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TP-Link AC1200 Reliable Dual Band WiFi Router (Archer C50)

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  • Upgrade to AC WiFi with speeds up to 1200 Mbps (N300+AC900)
  • Fast Ethernet ports, ideal for homes with up to 100 Mbps internet plans
  • Stream in 4K on multiple devices while reducing buffering
  • Supports Amazon Alexa (router cannot be voice-controlled by Alexa) and works with all WiFi devices, AC and older
  • TP-Link Tether app - Easily set up and manage your home network
  • 2-year warranty and FREE 24/7 technical support.
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Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications along with the number of connected devices were defined according to test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate, wireless coverage, and number of connected devices are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition. Internet plans greater than 100 Mbps will be limited by the product’s Ethernet WAN port. As compared to warranty duration and tech support services that other leading networking and consumer electronics companies provide.

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Customer Ratings
User interface
4.1
4.2
4.1
4.2
3.9
4.1
WiFi signal
3.9
4.4
4.2
4.2
4.1
4.2
Tech Support
3.7
3.9
3.8
3.9
3.6
3.6
Easy to install
4.2
4.6
4.3
4.0
Value for money
4.3
4.6
3.6
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connectivity tech
WiFi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
number of ports
4
5
5
5
4
5
data transfer rate
1200 megabits per second
2976 megabits per second
1167 megabits per second
1167 megabits per second
1.8 gigabits per second
1 gigabits per second
wireless standard
802 11 ABGNAC
802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N
802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 A
802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B, 802 11 A
802 11 AX
802 11 A, 802 11 AC, 802 11 AX, 802 11 B, 802 11 G
frequency band class
dual band
dual band
dual band
dual band
dual band
dual band
lan port bandwidth
10/100 megabits per second
10/100/1000 Mbps
10/100/1000 Mbps
10/100 Mbps
Gigabit Ethernet

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Product Specifications:

  • Up to 1200Mbps AC Wi-Fi Speed
  • Dual Band 2.4GHz(up to 300Mbps) + 5GHz(up to 867Mbps)
  • Single Core Processor
  • 2x External Antennas
  • 4x Fast Ethernet ports + 1x WAN port
  • 1x USB 2.0

Upgrade to Faster Wi-Fi

Upgrade your home entertainment network to powerful AC1200 Wi-Fi with the Archer C50. Experience smoother HD action sequences over dual 5GHz (867Mbps) and 2.4GHz (300Mbps) bands, whether for gaming or streaming. Four fast ethernet ports provided reliable wired connectivity for more quests and achievements. Easily share files, photos, and music across your network using the USB ports.

Wireless AC for Fast Wi-Fi

Wireless AC provides high-speed Wi-Fi across your home. The dual 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands allow for more devices to be connected to your home network at once.

Jump right into the action of your favorite game or movie with the Archer C50. Dual bands provide reliable connections so you can enjoy what you love without any interruptions.

Wireless AC

Dual Band Antennas

Fast Processing

Customizable QoS

brand

Plays Well With Others

The Archer C50 is compatible with all of your existing 802.11a/b/g/n devices. The router also works with all current and future 802.11ac Wi-Fi devices.

Media Sharing

Share files, videos, music, and photos across your network by connecting devices directly to the USB port. Increase storage by connecting external drives and access files from any connected computer.

Intuitive Mobile Interface

Setup and manage your Wi-Fi through the TP-LINK Tether app, available for both Android and iOS. Tether’s simple layout lets you quickly access all of your Wi-Fi settings on your phone or tablet without any complications.

Trusted Brand

Our world class R&D team, streamlined vertical manufacturing and strict quality control have enabled us to consistently create exceptional high quality products for the last 22 years.

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Customer Reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars
2,437
4.3 out of 5 stars
6,810
4.4 out of 5 stars
79,775
4.2 out of 5 stars
1,378
3.8 out of 5 stars
631
Wireless Spec AC1200 AC1200 AC1750 AC2300 AC3150
Wi-Fi Speed Up to 1167Mbps Up to 1167Mbps Up to 1750Mbps Up to 2225Mbps Up to 3167Mbps
Wireless Range Good Better Better Better Best
Ethernet Ports 4x Fast Ethernet 4x Gigabit 4x Gigabit 4x Gigabit 4x Gigabit
USB Ports 1x USB 2.0 1x USB 2.0 1x USB 2.0 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0
Antennas 2x External 3x External 3x External + 3x Internal 3x External 4x External
Beamforming - - -
Online Gaming and 4K HD Video Streaming - -
Guest Network, Parental Controls, and IPv6 Support

Product Description

Upgrade to AC WiFi for your bandwidth-intensive devices with the dual-band AC1200 wireless router Archer C50. Supports all smart devices, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, TP-Link smart home plugs, Phillips Hue, Arlo cameras, etc. Allocate your streaming devices to AC for 3x the speeds of Wireless N.

