Wi-Fi Routers Archer A5

Archer A5

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router

Supports 802.11ac standard
Simultaneous 2.4GHz 300 Mbps and 5GHz 867 Mbps connections for 1200 Mbps of total available bandwidth
4 external antennas provide stable wireless connections and optimal coverage
Easy network management at your fingertips with TP-Link Tether
Supports IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN to optimize IPTV streaming
Supports Access Point mode to create a new Wi-Fi access point

Buy Now

Strong,
Far-Reaching Wi-Fi

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router

Archer A5

High-Speed Dual Band Wi-Fi for Better Connections

The Archer A5 lets your PC or laptop enjoy connections 3x faster than Wireless N with Wireless AC technology.
With 300Mbps over the 2.4GHz band and 867Mbps over the the crystal clear 5GHz band, the Archer A5 is
the superior choice for seamless HD streaming, online gaming and other bandwidth-intensive tasks.

867 Mbps 5GHz

300 Mbps 2.4GHz

Innovative Antenna Design for Maximum Coverage

Four well-ordered antennas make all of your connections more efficient and stable. Advanced antenna technology increases the receiving sensitivity to enlarge Wi-Fi coverage for your home.

Easy Parental Control

Supervise children and staff with responsible access, controlled by parents or administrators. Use key words to easily set up a black list and limit the level of web access.

Guest Network Access

Allow guests to join your Wi-Fi network, while protecting your privacy. Make sharing easy, maintain security.

Efficient Guest Authentication with Facebook

Captive portal helps maintain only authorized guests to use the network, presenting devices with a convenient, user-friendly authentication method to grant Wi-Fi access. Easily share your facebook account to anyone who connects to your network.

Easy Setup and Use

Set up the Archer A5 in minutes thanks to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app. Tether also lets you manage its network settings from any Android or iOS device, including parental controls and access control.

Learn more about the Web UI

Learn more about Tether App

WIRELESS
Standards and Protocols	Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds	AC1200 5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac) 2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)
WiFi Range	3 Bedroom Houses 4× Fixed 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 2×2 MU-MIMO Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients
Working Modes	Router Mode Access Point Mode Range Extender 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	WPA WPA2 WAP3 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

HARDWARE
Processor	Single-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports	1× 10/100 Mbps WAN Port 4× 10/100 Mbps LAN Ports
Buttons	WPS/Wi-Fi Button Power On/Off Button Reset Button
Power	9 V ⎓ 0.85 A

SOFTWARE
Protocols	IPv4 IPv6
EasyMesh	Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer A5 can build an EasyMesh network with devices that use EasyMesh technology. It also works with other TP-Link products to create a OneMesh network. Eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones, expand your network, and fill your entire home with high-speed Wi-Fi. Learn More>
Parental Controls	URL Filtering Time Controls
WAN Types	Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP
Quality of Service	QoS by Device
NAT Forwarding	Port Forwarding Port Triggering DMZ UPnP
IPTV	IGMP Proxy IGMP Snooping Bridge Tag VLAN
DHCP	Address Reservation DHCP Client List Server
DDNS	NO-IP DynDNS
Management Features	Tether App Webpage Check Web Emulator>

OTHER
Network Services Enabled by Default	Web Server Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS) • Port: 80/443 Protocol: TCP DNS DNS • Port: 53 Protocol: TCP & UDP DHCP Server IP address assignment (DHCP) • Port: 67 Protocol: UDP App management Manage and configure device through app • Port: 20002 Protocol: UDP Alexa service Detect Alexa-enabled devices in the LAN • Port: 5353 Protocol: UDP
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 EIRP: <20dBm(2.4GHz) <23dBm(5GHz) FCC: <30dBm(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity	5GHz: 11a 54M: -73dBm 11ac VHT20 MCS8: -68dBm 11ac VHT40 MCS9: -64dBm 11ac VHT80 MCS9: -60dBm 2.4GHz: 11g 54M: -76dBm 11n HT20 MCS7: -74dBm 11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm

PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H)	9.1 × 5.7 × 1.5 in (229.9 × 144.2 × 36.9 mm)
Package Content	Wi-Fi Router Archer C50 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide

*Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects, and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead, and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection, quality, and client condition.

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router

Overview

Strong,
Far-Reaching Wi-Fi

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router

Archer A5

High-Speed Dual Band Wi-Fi for Better Connections

Innovative Antenna Design for Maximum Coverage

Easy Parental Control

Guest Network Access

Efficient Guest Authentication with Facebook

Easy Setup and Use

Specifications

Support