Wireless Type | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
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TP-Link AC1200 Wireless Wi-Fi Gigabit Router (Archer C5)
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Brand | Best Price Square |
Model Name | Archer C5 |
Special Feature | WPS |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Compatible Devices | Printer |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Included Components | Archer C5 Ac1200 Wireless Dual-band Gigabit Router |
Connectivity Technology | wireless |
About this item
- Supports 802.11ac, the next generation of Wi-Fi
- 1.2Gbps of total available bandwidth
- Simultaneous dual band networks, 2.4GHz (300Mbps) and 5GHz (867Mbps)
- Two external dual band antennas for faster, more reliable wireless performance at greater distances
- Dual USB ports to easily share printers, files, and media across your network
- Manage your network settings easily with the TP-LINK Tether app
- Full gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000Mbps)
- TP-LINK Live 24/7 technical support for assistance with setup and configuration
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WiFi signal | 3.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
User interface | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Tech Support | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.6 |
Easy to install | 4.4 | — | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.6 | — | — |
Sold By | HunterFP (Serial # Recorded) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | ROYALS HUB |
connectivity tech | wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
number of ports | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
data transfer rate | 1200 megabits per second | 2976 megabits per second | 1167 megabits per second | 1.8 gigabits per second | 1167 megabits per second | 1 gigabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 ABGNAC | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B, 802 11 A | 802 11 A, 802 11 AC, 802 11 AX, 802 11 B, 802 11 G |
frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | 10/100/1000 megabits per second | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | — | 10/100 Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
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From the manufacturer
Smooth Gaming and HD Streaming
- Upgrade your network to 802.11ac, the latest, most powerful Wi-Fi technology.
- Experience smoother HD streaming and online gaming with high-performance AC1200 Wi-Fi, delivering up to 1200Mbps of Wi-Fi speed over dual 5GHz (867Mbps) and 2.4GHz (300Mbps) bands.
- Superior, far-reaching Wi-Fi coverage with two high-quality detachable dual band antennas.
Connect More Devices
- Give every device the bandwidth it needs, setting limits and controlling traffic with IP-Based QoS.
- Set limits on when and how devices can connect to internet and keep children safe with parental controls.
- Guest Network provides visitors with Wi-Fi access separate from your main network.
- Easily set-up your Wi-Fi devices with a secure connection using the WPS button.
- Advanced security encryption protects your data.
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TP-LINK Tether AppAdjust settings from mobile devices with the TP-LINK Tether App (Android, iOS). |
Connect and ShareUsing four Gigabit Ethernet and two USB Ports. |
Backwards CompatibleSupports 802.11ac and is backwards compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n. |
Industry-Leading Warranty2-year warranty, 24/7 unlimited technical support by phone and email. |
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Wireless Combined Speed | AC1200 | AC1200 | AC1200 | AC1750 | AC1900 | AC2300 |
Wi-Fi Speed | Up to 1167Mbps | Up to 1167Mbps | Up to 1167Mbps | Up to 1750Mbps | Up to 1900Mbps | Up to 2225Mbps |
Wireless Range | Good | Good | Better | Better | Better | Better |
CPU Processor | Single-Core | Single-Core | Single-Core | Single-Core | 1GHz Dual-Core | 1.8GHz Dual-Core |
Ethernet Ports | 4x Fast Ethernet | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit |
USB Ports | 1x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0 | 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0 |
Antennas | 2x External | 2x External | 3x External | 3x External + 3x Internal | 3x Dual Band External | 3x Dual Band External |
Beamforming | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Online Gaming and HD Video Streaming | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Guest Network, Parental Controls, and IPv6 Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Technical Details
Brand | Best Price Square |
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Series | Archer C5 |
Item model number | BPSCS27528-ARCHER C5 |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and below, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux |
Item Weight | 1.9 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.5 x 2.8 x 9.5 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.5 x 2.8 x 9.5 inches |
Color | black |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Manufacturer | TP-LINK |
ASIN | B00JZFG6QS |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 22, 2013 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #2,154 in Computer Network Adapters |
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Product Description
TP-LINK's Archer C5 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard - 802.11ac, 3 times faster than wireless N speeds and delivering a combined wireless data transfer rate of up to 1.2Gbps. With 867Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps over the 2.4GHz band, the Archer C5 is the superior choice for seamless HD streaming, online gaming and other bandwidth-intensive tasks.