  • Simple setup through web browser or on your mobile device.
  • Easily set time limits and keep children safe with parental control.
  • Quickly connect devices to WiFi with WPS setup (if supported by your devices).
  • Access connected devices while away from home with FREE TP-Link DDNS Service.
  • Conveniently provide WiFi access to visitors with the guest network.
  • Manage your WiFi settings from anywhere with the TP-Link Tether app (Android, iOS).
Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary from network conditions and environmental factors, including the volume of network traffic, building material and construction and network overhead, result in lower actual data throughput and wireless coverage. Frequency Range: 2.4GHz and 5GHz; Interface Available: 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports, 1 10/100Mbps WAN Port; Protocols Supported: Supports IPv4 and IPv6; System Requirement: Microsoft Windows 98SE NT 2000 XP Vista, or Windows 7 Windows 8/8.1/10, MAC OS NetWare UNIX or Linux; Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11n/g/b 2.4GHz, IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz

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Amazon.com Return Policy:You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned computer that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon.com will not accept returns of any desktop or notebook computer more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.
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Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
2,437 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, ease of installation, signal strength and value of the networking router. For example, they mention that it works fine and fast, the throughput is also definitely better and that it's easy to connect. Some appreciate the range on the WiFi and that the signal seems stronger and more reliable than their old router. That said, opinions are mixed on quality.

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748 customers mention574 positive174 negative

Customers like the performance of the router. They say it works fine and fast, has an incredible performance upgrade, and the throughput is definitely better. The wireless speeds are decent, and it transmits very quickly. Some customers have had no issues with service, and are satisfied with their purchase.

"...I checked the Fire for 15 minutes and it worked fine and fast. The Build number is 160614 (which I think is the date-2016 June 14)...." Read more

"...I've had no issues with service so far, and I'm satisfied with my purchase." Read more

"...So far, it is working great...." Read more

"...The router transmits very quickly when it's working; however, the router does not work very well. I have consistent timeouts on the 2.4Ghz band...." Read more

365 customers mention331 positive34 negative

Customers find the installation process of the networking router to be easy. They mention that the initial setup of the unit was very easy, and the hookup and startup of the router was very simple. They also appreciate the minimal and simple design, and mention that it takes a total of 5 minutes to set up. Customers also love the admin settings, which are pretty easy to understand.

"...do these days in bloat in their design, keeping it more minimal and simple (but not ugly by any means.)..." Read more

"...Super super easy. No disc to install apps, no complicated configuration instructions... basically you plug it in, power it up, follow the..." Read more

"...Hookup and startup of the router was very easy - no problems...." Read more

"...Setup was easy, and the admin settings are pretty easy to understand...." Read more

302 customers mention214 positive88 negative

Customers like the signal strength of the router. For example, they say it has a strong signal, and is more reliable than their old router. They also say it provides good bandwidth and has great coverage. Some customers even say the signal is strong outside in the yard. That said, most are happy with the performance of the product and recommend it to others.

"Pros:Price at 39.99 it just can't be beat!Decent Range - Tested at my house for ultimate delivery to a friends place which has far..." Read more

"...I'm now getting a consistent signal, and my wifi speeds have doubled...." Read more

"...2. The 5GHZ signal is too weak to be practical. I done a few speed tests between the 2Gz/5Gz connection...." Read more

"...This router had great reviews and good bandwidth. The installation was simple and the interface is user friendly...." Read more

225 customers mention189 positive36 negative

Customers like the value of the networking router. They mention that it is affordable with great performance. Some say that it works awesome for the price.

"...First and foremost: that pricetag is beyond amazing for what it offers. Most that do this much are roughly double this price...." Read more

"...router has been very reliable for me, and I think it's the best value for the price...." Read more

"Very happy with the results from this router, especially at this price point...." Read more

"...So again, good piece of equipment for the price that works well, but, call me old fashion, the lack of activity lights on the front of it seems like..." Read more

255 customers mention171 positive84 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the router. Some mention that it's very reliable, runs solid, and is far more stable than several big name brands. The build quality of this router is good, and the software is very stable. However, others say that it was probably defective, the range is good but not stellar, and that the router is flaky and error prone.

"...that a WiFi to Ethernet transfer is quite fast though and online games seem to hold stable without any problems..." Read more

"...There wasn't a single hiccup between them! WOW!!..." Read more

"...I don't seem to have much of an issue with the 5Ghz, but it drops devices on that band as well, but not as often...." Read more

"...This router has been very reliable for me, and I think it's the best value for the price...." Read more

181 customers mention32 positive149 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the router. They mention that the WiFi connection is dropped for a split second every ten minutes, and the router completely failed to connect to the network. They also say that the router drops everything connected on the 2.4GHz network, and that the internet drops out frequently. Customers also complain that they cannot log on wirelessly to the site to configure the router, and this prevents them from using the router for their intended purposes.

"...I have consistent timeouts on the 2.4Ghz band. The router drops everything connected on the 2.4Ghz...." Read more

"...Update: After 6 month I found the router unable to access the internet...." Read more

"...following their supposed step-by-step setup process, the router wouldn't actually connect...." Read more

"...For required tasks, the WiFi connection is dropped for a split second every ten minutes or so...." Read more

60 customers mention15 positive45 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the rebooting of the router. They mention that it constantly has to be reset and drops signals constantly. Some say that the router works well when it does, but requires frequent restarts every 2-3 days. Some customers also report that the show keeps getting interrupted and that the network starts going haywire.

