AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 5 Router with 3x3 MU-MIMO and OneMesh
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AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 5 Router with 3x3 MU-MIMO and OneMesh

SKU TPL-Archer A8 Model Archer A8

  • AC1900 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 with 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz and 3x3 MU-MIMO
  • One Gigabit WAN and four Gigabit LAN ports for NVRs, hubs and desktops
  • OneMesh support to extend coverage with compatible TP-Link extenders
  • Router or access point mode, guest networks and parental controls
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Product highlights

  • ConnectivityAC1900 Wi-Fi 5, 3x3 MU-MIMO
  • Ports1 WAN + 4 LAN Gigabit
  • Range3 antennas, OneMesh
  • Power12V / 1.5A DC (US)

The Archer A8 is an AC1900 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router with three streams and full Gigabit ports, a good fit when a customer has a busy home network and an ISP router that cannot keep up. It runs 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz and 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.

Built for busy homes with a lot of devices

Three fixed high-performance antennas and 3x3 MU-MIMO serve several compatible devices at once, and airtime fairness keeps slow clients from dragging down fast ones. OneMesh support lets you add TP-Link OneMesh extenders to cover more of the building without replacing the router. It runs as a router or an access point, and it adds guest networks on both bands, URL filtering and time controls. A 1.2 GHz single-core CPU handles routing.

Key features

  • AC1900 dual-band Wi-Fi 5: 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz and 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • 3x3 MU-MIMO with three high-performance antennas and beamforming
  • Gigabit wired: 1 WAN and 4 LAN ports for NVRs, hubs and desktops
  • OneMesh support: add compatible TP-Link extenders under one network name
  • Guest networks on both bands, plus URL filtering and time controls
  • Router or access point mode to fit 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

SKUTPL-Archer A8
BrandTP-Link
Form factorDesktop dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router
CommunicationEthernet / IP
Power input12V / 1.5A DC adapter, US version (included)
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
Port speedGigabit
Ethernet ports1 x Gigabit WAN, 4 x Gigabit LAN
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11ac/n/a (5 GHz), 802.11n/b/g (2.4 GHz)
Wireless speedUp to 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz, up to 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Antennas3 fixed high-performance
Wireless features3x3 MU-MIMO, beamforming, airtime fairness
Working modesRouter, access point
MeshOneMesh supported
Wireless securityWEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise; 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz guest networks
Network securitySPI firewall, access control, IP and MAC binding, application layer gateway
Parental controlsURL filtering, time controls
Processor1.2 GHz single-core CPU
Communication notesIPv4/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
Dimensions9.6 x 6.4 x 1.3 in (243 x 160.6 x 32.5 mm)
Operating temp32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating humidity10 to 90%, non-condensing
ComplianceFCC
Package contentsArcher A8, power adapter, Ethernet cable, quick installation guide

FAQs

Does the Archer A8 support OneMesh?
Yes. It supports TP-Link OneMesh, so compatible OneMesh extenders can join the network under one network name.
Can the Archer A8 work as an access point only?
Yes. It supports router mode and access point mode, so it can sit behind an existing ISP gateway.
Are the LAN ports Gigabit?
Yes. The WAN port and all four LAN ports are Gigabit Ethernet.
Is the Archer A8 managed by Omada?
No. It is a TP-Link home router managed in the Tether app or a web browser, not an Omada gateway.
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