TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Router
Wi-Fi Speeds: 600Mbps at 2.4GHz / 1300Mbps at 5GHz, 3x Antennas, 1x Gigabit WAN Port / 4x Gigabit LAN Ports, Tether App, WPA3, Access Point Mode, IPv6 Supported, IPTV, Beamforming, Smart Connect, Airtime Fairness, MU-MIMO, Cloud Support
SKU
Archer A8
Weight
2 lb
Stock Quantity
35 USA
Archer A8 AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO WiFi Router
With 3x3 MIMO, Archer A8 is capable of transmitting and receiving data on three streams. 3x3 capable computers— like Macs—pair perfectly with A8 to perform at max with much higher efficiency than 2x2 MIMO routers.
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.
Access your entertainment from every corner of your home with 3 external high-performance antennas. Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them, even if they are far away or low-powered. Archer A8 helps your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient with MU-MIMO technology. Multiple devices are able to send and receive data on the best available band. Enjoy non-stop entertainment on all your devices.
Product Features- Ultra-Fast Dual-Band Speeds: Experience smooth 4K/HD streaming and intense online gaming with speeds up to 1.9Gbps (1900Mbps - 600 on 2.4Ghz and 1300 on 5Ghz).
- 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 4x LAN and 1x 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
- Wi-Fi Router Archer A8
- Power Adapter
- RJ45 Ethernet Cable
- Installation Guide
Specifications
| Wireless | |
| Standards | Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4GHz |
| WiFi Speeds | AC1200 5 GHz: 1300Mbps (802.11ac) 2.4 GHz: 600Mbps (802.11n) |
| WiFi Range | 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 | Dual-Band Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance 3x3 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 |
| Security | |
| Network Security | SPI Firewall Access Control IP & MAC Binding Application Layer Gateway |
| Guest Network | 1x 5GHz Guest Network 1x 2.4GHz Guest Network |
| WiFi Encryption | WEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) |
| Hardware | |
| Processor | 1.2GHz 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 | 12V ⎓ 1.5A |
| 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. Learn More> All OneMesh Products> |
| 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 |
| 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°C~40°C (32°F ~104°F) Storage Temperature: -40°C~70°C (-40°F ~158°F) Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing |
| Test Data | |
| WiFi Transmission Power | CE EIRP: <30dBm (2.4GHz & 5GHz) |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.3in |
| Package Contents | Wi-Fi Router Archer A8 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide |
