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Archer AX12 V1    

Archer AX12

Archer AX55 Pro V1    

Archer AX55 Pro

WIRELESS

Standards
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
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
• L2TP
VPN Client
• OpenVPN
• PPTP
• L2TP
WiFi Encryption
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK
WPA3-Personal
WPA3-Personal/WPA2-PSK
WPA2-Enterprise
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise encryptions
• WPA3*
• WPA2
• WPA
• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

HARDWARE

Ethernet Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
3× Gigabit LAN Ports
• 1× 2.5 Gigabit WAN/LAN Port
• 1× Gigabit WAN/LAN Port
• 3× Gigabit LAN Ports
USB Support
1× USB 3.0 Port

Supported Partition Formats:
NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32

Supported Functions:
Apple Time Machine
FTP Server
Media Server
Samba Server
Buttons
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Reset Button
Wi-Fi/WPS Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power
12 V ⎓ 1 A
• 12 V/ 2 A (US Version)
• 12 V/ 1.5 A (EU Version)

SOFTWARE

Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
• IPv4
• IPv6
Service Kits
HomeShield
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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.
Learn More>
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EasyMesh
Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer AX55 Pro 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.
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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
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
FCC, 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~5.25GHz & 5.25GHz~5.35GHz)
<30dBm (5.47GHz~5.725GHz)
• FCC:
<30dBm (2.4GHz)
<30dBm(5.15GHz~5.25GHz&5.725GHz~5.850GHz)
<24dBm (5.25GHz~5.35GHz&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
• 2.4 GHz:
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-97dBm, 11ac VHT20 MCS11: -74dBm,
11ac VHT40 MCS0: -93dBm, 11ac VHT40 MCS11: -70dBm,
11ax HE20 MCS0: -96dBm, 11ax HE20 MCS11: -66dBm,
11ax HE40 MCS0: -93dBm, 11ac HE40 MCS11: -63dBm
• 5 GHz:
11ac VHT20 MCS0: -97dBm, 11ac VHT20 MCS11: -74dBm,
11ac VHT40 MCS0: -93dBm, 11ac VHT40 MCS11: -69dBm,
11ac VHT80 MCS0: -90dBm, 11ac VHT80 MCS11: -65dBm,
11ax HE20 MCS0: -97dBm, 11ax HE20 MCS11: -66dBm,
11ax HE40 MCS0: -94dBm, 11ax HE40 MCS11: -63dBm,
11ax HE80 MCS0: -90dBm, 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 × 1.5 in
(261.1 × 134.5 × 41.0 mm)
Package Contents
Wireless Router Archer AX12
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
• Wi-Fi Router Archer AX55 Pro
• Power Adapter
• RJ45 Ethernet Cable
• Quick Installation Guide

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