Archer C5 AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Router

SKU: AD4284

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The next generation of wireless routers utilising the 802.11ac standard providing up to 3 times the speed of 802.11n. Simultaneous dual band provides the ultimate performance for multi-user HD video streaming, gaming and more! Four gigabit ethernet ports are provided for wired devices. Dual USB ports allow sharing of printers or storage devices across your network.

The Archer C5 runs over both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring amazing wireless performance. Simultaneous Dual Band offers you the choice of two dedicated networks –with many times the bandwidth for your needs. Simple tasks like e-mails or browsing the web can be managed by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming can be taken care of by the 5GHz band all at the same time in one compact unit.

Features

  • Supports 802.11ac - The next generation of Wi-Fi
  • Dual band – for combined wireless speeds of up to 1.2Gbps at 2.4GHz and 5GHz band concurrently
  • Full gigabit ports ensure ultra fast data transfer speeds
  • Easy network management at your fingertips with TP-LINK Tether
  • Dual USB Ports - easily share a printer locally and files & media with networked devices or remotely via FTP server
  • Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network
  • 3*5dBi external antennas and 3 internal antennas provide maximum Omni-directional wireless coverage and reliability
  • IPv6 supported, meeting the demands for the next generation of Internet
  • IP-based Bandwidth Control makes it easier for you to manage the bandwidth of devices connected to the router
  • Wi-Fi On/Off Switch allows users to turn their wireless radio On or Off
  • Easy one-touch wireless security encryption with the WPS button
  • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions provide user networks with active defense against security threats
  • Easy Setup Assistant with multi-language support provides a quick & hassle free installation process
  • Compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac products


Specifications

  • Hardware Features
  • Interface:
  • - 4 x 10/100/1000Mbps LAN Ports
  • - 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps WAN Port
  • - 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • Button:
  • - WPS/Reset Button
  • - Wireless On/Off Switch
  • - Power On/Off Button
  • External power supply: 12VDC / 2.5A
  • Dimensions: 243W x 160.6D x 32.5H mm
  • Antenna Type:
  • - 3 x 5GHz 5dBi detachable antennas (RP-SMA)
  • - 3 x 2.4GHz internal antennas
  • Wireless Features
  • Wireless standards:
  • - IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz
  • - IEEE 802.11n/g/b 2.4GHz
  • Frequency: 5GHz and 2.4GHz
  • Signal rate: 5GHz: Up to 867Mbps, 2.4GHz: Up to 300Mbps
  • Reception Sensitivity 5GHz::
  • - 11a 6Mbps: -96dBm
  • - 11a 54Mbps: -79dBm
  • - 11ac HT20: -71dBm
  • - 11ac HT40: -66dBm
  • - 11ac HT80: -63dBm
  • - 11n HT20: -72dBm
  • - 11n HT40: -71dBm
  • 2.4GHz:
  • - 11g 54M: -77dBm
  • - 11n HT20: -74dBm
  • - 11n HT40: -72dBm
  • Transmit Power CE:
  • - <20dBm(2.4GHz)
  • - <23dBm(5GHz)
  • FCC: <30dBm
  • Wireless Functions:
  • - Enable/Disable Wireless Radio
  • - WDS Bridge
  • - WMM, Wireless Statistics
  • Wireless Security :
  • - 64/128-bit WEP
  • - WPA / WPA2
  • - WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK encryption
  • Software features
  • WAN Type:
  • - Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/
  • - BigPond/ /L2TP(Dual Access) /PPTP(Dual Access)
  • DHCP: Server, Client, DHCP Client List,, Address Reservation
  • Quality of Service: WMM, Bandwidth Control
  • Port Forwarding: Virtual Server, Port Triggering, UPnP, DMZ
  • Dynamic DNS: DynDns, Comexe, NO-IP
  • VPN Pass-Through: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
  • Access Control:
  • - Parental Control
  • - Local Management Control
  • - Host List
  • - Access Schedule
  • - Rule Management
  • Firewall Security:
  • - DoS, SPI Firewall
  • - IP Address Filter/MAC Address Filter/Domain Filter
  • - IP and MAC Address Binding
  • Protocols: Supports IPv4 and IPv6
  • USB Sharing: Support Samba(Storage)/FTP Server/Media Server/Printer Server
  • Management:
  • - Access Control
  • - Local Management
  • - Remote Management
  • Guest Network:
  • - 2.4GHz guest network × 1
  • - 5GHz guest network × 1
  • Others
  • Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS
  • Package Contents:
  • - AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Archer C5
  • - 3 x detachable antennas
  • - Power supply unit
  • - Resource CD
  • - Ethernet Cable
  • - Quick Installation Guide
  • System Requirements:
  • - Microsoft Windows 98SE
  • - NT, 2000
  • - XP, Vista™
  • - Windows 7
  • - Windows 8
  • - MAC OS
  • - NetWare
  • - UNIX or Linux

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Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia

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