TP-Link Archer C50 User Manual

Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the Router
The Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router
and Wireless AP. The AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router delivers exceptional range and speed,
which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users
demanding higher networking performance. Your wireless connections are radio band selectable to
avoid interference in your area, and the four built-in Gigabit ports supply high-speed connection to
your wired devices.
Incredible Speed
T
he Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router provides up to 1200Mbps wireless connection
with other wireless clients. The incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at
the same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11ac
wireless router will give you the unexpected networking experience at speed much faster than
802.11n. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g
products.
Multiple Security Protections
With multiple
protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN 64/128-bit
WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as advanced Firewall
protections, the Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router provides complete data privacy.
Flexible Access Control
T
he Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router provides flexible access control, so that
parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also
supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can
manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management function.
Simple Installation
Since the ro
uter is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the router’s
functions.

TP-Link Archer C50 Specifications

General

DSL WAN	No
Ethernet WAN	Yes
WAN connection type	RJ-45
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
VPN support	PPTP, L2TP, IPSec
Networking standards	-
Receiver sensitivity	5GHz: 11a 54M: -77dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -70dBm 11ac VHT40 MCS9: -66dBm 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -62dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 5.5M: -94dBm 11g 54M: -78dBm 11n HT20 MCS7: -75dBm 11n HT40 MCS7: -72dBm
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	867 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	300 Mbit/s
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Output current	0.85 A
Output voltage	9 V
Power source type	AC
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Antennas quantity	2
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Package depth	240 mm
Package width	290 mm
Package height	76 mm
Package weight	670 g

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	123.5 mm
Width	182.95 mm
Height	32.1 mm