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TP-Link Archer C54 AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi Router

TP-Link Archer C54 AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi Router

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  • Last seen at $87.88 at Aeonfly on Nov 9.

Our take on the TP-Link Archer C54 AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi Router

The Archer C54 is a budget dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router rated AC1200: up to 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz. It has four external antennas, beamforming and MU-MIMO, and it can run as a router, an access point or a range extender. Its Ethernet ports are Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), not gigabit, so wired devices and any internet plan above 100 Mbps are capped. It suits light households and small apartments; anyone with fast broadband or heavy wired use should look at a gigabit model.

Best forSmall apartments and light householdsBuyers on a tight budgetExtending or bridging an existing wired networkBasic parental controls and guest Wi-Fi
Pros
  • Dual-band AC1200 Wi-Fi with a cleaner 5 GHz band
  • Four external antennas with beamforming
  • MU-MIMO for several devices at once
  • Works as router, access point or range extender
  • Parental controls, guest network and QoS built in
Cons
  • Fast Ethernet ports cap wired speeds at 100 Mbps
  • Wi-Fi 5 only, no Wi-Fi 6
  • No USB port for sharing a drive or printer
  • Basic feature set compared with mid-range routers

TP-Link Archer C54 AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi Router prices at every store

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About the TP-Link Archer C54 AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi Router

The TP-Link Archer C54 is a dual-band AC1200 WiFi router. The 5 GHz band carries demanding devices with a faster, clearer connection. The 2.4 GHz band gives a stable, far-reaching connection to the rest of your devices.

Four external antennas cover the home. Beamforming detects devices and concentrates the wireless signal toward them, even if they are far away or low-powered. MU-MIMO lets the router connect more devices at once while keeping latency low. Two MU-MIMO devices can stream at the same time as smoothly as one, as long as the ISP connection has enough bandwidth.

The router works in three modes. In Router Mode (the default), you plug in an Ethernet cable to create a private wireless network and share internet access. Access Point Mode turns an existing wired network into a wireless one. Range Extender Mode boosts the wireless coverage you already have. Built-in tools include Parental Controls, Guest Network and QoS.

Wi-Fi bands
Dual-band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (AC1200)
Wi-Fi standards
IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac
Antennas
4 external antennas
Wireless technology
Beamforming, MU-MIMO
Operating modes
Router (default), Access Point, Range Extender
Ethernet
Ethernet WAN and LAN, Fast Ethernet, 10/100 Mbit/s, 10/100Base-T(X)
Mobile and DSL
No DSL WAN, no SIM card slot, no 3G/4G USB modem support
IP protocols
IPv4, IPv6
VPN
PPTP, L2TP, IPSec; VPN passthrough
Security
64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Firewall
Firewall, Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS attack prevention, MAC address filtering, IP address filtering
Network features
Guest network, Parental Controls, QoS, port forwarding, DMZ, UPnP, DHCP server and client
Buttons
WPS push button, reset button
Receiver sensitivity
5 GHz: 11a 54M -76 dBm, 11ac VHT20 MCS8 -70 dBm, 11ac VHT40 MCS9 -65.5 dBm, 11ac VHT80 MCS9 -61.5 dBm. 2.4 GHz: 11g 54M -76 dBm, 11n HT20 MCS7 -74 dBm, 11n HT40 MCS7 -71 dBm
Compatibility
Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10), macOS, Linux
Memory card slot
None
In the box
Router, AC adapter, LAN (RJ-45) cable, quick installation guide, manual

Questions and answers

Is the Archer C54 fast enough for my internet plan?
Its Wi-Fi is rated AC1200, but its Ethernet ports are 100 Mbps. Plans up to about 100 Mbps fit it well; faster plans will be limited on wired connections and often on Wi-Fi too.
Can I use it as an access point or range extender?
Yes. It ships in router mode and can switch to access point mode to add Wi-Fi to a wired network, or range extender mode to repeat an existing wireless signal.
Does it have gigabit ports?
No. The LAN and WAN ports are Fast Ethernet, capped at 100 Mbps. A gigabit router is the better choice for fast broadband or wired devices like a NAS.
How many devices can it handle?
TP-Link does not publish a device limit. MU-MIMO helps with several active devices, but this is an entry-level router, so a large smart home with heavy streaming may strain it.
Does it support Wi-Fi 6?
No. It is a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) router. Wi-Fi 6 devices will connect, but at Wi-Fi 5 speeds.
What is in the box?
The router, power adapter, Ethernet cable and quick installation guide. A modem is not included.
Where is the TP-Link Archer C54 AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi Router cheapest?
At Aeonfly, for $87.88, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the TP-Link Archer C54 AC1200 Dual-Band WiFi Router?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 ratings.

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