Chapter 1. Introduction; Overview Of The Router - TP-Link Archer C55 User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

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Overview of the Router

The Archer C55 AC 1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall,
NAT-router and Wireless AP. The AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit 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 C55 AC 1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit 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 C55 AC 1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router provides complete data
privacy.
Flexible Access Control
The Archer C55 AC 1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit 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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