The TP-Link Archer C1200 is an AC1200 dual-band wireless router designed for fast home and small-office networking, HD streaming, online gaming and connecting multiple wired and wireless devices. It provides combined wireless speeds of up to 1200Mbps, with up to 867Mbps on the 5GHz band and 300Mbps on the 2.4GHz band.

The dual-band design allows bandwidth-intensive activities such as gaming and HD video streaming to use the less congested 5GHz band, while everyday browsing and other devices can use 2.4GHz connectivity. Three external antennas help provide broad wireless coverage, while Beamforming technology is supported on hardware version 2.0 and above.

For wired networking, the Archer C1200 includes one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports, allowing compatible Ethernet devices to connect at speeds of up to 1000Mbps. It also includes a USB 2.0 port for supported storage, printer and media-sharing functions.

The router supports IPv4 and IPv6, guest networking, parental controls, QoS, SPI firewall protection and TP-Link Tether app management. Hardware and feature availability can vary by regional hardware revision.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	TP-Link
Product Type	Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Model	Archer C1200
Wi-Fi Class	AC1200
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 5 / IEEE 802.11ac
2.4GHz Speed	Up to 300Mbps
5GHz Speed	Up to 867Mbps
Frequency Bands	2.4GHz and 5GHz
Antennas	3 × External Fixed Antennas
Beamforming	Supported on Version 2.0 and Above
WAN Port	1 × Gigabit Ethernet
LAN Ports	4 × Gigabit Ethernet
USB Port	1 × USB 2.0
Operating Modes	Router Mode, Access Point Mode
Wireless Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
Guest Network	2.4GHz and 5GHz Guest Networks
Network Protocols	IPv4 and IPv6
Parental Controls	URL Filtering and Time Controls
Management	TP-Link Tether App and Web Interface

FAQ’s

Q1. What Wi-Fi speed does the TP-Link Archer C1200 support?
A1. The Archer C1200 is an AC1200 router with up to 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz, giving a combined theoretical rate of up to 1200Mbps.

Q2. Is the Archer C1200 dual-band?
A2. Yes. It provides separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands for different connectivity requirements.

Q3. How many Ethernet ports does the Archer C1200 have?
A3. It has one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports for wired networking.

Q4. Does the Archer C1200 have a USB port?
A4. Yes. It includes one USB 2.0 port supporting functions such as storage, printer and media sharing on supported configurations.

Q5. Can the Archer C1200 be managed from a phone?
A5. Yes. Compatible hardware and firmware versions support TP-Link Tether for setup and network management from supported Android and iOS devices.