Perfect Wi-Fi Entertainment is Yours
Dual Band | Full Gigabit

Incredible 802.11ac Wave2 Home Wi-Fi
Archer A8 delivers high-performance and affordable home Wi-Fi 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.

FEATURES

• 802.11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi: 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band.
• 3×3 MIMO Technology: Transmitting and receiving data on three streams to pair flawlessly with your 3×3 clients.
• Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage: Beamforming technology delivers a highly efficient wireless connection.
• MU-MIMO: To help your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient.
• Personalized Management: Advanced features like Parental Controls, Guest Network, and Access Control provide individualized tools for network management.
• Intelligent Connection: Smart Connect directs clients to the less congested band and Airtime Fairness optimizes the time usage.

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.

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 Wi-Fi Distribution
Smart Connect helps your router automatically switch each device's connection to the best available Wi-Fi band while Airtime Fairness prevents older devices from slowing down your network. With both, everyone can enjoy a smoother, lag-free W-Fi 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

• 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
    • 3× 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:
    • 1× Gigabit WAN Port
    • 4× Gigabit LAN Ports
  • Buttons:
    • WPS/Wi-Fi Button
    • Power On/Off Button
    • Reset Button
• SECURITY
  • WiFi Encryption: WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1×)
  • 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
• 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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• PHYSICAL
  • Dimensions (W×D×H):
    • 9.6 × 6.4 × 1.3 in
    • 243 × 160.6 × 32.5 mm
  • 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, 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(2.4 GHz)
      • <23dBm(5.15 GHz~5­.25 GHz)
    • FCC:
      • <30dBm(2.4 GHz & 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