TP-Link Archer C9 AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi Router — 1300Mbps 5GHz + 600Mbps 2.4GHz

The TP-Link Archer C9 AC1900 is a premium dual-band gigabit WiFi router delivering combined wireless speeds of up to 1900Mbps — 1300Mbps on 5GHz and 600Mbps on 2.4GHz. With gigabit wired ports, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 sharing ports, and advanced beamforming technology, the Archer C9 is built for high-demand home networks, SME offices, and ISP subscriber premises requiring top-tier WiFi performance.

For ISPs deploying premium-tier subscriber CPE across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and East Africa — or businesses that need reliable, fast dual-band WiFi for multiple concurrent users and devices — the Archer C9 delivers performance far beyond standard 300Mbps single-band routers, with the reliability and feature set expected from TP-Link's flagship consumer lineup.

Key Specifications

• Model: Archer C9 (AC1900)
• Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11ac/n/a (5GHz), IEEE 802.11n/g/b (2.4GHz)
• Wireless Speeds: 1300Mbps (5GHz) + 600Mbps (2.4GHz) = 1900Mbps combined
• Antennas: 3x external adjustable antennas with beamforming
• WAN Port: 1x Gigabit WAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
• LAN Ports: 4x Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
• USB Ports: 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0 (for storage sharing and print server)
• WAN Types: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP
• Features: Beamforming, MU-MIMO, IPv6, Guest WiFi (2.4GHz + 5GHz), QoS, VPN server, parental controls, IPTV support
• Security: WPA/WPA2, SPI firewall, IP/MAC/URL filtering, DoS protection
• Processor: Dual-core 1GHz CPU
• Power: 12V/3.5A DC (adapter included)

Why the Archer C9 for Premium ISP Subscriber Deployments?

When your ISP subscribers are on higher-tier plans — 20Mbps, 50Mbps, or 100Mbps — a 300Mbps single-band router becomes the bottleneck. The Archer C9 eliminates that bottleneck:

• Gigabit WAN and LAN ports: Full gigabit wired throughput — no port-speed bottleneck on high-capacity subscriber plans or when connecting to your upstream MikroTik distribution router.
• Dual-band 5GHz: The 5GHz band at 1300Mbps is interference-free in dense urban environments like Kampala — essential for subscribers in apartment blocks where 2.4GHz is congested.
• Beamforming: Focuses WiFi signal toward connected devices rather than broadcasting in all directions — improving real-world coverage and speed for individual connected clients.
• Dual-core 1GHz CPU: Handles multiple simultaneous high-bandwidth sessions — 4K streaming, video calls, and large file transfers — without router CPU saturation.
• USB 3.0 NAS sharing: Attach a USB drive for network-attached storage, useful for business subscribers who need shared file access.
• VPN server built-in: OpenVPN and PPTP server built-in — useful for business subscribers requiring secure remote access to their office network.

Deployment Topologies for ISPs

• Premium residential CPE: Deploy as subscriber premises router on your highest-tier residential plans. Connect the Archer C9 WAN port to your outdoor wireless CPE unit via Cat6 cable for full gigabit subscriber delivery.
• SME office CPE: Provide business subscribers with dual-band gigabit WiFi, VPN server, and NAS capability from a single CPE device.
• Downstream of MikroTik aggregation: Connect to your MikroTik hEX RB750Gr3 or hEX S for multi-subscriber building deployments where each unit gets its own premium router.
• IPTV deployments: Built-in IPTV support makes the Archer C9 ideal for ISPs delivering IPTV services alongside internet to premium subscribers.

ISP Billing Integration

The Archer C9 sits at the subscriber premises, downstream of your MikroTik RouterOS infrastructure. Your ISP billing system manages bandwidth queuing, subscriber activation, service suspension, and mobile money payment reconciliation at the MikroTik aggregation layer — ensuring every Archer C9 subscriber is automatically provisioned and controlled without manual intervention at the CPE level.

Recommended Companion Products

• MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS — Core ISP distribution router with gigabit SFP uplink and PoE — aggregates multiple Archer C9 subscriber connections
• MikroTik hEX RB750Gr3 — Zone aggregation router upstream of subscriber CPE deployments
• MikroTik hAP RouterBOARD with PoE — Alternative premium subscriber CPE with full RouterOS integration
• Cat6 Ethernet Cable — Gigabit-capable wiring between CPE, ONT, or outdoor wireless unit and the Archer C9 WAN port
• MikroTik RouterBOARD Wireless Router — Outdoor wireless distribution upstream of subscriber premise routers

Frequently Asked Questions