Archer C5

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

 

Appendix C: Specifications

 

 

 

 

General

 

 

 

Standards

IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE

 

802.11a, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.3X,

 

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

 

Protocols

TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP

 

 

1 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation Internet RJ45 port;

Ports

4 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation Ethernet RJ45 ports supporting

Auto MDI/MDIX;

 

 

2 USB ports supporting storage/FTP/Media/Print Server;

 

 

10BASE-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m)

 

EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)

 

 

 

Cabling Type

100BASE-TX: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)

EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)

 

 

 

1000BASE-TX: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)

 

EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)

 

Antenna Type

Two 5GHz 5dBi detachable antennas (RP-SMA)

Three 2.4GHz internal antennas

 

LEDs

(Power), (System),

(Wireless 2.4GHz), (Wireless 5GHz),

(Ethernet 1-4),

(Internet),

(WPS), (USB)

 

 

 

Safety & Emissions

FCC, CE, WIFI, IPV6 Ready(Phase-2)

Wireless

 

 

 

 

Frequency Band*

2.4GHz, 5GHz

 

 

 

 

11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps

 

 

 

Radio Data Rate

11a/g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54/Mbps

11n: up to 300Mbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11ac: up to 867Mbps

 

 

 

Frequency Expansion

DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)

Modulation

11ac: 256-QAM for OFDM

 

 

11n/g/a: QPSK,BPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM for OFDM

 

11b: CCK,DQPSK,DBPSK

 

 

Security

WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK

 

5G

 

 

2.4G

 

11a 6Mbps-96dBm

 

 

11g 54M-77dBm

Sensitivity @PER

11a 54Mbps-79dBm

 

 

11n HT20-74dmB

11ac HT20-71dBm

 

 

11n HT40-72dmB

 

 

 

 

11ac HT40-66dBm

 

 

 

 

11ac HT80-63dBm

 

 

 

Environmental and Physical

 

 

 

Temperature

Operating: 0~40(32~104)

Storage: -40~70(-40~158)

 

Humidity

Operating: 10% - 90% RH, Non-condensing

Storage: 5% - 90% RH, Non-condensing

 

*Only 2.412GHz~2.462GHz is allowed to be used in USA, which means only channel 1~11 is available for American users to choose.

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AC1200 specifications

The TP-Link AC1200 is a dual-band wireless router that stands out in the competitive market of home networking equipment. Combining performance, reliability, and affordability, this router caters to the needs of various users—from casual internet surfers to high-demand gamers.

One of the main features of the TP-Link AC1200 is its dual-band capability, offering both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. The 2.4 GHz band provides a broader coverage area, making it suitable for browsing and streaming video from farther distances. In contrast, the 5 GHz band delivers faster speeds, making it ideal for online gaming and HD streaming, reducing lag and buffering.

With a total wireless speed of up to 1200 Mbps—300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band—the AC1200 ensures efficient data transfer for multiple devices simultaneously. This is particularly beneficial in homes with multiple users who may be streaming, gaming, and browsing at the same time.

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Another notable characteristic is its four Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing users to connect wired devices for a more stable internet connection. This feature is essential for activities that require a consistent connection, such as gaming or video conferencing. The WAN port also supports connecting to a modem, making it easy to set up a home network.

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