Product Information
TP-Link Archer A8
AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO WiFi Router
High-Performance WiFi For Your Home Dual-Band | Full Gigabit
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.
Broader Coverage throughout Your Home
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.
Connect More Devices Simultaneously
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—lag free.
Increased Efficiency in WiFi Distribution
Smart Connect helps your 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, everyone can enjoy a smoother WiFi experience.
Full Gigabit Ports
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.
Personalize Your Home Network
Archer A8 provides a wealth of advanced tools for personalized management.
Parental Controls
Block inappropriate content and set daily limits for how much time your children spend online with Parental Controls.
Guest Network
Guest Network creates a separate Wi-Fi for guests, ensuring your privacy is secure.
Easy Setup at Your Fingertips
Set up Archer A8 in minutes via its intuitive web interface or the powerful Tether app. Tether also lets you manage its network settings from any Android or iOS device.
Features:
- 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
Specifications
Specifications Archer A8
| Hardware | |
| Ethernet Ports | 1× 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN Port, 4× 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Ports |
| Buttons | WPS/Wi-Fi Button, Power On/Off Button, Reset Button |
| Antennas | 3 Fixed Omni Directional Antennas |
| External Power Supply | US version 12V/1.5A EU version 12V/1A |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 9.6 × 6.4 × 1.3 in (243 × 160.6 × 32.5 mm) |
| Wireless | |
| Wireless | 1300 Mbps on 5 GHz + 600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Transmit Power | CE: <20dBm(2.4 GHz), <23dBm(5.15 GHz~5.25 GHz) FCC:<30dBm(2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) |
| 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 |
| Wireless Function | Enable/Disable Wireless Radio, WMM |
| Wireless Security | 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryptions |
| Software | |
| Quality of Service | Device Prioritization |
| WAN Type | Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE(Dual Access)/PPTP(Dual Access)/L2TP(Dual Access) |
| Management | Access Control, Local Management, Remote Management |
| DHCP | Server, DHCP Client List, Address Reservation |
| Port Forwarding | Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, UPnP, DMZ |
| Dynamic DNS | DynDns, NO-IP, TP-Link |
| Access Control | Parental Controls, Local Management Control, White List, Black List |
| Firewall Security | SPI Firewall, IP and MAC Address Binding |
| Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Guest Network | 2.4 GHz Guest Network, 5 GHz Guest Network |
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| System Requirements | Microsoft Windows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/Vista™/7/8/8.1/10, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 12.0, Chrome 20.0, Safari 4.0, or other Java-enabled browser Cable or DSL Modem Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access) |
| 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 |