TP-Link Archer AC1200 Archer C6 Wi-Fi Speed Up to 867 Mbps/5 GHz + 400Mbps/2.4 GHz, 5 Gigabit Ports, 4 External Antennas, MU-MIMO, Dual Band, WiFi Coverage with Access Point Mode, Black

I’ve used this TP-Link router for more than 17 days, and I'm really impressed with its performance. Initially, I had internet issues like lagging and speed drops, but after updating the firmware, everything changed — the internet became stable and smooth.✅ Strong Wi-Fi signal and stable performance✅ Reliable even with multiple devices connected✅ Totally worth the priceThis router performs far better than my previous one. After daily use, I can say confidently that it's a genuine and excellent product. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable router at a reasonable price. 5 stars from me!

I have been using N600 router of Netgear all these years and I have a 150 mbps internet connection from ACT. Though it supports 300 mbps on both bands, I never used to get even a 10-12 mbps output. After lots of research and study, I bought Archer C6 AC1200 Gigabit router and I was sweetly surprised to see that I could get consistently close to 80 to 90 mbps speed on 5 ghz band and 40 mbps on 2.4 band. This is largely because it supports higher bandwidth and you can choose different IEEE protocols ranging from 802.11a/g/n/ac. Both 11n and 11ac gives you higher bandwidths. I got this for Rs. 2299 which is a very good price given the quality of the router. If you have a higher bandwidth connection at home then this is one of the best routers available in this price range. It is easy to install, good user interface, it also can be configured thru Tether mobile app which is pretty easy, very light weight with 5 antennas. It also supports Onemesh technology where if you have multi floor house, and if you buy a compatible range extender from TP-Link (RE305 V3) it allows you to quickly create onemesh in the entire house by allowing to keep one SSID for 2.4 and 5 ghz bands. The Onemesh technology identifies all wifi dead zones in your home and the range extender works like a magic to retelecast the signals from the main router across the home. So as you move you can see the signals gets boosted up. Worth buying and would recommend.Pros:- Dual bands 2.4 and 5 ghz gives you a total max bandwidth of 1.2 gbps if your ISP gives you that :-)- Multiple protocols of 802.11 standards allow you to max your bandwidth- Easy to configure and install with a decent user interface- Can configure and control remotely (from outside your home) the router thru cloud and Tether mobile app- Weighs light- 5 antennas gives good coverage- No need to restart the router when you change the channel number or mode- 3 years warrantyCons:- Sometimes couldn't access the router thru the IP and have to use tplinkwifi.net- V2 is only available in India. But this is a US version of the product. Though its not a con but you might not have latest features- Product page in Amazon doesn't clearly specify the version number of the hardware, make (US or EU). This is something seller needs to add as there are certain features of the functionality is not available always- Online Help on the router page could have been little more detailed like in Netgear router where the explanation for each settings in the form of help is very good

Having burnt my fingers with a single band Mi Router 3C, I decided to double my budget and go for a decent router from a reputed brand. I have been using TP Link's Wifi adapter for years so it was a natural choice. Eventually I settled for the C6 as the A6 offered no additional features and C80 and higher had a significantly higher price.Anyhow this is my initial review, which I will update if anything changes -Build - Decent Quality. It's entirely plastic but looks durable. The shiny top surface is a finger magnet but then you won't be handling your router everyday. It is very light and can be balanced on narrow surfaces. Antennas are sturdy and maintain position if the router is moved or shaken quickly.Rating - 5/5Setup - A bit tricky, this one. I'm on a Static IP FTTH connection so I assumed juet inputing values (IP, Gateway, Subnet, etc) will do the trick. However, it did not. Had to call up customer care and they asked me to change the Primary DNS. From experience I believe there was a MAC lock involved which they unlocked during the call but I can't be sure. Anyway it took about an hour and half to set every thing up. This isn't TP-LINK's fault.What is their fault is that MAC spoofing doesn't seem to work. So if your ISP isn't responding you may be stuck.Rating - 4/5Range and Signal Strength - Both are miles ahead of my 3C. I have a three storied house with thick 45-year old brick walls. Even on the third storey (with router on the ground floor) I could get a signal. Not possible with my 3c. Of course it's the 2.4GHz one and not 5Ghz but it's there.Speed wise 5GHz is the king snd everyone knows that. Within the room and in the next room it works pretty good. Beyond that 2.4GHz seems to work well.One grouse I have is that "Smart" Connection isn't good. Smart allows your device to connect based on the connection that gets the highest speed in that range. But with Smart on my adapter (from the same brand) gave miserable 560Kbps speeds on a 130Mbps connection. This with the adapter stuck to the computer on which the router was placed.Separating the two bands by turning off Smart resulted in a huge improvement. 2.4GHz gives up to 80 Mbps in the same room while 5Ghz gives the full 130Mbps. One floor above I get 30-40Mbps. On the second floor it falls to 10-12Mbps.So the antenna and radio are great, but the software needs to be improved.Rating - 4/5Bells and Whistles - The router boasts of MU-MIMO and beam forming. Turning the former on improved my connection speed and stability by around 5-10% on the ground and first floors. Beyond that no noticeable difference could be felt.Haven't tried other features like VPN etc.Rating - 5/5Conclusion - Compared to the 3C this router actually allows me to enjoy the FTTH speeds I pay for. The hardware is impeccable and sturdy. The software is useful but needs some back end tweaking in the "Smart" department. That aside it's one of the most VFM routers under 3K for anyone with a 100Mbps connection or higher.Overall Rating - 4.5/5

Excellent Router!Looks premium. I connected it to my BSNL modem using an RJ45 cable. Earlier, I was only getting 2.4 GHz, but now I’m getting both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.Connectivity is easy if you follow the instructions carefully—plus, there are helpful videos available online.Overall, it’s a value-for-money product, and TP-Link continues to be the No. 1 brand in routers.