TP-Link Archer C86 AC1900
TP-Link Archer C86 AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router is a high-performance router that provides fast and dependable wireless access to your home or workplace. With modern 802.11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi technology, it delivers remarkable speeds of 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, offering a smooth online experience for a wide range of applications.
The Archer C86 is equipped with 3×3 MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology, which allows it to broadcast and receive data on three streams at once. This function improves the router’s ability to smoothly pair with your 3×3 clients, hence improving overall wireless performance. The router uses beamforming technology and has six external antennas to increase Wi-Fi coverage and signal strength. This combination provides a very efficient wireless connection, making it ideal for families with several devices and broad areas requiring continuous coverage.
The integration of MU-MIMO (Multi-User, numerous Input, Multiple Output) technology improves the router’s efficiency by allowing numerous devices to interact at the same time. This leads to optimal performance for all connected devices, particularly in circumstances where several devices compete for bandwidth. The TP-Link Archer C86 also has customizable administration tools like as Parental Controls, Guest Network, and Access Control.
These technologies provide users with personalized control over network usage, creating a safe and secure online environment for both adults and children. Intelligent Connection features like Smart Connect and Airtime Fairness help to provide a seamless and efficient network experience. Smart Connect sends devices to the least congested band, improving speed, whilst Airtime Fairness assures equitable distribution of time resources, preventing one device from monopolizing the network’s capacity.
The TP-Link Archer C86 AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router combines cutting-edge technology, customizable control choices, and intelligent connection features to provide a high-performance and dependable wireless network for modern homes and businesses.
Specifications
| WIRELESS | |
| Standards | 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 Beamforming |
| WiFi Capacity | Medium
Dual-Band 3×3 MU-MIMO Airtime Fairness |
| Working Modes | Router Mode Access Point Mode |
| HARDWARE | |
| Ethernet Ports | 1× Gigabit WAN Port 4× Gigabit LAN Ports |
| Buttons | WPS/Wi-Fi Button Power On/Off Button Reset Button |
| Power | US Version 12 V ⎓ 1.5 A EU Version |
| SECURITY | |
| WiFi Encryption | WPA WPA2 WPA3 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) |
| 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 |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Protocols | IPv4 IPv6 |
| OneMesh™ | OneMesh™ Supported Without replacing your existing devices or buying a whole new WiFi ecosystem, OneMesh™ helps you create a more flexible network that covers your entire home with TP-Link OneMesh™ products. |
| EasyMesh | Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. ArcherAX3000 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. |
| 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 | Tether App Webpage |
| OTHER | |
| 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, RoHS |
| 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 |
| TEST DATA | |
| 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: |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 9.1 × 5.1 × 1.5 in (229.9 × 144.2 × 37.2 mm) |
| Package Contents | Wi-Fi Router Archer C86 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide |