TP-Link AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router (Archer C80)

Overview

The TP-Link Archer C80 is an AC1900 wireless dual-band Gigabit router designed to provide reliable and high-speed Wi-Fi for homes and small offices. It delivers a total speed of up to 1900 Mbps, with 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. This makes it suitable for a wide range of activities, from simple tasks like web browsing to bandwidth-intensive activities like 4K streaming and online gaming. The router leverages advanced technologies like MU-MIMO, Beamforming, and a 3x3 MIMO architecture to ensure a stable and efficient connection for multiple devices simultaneously.

Key Features

• AC1900 Dual-Band Wi-Fi: The router offers a combined speed of up to 1900 Mbps across two bands. The 5 GHz band (1300 Mbps) is ideal for high-demand tasks, while the 2.4 GHz band (600 Mbps) provides a broader, more stable connection for everyday use.
   
• 3x3 MIMO Technology: The Archer C80 can transmit and receive data on three streams, which allows it to connect to 3x3 capable devices (like some Macs) at their maximum efficiency, outperforming routers with a 2x2 MIMO configuration.
   
• MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output): This technology enables the router to communicate with multiple devices at the same time, reducing latency and increasing overall network efficiency. This is particularly beneficial in households with many connected devices.
   
• Beamforming Technology: Four external high-performance antennas and Beamforming technology work together to concentrate the wireless signal directly towards connected devices, even if they are far away. This helps to extend the Wi-Fi range and create a more reliable connection.
   
• Full Gigabit Ports: The router is equipped with one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports, allowing for fast and stable wired connections to devices like PCs, smart TVs, and gaming consoles.
   
• Personalized Management: The Archer C80 offers a suite of management tools to customize your home network.
   
• Parental Controls: Allows you to block inappropriate content and set time limits for internet usage.
   
• Guest Network: Creates a separate Wi-Fi network for guests to ensure the security and privacy of your main network.
   
• Access Control: Provides individualized tools for network management.
   
• Smart Connect and Airtime Fairness: These intelligent features work to optimize your network. Smart Connect automatically directs devices to the best available Wi-Fi band, while Airtime Fairness prevents older, slower devices from slowing down the entire network.
   
• Easy Setup and Management: The router can be set up in minutes using its intuitive web interface or the user-friendly TP-Link Tether app, available on both Android and iOS devices.
   
• OneMesh Compatibility: The Archer C80 is compatible with TP-Link's OneMesh system, allowing you to create a seamless whole-home mesh network with a single Wi-Fi name by adding OneMesh range extenders.
   
• Advanced Security: It supports the latest Wi-Fi security protocol, WPA3, which provides more secure encryption for Wi-Fi passwords and enhanced protection against brute-force attacks.