TP-Link AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router

SKU: ARCHER C80 V1
£52.68 inc. VAT
  • 802.11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi – 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band
  • 3×3 MIMO Technology – Transmitting and receiving data on three streams to pair flawlessly with your 3×3 clients
  • Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage – Beamforming technology delivers a highly efficient wireless connection
  • MU-MIMO – To help your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient
  • Personalized Management – Advanced features like Parental Controls, Guest Network, and Access Control provide individualized tools for network management
  • Intelligent Connection – Smart Connect directs clients to the less congested band and Airtime Fairness optimizes the time usage

Maximum Wi-Fi Performance with Three Streams
With 3×3 MIMO, Archer C80 is capable of transmitting and receiving data on three streams. 3×3 capable computers— like Macs—pair perfectly with C80 to perform at max with much higher efficiency than 2×2 MIMO routers.

Incredible 802.11ac Wave2 Home Wi-Fi
Archer C80 delivers high-performance and affordable home Wi-Fi with total speeds up to 1900 Mbps. Handle simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing on the 2.4 GHz band and bandwidth-intensive tasks like online gaming or 4K/8K UHD streaming on the 5 GHz band—all lag-free.

Broader Coverage throughout Your Home
Access your entertainment from every corner of your home with 4 external high-performance antennas. Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them, even if they are far away or low-powered.

Connect More Devices Simultaneously
Archer C80 helps your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient with MU-MIMO technology. Multiple devices are able to send and receive data on the best available band. Enjoy non-stop entertainment on all your devices—lag free.

Increased Efficiency in Wi-Fi Distribution
Smart Connect helps your router automatically switch each device's connection to the best available Wi-Fi band while Airtime Fairness prevents older devices from slowing down your network. With both, everyone can enjoy a smoother, lag-free W-Fi experience.

Full Gigabit Ports
Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN+ 4 LAN) deliver maximum wired speeds. Plug in your PCs, smart TVs, and game consoles for fast and reliable connections.

Personalize Your Home Network
Archer C80 provides a wealth of advanced tools for personalized management.

Parental Controls
Block inappropriate content and set daily limits for how much time your children spend online with Parental Controls.

Guest Network
Guest Network creates a separate Wi-Fi for guests, ensuring your privacy is secure.

Easy Setup at Your Fingertips
Set up Archer C80 in minutes via its intuitive web interface or the powerful Tether app. Tether also lets you manage its network settings from any Android or iOS device.

WAN connection
WAN connection type RJ-45
3G/4G USB modem compatibility No
SIM card slot No
DSL WAN No
Ethernet WAN Yes
Wireless LAN features
WLAN data transfer rate (second band) 600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band) 1300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max) 1300 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi band Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Network
Receiver sensitivity 5 GHz:11a 6Mbps:-98dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-78dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS0:-98dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS8:-72dBm11ac VHT40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11ac VHT40_MCS9:-68dBm11ac VHT80_MCS0:-89dBm, 11ac VHT80_MCS9:-64dBm2.4 GHz:11g 6Mbps:-97dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-77dBm11n VHT20_MCS0:-97dBm, 11n VHT20_MCS8:-72dBm11n VHT40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11n VHT40_MCS9:-67dBm
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz) 1
Number of guest networks (5 GHz) 1
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Yes
Port forwarding Yes
Port triggering Yes
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN Yes
Mobile network
3G No
4G No
Ports & interfaces
DC-in jack Yes
Memory card slot(s) No
USB port No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 4
Management features
MU-MIMO technology Yes
WPS push button Yes
Reset button Yes
Quality of Service (QoS) support Yes
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME) Yes
Security
DMZ support Yes
URL filtering Yes
MAC address filtering Yes
Parental control Yes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Yes
Access Control List (ACL) Yes
Guest access Yes
Firewall Yes
Security algorithms 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Protocols
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Yes
DHCP server Yes
DHCP client Yes
Design
On/off switch Yes
LED indicators LAN, Power, Status, WLAN, WPS
Wall mountable Yes
Product colour Black
Product type Tabletop router
Packaging content
Quick installation guide Yes
AC adapter included Yes
Cables included AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Certificates
Certification CE, FCC, RoHS
Antenna
Transmit power CE:
Antennas quantity 4
Antenna design External
Power
Output current 1 A
Output voltage 12 V
Power source type DC
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) -40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 90%
System requirements
Mac compatibility Yes
Mac operating systems supported macOS
Linux operating systems supported Yes
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Browser supported Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 12.0, Chrome 20.0, Safari 4.0
Weight & dimensions
Width 215 mm
Depth 117 mm
Height 32 mm
Packaging data
Package weight 800 g
Package height 82 mm
Package depth 240 mm
Package width 350 mm
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990