TP-Link Archer C50 AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router
Upgrade your home or small-office network with the TP-Link Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual-Band Router, delivering fast and reliable Wi-Fi across both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
The Archer C50 delivers up to 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz, providing up to 1,200Mbps of combined theoretical wireless bandwidth. The faster 5GHz band is well suited to HD streaming, online gaming, and other bandwidth-intensive activities, while 2.4GHz provides compatibility with a wide range of everyday wireless devices.

Four fixed external antennas create a signal-boosting array designed to provide stable connections and broad coverage. Current Archer C50 specifications also include Beamforming and 2ร2 MU-MIMO, helping direct wireless performance toward compatible devices and communicate with multiple MU-MIMO clients simultaneously.

For wired networking, the router provides 1 ร 10/100Mbps WAN port and 4 ร 10/100Mbps LAN ports. It supports Router, Access Point, and Range Extender modes on applicable current versions, giving you flexibility when expanding an existing network.

Network management features include Guest Network, Parental Controls, QoS, SPI Firewall, Access Control, IPv4/IPv6, IPTV optimization, and TP-Link Tether management. Current documentation also lists EasyMesh support in the V6.2 revision.

Key Features
- Supports smooth 4K streaming with AC1200 Wi-Fi
- 4 external antennas provide stable wireless connections and optimal coverage
- Works with EasyMesh routers and range extenders to form seamless whole-home Mesh WiFi, preventing drops and lag when moving between signals
- Remote router control via the cloud
- WPA3 reinforces Wi-Fi encryption for improved security
- Supports IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN to optimize IPTV streaming
- Supports Access Point mode to create a new Wi-Fi access point
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Model | Archer C50 |
| Wi-Fi Class | AC1200 |
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 5 / IEEE 802.11ac |
| 5GHz Speed | Up to 867Mbps |
| 2.4GHz Speed | Up to 300Mbps |
| Combined Class | Up to 1200Mbps theoretical wireless rate |
| Antennas | 4 ร fixed external antennas |
| MU-MIMO | 2ร2 on applicable versions |
| Beamforming | Supported on applicable versions |
| WAN | 1 ร 10/100Mbps |
| LAN | 4 ร 10/100Mbps |
| Operating Modes | Router / Access Point / Range Extender* |
| Guest Network | 2.4GHz & 5GHz |
| QoS | Device prioritization / WMM / bandwidth control depending on revision |
| Firewall | SPI Firewall |
| Security | WPA/WPA2; WPA3 on applicable newer revisions |
| Parental Controls | URL filtering & time controls |
| IPv6 | Supported |
| IPTV | IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge & Tag VLAN |
| Management | Web UI / TP-Link Tether |
| Dimensions | Approx. 230 ร 144 ร 35mm |
| Power | Varies by hardware/region; current V6 documentation lists 9V โ 0.85A |

















