Smooth Entertainment with AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi
The Archer A6 creates a reliable and blazing-fast network powered by 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology. The 2.4GHz band delivers speeds up to 300Mbps, ready for everyday tasks like emailing and web browsing, while the 5GHz band delivers speeds up to 867Mbps, ideal for HD video streaming and lag-free online gaming.
5 High-Performance Antennas
Wi-Fi Coverage throughout Your Home
Four external antennas and one internal antenna send Wi-Fi signals to every corner of your home. Stay connected and enjoy fast Wi-Fi whether you are lounging on the sofa or on the balcony. With a powerful chipset, the Archer A6 provides ideal Wi-Fi coverage. The 2.4GHz band coverage is especially impressive, eliminating Wi-Fi dead-zones and beating that of other competing routers.
It's An Access Point, Too
Switch the working mode of the Archer A6 to Access Point Mode to share your wired network with other wireless devices.
MU-MIMO Matters
Increase Speed, Throughput, Capacity
MU-MIMO lets the Archer A6 serve multiple devices at once. No more bandwidth congestion or latency. All devices get their data faster and Wi-Fi is used more efficiently!
Gigabit Connectivity, 10x Faster
With one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN port, speeds can be up to 10x faster than standard Ethernet connections. Connect your favorite wired devices to the Archer A6 and get impressed!
Easy Setup and Management with the Tether APP
The free Tether app is available for both Android and iOS devices, making it easy to set up the Archer A6 and manage your network settings.
WIRELESS
Standards
Wi-Fi 5
IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds
AC1200
5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)
WiFi Range
3 Bedroom Houses
4x 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
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
Dual-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports
1x Gigabit WAN Port
4x Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power
12 V 1 A
SECURITY
WiFi Encryption
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Network Security
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP and MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
Guest Network
1x 5 GHz Guest Network
1x 2.4 GHz Guest Network
VPN Server
OpenVPN
PPTP
SOFTWARE
Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
OneMesh
OneMesh Supported
Without replacing your existing devices or buying a whole new WiFi ecosystem, OneMesh helps you create a more flexible network that covers your entire home with TP-Link OneMesh products.
Parental Controls
URL Filtering
Time Controls
WAN Types
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service
QoS by Device
NAT Forwarding
Virtual Servers
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
IPTV
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
DHCP
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
DDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
Management
Tether App
Webpage
OTHER
System Requirements
Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser
Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)
Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
Certifications
FCC, CE, RoHS
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0oC -40oC (32oF -104oF)
Storage Temperature: -40oC-70oC (-40oF -158oF)
Operating Humidity: 10%-90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%-90% non-condensing
TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power
CE EIRP:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4GHz and 5GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity
5GHz:
11a 6Mbps:-93dBm11a 54Mbps:-78dBm
11ac HT20 mcs8:69dBm11ac HT40 mcs9:-65dBm
11ac HT80 mcs9:-62dBm
2.4GHz:
11g 54Mbps:-78dBm
11n HT20 mcs7:-74dBm
11n HT40 mcs7:-71dbm
PHYSICAL
Package Contents
Wi-Fi Router Archer A6
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Item Dimension (L"xW"xH")
NA
Weight
1.92 lbs
Warranty Information
2-year