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TP-Link Archer C1200 vs TP-Link Archer C2

9.57 in
6.32 in
TP-Link Archer C1200 Router
TP-Link Archer C1200
7.99 in
1.38 in
TP-Link Archer C2 Router
TP-Link Archer C2
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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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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TP-Link Archer C2 AC750 (Router): 1 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
84
3.7 out of 5
84 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
5 %
51
3.9 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
1 %

Full Comparison

Connectivity

TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
TP-Link Archer C2TP-Link Archer C2
Number of LAN ports44
Number of WAN ports11
USByesyes
Total USB ports11
Number of USB 2.0 ports11
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 ports00

Design

TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
TP-Link Archer C2TP-Link Archer C2
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Grey
  • White
Active cooling (fan)nono

Dimensions

TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
TP-Link Archer C2TP-Link Archer C2
Width9.57 in7.99 in
Height6.32 in1.38 in
Depth1.28 in5.67 in
Number of units11
Rack-mount designnono

Features

TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
TP-Link Archer C2TP-Link Archer C2
Built-in DSL modemnono
File serverVia USBVia USB
Built-in printer serveryesyes

Communication

TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
TP-Link Archer C2TP-Link Archer C2
Management interfaceWeb/networkWeb/network
Communication protocol
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
  • IPv6
  • Quality of Service
  • Wireless Multimedia Extensions
Data link layer
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • 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
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.3
Jumbo frames supportnono
Mobile broadband supportnono
Throughput WAN-LAN1000.0 Mbps912.0 Mbps
VoIP (SIP)nono
Wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz wireless networkyesyes
2.4GHz data transfer rate300.0 Mbps300.0 Mbps
5GHz wireless networkyesyes
5GHz data transfer rate867.0 Mbps433.0 Mbps
External antennayesyes
Detachable antennanoyes
MIMOyesno
Number of antennas32
Total wireless data transfer rate1167.0 Mbps733.0 Mbps
Wireless security
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS
  • WEP
  • WPA-PSK
  • WPA
  • WPA2-PSK
  • WPA2
  • WPS

Compatibility

TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
TP-Link Archer C2TP-Link Archer C2
DynDNSyesyes
Target audienceHome usersHome users

Power

TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
TP-Link Archer C2TP-Link Archer C2
Power over Ethernet (PoE)yesno

Security

TP-Link Archer C1200TP-Link Archer C1200
TP-Link Archer C2TP-Link Archer C2
DMZyesyes
VPN protocol
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
  • OpenVPN
  • IPSec
  • L2TP
  • PPTP
VPN clientyesno

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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