TP-Link Archer C86 AC1900 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router
Power up your home network with faster, smarter, and more reliable Wi-Fi.
The TP-Link Archer C86 AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router is built for homes and small offices that need dependable connectivity for streaming, gaming, video calls, smart devices, and everyday browsing.
With combined wireless speeds of up to 1900 Mbps, the Archer C86 delivers up to 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band for bandwidth-intensive activities and up to 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for browsing and connecting devices that benefit from greater range.
Its 3×3 MU-MIMO technology allows the router to communicate efficiently with multiple compatible devices, while Beamforming focuses Wi-Fi signals toward connected clients. Six external high-performance antennas help provide broader wireless coverage throughout your home.
For wired connections, you get one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports, making it easy to connect PCs, smart TVs, game consoles, NAS devices, and other Ethernet-equipped hardware at high wired speeds.
The Archer C86 also offers practical network-management features including Smart Connect, Airtime Fairness, WPA3 security, Guest Network, Parental Controls, QoS and IPv6 support. It can also be used with compatible TP-Link mesh technologies to extend coverage around the home.
Key Features
- 802.11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi – 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band.
- 3×3 MIMO Technology – Transmitting and receiving data on three streams to pair flawlessly with your 3×3 clients.
- Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage – Beamforming technology and six external antennas deliver a highly efficient wireless connection.
- MU-MIMO – Helps your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient.
- Personalized Management – Advanced features like Parental Controls, Guest Network, and Access Control provide individualized tools for network management.
- Intelligent Connection – Smart Connect directs clients to the less congested band, and Airtime Fairness optimizes time usage.
Technical Descriptions
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | TP-Link Archer C86 |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 / IEEE 802.11ac |
| Total Wi-Fi Class | AC1900 |
| 5 GHz Speed | Up to 1300 Mbps |
| 2.4 GHz Speed | Up to 600 Mbps |
| Wireless Technology | 3×3 MU-MIMO, Beamforming |
| Antennas | 6 × fixed external high-performance antennas |
| WAN | 1 × Gigabit WAN |
| LAN | 4 × Gigabit LAN |
| Security | WPA, WPA2, WPA3 |
| Guest Network | 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz |
| Management | TP-Link Tether App / Web interface |
| Modes | Router Mode, Access Point Mode |
| Mesh | EasyMesh / OneMesh support depending on compatible firmware/device version |
| Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Dimensions | 229.9 × 144.2 × 37.2 mm |

















