Tp-link Archer C9 AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router.

Product Description

WIRELESS FEATURES

Standards Supported:
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), n, a @ 5GHz
802.11n, b, g @ 2.4GHz
Speed (AC1900):
5GHz: Up to 1300 Mbps
2.4GHz: Up to 600 Mbps
Ideal for: HD/4K streaming, online gaming, video calls, etc.
WiFi Range: Suitable for 3-bedroom houses
3 High-Performance Detachable Antennas
Beamforming: Focuses signal toward connected devices for stronger, more stable connections
Capacity: Dual-band, Medium capacity
Can handle multiple devices on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with load balancing
Modes:
Router Mode
Access Point Mode (can be used to extend an existing network)

HARDWARE

Processor: Powerful 1.8 GHz 64-bit Quad-Core CPU
Helps with stable performance under high loads (many devices or heavy streaming)
Ports:
1× Gigabit WAN (internet)
4× Gigabit LAN (for wired devices)
USB: 1× USB 3.0, 1× USB 2.0
Supports Time Machine, FTP, media sharing, Samba server
Buttons: WiFi On/Off, Power, LED On/Off, WPS, Reset
Power Supply: 12V ⎓ 3.3A

SECURITY

Encryption Standards: WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Firewall: SPI, MAC/IP binding, Application Layer Gateway
Guest Network: Yes, one on each band
VPN Support: OpenVPN and PPTP

SOFTWARE FEATURES

Protocols: IPv4 and IPv6
Parental Controls: URL filtering, time-based access
WAN Types: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP
QoS (Quality of Service): Prioritize devices
Cloud Services: Firmware upgrades, TP-Link ID support
DDNS: TP-Link, DynDNS, NO-IP
Management: Via web interface or Tether mobile app

PHYSICAL DETAILS

Dimensions: 8.7 × 3.4 × 6.6 in (221 × 86 × 168.5 mm)
Included in Box: Router, Power Adapter, Ethernet Cable, Quick Guide

ENVIRONMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS
Operating Conditions:
Temp: 0–40°C
Humidity: 10–90% non-condensing

WIRELESS PERFORMANCE

Max Transmit Power:
CE: <20 dBm (2.4GHz), <23 dBm (5GHz)
FCC: <30 dBm
Reception Sensitivity:
Decent signal sensitivity values for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands

TP-Link Archer C9 is a solid mid-range dual-band router best suited for:

Medium-sized homes (up to 3 bedrooms)
Streaming and gaming on multiple devices
Users needing USB storage/media sharing
Those looking for parental control and basic VPN features