Chapter 1. Get To Know About Your Router; Product Overview; Conventions - TP-Link Archer C3200 User Manual

Chapter 1. Get to Know About Your Router

1.1

Product Overview

The Archer C3200 AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-router and Wireless AP. Powered by 3x3 MIMO technology, this router delivers exceptional
range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and
the users demanding higher networking performance. Your wireless connections are radio band
selectable to avoid interference in your area, and the four built-in Gigabit ports supply high-speed
connection to your wired devices.
Incredible Speed
The Archer C3200 provides up to 3200Mbps wireless connection with other wireless clients. The
incredible speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures
your network stable and smooth. The performance of this 802.11ac wireless router will give you the
unexpected networking experience at speed much faster than 802.11n. It is also compatible with all
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products.
Multiple Security Protections
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the Archer C3200 provides complete data privacy.
Flexible Access Control
The Archer C3200 provides flexible access control, so that parents or network administrators can
establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host
for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real
time with the remote management function.
Simple Installation
Since the router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the router, please look through this guide to know all the router's
functions.
1.2

Conventions

The router or Archer C3200 mentioned in this guide stands for Archer C3200 AC3200 Wireless
Tri-Band Gigabit Router without any explanation.
Archer C3200 AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router
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