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Customers like the performance, ease of setup, and speed of the networking router. For example, they mention that it works great, it operates seamlessly, and consistently. Some are happy with the value, and dual band. That said, opinions are mixed on range, signal strength, and reboots.
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Customers like the performance of the router. For example, they say it works great, it operates seamlessly, and consistently. Some mention that the wireless bridging worked well, and that wireless printing started working again. That said, most are happy with the performance.
"...This is what I expect from a router: never a lost signal, consistent signal strength, and long term reliability.Great Router...." Read more
"...This one however works amazing. It is well worth the money. The antenna are for the 5Ghz signal which is a lot faster...." Read more
"...The router is a solid performer, but not quite worthy of five stars in my opinion...." Read more
"...I purchased the 3 antennae version (1.2) in May 2015, and it just failed. Both the 2.4 and 5GHz wireless radios failed within 1 week of each other...." Read more
Customers like the ease of setup of the networking router. They mention that it's easy to navigate, and installs very quickly. Some say that it has dual band networks and the guest network is very easy.
"...Most reviews like mine were very Positive!* Pros: Very Easy Setup. Very fast compared to my old router...." Read more
"...The menu is easy to use and setting up was a breeze...." Read more
"...Setting up the dual band networks and the guest network was very easy. The more complex tasks were more difficult to figure out...." Read more
"...Same interface as my existing $20 TP-LINK router, so it was easy to setup.-..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the networking router. They mention that the UI is great, the internet speed doubled, and the wifi is now 3x faster on both their phone and laptop. The download and upload speeds have improved by about 10%. The connection speed is pretty fast even with multiple devices and computers are running. The throughput is good, and it's easy to set up. The 5GHz works like a charm, and having two connection speed options is nice.
"...802.11 ac works perfectly and is fast. Not one fault to date. For the Price, you can't beat this router.}" Read more
"...This router is really fast and reliable. I recommend it for any home, but mostly for apartments." Read more
"5/31/15 Update: The replacement unit has excellent 2.4GHz range, so I've updated the review to 5 stars...." Read more
"...Overall this is a great router. UI is great, speed is great, range is fine in my experience (it's actually beyond fine). Very pleased." Read more
Customers like the value of the networking router. They say it's a nice wireless router for the price, with good features. Some mention that the price and performance are right. Overall, most are happy with the speed and recommend it.
"...This one however works amazing. It is well worth the money. The antenna are for the 5Ghz signal which is a lot faster...." Read more
"...In spite of these flaws, it's still a good product and a good value." Read more
"...5GHz band has excellent range.- Significantly less expensive than the competition, with similar specs/features...." Read more
"...Looks nice- plug and play- good features for price. Dual band, Gigabit. (didn't matter, because internet would drop)..." Read more
Customers like that the router broadcasts simultaneously over 2 frequencies. They say it's amazing, and one of the best dual band routers out there. Customers also appreciate that it has two signal options and the option for guest networks on both. However, some customers feel that the speed of 2.4G let them down a little.
"...It has never skipped a beat. 5 gHz range is great for me as it streams about 60 feet through two walls...." Read more
"...The 2.4Ghz signal is very stable and the range is higher than the 5Ghz one, but it is not as fast. The 2.4Ghz is definitely more stable though...." Read more
"...+Bandwidth control is a life saver if you have a lot of devices and computers on at once or use Netflix often and game at the same time...." Read more
"...Looks nice- plug and play- good features for price. Dual band, Gigabit. (didn't matter, because internet would drop)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the range of the networking router. Some mention that it has a great range and throughput, while others say that they are getting really slow speeds with this router and that it also has random latency spikes and DNS lookup becomes very slow.
