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TP-Link Archer C1200

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4.3 / 5
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An affordable Wi-Fi solution which is designed to be used outsideRead more
TP-Link AC1200 Archer C5 (Router): 4.1 out of 5 stars from 29 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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Pros

  • so tech minded and it offers a decent signal range
  • two speeds and is great for long range internet
  • It has good features and set up was easy

Cons

  • losing connection with your Wi-Fi network
  • the wifi range was extended a little bit further
  • router going the distance
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TP-Link Archer C1200 - Pros & Cons

TP-Link Archer C1200

Pros

  • so tech minded and it offers a decent signal range
  • two speeds and is great for long range internet
  • It has good features and set up was easy
  • super-fast
  • has a great range
  • and is compact
  • good value
  • and a quality product
  • It also is really easy to set up
  • it conveniently and seamlessly provides an outstanding network

Cons

  • losing connection with your Wi-Fi network
  • the wifi range was extended a little bit further
  • router going the distance
  • The modem tends to sometimes turn it self off
  • router was not suitable for FTTP NBN connections
  • considerably slower the router often dropped my connections
  • it struggled in rooms where other reasonably priced routers also faltered
  • on a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and a variety of software applications
  • signal lights start flashing
  • Tp-link router factory default settings
  • details to log in

TP-Link Archer C1200 - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of WAN ports
1
Best:
Cisco MWR 2941-DC
Number of WAN ports: 16
IconTotal wireless data transfer rate
1167 Mbps
Best:
TP-Link Talon AD7200
Total wireless data transfer rate: 7133 Mbps
IconNumber of LAN ports
4
Best:
Cisco CISCO7206VXR
Number of LAN ports: 60

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TP-Link Archer C1200 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technology
  • Wireless
  • Wired
Number of LAN ports4
Number of WAN ports1
USByes
Total USB ports1
Number of USB 2.0 ports1
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports0
Number of USB 3.1 ports0
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Dimensions
Width9.57 in
Height6.32 in
Depth1.28 in
Number of units1
Rack-mount designno
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Communication
Frequency band
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
Management interfaceWeb/network
6to4yes
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Network / transport Protocol
  • PPTP
  • L2TP
  • IPSec
  • PPPoE
  • FTP
  • DHCP
  • DDNS
  • Bigpond
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Wireless standards
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
Jumbo frames supportno
Mobile broadband supportno
Throughput WAN-LAN1000.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)no
Wireless networkyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyes
5GHz data transfer rate867.0 Mbps
External antennayes
Detachable antennano
MIMOyes
Beamformingyes
MU-MIMOno
Number of antennas3
Total wireless data transfer rate1167.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
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Memory
Included flash memory16.0 MB
Maximum flash memory16.0 MB
Included RAM128.0 MB
Maximum RAM128.0 MB
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Security
DMZyes
Number of DMZ ports0
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
  • OpenVPN
VPN clientyes
Encryption Algorithm
  • 128-bit WEP
  • 64-bit WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA2-PSK
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Active cooling (fan)no
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Features
Built-in DSL modemno
File serverVia USB
Built-in printer serveryes
Mobile app for controlling featuresyes
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Compatibility
DynDNSyes
Routing protocolStatic IP routing
Target audienceHome users
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Power
Min operating temperature0 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C
Power over Ethernet (PoE)yes

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TP-Link Archer C1200 TP-Link - Editorial Reviews (2)

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Based on 2 reviews
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TP-Link Archer C1200 TP-Link Omada AC1200 Wireless Outdoor Access Point review
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Published: 28.07.2018
TP-Link Omada AC1200 Wireless Outdoor Access Point review
4.0

An affordable Wi-Fi solution which is designed to be used outside

By Mark Pickavance
10 minute read
TP-Link Archer C1200 TP-Link AC1200 Archer C5
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 17.09.2020
TP-Link AC1200 Archer C5

TP-Link AC1200 Archer C5 (Router): 4.1 out of 5 stars from 29 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

By Nitin
13 minute read

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