Archer A9

AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

  • 802.11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi – 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz and 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band.*
  • MU-MIMO – 3 simultaneous data streams help your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient.**
  • Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage – Beamforming technology delivers a highly efficient wireless connection.
  • Security Assurance – Advanced features like WPA3, Parental Controls, Guest Network, and Access Control provide strong guarantee for WiFi Security.§
  • Intelligent Connection – Smart Connect directs clients to the less congested band and Airtime Fairness optimizes the time usage.

Fully-Enhanced
WiFi Performance

AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router

Archer A9

Ultra-fast 802.11ac Wave2 Dual-Band WiFi

Archer A9 delivers WiFi speeds of up to 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. Handle simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing with the 2.4 GHz band and bandwidth-intensive tasks like online gaming or HD streaming with the 5 GHz band—simultaneously.*

5 GHz Band
 
1300 Mbps
2.4 GHz Band
 
600 Mbps

Boosted WiFi Coverage

Three external antennas and one internal antenna send WiFi signals to every corner of your home. Beamforming technology detects devices, even if they are far-away or low-powered, and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them.

Other Router without Beamforming
Archer A9

More Devices
Endless Entertainment

Archer A9 helps your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient with MU-MIMO technology.** Three simultaneous data streams allow all connected devices to achieve faster speeds than standard AC routers.

Efficient WiFi Distribution
for Smoother Performance

Smart Connect helps the router automatically switch each device's connection to the best available WiFi band while Airtime Fairness prevents older devices from slowing down your network. With both working together, everyone can enjoy a smoother WiFi experience without lag.

  • Airtime Fairness
  • Smart Connect

Beyond Security

Archer A9 improves your online safety and security by providing advanced features and technology like Parental Controls, Access Control and a VPN Server. You can also benefit from the very latest security enhancements—WPA3™ if you keep your router's firmware up to date.§

VPN Server
Parental Controls
Guest Network
Firewall
Access Control
WPA3
Archer A9

Gigabit Wired Speeds

Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN + 4 LAN) deliver maximum wired speeds. Plug in your PCs, smart TVs and game consoles for fast and reliable connections.

  • Desktop
  • 4K HDTV
  • Computer
  • NAS

Ready for Today and Tomorrow's Smart Home

With the growing number of devices in today's home, everyone deserves a smarter and easier way to bring all your products together. Utilize Amazon Alexa to control everything via voice commands to enjoy truly intelligent life.

Alexa,tell TP-Link to prioritize my laptop’s Wi-Fi connect !

Easy Setup
and Management

Set up Archer A9 in minutes via its intuitive web interface or the Tether app. Tether also lets you manage network settings including parental controls and media sharing from any Android or iOS device.

 
WIRELESS
Standards Wi-Fi 5
IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds AC1900
5 GHz: 1300 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps (802.11n)
WiFi Range 3 Bedroom Houses
4× Fixed High-Performance Antennas (External and Internal)
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

3×3 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients
Working Modes Router Mode
Access Point 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
VPN Server OpenVPN
PPTP
WiFi Encryption WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
HARDWARE
Processor Single-Core CPU
Ethernet 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 WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power 12 V ⎓ 1.5 A
SOFTWARE
Protocols IPv4
IPv6
Parental Controls URL Filtering
Time Controls
WAN Types Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service QoS by Device
Cloud Service OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS
NAT Forwarding Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
IPTV IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
DHCP Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
DDNS TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS
Management Tether App
Webpage
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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:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity 5GHz:
11a 6Mbps: -93dBm, 11a 54Mbps: -76dBm
11ac HT20 mcs8 : -68dBm, 11ac HT40 mcs9: -64dBm
11ac HT80 mcs9: -61dBm
2.4GHz:
11g 54Mbps: -77dBm
11n HT20 mcs7: -74dBm, 11n HT40 mcs7: -72dBm
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H) 9.6 × 7.3 × 1.3 in
(243.5 × 186.5 × 32.7 mm)
Package Contents Wi-Fi Router Archer A9
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

*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.

§Use of WPA3™ requires Archer A9 to have software upgrades.

 

Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.