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Archer A7 V5    

Archer A7

Archer AX1800 V4    

Archer AX1800

Archer A6 V3    

Archer A6

WIRELESS

Standards and Protocols
Wi-Fi 5
IEEE 802.11ac/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
Wi-Fi 5
IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds
AC1750
5 GHz: 1300 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 450 Mbps (802.11n)
AX1800
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
AC1200
5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)
WiFi Range
3 Bedroom Houses
3× Fixed High-Performance Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas
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
WiFi Capacity
Medium
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance
High
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

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

MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation
Working Modes
Router Mode
Access Point Mode
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
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
Guest Network
1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz 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
OpenVPN
PPTP
WiFi Encryption
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

HARDWARE

Processor
Qualcomm CPU
Dual-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
USB Support
1× USB 2.0 Port

Supported Partition Formats:
NTFS, FAT32

Supported Functions:
FTP Server
Media Server
Samba Server
Buttons
Wi-Fi On/Off Button
Power On/Off Button
WPS/Reset Button
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power
12 V ⎓ 1.5 A
12 V ⎓ 1 A
12 V ⎓ 1 A

SOFTWARE

Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
IPv4
IPv6
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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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>
All OneMesh Products>
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>
All OneMesh Products>
Parental Controls
URL Filtering
Time Controls
URL Filtering
Time Controls
URL Filtering
Time Controls
WAN Types
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service
QoS by Device
QoS by Device
QoS by Device
Cloud Service
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
NAT Forwarding
Virtual Server
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
Virtual Servers
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
IPTV
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
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
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
DDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
Management Features
Tether App
Webpage
Check Web Emulator>
Tether App
Webpage
Check Web Emulator>
Tether App
Webpage

OTHER

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)
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)
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
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
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
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

TEST DATA

WiFi Transmission Power
CE:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm
CE:
<20dBm(2.4 GHz)
<23dBm(5.15 GHz~5.25 GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4 GHz & 5.15 GHz~5.825 GHz)
CE EIRP:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity
5GHz:
11a 6Mbps-96dBm
11a 54Mbps: -79dBm
11ac HT20: -71dBm
11ac HT40: -66dBm
11ac HT80: -63dBm
2.4GHz:
11g 54M: -77dBm
11n HT20: -74dBm
11n HT40: -72dBm
EU Version
5G
11a 6Mbps: -96dbm
11a 54Mbps:-75dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS0: -95dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS8: -71dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS9: -66dbm
11ac VHT80_MCS0: -89dbm
11ac VHT80_MCS9:-62dbm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ax HE20_MCS11: -64dbm
11ax HE40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ax HE40_MCS11: -60dbm
11ax HE80_MCS0: -89dbm
11ax HE80_MCS11:-59dbm

2.4G
11g 6Mbps:-96dbm
11g 54Mbps:-75dbm
11n HT20_MCS0:-95dbm
11n HT20_MCS7:-75dbm
11n HT40_MCS0:-92dbm
11n HT40_MCS7: -72dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS8:-72dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-92dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS9: -67dbm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ax HE20_MCS11: -65dbm
11ax HE40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ax HE40_MCS11: -62dbm

US Version
5G
11a 6Mbps: -96dbm
11a 54Mbps:-75dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS0: -95dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS8: -71dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS9: -66dbm
11ac VHT80_MCS0: -89dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS9:-62dbm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ax HE20_MCS11: -64dbm
11ax HE40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ax HE40_MCS11: -60dbm
11ax HE80_MCS0: -89dbm
11ax HE80_MCS11:-59dbm

2.4G
11g 6Mbps:-96dbm
11a 54Mbps:-75dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ac VHT20_MCS8:-72dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-92dbm
11ac VHT40_MCS9: -67dbm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dbm
11ax HE20_MCS11: -65dbm
11ax HE40_MCS0: -92dbm
11ax HE40_MCS11: -62dbm
5GHz:
11a 6Mbps:-93dBm；11a 54Mbps:-78dBm；
11ac HT20 mcs8:69dBm;11ac HT40 mcs9:-65dBm;
11ac HT80 mcs9:-62dBm;
2.4GHz:
11g 54Mbps:-78dBm;
11n HT20 mcs7:-74dBm;
11n HT40 mcs7:-71dbm；

PHYSICAL

Dimensions (W×D×H)
9.6 × 6.4 × 1.3 in
(243 × 160.6 × 32.5 mm)
10.2 × 5.3 ×1.5 in
(260.2 × 135.0 × 38.6 mm)
8.5 × 4.6 × 1.2 in
(215 × 117 × 32 mm)
Package Content
Wi-Fi Router Archer A7
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Wi-Fi Router Archer AX23
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Wi-Fi Router Archer A6
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

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