
Review Summary
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-Link's Archer C5 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard - 802.11ac, 3 times faster than wireless N speeds and delivering a combined wireless data transfer rate of up to 1.2Gbps. With 867Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over the 2.4GHz band, the Archer C5 is the superior choice for seamless HD streaming, online gaming and other bandwidth-intensive tasks.
1.2Gbps Dual Band Connections for Lag-Free Work and Entertainment
The Archer C5 operates over both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring amazing wireless performance. Simultaneous Dual Band offers you the flexibility of two dedicated networks - with multiple times the bandwidth for your needs. Simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed by the 5GHz band - all at the same time.
2 Dual Band detachable Antennas for Fully Expanded Coverage
With 2 external dual band detachable antennas combined with higher quality antenna technology, you can maintain high speeds across greater distances. This provides you with incredible wireless coverage and reliability from anywhere in your large home or office.
Full Gigabit Wired Connections for Ultrafast Data Transfer Speeds
With one gigabit WAN port and four gigabit LAN ports, speeds can be up to 10x faster than fast Ethernet connections. The Archer C5 is a powerful hub to support a robust and extremely fast wired network.
Dual Multifunctional USB Ports for Storage and Sharing
With the two multi-functional USB 2.0 ports, you can share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server.
TP-Link Tether - Easy Network Management at Your Fingertips
TP-LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your iOS or Android devices. From setup to parental control, Tether provides a simple, intuitive user interface to see what the status of your router is, who's online and what their privileges are.
Guest Network
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network.
Easy Set-up
Included in the resource CD, TP-Link's optimized configuration utility can help users complete the entire software installation and wireless network settings in just a few minutes.
Easy one-touch wireless security encryption with the WPS button
Wi-Fi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio On or Off
Easy Setup Assistant with multi-language support provides a quick & hassle free installation process
IPv6 Supported
Archer C5 supports IPv6, which is foundational to the next generation Internet and enables a range of new services and improved user experiences.
Control and Security
IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices connected to the router
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense against security threats