TP-LINK Archer C6U
 | Outdated Product A fast and feature-packed AC1200 class dual-band wireless router that fully supports the Wi-Fi 5 (802.11b/g/n/ac) standard and is equipped with four external antennas to create an extensive and top-quality coverage. It is positioned as a model of the middle price category, designed to create a high-speed Wi-Fi infrastructure in a 1-3 room apartment, a small detached house or a small office (3-4 stationary PCs). The high-speed Gigabit Ethernet LAN WAN port can realize the potential of gigabit connection to the ISP network. The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect external drives and 3G/4G (LTE) USB modems. In addition to the functions of a router, the TP-LINK Archer C6U wireless router can play the role of an access point, multimedia and FTP server. Thanks t...o the MediaTek MT7621DAT dual-core processor and support for MU-MIMO 2x2 technology, a high theoretical data transfer rate is claimed. In the 2.4 GHz band, it reaches 300 Mbps, at 5 GHz — up to 867 Mbps. This performance is enough for any typical home / office tasks, including watching IPTV broadcasts and high-quality streaming video, web and cloud services, IP telephony, video conferencing and comfortable network gaming. Beamforming technology and four external antennas provide significant signal amplification, which has a positive effect on the area and quality of coverage. E-Catalog uses affiliate links compensated by our partners. |
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router, WAN: Ethernet, 3G via USB, 4G LTE over USB, connection: LAN 4 ports, 1 Gbps, Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (AC), 2.4 GHz — 300 Mbps, 5 GHz — 867 Mbps, Dual-band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming
TP-LINK Archer C6U
WAN:Ethernet, 4G LTE over USB, 3G via USB
Connection:LAN 4 ports, 1 Gbps
Wi-Fi:Wi-Fi 5 (AC)
2.4 GHz:300 Mbps
5 GHz:867 Mbps
Antennas and signal:MU-MIMO, 23 dBm, 4 antenna(s), non-removable
If you plan to use a 3G / 4G modem, be sure to check the support of a particular model before buying, compatibility can be affected by both the region of use and the firmware version of the modem and router.
A fast and feature-packed AC1200 class dual-band wireless router that fully supports the Wi-Fi 5 (802.11b/g/n/ac) standard and is equipped with four external antennas to create an extensive and top-quality coverage. It is positioned as a model of the middle price category, designed to create a high-speed Wi-Fi infrastructure in a 1-3 room apartment, a small detached house or a small office (3-4 stationary PCs).
The high-speed Gigabit Ethernet LAN WAN port can realize the potential of gigabit connection to the ISP network. The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect external drives and 3G/4G (LTE) USB modems. In addition to the functions of a router, the TP-LINK Archer C6U wireless router can play the role of an access point, multimedia and FTP server. Thanks to the MediaTek MT7621DAT dual-core processor and support for MU-MIMO 2x2 technology, a high theoretical data transfer rate is claimed.
In the 2.4 GHz band, it reaches 300 Mbps, at 5 GHz — up to 867 Mbps. This performance is enough for any typical home / office tasks, including watching IPTV broadcasts and high-quality streaming video, web and cloud services, IP telephony, video conferencing and comfortable network gaming. Beamforming technology and four external antennas provide significant signal amplification, which has a positive effect on the area and quality of coverage.
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Specifications Archer C6U
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router, WAN: Ethernet, connection: LAN 4 ports, 1 Gbps, Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (AC), 2.4 GHz — 600 Mbps, 5 GHz — 1300 Mbps, Dual-band, MU-MIMO, Beamforming
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router, WAN: Ethernet, connection: LAN 4 ports, 100 Mbps, Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (AC), 2.4 GHz — 300 Mbps, 5 GHz — 433 Mbps, Dual-band
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router, WAN: Ethernet, 3G via USB, 4G LTE over USB, connection: LAN 4 ports, 1 Gbps, Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (AC), 2.4 GHz — 450 Mbps, 5 GHz — 1300 Mbps, Dual-band, powerful transmitter
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router, WAN: Ethernet, connection: LAN 4 ports, 1 Gbps, Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (AC), 2.4 GHz — 450 Mbps, 5 GHz — 1300 Mbps, Dual-band, detachable
router, WAN: Ethernet, connection: LAN 4 ports, 1 Gbps, Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (AC), 2.4 GHz — 300 Mbps, 5 GHz — 867 Mbps, Dual-band, powerful transmitter
router, WAN: Ethernet, 3G via USB, 4G LTE over USB, connection: LAN 4 ports, 100 Mbps, Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (AC), 2.4 GHz — 450 Mbps, 5 GHz — 1300 Mbps, Dual-band
router, WAN: Ethernet, connection: LAN 4 ports, 100 Mbps, Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (AC), 2.4 GHz — 450 Mbps, 5 GHz — 867 Mbps, Dual-band, powerful transmitter
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Model overview based on user reviews
The TP-LINK Archer C6U router is praised for its work stability and signal quality over a large area, making it a reliable choice for users with larger homes, as it provides strong coverage in spaces up to 120 sq.m. Users appreciate its smooth operation without the need for frequent reboots. However, there is some confusion regarding its compatibility with USB modems. Although the router's packaging and settings suggest support for 3G/4G modems, some users have experienced issues with modem recognition, indicating potential compatibility problems. It's advisable to verify modem compatibility based on your region and firmware version before purchasing. Overall, the Archer C6U is considered a good value for money with clear settings and effective performance.
Pros
Cons
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I use it for half a year, for a housing area of 120 sq.m. in any corner, the signal quality on both channels is good. Works without glitches, never had to reboot. Signal quality over a large area Not found |
On the plus side, the price is quite low, there are gigabit ports for input, and it has good output speed. On the downside, the main problem is USB 2.0. The manufacturer provided the capability to create cloud storage, which naturally implies connecting a large-capacity drive and transferring large files...like transferring a 15-20GB 2K movie through an old, slow port. Are they serious?? USB 3.0 became widely available on the market in 2009-2010, and this router is from 2020, what was the issue with adding USB 3.0, which by 2020 was cheaper than a box of matches?? In general, if you're choosing a router with USB, only look at models with USB 3.0 and above, otherwise, it makes no sense. Another somewhat unpleasant aspect is the weak signal. In dual-band mode, just go behind two walls (sometimes one wall is enough) and you’re already switched to 2.4GHz, so what's the point of having 4 antennas there is unclear. nice price, good output speed, stable signal, although sometimes walls win but it's not critical. the old USB 2.0 makes the option of creating cloud storage completely useless. The functionality was added, but it's entirely impossible to use. One of the dumbest decisions.  maksim _ch: use TP-LINK Archer C6U more than year |
I have been using it for 2 years, I am completely satisfied, the signal is just great. You can connect a drive. Work stability hard to connect the drive |
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List of supported USB modems for TP-Link Archer C6U:
– Alcatel:
IK41VE1
IK40V
– Huawei:
E3372h
E3272s-153
E3276
E3531
E367u-2
E1750
E1820
E352
E3372
E3370
E355
E3533
E171
E3372h-153 LTE Cat.4
E8278
E3276s-210
– YOTA:
Yota Wi-Fi Modem LTE Cat.4
Yota Wi-Fi Modem LTE Cat.3
S15
– ZTE:
MF823D
MF831
MF710
MF823D