TP-Link AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router – TL-ARCHER C6

The TP-Link AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router – TL-ARCHER C6 is an AC1200 dual-band wireless router designed to offer reliable coverage, fast speeds, and stable performance in home and small office environments. It delivers combined wireless speeds of up to 1200 Mbps, uses MU-MIMO and Beamforming technologies, and comes with Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed wired connections.

The router supports OneMesh for seamless roaming and includes advanced features such as guest Wi-Fi, parental controls, and QoS.

⚙️ Hardware Specifications

• Model: Archer C6
• Wi-Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11ac/n/a (5 GHz), IEEE 802.11n/b/g (2.4 GHz)
• Wireless Speeds:
  • 5 GHz: Up to 867 Mbps
  • 2.4 GHz: Up to 300 Mbps
• Processor: Qualcomm single-core @ 775 MHz (varies by version)
• RAM: 128 MB
• Flash Memory: 8 MB
• Antennas: 4 × fixed external antennas + 1 × internal antenna
• Ethernet Ports:
  • 1 × Gigabit WAN port
  • 4 × Gigabit LAN ports
• Buttons:
  • Reset
  • WPS/Wi-Fi On/Off
  • Power On/Off
• Power Supply: 12V / 1A
• Dimensions: 230 × 144 × 35 mm (9.1 × 5.7 × 1.4 in)

🌐 Wireless Features

• Frequency: Dual-band – 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
• Wireless Security: WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA3 (select firmware versions)
• MU-MIMO: Supported (2×2)
• Beamforming: Supported
• Wireless Functions: Enable/Disable Wireless Radio, WDS Bridge, Wireless Statistics
• Operation Modes:
  • Router Mode
  • Access Point Mode
  • Range Extender Mode
• Guest Network:
  • 2.4 GHz guest network
  • 5 GHz guest network
• OneMesh Support: Available with firmware upgrade

🛠 Software & Management Features

• Quality of Service (QoS): Device prioritization and bandwidth management
• Parental Controls: URL-based filtering, scheduling by device
• Access Control: Blacklist/Whitelist
• Firewall: SPI Firewall, DoS Protection
• NAT Forwarding: Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, DMZ, UPnP
• VPN Support: PPTP, L2TP, OpenVPN pass-through
• DDNS: Dynamic DNS (DynDNS, NO-IP)
• IPTV Support: IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN
• IPv6: Supported
• Management Tools:
  • Web GUI
  • TP-Link Tether App
  • Firmware upgrade (manual & OTA)

🌡 Environmental & Certifications

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10%–90% non-condensing
• Storage Humidity: 5%–90% non-condensing
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS

✅ Short Key Features

• Dual-band Wi-Fi with speeds up to 1200 Mbps
• MU-MIMO and Beamforming for optimized wireless performance
• OneMesh compatible for seamless whole-home coverage
• 4 external + 1 internal antenna for extended range
• 4 × Gigabit LAN ports and 1 × Gigabit WAN port
• Supports Router, Access Point, and Range Extender modes
• Guest network and robust parental controls
• Easy setup via TP-Link Tether App

📝 Meta Description

TP-Link AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router – TL-ARCHER C6 is a dual-band AC1200 Wi-Fi router offering 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. It features MU-MIMO, Beamforming, OneMesh support, Gigabit Ethernet, guest Wi-Fi, and parental controls, making it ideal for reliable home and small office networking.

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