"...Also, it doesn't blink with activity either...." Read more

"...The popup kept attacking for an update, and was a massive violation of privacy. So, we should avoid the C1200 and get this instead." Read more

"...There has been no interruption of service or failed downloads. The router just works...." Read more

"...That all lead to this purchase, but initially still had to reboot several times...." Read more

38 customers mention5 positive33 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the usb port of the networking router. They mention that the ethernet ports are not gigabit, and only support up to 100 Mbps. Customers also say that the router really needs at least a WAN Gigabit port, and the LAN is not Gig.

"...lot of people seem to be stuck on the fact that the ethernet ports on the AC1200 aren't gigabit, but chances are you won't be worrying about that if..." Read more

"...After going through the setup, I noticed that I wasn't getting the full 155 Mbps my ISP was providing me...." Read more

"...And, yes, it's true it doesn't have Gigabit Ports, but then, I suspect that many, many subscribers are between 50-100 MBs/sec, as I am...." Read more

"...Back to using my wrt54g. The router lost it's LAN port but before that it cut the AC speeds from 70mbps to 8mbps before it completely failed to..." Read more

Looks nothing like picture, everything in Spanish, can't change language, lousy plug
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Looks nothing like picture, everything in Spanish, can't change language, lousy plug
While the model is the same as advertised (tp-link AC1200 Archer C50, shipped direct from Amazon), the product looks nothing like what is pictured; what I received is white and curvy with four antennas.The box exterior and the 1-page instruction sheet are printed only in Spanish, and when I go to 192.168.0.1 to configure the device, the user interface is only in Spanish. (The printed GNU license agreement booklet is in English).Googling questions on how to resolve the language issue turned up several potentially useful-sounding support forum threads on tp-link.com, but when you click them, they take you to a page saying they redid their forums in January 2019, so none of the Google links work. They provide a link to search their old forums, but their site's search results lack relevancy and are nearly worthless.I can find English manuals on their site, and figured I'd just update the firmware with English, but the website warns that your router's hardware version has to match the firmware version you download; the only firmware available online is for hardware v1, v2, and v5, while my router is "Versión del Hardware v4". They do say "Model and hardware version availability varies by region. Please refer to your TP-Link regional website to determine product availability." I went to their Spanish site, and they offer firmware updates for v1, v2, v3, v4, and v5, but then it's a Spanish-language firmware update, which is the issue I'm trying to fix with an update.The fact that you can't just pick a language from the settings on the router is crap. The amount of extra memory it would have taken to store setting names in 100 different languages would be trivial, maybe a few hundred bytes per language, compared to 7.9 megabytes (that's roughly 7.9 million bytes) for their current firmware file.Another criticism is that the power adapter that plugs into my power strip has the transformer built into the plug, with a cord from the transformer to the router, rather than a plug with a cord leading to a transformer with a cord leading to the router. The transformer is so large that it blocks five of the outlets on my six-outlet power strip. Cheap and thoughtless engineering.While I can fumble through the Spanish settings to use this, and it seems to work just fine, the whole thing is a pain in the rear. I'll be returning it, but need to order a replacement first, because the reason I ordered it was that (surprise!) I needed a router. I won't be ordering a tp-link product.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Router..Don't think just Buy it..!!!
Reviewed in India on October 30, 2016
I got his router for 2289/- during amazon sales.. At first i was using ASUS N150 router which served me well for 4 yrs but i desperately needed an upgrade within a budget of 2000-2500 price range..
this router is really excellent.. At first i was hesitant to buy TP-Link router since some reviews have been not good but my friend who is using one suggested me to buy it and went for it..
Here are the conclusions i made off of it after few days use:
:i) the material used is very good.
ii) It has a sleek glossy design which will really make your set-up look good.
iii) The connection setup is very easily compared to other brands. Just few clicks and done.[Note: In case you are using PPPOE connection i.e u
need username and password to login to ur internet connection then select "static IP" option when asked for (which is the case for me) and just
enter your ip details and u r done.) Absolutely no hassle.
iv) The connection is very good despite some negative and false reviews dont listen to them.. I have a house of 1500 sq. ft. and it easily covers my entire house and my lawn and garden too..
v) the 2.4 GHz connection is very good and stays full spectrum for a decently long range..
vi) The 5.0 Ghz is a piece of art.. it is very quick to connect and the speed reliability is great. But the range of 5.0 Ghz is slighly less than 2.4 ghz connection.. although one can except nothing more at this price range.

I am using my PC(connected with Ethernet), XBOX ONE(connected with ethernet), PS4 (wifi),XBOX 360(wifi),PS3(wifi), my smartphone(wifi) and my laptop(wifi) with this router and i am pretty amazed by the performance this router gives..

The resetting/rebooting of router takes around 10-20 secs and then its ON..!! which is very quick for any router at this price range..
I ran it 96 hrs straight after buying and voila..!!! there isn't any type of overheating or lag or disconnecting issues which i have faced with my previous routers...
If anyone looking for a router upgrade at this price range then please i urge you to buy this router with confidence.. you will not be disappointed...!!!!!!
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