Description
AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO WiFi Router
Maximum Wi-Fi Performance with Three Streams
With 3×3 MIMO, Archer A8 is capable of transmitting and receiving data on three streams. 3×3 capable computers— like Macs—pair perfectly with A8 to perform at max with much higher efficiency than 2×2 MIMO routers.
Incredible Wi-Fi 5 Wave2 Series
Archer A8 delivers high-performance and affordable home WiFi with total speeds up to 1900 Mbps. Handle simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing on the 2.4 GHz band and bandwidth-intensive tasks like online gaming or 4K/8K UHD streaming on the 5 GHz band—all lag-free. 5 GHz Band 1300 Mbps, 2.4 GHz Band 600 Mbps
Broader Coverage throughout Your Home
Access your entertainment from every corner of your home with 3 external high-performance antennas. Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them, even if they are far away or low-powered.
TP-Link OneMesh™: Flexibly Create a Whole-Home Wi-Fi
OneMesh™ is a simple way to form a Mesh network with a single Wi-Fi name for seamless whole-home coverage. Just connect a OneMeshTM range extender to a OneMesh™ router. No more searching around for a stable connection.
- Wi-Fi Dead-Zone Killer: Eliminate weak signal areas with Wi-Fi coverage for the whole house
- Smart Roaming: Uninterrupted streaming when moving around your home
- One Wi-Fi Name: No more switching Wi-Fi network names
- Unified Management: Manage the whole-home Wi-Fi by managing the central node via Tether app/Web UI
Connect More Devices Simultaneously
Archer A8 helps your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient with MU-MIMO technology. Multiple devices are able to send and receive data on the best available band. Enjoy non-stop entertainment on all your devices—lag free.
Advanced Security with WPA3
The latest Wi-Fi security protocol, WPA3, brings new capabilities to improve cybersecurity in personal networks. More secure encryption in Wi-Fi password safety and enhanced protection against brute-force attacks combine to safeguard your home Wi-Fi.
Increased Efficiency in WiFi Distribution
Smart Connect helps your router automatically switch each device's connection to the best available WiFi band while Airtime Fairness prevents older devices from slowing down your network. With both, everyone can enjoy a smoother WiFi experience.
Full Gigabit Ports
Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN+ 4 LAN) deliver maximum wired speeds. Plug in your PCs, smart TVs, and game consoles for fast and reliable connections.
Personalize Your Home Network
Archer A8 provides a wealth of advanced tools for personalized management.
- Parental Controls: Block inappropriate content and set daily limits for how much time your children spend online with Parental Controls.
- Guest Network: Guest Network creates a separate Wi-Fi for guests, ensuring your privacy is secure.
Easy Setup at Your Fingertips
Set up Archer A8 in minutes via its intuitive web interface or the powerful Tether app. Tether also lets you manage its network settings from any Android or iOS device.
- IPv6 Supported: Compatible with the most recent version of the Internet Protocol—IPv6
- IPTV: Improve your IPTV streaming experience with IGMP Proxy/Snooping Bridge and Tag VLAN
- Quality of Service: Prioritizes devices to give a faster performance where you need it
- Cloud Service: Receive software updates and control your router remotely through your cloud account
Features
Features
- Ultra-Fast Dual-Band Speeds: Experience smooth 4K/HD streaming and intense online gaming with speeds up to 1.9 Gbps (1900 Mbps - 600 on 2.4 Ghz and 1300 on 5 Ghz).
- More Reliable Coverage: Achieve the strongest, most reliable WiFi coverage with Archer A8 as it focuses signal strength to your devices using Beamforming technology and 4 antennas.
- Connect More Devices: Simultaneously communicate more data to more devices without slowing down using MU-MIMO technology.
- Advanced WiFi Features: Smart Connect and Airtime Fairness ensure your devices are on the best available WiFi band while ensuring old devices don't slow you down.
- Full Gigabit Ports: Create fast, reliable wired connections for your PCs, Smart TVs and gaming console with 4 x LAN and 1 X WAN.
- Parental Controls: Block inappropriate content and set daily limits for how much time your children spend online with Parental Controls
- Easy Setup: Set up your router in minutes with the powerful TP-Link Tether App
Specifications
Specifications
| WIRELESS FEATURES | ||
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| Standards |
Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz |
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| Wi-Fi Speeds |
AC1900 5 GHz: 1300 Mbps (802.11ac) 2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps (802.11n) |
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| Wi-Fi 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 |
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| Wi-Fi 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 |
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| Working Modes |
Router Mode Access Point Mode |
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| HARDWARE FEATURES |
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| Processor | 1.2 GHz Single-Core CPU |
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| Ethernet Ports |
1× Gigabit WAN Port 4× Gigabit LAN Ports |
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| Buttons |
WPS/Wi-Fi Button Power On/Off Button Reset Button |
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| Power |
US Version: 12 V ⎓ 1.5 A EU Version: 12 V ⎓ 1 A |
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| SECURITY |
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| Wi-Fi Encryption |
WEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) |
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| Network Security |
SPI Firewall Access Control IP & MAC Binding Application Layer Gateway |
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| Guest Network |
1× 5 GHz Guest Network 1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network |
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| SOFTWARE | ||
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| 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 |
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| WAN Types |
Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP |
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| Quality of Service | QoS by Device | |
| Cloud Service |
OTA Firmware Upgrade TP-Link ID DDNS |
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| NAT Forwarding | Port Forwarding Port Triggering DMZ UPnP |
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| IPTV | IGMP Proxy IGMP Snooping Bridge Tag VLAN |
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| DHCP | Address Reservation DHCP Client List Server |
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| DDNS | TP-Link NO-IP DynDNS |
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| Management | Tether App Webpage |
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| GENERAL | ||
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| 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) |
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| Certifications | FCC, 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 |
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Installation Information
Quick Tips - How to Share Your WiFi
How to turn a router into an Access Point?
How to set up Port Forwarding on a TP-Link router
How to set Parental Controls on a TP-Link router
How to change the Wi-Fi settings on TP-Link router
What should I do if I cannot access the internet? - Using a cable modem and a TP-Link router
What’s In The Box
What’s In The Box
- (1) - Wireless Router
- (1) - Power Adapter
- (1) - Ethernet Cable
- (1) - Quick Installation Guide