Archer C6

Name: TP-Link Archer C6
Brand: TP-Link
SKU: Archer C6

AC1200 Wi-Fi 5 router

An AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router with Gigabit Ethernet. Mesh ready: add more units later to cover a bigger home.

Overview

An AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router with Gigabit Ethernet.

Mesh ready: add more units later to cover a bigger home.

We handle supply, setup and Wi-Fi coverage planning.

Wireless
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 · 4× Fixed High-Performance AntennasMultiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areasBeamformingConcentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range
WiFi Capacity	Medium · Dual-BandAllocate devices to different bands for optimal performanceMU-MIMOSimultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clientsAirtime FairnessImproves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation
Working Modes	Router ModeAccess Point Mode

Security
Network Security	SPI FirewallAccess ControlIP & MAC BindingApplication Layer Gateway
Guest Network	1× 5 GHz Guest Network1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
VPN Server	OpenVPNPPTPWireGuard
VPN Client	OpenVPNPPTPWireGuard
WiFi Encryption	WPAWPA2WPA3WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

Hardware
Ethernet Ports	1× Gigabit WAN Port4× Gigabit LAN Ports
Power	12 V ⎓ 1 A
Buttons	WPS/Wi-Fi ButtonReset Button

Software
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-clic
Parental Controls	URL FilteringTime Controls
WAN Types	Dynamic IPStatic IPPPPoEPPTPL2TP
Quality of Service	QoS by Device
Cloud Service	OTA Firmware UpgradeTP-Link IDDDNS
NAT Forwarding	Port ForwardingPort TriggeringDMZUPnP
IPTV	IGMP ProxyIGMP SnoopingBridgeTag VLAN
DHCP	Address ReservationDHCP Client ListServer
DDNS	TP-LinkNO-IPDynDNS
Management Features	Tether AppWebpage · Check Web Emulator>

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: U
Certifications	FCC, CE
Environment	Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensingStorage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing

Test Data
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；

Physical
Dimensions (W×D×H)	8.5 × 4.6 × 1.2 in (215 × 117 × 32 mm)