- 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
- 3 Bedroom Houses, 6× Fixed High-Performance Antennas, Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas, Beamforming, Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range
- WiFi Capacity
- Medium, Dual-Band, Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance, 3×3 MU-MIMO, Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients, Airtime Fairness
- Working Modes
- Router Mode, Access Point Mode
- Network Security
- SPI Firewall, Access Control, IP & MAC Binding, Application Layer Gateway
- Guest Network
- 1× 5 GHz Guest Network, 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
- WiFi Encryption
- WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
- Ethernet Ports
- 1× Gigabit WAN Port, 4× Gigabit LAN Ports
- Power
- US Version, 12 V ⎓ 1.5 A, EU Version, 12 V ⎓ 1 A
- Buttons
- WPS/Wi-Fi Button, Power On/Off Button, Reset Button
- Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6
- EasyMesh
- Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer C86 can build an EasyMesh network with devices that use EasyMesh technology. It also works with other TP-Link products to create a OneMesh network. Eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones, expand your network, and fill your entire home with high-speed Wi-Fi., Learn More
- 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, Webpage, Check Web Emulator>
- Network Services Enabled by Default
- Web Server, Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS), • Port: 80/443 Protocol: TCP, DNS, DNS, • Port: 53 Protocol: TCP & UDP
- 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), Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
- Certifications
- FCC, CE
- Environment
- Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉), Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉), 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:
- Dimensions (W×D×H)
- 9.1 × 5.1 × 1.5 in, (229.9 × 144.2 × 37.2 mm)
- Package Content
- Wi-Fi Router Archer C86, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide