Description
Overview
The TP-Link Archer C86 is a high-performance AC1900 wireless router designed to deliver fast and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity. It supports MU-MIMO technology, allowing simultaneous communication with multiple devices for improved network efficiency. Equipped with six fixed high-performance antennas and beamforming technology, it provides extensive coverage suitable for medium-sized homes. The router supports dual-band Wi-Fi with speeds up to 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz and 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, making it ideal for streaming, gaming, and other bandwidth-intensive applications.
Archer C86 also features EasyMesh compatibility, enabling seamless mesh networking with other EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh devices to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones and expand network coverage. It offers robust security features including WPA3 encryption, SPI firewall, and parental controls. The router supports multiple working modes such as Router and Access Point modes, and includes advanced network management options accessible via the Tether app or web interface.
Technical Specifications
- Standards and Protocols: Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
- WiFi Speeds: AC1900 – 5 GHz: 1300 Mbps (802.11ac), 2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps (802.11n)
- WiFi Range: Suitable for 3-bedroom houses, 6Ã fixed high-performance antennas, beamforming technology
- WiFi Capacity: Medium dual-band, 3Ã3 MU-MIMO, airtime fairness
- Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode
- Network Security: SPI Firewall, Access Control, IP & MAC Binding, Application Layer Gateway
- Guest Network: 1Ã 5 GHz guest network, 1Ã 2.4 GHz guest network
- WiFi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
- Ethernet Ports: 1Ã Gigabit WAN port, 4Ã Gigabit LAN ports
- Buttons: WPS/Wi-Fi button, Power On/Off button, Reset button
- Power: US version: 12 V â 1.5 A, EU version: 12 V â 1 A
- Protocols: IPv4, IPv6
- EasyMesh: Supports EasyMesh and TP-Link OneMesh for mesh networking
- 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 Features: Tether app, web interface
- Network Services Enabled by Default: Web server (HTTP/HTTPS), DNS, DHCP server, app management, Alexa service
- 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; internet subscription
- Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS
- Environment: Operating temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F), storage temperature: -40°C~70°C (-40°F~158°F), operating humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing, storage humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
- WiFi Transmission Power: CE: <20dBm (2.4GHz), <23dBm (5.15GHz~5.25GHz); FCC: <30dBm (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
- WiFi Reception Sensitivity: 5GHz: 11a 6Mbps: -98dBm, 11a 54Mbps: -78dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS0: -98dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS8: -72dBm, 11ac VHT40_MCS0: -92dBm, 11ac VHT40_MCS9: -68dBm, 11ac VHT80_MCS0: -89dBm, 11ac VHT80_MCS9: -64dBm; 2.4GHz: 11g 6Mbps: -97dBm, 11a 54Mbps: -77dBm, 11n VHT20_MCS0: -97dBm, 11n VHT20_MCS8: -72dBm, 11n VHT40_MCS0: -92dBm, 11n VHT40_MCS9: -67dBm
- Dimensions (WÃDÃH): 9.1 Ã 5.1 Ã 1.5 in (229.9 Ã 144.2 Ã 37.2 mm)
- Package Content: Wi-Fi Router Archer C86, power adapter, RJ45 Ethernet cable, quick installation guide
Source: TP-Link official page
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