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AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 5 Router with MU-MIMO, WPA3 and EasyMesh
SKU TPL-Archer A6 Model Archer A6
- AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 with up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and MU-MIMO support
- One Gigabit WAN and four Gigabit LAN ports for NVRs, hubs and desktops
- EasyMesh support to extend coverage with compatible devices under one name
- WPA3, guest networks on both bands, and a built-in VPN server and client
- Fast shipping from four branches
- 30-day returns on unopened products
Product highlights
- ConnectivityAC1200 Wi-Fi 5, MU-MIMO
- Ports1 WAN + 4 LAN Gigabit
- RangeEasyMesh compatible
- Power12V / 1A DC
The Archer A6 is an AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router with full Gigabit ports, a straightforward upgrade when a customer's ISP router is holding back a camera, streaming or smart home setup. It adds MU-MIMO, WPA3 and a built-in VPN, and it sets up from the Tether app.
Built for everyday home networks that need Gigabit wiring
Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 delivers 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, and MU-MIMO talks to several compatible devices at the same time. Four fixed high-performance antennas with beamforming cover a three-bedroom home. If one router is not enough, EasyMesh links it with compatible devices under one network name. It runs as a router or an access point, and it includes a VPN server and client with OpenVPN, PPTP and WireGuard for remote access.
Key features
- AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5: 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with MU-MIMO
- Gigabit wired: 1 WAN and 4 LAN ports for NVRs, hubs and desktops
- EasyMesh: add compatible devices under one network name
- VPN server and client: OpenVPN, PPTP and WireGuard for remote access
- WPA3 security with separate 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz guest networks
- Router or access point mode to sit behind an existing gateway
System requirements
An internet connection from a cable, DSL or fiber modem or ISP gateway. Set up with the Tether app or a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer 11.
Specifications
| SKU | TPL-Archer A6 |
|---|---|
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Form factor | Desktop dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router |
| Communication | Ethernet / IP |
| Power input | 12V / 1A DC adapter (included) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Port speed | Gigabit |
| Ethernet ports | 1 x Gigabit WAN, 4 x Gigabit LAN |
| Wireless standards | IEEE 802.11ac/n/a (5 GHz), 802.11n/b/g (2.4 GHz) |
| Wireless speed | Up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz, up to 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz |
| Antennas | 4 fixed high-performance |
| Wireless features | MU-MIMO, beamforming, airtime fairness |
| Working modes | Router, access point |
| Mesh | EasyMesh compatible |
| Wireless security | WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise; 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz guest networks |
| Network security | SPI firewall, access control, IP and MAC binding, application layer gateway |
| VPN | Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard. Client: OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard |
| Parental controls | URL filtering, time controls |
| Communication notes | IPv4/IPv6, QoS by device, port forwarding, port triggering, DMZ, UPnP, IPTV with IGMP proxy and snooping, bridge and VLAN tag, DDNS; Tether app and web UI |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 4.6 x 1.2 in (215 x 117 x 32 mm) |
| Operating temp | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Operating humidity | 10 to 90%, non-condensing |
| Compliance | FCC, CE |
| Package contents | Archer A6, power adapter, Ethernet cable, quick installation guide |
FAQs
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