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Archer C50 V5    

Archer C50

Archer C6 V2.80    

Archer C6

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
AC1200
5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)
AC1200
5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 400 Mbps (802.11n)
WiFi Range
3 Bedroom Houses
4× Fixed 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

2×2 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients
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
Range Extender Mode
Router Mode
Access Point Mode

SECURITY

Network Security
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
IoT Security
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
WiFi Encryption
WPA
WPA2
WAP3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
VPN Server
OpenVPN
PPTP

HARDWARE FEATURES

Interface
4x10/100 Mbps LAN Ports
1x10/100 Mbps WAN Port
Power Supply
12VDC/1.0A
Wireless Standards
IEEE 802.11n/g/b 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz
Dimensions ( W x D x H )
9.1 x 5.7 x 1.4 in. (230.0 * 144.0 * 35.0 mm)
Antenna
4 External Antennas

HARDWARE

Ethernet Ports
1× 10/100 Mbps WAN Port
4× 10/100 Mbps 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
9 V ⎓ 0.85 A
12 V ⎓ 1 A
Processor
1.2 GHz CPU

WIRELESS FEATURES

Frequency
2.4GHz and 5GHz
Signal Rate
2.4GHz: Up to 300Mbps 5GHz: Up to 867Mbps
Reception Sensitivity
5GHz: 11a 54M: -73dBm; 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -66dBm; 11ac VHT40 MCS9: -61dBm; 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -58dBm. 2.4GHz: 11g 54M: -75dBm; 11n HT20 MCS7: -73dBm; 11n HT40 MCS7: -70dBm
Wireless Functions
Enable/Disable Wireless Radio, WDS Bridge, WMM, Wireless Statistics
Wireless Security
Provides WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication and TKIP/AES encryption security Provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption security.
Transmission Power
CE: <20dBm(2.4GHz), <23dBm(5GHz) FCC: <30dBm

SOFTWARE FEATURES

Quality of Service
WMM, Bandwidth Control
WAN Type
Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP
Management Features
Access Control, Local Management, Remote Management
DHCP
Server, Client, DHCP Client List, Address Reservation
Port Forwarding
Virtual Server, Port Triggering, UPnP, DMZ
Dynamic DNS
DynDns, NO-IP
Access Control
Parental Control, Local Management Control, Host list, Access Schedule, Rule Management
Protocols
IPv4 and IPv6

SOFTWARE

Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
IPv4
IPv6
EasyMesh
Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer C50 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
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
Cloud Service
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
NAT Forwarding
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
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
Check Web Emulator>
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>
All OneMesh Products>

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)
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, 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 EIRP:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity
5GHz:
11a 54M: -73dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS8: -68dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS9: -64dBm
11ac VHT80 MCS9: -60dBm
2.4GHz:
11g 54M: -76dBm
11n HT20 MCS7: -74dBm
11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm
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)
9.1 × 5.7 × 1.5 in
(229.9 × 144.2 × 36.9 mm)
8.5 × 4.6 × 1.2 in
(215 × 117 × 32 mm)
Package Content
Wi-Fi Router Archer C50
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Wi-Fi Router Archer C6
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

OTHERS

Certification
CE, FCC, RoHS
Package Content
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
RJ45 Cable
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2000/NT/98SE, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0℃–40℃ (32℉–104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃–60℃ (-40℉–140℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%–90% non-condensing