"...Pros: Very Easy Setup. Very fast compared to my old router. Great range on both bands: 2.4 gHz and 5 gHz. Not one single dropped connection..." Read more
"...is very stable and the range is higher than the 5Ghz one, but it is not as fast. The 2.4Ghz is definitely more stable though...." Read more
"...5GHz band has excellent range.- Significantly less expensive than the competition, with similar specs/features...." Read more
"...Overall this is a great router. UI is great, speed is great, range is fine in my experience (it's actually beyond fine). Very pleased." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the networking router. Some mention that they have not experienced any connection issues, while others say that they've had an ongoing problem with intermittent connectivity issues. Some customers say the signal is strong and steady, while other customers report that it gets interrupted.
"...Now the router is again not working...." Read more
"...Great range on both bands: 2.4 gHz and 5 gHz. Not one single dropped connection yet and after one month of continuous use. I live in a..." Read more
"...match of Dota 2 on this router over a wired connection and the internet would drop about every 5 minutes for a period of 10-20 second...." Read more
"...Still, it's only been a little more than 12 hours and the IPv6 connection is again dead (can no longer ping the WAN IPv6 addr from my LAN)...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the reboots required by the networking router. Some mention that they have had it for a month, with no issues and never had to reboot it, while others say that it does have times when they have to reboot. Some say that the router slowed way down and needed restarting constantly to work, while other customers say that they need to reboot both routers about once a week.
"...CONs:- Lots of downtime. Games and streams are unplayable- No access point only or bridge mode- No USB 3.0- 2/2 failed" Read more
"...Edit: The router has not ran into any problems and never had to reset it since we got it except when our ISP had problems...." Read more
"...The UGLY:- Needs to be rebooted from time to time, especially if you do a lot of live streaming [see update below]..." Read more
"...was creating substantial lag and regular overloads, requiring more and more frequent reboots...." Read more
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Great Router. I have the Version 1.2 with 3 antennas. I have owned this for one month. So far, so Good. I read many of the reviews posted here prior to purchase and especially the negative One Star reviews. I figured if it didn't work for me I would send it back to Amazon. Most reviews like mine were very Positive!
* Pros: Very Easy Setup. Very fast compared to my old router. Great range on both bands: 2.4 gHz and 5 gHz.
Not one single dropped connection yet and after one month of continuous use.
I live in a 2100 Sq.Ft. Home and it streams Netflix about 60 feet through 2 walls with a strong HD signal.
2 Year warranty and 2 year unlimited and Free technical support. I did make one phone call to tech. support when my router seemed
to Hang after a firmware update, and he provided expert and friendly support and resolved my one problem.
* Cons: None as of this date, but IF problems arise, THEN I will post again.
Summary: Below is a copy of speed test results comparing My Old Router to this Outstanding TP-Link Router:
A Comparison of Router Performance: Linksys WRT-54GL Versus TP-Link Archer C5
{Please note: My ISP provides 66.26 Mbps Maximum Speed}
Notes: All tests done using Using Old Router: Using New Router:
Speedtest.net, Reported is Linksys WRT-54GL TP-Link Archer C5
an Average of 3 tests
Download Speed: Download Speed: Percentage
{in Mbps} {in Mbps} Increase:
Computer #1: 45.38 66.26 46%
Docsis 3.0 Cable Modem to
TP-Link Archer C5 to
LAN connect to Computer
Computer #2: 18.36 66.26 261%
WLAN about 50 feet
and One Wall
Adapter is Asus PCE-AC56
802.11ac at 1300 Mbps
Computer #3: 20.32 42.38 109%
WLAN about 60 feet
and 2 walls
Adapter is Atheros AR9285
802.11n at 150 Mbps Max
{Now after 8 months of use. I still love this router. I stream Netflix movies all the time. 802.11 n works great at 60 feet plus and through 5 walls. 802.11 ac works perfectly and is fast. Not one fault to date. For the Price, you can't beat this router.}
The menu is easy to use and setting up was a breeze. There is guest access and there are so many more features with this thing, some that I don't even use. It has 2 USB ports on the back for file sharing with the network. The antenna are for the 5Ghz signal, the 2.4Ghz antenna are inside the router itself, so they are not visible. You can turn the router off with a simple button on the back, same with the wifi.
