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TP-Link Archer A6

details: AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
hardware type: Wireless Router
date added: 2019-03-23
updated: 2019-03-24
The Archer A6 creates a reliable network powered by 802.11ac WiFi technology. The 2.4GHz band delivers speeds up to 300Mbps for everyday tasks like emailing and web browsing while the 5GHz band delivers speeds up to 867Mbps making it ideal for HD video streaming and lag-free online gaming.

Four external antennas and one internal antenna send WiFi signals to every corner of your home. Stay connected and enjoy fast WiFi whether you are lounging on the sofa or on the balcony.

MU-MIMO enables the Archer A6 to serve multiple devices simultaneously. Say goodbye to bandwidth congestion and lag as you zip through a more efficient network built for more users and more devices.

With one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN port, speeds can be up to 10× faster than a standard Ethernet connection.
 
 
 
 Archer A6 Features
 General
 Availability: currently available
 Street price: $49
 LAN / WAN Connectivity
 WAN ports: 1
 WAN port(s) type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 WAN port auto cross-over: yes
 LAN ports: 4
 LAN ports type: Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
 LAN ports auto cross-over: yes
 Router
 NAT routing: yes
 Multihomed: yes
 DMZ: yes
 Port forwarding: yes
 Port triggering: yes
 DHCP server: yes
 DHCP client: yes
 Dynamic DNS client: yes
 UPnP: yes
 Wireless
 Maximum Wireless Speed: 1200 Mbps (Wi-Fi 5)
 WiFi standards supported: 802.11b (Wi-Fi 1)
802.11a (Wi-Fi 2)
802.11g (Wi-Fi 3)
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)
802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5)
 Wifi security/authentication: WEP
WPA (TKIP)
WPA2 (AES)
 WiFi modes: Access point
Wireless bridge (PtP)
 internal antenna(s): 1
 external antenna(s): 4
 ext antenna(s) removable ?: no
 Transmit Power: +20 dBm
 Receiver Sensitivity: -78 dBm
 WDS compatible: yes
 WMM (QoS): yes
 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): yes
 MU-MIMO: yes
 Beamforming: yes
 Dual Band (2.4GHz/5GHz): yes
 Firewall
 SPI firewall: yes
 DoS / DDoS protection: yes
 Filtering: IP Address filtering, MAC Address filtering
 Device Management
 Default IP address: 192.168.0.1
 Alternate Admin URL: http://tplinkwifi.net
 Administration: Web-based (LAN)
Remote configuration (WAN)
 Firmware upgradeable: yes
 Usage Statistics: yes
 Misc hardware info
 IPv6 support: yes
 Links
 Product page: https://www.tp-link.com/us/products/deta...
 Datasheet: https://static.tp-link.com/2019/201903/2...
 Quick Install Guide: https://static.tp-link.com/2019/201901/2...

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