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Archer AX12 V1    

Archer AX12

Archer AX53 V1    

Archer AX53

WIRELESS

Standards and Protocols
Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds
AX1500
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)
AX3000
5 GHz: 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
WiFi Range
2-3 Bedroom Houses
4× 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
2-3 Bedroom Houses
4× 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

High-Power FEM
Improves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage
WiFi Capacity
High
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

4 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth
High
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

DFS
Access an extra band to reduce congestion

4 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth
Working Modes
Router Mode
Access Point Mode
Router Mode
Access Point Mode

SECURITY

Network Security
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway

HomeShield Security
Real-Time IoT Protection
Malicious Site Blocker
Intrusion Prevention System
DDoS Attack Prevention
Home Network Scanner
Guest Network
1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
VPN Server
OpenVPN
PPTP
OpenVPN
PPTP VPN
VPN Client
• Open VPN Client
• PPTP VPN Client
• WireGuard VPN Client
（Only V2 Support）
WiFi Encryption
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK
WPA3-Personal
WPA3-Personal/WPA2-PSK
WPA2-Enterprise
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise encryptions
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise

HARDWARE

Ethernet Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
3× Gigabit LAN Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons
WPS/Reset Button
Wi-Fi/WPS Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power
12 V ⎓ 1 A
12 V ⎓ 2 A

SOFTWARE

Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
IPv4
IPv6
Service Kits
HomeShield
Learn More>
EasyMesh
Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer AX53 can flexibly build an EasyMesh network with EasyMesh-Compatible devices, which eliminates Wi-Fi dead zones, expand your network, and fill your entire home with high-speed Wi-Fi. Seamless Wi-Fi connections with one network name, one-click setting and flexible scalability.
Learn More>
Parental Controls
URL Filtering
Time Controls
HomeShield Parental Controls
Custom Profiles
Professional Content Filter Library
Family Time
Bedtime
Off Time
Time Rewards
Family Online Time Ranking
Pause the Internet
Weekly and Monthly Reports
WAN Types
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE/PPTP(Dual Access)/L2TP(Dual Access)
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service
QoS by Device
QoS by Device
Cloud Service
Auto Firmware Upgrade
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
Auto Firmware Upgrade
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
NAT Forwarding
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
IPTV
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
DHCP
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
DDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
Management Features
Tether App
Webpage
Check Web Emulator>
Tether App
Webpage
Check Web Emulator>

OTHER

System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/Vista™/7/8/8.1/10/11, MAC
OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux
Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 12.0, Chrome 20.0, Safari 4.0, or other
Java-enabled browser
Cable or DSL Modem
Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
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
CE, RoHS
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~60℃ (-40℉ ~140℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~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 & 5.15 GHz~5.825 GHz)
CE:
<20dBm (2.4GHz); <23dBm (5.15GHz~5.35GHz); <30dBm (5.47GHz~5.725GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity
5 GHz:
11a 6Mbps:-95dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-79dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS8:-66dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm, 11ac VHT40_MCS9:-63dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS0:-91dBm, 11ac VHT80_MCS9:-60dBm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dBm, 11ax HE20_MCS11:-66dBm
11ax HE40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11ax HE40_MCS11:-65dBm
11ax HE80_MCS0:-89dBm, 11ax HE80_MCS11:-62dBm
2.4 GHz:
11g 6Mbps: -96 54Mbps: -80
HT20-MCS0: -97 MCS7: -78
HT40-MCS0: -94 MCS7: -75
2.4GHz:
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS8:-74dB
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS9:-70dB
11ax HE20_MCS0:-96dBm
11ax HE20_MCS11:-66dBm
11ax HE40_MCS0:-93dBm
11ax HE40_MCS11:-63dBm
5GHz:
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-97dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS8:-75dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS9:-70dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS0:-91dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS9:-67dBm
11ac VHT160_MCS0:-88dBm
11ac VHT160_MCS9:-63dBm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-97dBm
11ax HE20_MCS11:-66dBm
11ax HE40_MCS0:-94dBm
11ax HE40_MCS11:-63dBm
11ax HE80_MCS0:-91dBm
11ax HE80_MCS11:-61dBm
11ax HE160_MCS0:-87dBm
11ax HE160_MCS11:-58dBm

PHYSICAL

Dimensions (W×D×H)
8.5 × 4.6 ×1.3 in
(215 × 117 × 32 mm)
10.2 × 5.3 × 1.6 in
(260.2 × 135 × 41.6 mm)
Package Content
Wireless Router Archer AX12
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Wireless Router Archer AX53
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

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