AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

  • AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi – 867 Mbps at 5 GHz and 400 Mbps at 2.4 GHz band.

  • MU-MIMO Technology – Simultaneously transfers data to multiple devices for 2× faster performance.

  • Boosted Coverage – Four external antennas equipped with Beamforming technology extend and concentrate the Wi-Fi signals.

  • Access Point Mode –Supports AP Mode to transform your wired connection into the wireless network.

  • Easy Setup – Set up your Wi-Fi in minutes with TP-Link Tether app.

  • EasyMesh-Compatible - Flexibly creates a Mesh network by connecting to an EasyMesh-compatible router for seamless whole-home coverage.§

AC1200
Wi-Fi Router MU-MIMO Gigabit

Archer C6

Smooth Entertainment with AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi

The Archer C6 creates a reliable and blazing-fast network powered by 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology. The 2.4GHz band delivers speeds up to 400Mbps, ready for everyday tasks like emailing and web browsing, while the 5GHz band delivers speeds up to 867Mbps, ideal for HD video streaming and lag-free online gaming.

  • 867
    Mbps

    5GHz
    Band

  • 400
    Mbps

    2.4GHz
    Band

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.

Learn more about WPA3 security>>

Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage
Throughout Your Home

Four external antennas send Wi-Fi signals to every corner of your home. Stay connected and enjoy fast Wi-Fi whether you are lounging on the sofa or on the balcony. Beamforming technology detects devices, even if they are far-away or low-powered, and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them.

Archer C6

Other Router without Beamforming

MU-MIMO Brings More Simultaneous Connections

MU-MIMO lets the Archer C6 serve multiple devices at once. No more bandwidth congestion or latency. All devices get their data faster and Wi-Fi is used more efficiently!

  • Traditional Router

    Stream data to one device at a time

  • Archer C6

    Stream data to multiple devices simultaneously

  • Desktop

  • 4K HDTV

  • Computer

  • Nas

Gigabit Connectivity, 10× Faster

With one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports, speeds can be up to 10× faster than standard Ethernet connections. Connect your favorite wired devices to Archer C6 and get impressed!

Flexibly Create Whole Home Mesh WiFi

If you have any dead zones at home, just add another EasyMesh-compatible devices to further form your whole home mesh WiFi. No more searching for a stable connection.§

  • EasyMesh Devices
    (Router + Range Extender)

  • Traditional Router
    with Extender Wi-Fi

  • WiFi Dead Zone Killer

    WiFi Dead Zone Killer

    Eliminate weak signal areas with WiFi coverage for the whole house

  • Smart Roaming

    Smart Roaming

    Uninterrupted streaming when moving around your home

  • One WiFi Name

    One WiFi Name

    No more switching WiFi network names

It’s An Access Point, Too

Switch the working mode of the Archer C6 to Access Point Mode to share your wired network with other wireless devices.

  • Router
  • Archer C6

Easy Setup and Management with the Tether APP

The free Tether app is available for both Android and iOS devices, making it easy to set up the Archer C6 and manage your network settings.

Tether App
Tether QRcode
Apple Store Google Store
WIRELESS
Standards 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: 400 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
WiFi Capacity 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
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 12 V ⎓ 1 A
SOFTWARE
Protocols 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.
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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 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)
Package Contents Wi-Fi Router Archer C6
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Awards
  • In response to the needs of the market, TP-Link introduces the new Archer C6 router is the second hardware version of the model, supporting the 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi network standard and 2 × 2 MU-MIMO transmissions. It also has surprisingly good hardware inside that supports reliable wireless networking at a low cost.
    2019, Ukraine

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.

§TP-Link EasyMesh-Compatible products can network with other devices that use EasyMesh. Failed connections may be due to firmware conflicts of different vendors. The EasyMesh-Compatible function is still being developed on some models and will be supported in subsequent software updates.

Use of WPA3 requires clients to also support WPA3.