TP-Link Router Archer A8 AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router 5-2.4GHz

•Ultra-Fast Dual-Band Speeds: Experience smooth 4K/HD streaming and intense online gaming with speeds up to 1.9 Gbps (1900 Mbps – 600 on 2.4 Ghz and 1300 on 5 Ghz).

•More Reliable Coverage: Achieve the strongest, most reliable WiFi coverage with Archer A8 as it focuses signal strength to your devices using Beamforming technology and 4 antennas.

•Connect More Devices: Simultaneously communicate more data to more devices without slowing down using MU-MIMO technology.

•Advanced WiFi Features: Smart Connect and Airtime Fairness ensure your devices are on the best available WiFi band while ensuring old devices don’t slow you down.

•Full Gigabit Ports: Create fast, reliable wired connections for your PCs, Smart TVs and gaming console with 4 x LAN and 1 X WAN.

•Parental Controls: Block inappropriate content and set daily limits for how much time your children spend online with Parental Controls

•Easy Setup: Set up your router in minutes with the powerful TP-Link Tether App

Maximum Wi-Fi Performance with Three Streams

With 3×3 MIMO, Archer A8 is capable of transmitting and receiving data on three streams. 3×3 capable computers— like Macs—pair perfectly with A8 to perform at max with much higher efficiency than 2×2 MIMO routers.

Incredible Wi-Fi 5 Wave2 Series

Archer A8 delivers high-performance and affordable home WiFi with total speeds up to 1900 Mbps. Handle simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing on the 2.4 GHz band and bandwidth-intensive tasks like online gaming or 4K/8K UHD streaming on the 5 GHz band—all lag-free.
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
3x 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
3×3 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
HARDWARE
Processor
1.2 GHz Single-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports
1x Gigabit WAN Port
4x Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power
US Version:
12 V Direct Current Symbol 1.5 A
EU Version:
12 V Direct Current Symbol 1 A
SECURITY
WiFi Encryption
WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Network Security
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP and MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
Guest Network
1x 5 GHz Guest Network
1x 2.4 GHz Guest Network
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
PHYSICAL
Package Contents
Wi-Fi Router Archer A8
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, RoHS
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0^oC-40^oC (32^oF -104^oF)
Storage Temperature: -40^oC-70^oC (-40^oF -158^oF)
Operating Humidity: 10%-90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%-90% non-condensing
TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity
5 GHz:
11a 6Mbps:-98dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-78dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-98dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS8:-72dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11ac VHT40_MCS9:-68dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS0:-89dBm, 11ac VHT80_MCS9:-64dBm
2.4 GHz:
11g 6Mbps:-97dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-77dBm
11n VHT20_MCS0:-97dBm, 11n VHT20_MCS8:-72dBm
11n VHT40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11n VHT40_MCS9:-67dBm
Item Dimension (L”x W”x H”)
13 x 10 x 4
Weight
4.00 LB
Warranty Information
2-year