbps - 800MHZ Dual-core CPU
- A great ‘heart’ for fast, stable performance with WiFi
- Dual USB ports
- 1 USB 3.0 Port + 1 USB 2.0 Port
- Gigabit WAN/LAN ports
- 4 10/100/1000Mbps LAN Ports
1 10/100/1000Mbps WAN Port
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- Antenna
- 3 Detachable Dual Band Antennas
- Dimensions (W X D X H)
- 8.7 X 3.4 X 6.6 in.
(221 X 86 X 168.5mm) - Package Contents
- Archer C8
3 Detachable Antennas
Power Supply Unit
Resource CD
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
WIRELESS |
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Standards and Protocols | Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz |
WiFi Speeds | AC1750 5 GHz: 1300 Mbps (802.11ac) 2.4 GHz: 450 Mbps (802.11n) |
WiFi Range | 3 Bedroom Houses 3× Detachable 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 |
Working Modes | Router Mode Access Point Mode |
SECURITY |
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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 |
VPN Server | OpenVPN PPTP |
WiFi Encryption | WEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) |
HARDWARE |
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Processor | Dual-Core CPU |
Ethernet Ports | 1× Gigabit WAN Port 4× Gigabit LAN Ports |
USB Support | 1× USB 3.0 Port 1× USB 2.0 Port Supported Partition Formats: NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32 Supported Functions: Apple Time Machine FTP Server Media Server Samba Server |
Buttons | Wi-Fi On/Off Button Power On/Off Button WPS/Reset Button |
Power | 12 V ⎓ 3.3 A |
SOFTWARE |
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Protocols | IPv4 IPv6 |
Parental Controls | URL Filtering Time Controls |
WAN Types | Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP |
Quality of Service | QoS by Device QoS by Application |
Cloud Service | OTA Firmware Upgrade TP-Link ID DDNS |
NAT Forwarding | Virtual Server Port Forwarding Port Triggering DMZ UPnP |
IPTV | IGMP Proxy IGMP Snooping |
DHCP | Address Reservation DHCP Client List Server |
DDNS | TP-Link NO-IP DynDNS |
Management Features | Tether App Webpage Check Web Emulator> |
OTHER |
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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 |
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WiFi Transmission Power | CE: <20dBm(2.4GHz) <23dBm(5GHz) FCC: <30dBm |
WiFi Reception Sensitivity | 5GHz: 11a 6Mbps-96dBm 11a 54Mbps: -79dBm 11ac HT20: -71dBm 11ac HT40: -66dBm 11ac HT80: -63dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54M: -77dBm 11n HT20: -74dBm 11n HT40: -72dBm |
PHYSICAL |
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Dimensions (W×D×H) | 8.7 × 3.4 × 6.6 in (221 × 86 × 168.5 mm) |
Package Content | Wi-Fi Router Archer C8 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide |
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