Chapter 1. Introduction; Overview Of The Router - TP-Link Archer C50 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

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Overview of the Router

The Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router
and Wireless AP. The AC1200 Wireless Dual Band 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 C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router provides up to 1200Mbps 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-bit
WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as advanced Firewall
protections, the Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router provides complete data privacy.
Flexible Access Control
The Archer C50 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router 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.
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