Archer A6

AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

  • Supports 802.11ac standard
  • Simultaneous 2.4GHz 300 Mbps and 5GHz 867 Mbps connections for 1200 Mbps of bandwidth*
  • Four external antennas and one internal antenna provide a stable wireless connection and optimal coverage*
  • Easy network management at your fingertips with the TP-Link Tether app
  • MU-MIMO achieves 2X efficiency by communicating with up to 2 devices at once**
  • Beamforming technology delivers wider wireless coverage
  • Supports Access Point mode to create a new WiFi access point

AC1200
WiFi Router MU-MIMO Gigabit

Archer A6

Smooth Entertainment with AC1200 Dual Band WiFi

The Archer A6 creates a reliable and blazing-fast network powered by 802.11ac WiFi technology. The 2.4GHz band delivers
speeds up to 300Mbps for everyday tasks like emailing and web browsing while the 5GHz band delivers speeds up to
867Mbps making it ideal for HD video streaming and lag-free online gaming.

  • 300Mbps

    2.4GHz Band

  • 867Mbps

    5GHz Band

5 High-Performance Antennas for
WiFi Coverage throughout Your Home*

Four external antennas and one internal antenna send WiFi signals to every corner of your home. Stay connected and enjoy fast WiFi whether you are lounging on the sofa or on the balcony. With a powerful chipset, the Archer A6 provides ideal WiFi coverage.

Better Coverage on 2.4GHz Band

Archer A6

Other AC1200 Router

Boosted speeds 40%

Access Point Mode

Switch to Access Point Mode to share your wired network with other wireless devices.

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  • Archer A6

MU-MIMO 
Increase Speed, Throughput, Capacity

MU-MIMO enables the Archer A6 to serve multiple devices simultaneously. Say goodbye to bandwidth congestion and lag as you zip through a more efficient network built for more users and more devices.

  • Desktop

  • 4K HDTV

  • Computer

  • NAS

Gigabit Connectivity, 10× Faster

With one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN port, speeds can be up to 10× faster than a standard Ethernet
connection. Connect your favorite wired devices to the Archer A6 and get impressed!

Easy Setup and Management with the Tether APP

The free Tether app is available for both Android and iOS devices, making it easy to set up the Archer A6 and manage your network settings.

WIRELESS
Standards 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 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

MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients
Working Modes Router Mode
Access Point Mode
HARDWARE
Processor Qualcomm CPU
Ethernet Ports 1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power 12 V ⎓ 1 A
SECURITY
WiFi Encryption EU Version:
WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

US, TW Version:
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
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
VPN Server OpenVPN
PPTP
SOFTWARE
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
WAN Types Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service QoS by Device
NAT Forwarding Virtual Servers
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 Tether App
Webpage
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PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H) 9.1 × 5.7 × 1.4 in
(230 × 144 × 35 mm)
Package Contents Wi-Fi Router Archer C6
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
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)
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 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;

*Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications along with the number of connected devices were defined according to test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate, wireless coverage, and number of connected devices 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.


**Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.