Some devices can't use 5Ghz, but most new ones within the last few years can. This router is really fast and reliable. I recommend it for any home, but mostly for apartments.
The interface is not elegant, but is straightforward. Setting up the dual band networks and the guest network was very easy. The more complex tasks were more difficult to figure out.
TP-LINK does not offer a DDNS service, as my old router's manufacturer did, so I subscribed to a free DDNS service. The interface identified several DDNS providers, and I selected one of those. Every so often I have to renew my subscription to avoid losing the service. A bit inconvenient, but not bad considering the price.
The initial setup of the USB drive was actually fairly easy, including granting security to the folders on the drive. However, the interface recommended updating the firmware, and a bit of researched revealed a serious security risk in the current firmware. So I backed up the configuration, took a few screenshots, and updated the firmware.
In places the new firmware is a good bit different from the original, and I had to configure the router all over again. Most of the settings were similar enough to the previous version or were intuitive enough that I could configure them pretty quickly.
But the USB drive configuration was completely different. I spent a couple of hours trying to get it working as it was before the upgrade, but never could. I did get it working, but not as efficiently as it was before. Now, after a restart, when I access my USB drive I have to provide security credentials. Before the upgrade, it simply used the Windows credentials to grant access. It may be possible to configure the new firmware to access the USB drive in the same manner as the old firmware, but to be honest, I just got tired of trying.
The router is a solid performer, but not quite worthy of five stars in my opinion. The original firmware presented a serious security flaw, and the updated firmware makes it difficult to access my USB drive. Additionally, for some odd reason, the router does not allow special characters in passwords. In spite of these flaws, it's still a good product and a good value.
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I had no problems at all during set up - all went incredibly smoothly. I asked for ISP about using a dual band router with their hardware before, so I knew the one or two steps I'd have to make before hand. I'd recommend anyone kind of new to this kind of stuff to do the same as the setup was incredibly easy.
My best WIFI download on my ISPs router/modem was around 20 MBPs. More often was around 14MBPs. There are dozens of Wifi networks accessible from my apartment so switching the 2.4ghz channel from 1/2, 5/6, 11/12 did little. Now I run dual 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands and all the devices on 5ghz are downloading at 45 - 50 MBPs. Its literally changed how I use the internet - streaming on WiFi is incredible and I don't have to plug in to the router to have a reliable connection. Upload is around 4.5-5MBps but I believe that is the limit set by the ISP and more than enough for most things.
My signal has dropped maybe once or twice since I've set up the 1200 - for a few minutes. The range of the 5GHZ is actually superior to the 2.4GHz that I had on my original hardware - I believe this is probably because the AC1200 has antennas whereas my old hardware did not. I live in a small apartment (around 750sqft) and the signal reaches everywhere - even into the corner of the (large) balcony through pretty thick walls my download is still around 35MBPs (so some loss as walls and furniture obstruct the signal but still better than before). Anywhere inside the apartment unit through regular interior walls the strength is full.
The interface / software on the router (for configuring everything) is very well designed with a basic mode and nearly everything I think advanced users could want. I haven't set up a VPN yet but will update if / when I do.
I don't think there are any problems with the router at all and I recommend it to anyone especially those unsure if they should try it out. It looks nice, runs great and for having a small apartment with lots of nearby wifi you'll thank yourself. I haven't tried it in a larger space so I can't give much for it in terms of range (I'm still getting near full strength / speed, through walls and furniture, about 9-10 meters in a straight line away from the router) You can't beat the price, it works excellent and there is a great interface for configuring if you want to.
Update June 2017 - Router still working as expected. Have not had an issue with it yet.