Tp Link Ac 1200 WIFI ROUTER ARCHER C50

The TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Router Archer C50 is a popular and cost-effective dual-band wireless router designed for home use, offering a blend of modern Wi-Fi technology and essential networking features. It aims to provide reliable internet access for activities like HD streaming, online gaming, and general web Browse.

At its core, the Archer C50 is an AC1200 class router, meaning it offers a theoretical maximum combined wireless speed of approximately 1200 Mbps. This speed is split across two distinct Wi-Fi bands: 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. The 2.4 GHz band is well-suited for everyday tasks such as web Browse and email, offering wider coverage and better penetration through walls. The 5 GHz band, on the other hand, provides faster speeds and less interference, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications like streaming high-definition video and online gaming, especially for devices closer to the router. The router utilizes the Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) standard for the 5 GHz band, which is significantly faster than the older Wireless N (802.11n) standard used for the 2.4 GHz band.

The Archer C50 is equipped with four external antennas, designed to enhance Wi-Fi coverage and stability throughout a typical 2 to 3-bedroom house. Some versions may also feature Beamforming technology, which intelligently concentrates Wi-Fi signals towards connected devices, further improving range and performance. It supports 2×2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology, which allows the router to communicate with multiple compatible devices simultaneously, reducing buffering and improving overall network efficiency for homes with several Wi-Fi clients.

In terms of wired connectivity, the Archer C50 provides one 10/100 Mbps WAN (Internet) port and four 10/100 Mbps LAN (Local Area Network) ports. It’s important to note that these are Fast Ethernet ports, not Gigabit Ethernet. While the wireless speeds are AC1200, the wired ports will limit maximum throughput for connected wired devices or for an internet connection exceeding 100 Mbps. This detail is a common point of discussion among users, as it means even if your internet service provider offers speeds over 100 Mbps, the router’s wired connections will cap that speed. Some versions of the Archer C50 may also include a USB 2.0 port, which allows users to connect and share a printer across the network or share files and media from a connected USB storage device locally, or even remotely via an FTP server