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title: TP-Link Archer C80 Dual-Band Wireless MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
date: 2024-09-05T18:37:55Z
modified: 2026-05-05T16:46:44Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/tp-link-archer-c80-dual-band-wireless-mu-mimo-wi-fi-router/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: Archer C80 delivers high-performance and affordable home Wi-Fi with total speeds up to 1900 Mbps. Handle simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing on the 2.4 GHz band and bandwidth-intensive tasks like online gaming or 4K/8K UHD streaming on the 5 GHz band—all lag-free.
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  - TP-Link
product_type:
  - simple
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  - featured
  - outofstock
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  - Networking
  - Routers
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featured_image_alt: Black wireless router with four antennas
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- 802.11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi – 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band.
- 3×3 MIMO Technology – Transmitting and receiving data on three streams to pair flawlessly with your 3×3 clients.
- Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage – Beamforming technology delivers a highly efficient wireless connection.
- MU-MIMO – To help your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient.
- Personalized Management – Advanced features like Parental Controls, Guest Network, and Access Control provide individualized tools for network management.
- Intelligent Connection – Smart Connect directs clients to the less congested band and Airtime Fairness optimizes the time usage.

**SECURITY**
Network Security:
– SPI Firewall
– Access Control
– IP & MAC Binding
– Application Layer Gateway

Guest Network:
– 1× 5 GHz Guest Network
– 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network

WiFi Encryption:
– WPA
– WPA2
– WPA3
– WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

**WIRELESS**
Standards: Wi-Fi 5
– IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
– IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz

WiFi Speeds: AC1900
– 5 GHz: 1300 Mbps (802.11ac)
– 2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps (802.11n)

WiFi Range: 3 Bedroom Houses
– 4× Fixed High-Performance Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas
– Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range

WiFi Capacity: Medium
– Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance
– 3×3 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients
– Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode

**HARDWARE**
Processor: 1.2 GHz CPU

Ethernet Ports:
– 1× Gigabit WAN Port
– 4× Gigabit LAN Ports

Buttons: WPS/Wi-Fi Button, Power On/Off Button, Reset Button

Power:
– US Version: 12 V ⎓ 1.5 A
– EU Version: 12 V ⎓ 1 A

**PHYSICAL**
Dimensions (W×D×H): 8.5 × 4.6 × 1.26 in (215 × 117 × 32 mm)

Package Contents:
– Wi-Fi Router Archer C80
– Power Adapter
– RJ45 Ethernet Cable
– Quick Installation Guide