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.
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