TP-Link Archer C59 (2016) review
The TP-Link Archer C59 (C59) router released in 2016. It is powered by Qualcomm Atheros QCA9561 @ 750 MHz chipset, 64 MB RAM and 8 MB flash. The AC1300 router is compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards, and the maximum speed that you can get with Archer C59 is 450 + 867 Mbps.
The Guest network is a useful feature of the Archer C59 router that creates a separate network for guests. It has 1 x USB 2.0 port(s).
The Archer C59 router has 1 x 10/100 Mbps WAN and 4 x 10/100 Mbps LAN ports.
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TP-Link Archer C59 (C59) specifications
| Brand | TP-Link |
|---|---|
| Name | Archer C59 |
| Type | C59 |
| Rating | |
| Launch | 2016 |
Body
| Dimensions | 225 x 148 x 33 mm |
|---|
System
The router's memory (RAM) cannot be expanded. By default, the router's flash memory is used to store the TP-Link operating system.
| Chipset | Qualcomm Atheros QCA9561 @ 750 MHz |
|---|---|
| RAM | 64 MB |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| OS | TP-Link |
| Power supply | 12 V / 1 A |
Network
The latest firmware supports IPv6 protocol that provides an identification and location system for computers on networks and routes traffic across the Internet.
| Protocols | IPv4 IPv6 |
|---|---|
| LAN ports | 4 x 10/100 Mbps |
| WAN ports | 1 x 10/100 Mbps |
| Mobile network | no |
| VPN support | no |
Wireless
The Archer C59 is compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. 2.4 GHz is the most widely used frequency and in some cases may be overcrowded. The Archer C59 supports the 5 GHz band. The 5 GHz band offers better noise immunity, less interference, and more available channels.
| Antennas | 3 x 5 dBi RP-SMA |
|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | yes |
| 5 GHz | yes |
| 60 GHz | no |
| Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Class | AC1300 |
| Speed | 450 + 867 Mbps |
| Transmit power | 17 dBm |
| Security | WEP WPA WPA2 WPS |
| Guest network | yes |
Connectivity
You can attach a compatible USB printer to the TP-Link Archer C59 device. It has built-in NAS functionality.
| USB ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Print server | yes |
| File server | yes |
Administration
The default IP addresses of the TP-Link Archer C59 device is 192.168.0.1. These address allows you to access the router's console login page.
| Default IP | 192.168.0.1 |
|---|---|
| Default username | admin |
| Default password | admin |
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