Description
FEATURES
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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WIRELESS
Standards and Protocols: 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
3× 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
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 WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
HARDWARE
Processor: 1.2 GHz Single-Core 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
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.
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Parental Controls: URL Filtering
Time Controls
WAN Types: Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service: QoS by Device
Cloud Service: OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
NAT Forwarding: 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 Features: Tether App
Webpage
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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: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power: CE:
<20dBm(2.4 GHz)
<23dBm(5.15 GHz~5.25 GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity: 5 GHz:
11a 6Mbps:-98dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-78dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-98dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS8:-72dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11ac VHT40_MCS9:-68dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS0:-89dBm, 11ac VHT80_MCS9:-64dBm
2.4 GHz:
11g 6Mbps:-97dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-77dBm
11n VHT20_MCS0:-97dBm, 11n VHT20_MCS8:-72dBm
11n VHT40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11n VHT40_MCS9:-67dBm
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H): 9.6 × 6.4 × 1.3 in
(243 × 160.6 × 32.5 mm)
Package Content Wi-Fi Router Archer A8
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
