2Chapter 1 . Get to Know About Your Router
Get to Know About Your
Router
This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and
appearance.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
• Main Features
• Panel Layout
1. 1 Product Overview
What This Product Does
TP-LINK’s Archer C2600 AC2600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless
AP. Powered by Multi-User MIMO technology, the AC2600 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.
802.11ac - The Next Generation of Wi-Fi
TP-LINK’s Archer C2600 comes with the next generation Wi-Fi standard – 802.11ac, backward compatible with 802.11n and 3
times faster than wireless N speeds. With higher power efficiency and robust security, 802.11ac is the perfect way to accelerate
a home multimedia network and solve congestion that multiple devices may cause.
2533Mbps Concurrent Dual Band - More Bandwidth, Less Interference
With 1733Mbps wireless speeds over the crystal clear 5GHz band and 800Mbps over the 2.4GHz band, Archer C2600 offers you
the flexibility of two dedicated networks and ensures amazing wireless performance. Simple tasks such as sending e-mails or
web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band while bandwidth intensive tasks like online gaming or HD video streaming
can be processed by the 5GHz band – all at the same time.
Broad Wi-Fi Coverage and Targeted Connection
Featuring four fixed external antennas and high power amplifiers, Archer C2600 is able to boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout
your home. Advanced Beamforming technology enables Archer C2600 to focus Wi-Fi signal to connected devices, delivering
a more targeted and highly efficient wireless connection.
Multifunctional USB Port – Easy Storage and Sharing
Using the Archer C2600’s multi-functional USB 3.0 port, you can share a printer with multiple computers and devices on your
network and can also share files & media at home or via the FTP server while away from home.
Guest Network
Guest Network Access provides secure Wi-Fi access for guests sharing your home or office network in a controlled manner
without exposing private Wi-Fi access codes or other personal data.
IPv6 Supported
Archer C2600 supports IPv6, which is the foundation of the next generation of the Internet and enables a range of new
services and improved user experience.
Parental Control
Parental Controls allow parents or administrators to deploy restricted access for children or staff. With URL blocking, you can
easily set up a black or white list to limit the level of web access.
Tether APP
TP-LINK Tether provides the easiest way to access and manage your router with your devices.
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