TP-Link Archer C6

Description

The TP-Link Archer C6 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router designed to provide fast, dependable wireless connectivity for everyday browsing, video streaming, gaming, and other high-bandwidth activities. Its AC1200-class wireless performance combines speeds of up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band with up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band.

Four external antennas help deliver Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home, while a Gigabit port and Ethernet WAN compatibility support wired networking. The Archer C6 also supports 2×2 MU-MIMO transfers and convenient mesh networking through EasyMesh and compatible TP-Link OneMesh products, helping extend coverage and reduce Wi-Fi dead zones.

Wireless Performance

• Wi-Fi class: AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router
• 5 GHz band: IEEE 802.11ac/n/a with a maximum physical rate of 867 Mbps
• 2.4 GHz band: IEEE 802.11n/b/g with a maximum physical rate of 300 Mbps
• Wireless technology: 2×2 MU-MIMO transfers
• Antennas: Four external antennas
• Performance conditions: Actual wireless throughput and coverage vary with network conditions, client limitations, building materials, obstacles, and other environmental factors

Wired Connectivity

• Wired networking: Full Gigabit wiring
• Port: Gigabit port
• WAN compatibility: Ethernet WAN compatibility

Mesh Networking

• EasyMesh: Builds an EasyMesh network with routers that use EasyMesh technology
• TP-Link OneMesh: Works with other TP-Link OneMesh products to create a TP-Link OneMesh network
• Roaming: Mesh networking enables smooth, fast, stable roaming
• Coverage expansion: Supports extending the network to help eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones

Ideal For

• Home web browsing and connected devices
• Video streaming
• Online and competitive gaming
• Homes requiring dual-band Wi-Fi coverage
• Users building an EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh network