- Achieve the strongest and the most reliable WiFi coverage with Archer A8 as it focuses signal strength to your devices using Beamforming technology and 3 antennas.
- Experience ultra fast speed and smooth 4K/HD streaming and intense online gaming with speeds up to 1.9 Gbps.
- Create fast, reliable wired connections for your PCs, Smart TVs and gaming consoles with 4 x LAN and 1 X WAN.
- Smart Connect and Airtime Fairness ensure your devices are on the best available WiFi band while ensuring old devices don't slow you down.
- Connect more devices simultaneously via MU-MIMO technology with less lag.
- Restrict inappropriate content and set daily limits for how much time your children spend online with Parental Controls
- Set up your router in minutes with the powerful TP-Link Tether App
Archer A8 AC1900 Wireless Wi-Fi Router Description
Archer A8 AC1900 is one of the latest wireless Wi-Fi routers manufactured by TP-Link to deliver ultra fast dual-band speed across all Wi-Fi enabled devices in your home. The router delivers up to 1.9 Gbps Wi-Fi speed on 2.4 Ghz to generate speed to all your devices and focuses signal strength to all your mobile and smart home devices using Beamforming technology with 3 high-gain antennas to help circulate Wi-Fi signals in every corner of your home at a peak performance. Communicate with multiple devices and enjoy unlimited online streaming, gaming, content sharing and audio chat with lag free, thanks to the integrated MU-MIMO technology that helps carry out this operation easily. The A8 AC1900 router is built with a WPA3 advanced security protocol that provides new capabilities to improve cyber security in personal networks. More security encryption in Wi-Fi password safety and intensify protection against brute-force attacks combine to safeguard your home WiFi. The router also supports parental control features to restrict inappropriate content and set a disciplinary time-limit for how much time your children/guest can spend online.
Incredible Wi-Fi 5 Wave2 Series:
Take advantage of the Archer A8 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with high-performance and speed of up to 1.9 Gbps (gigabit per second) that enhances the speed of your device connection with the router for smooth and seamless operation. Send unlimited emails and other content sharing such as video content sharing, audio chat, 4K/8K online streaming more than ever at a high-performance on the 2.4 Ghz band and bandwidth-intensive tasks with less lag.
Powerful Beamforming Technology:
Archer A8 is integrated with an advanced Beamforming technology that supplies the whole of your room with Wi-Fi connection. Enjoy accessibility to entertainment such as online video streaming, online video gaming, at a 4K/8K ultra high-definition. It comes with 3 high-gain antennas to provide unlimited and indestructible Wi-Fi connection. Move around every corner of your house without disconnection, the router also supports WiFi Dead-Zone Killer that eliminates weak signal areas around your house and supplies Wi-Fi connection.
Connect More Devices Than Ever
Archer A8 is integrated with MU-MIMO technology that helps you connect multiple devices to one band allowing your devices to achieve optimal performance with fast and stable network connection.
TP-Link OneMesh:
Simply connect OneMesh range extender to a OneMesh router and form a Mesh network with a single Wi-Fi name for seamless whole-home coverage. The Mesh network helps you extend WiFi connection in areas in your home that the router can’t cover.
Advanced Security with WPA3:
Archer A8 is built with the latest Wi-Fi security protocol, WPA3, which fetches new capabilities to enhance cybersecurity in personal networks. Have more secured encryption in Wi-Fi password safety and enhanced protection against brute-force attacks combine to safeguard your home Wi-Fi.
Unified Management:
Gain life-time access to your home Wi-Fi, easily manage the whole of your home using the Tether App or Web UI
What’s In the Box?
- TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router
- Power Adapter
- Ethernet Cable
TP-Link Archer A8 Specification
WIRELESS
Standards
Wi-Fi 5:
- IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
- IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
WiFi Speeds
AC1900:
- 2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps (802.11n)
- 5 GHz: 1300 Mbps (802.11ac)
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 extend 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
- Access Point Mode
- Router Mode
SECURITY
WiFi Encryption
- WEP
- WPA
- WPA2
- WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Network Security
- SPI Firewall
- Access Control
- IP & MAC Binding
- Application Layer Gateway
Guest Network
- 1× 5 GHz Guest Network
HARDWARE
Processor
- 1.2 GHz Single-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports
- 1× Gigabit WAN Port
- 4× Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons
- Power On/Off Button
- WPS/Wi-Fi Button
- Reset Button
Power US Version:
- 12 V ⎓ 1.5 A
EU Version:
- 12 V ⎓ 1 A
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.
Parental Controls
- URL Filtering
- Time Controls
WAN Types
- Dynamic IP
- Static IP
- PPTP
- L2TP
- PPPoE
Quality of Service
- QoS by Device
Cloud Service
- DDNS
- TP-Link ID
- OTA Firmware Upgrade
NAT Forwarding
- Port Triggering
- Port Forwarding
- UPnP
- DMZ
IPTV
- IGMP Snooping
- IGMP Proxy
- 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, RoHS
Environment
- Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
- Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
- Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
- Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H):
- 9.6 × 6.4 × 1.3 in
- (243 × 160.6 × 32.5 mm)
TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power 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
More Information
| Delivery Option | Same/Next Day Delivery |
|---|---|
| SKU | Archer A8 |
| Weight | 1.820000 |
| Brands | TP-LINK |
| Networking Type | Wireless Router |
| Networking Speed | 1.9Gbps |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Ports | 3x 10/100/1000Mbps LAN |
| Standard | 802.11ac, 802.11n Wireless, IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 |
| Protocol | IGMP Snooping, IPv6, IPv4 |
| Antenna Form | External Integrated |
| Antenna | 3 |
| PoE Standard | None |
| Compatibility | Mac, Windows, Android, Apple iOS |
| Control Method | App, web |
| Colour | Black |
| Condition | New |
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Archer A8 AC1900 Wireless Wi-Fi Router Description
Archer A8 AC1900 is one of the latest wireless Wi-Fi routers manufactured by TP-Link to deliver ultra fast dual-band speed across all Wi-Fi enabled devices in your home. The router delivers up to 1.9 Gbps Wi-Fi speed on 2.4 Ghz to generate speed to all your devices and focuses signal strength to all your mobile and smart home devices using Beamforming technology with 3 high-gain antennas to help circulate Wi-Fi signals in every corner of your home at a peak performance. Communicate with multiple devices and enjoy unlimited online streaming, gaming, content sharing and audio chat with lag free, thanks to the integrated MU-MIMO technology that helps carry out this operation easily. The A8 AC1900 router is built with a WPA3 advanced security protocol that provides new capabilities to improve cyber security in personal networks. More security encryption in Wi-Fi password safety and intensify protection against brute-force attacks combine to safeguard your home WiFi. The router also supports parental control features to restrict inappropriate content and set a disciplinary time-limit for how much time your children/guest can spend online.
Incredible Wi-Fi 5 Wave2 Series:
Take advantage of the Archer A8 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with high-performance and speed of up to 1.9 Gbps (gigabit per second) that enhances the speed of your device connection with the router for smooth and seamless operation. Send unlimited emails and other content sharing such as video content sharing, audio chat, 4K/8K online streaming more than ever at a high-performance on the 2.4 Ghz band and bandwidth-intensive tasks with less lag.
Powerful Beamforming Technology:
Archer A8 is integrated with an advanced Beamforming technology that supplies the whole of your room with Wi-Fi connection. Enjoy accessibility to entertainment such as online video streaming, online video gaming, at a 4K/8K ultra high-definition. It comes with 3 high-gain antennas to provide unlimited and indestructible Wi-Fi connection. Move around every corner of your house without disconnection, the router also supports WiFi Dead-Zone Killer that eliminates weak signal areas around your house and supplies Wi-Fi connection.
Connect More Devices Than Ever
Archer A8 is integrated with MU-MIMO technology that helps you connect multiple devices to one band allowing your devices to achieve optimal performance with fast and stable network connection.
TP-Link OneMesh:
Simply connect OneMesh range extender to a OneMesh router and form a Mesh network with a single Wi-Fi name for seamless whole-home coverage. The Mesh network helps you extend WiFi connection in areas in your home that the router can’t cover.
Advanced Security with WPA3:
Archer A8 is built with the latest Wi-Fi security protocol, WPA3, which fetches new capabilities to enhance cybersecurity in personal networks. Have more secured encryption in Wi-Fi password safety and enhanced protection against brute-force attacks combine to safeguard your home Wi-Fi.
Unified Management:
Gain life-time access to your home Wi-Fi, easily manage the whole of your home using the Tether App or Web UI
What’s In the Box?
- TP-Link Archer A8 AC1900 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router
- Power Adapter
- Ethernet Cable
TP-Link Archer A8 Specification
WIRELESS
Standards
Wi-Fi 5:
- IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
- IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
WiFi Speeds
AC1900:
- 2.4 GHz: 600 Mbps (802.11n)
- 5 GHz: 1300 Mbps (802.11ac)
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 extend 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
- Access Point Mode
- Router Mode
SECURITY
WiFi Encryption
- WEP
- WPA
- WPA2
- WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Network Security
- SPI Firewall
- Access Control
- IP & MAC Binding
- Application Layer Gateway
Guest Network
- 1× 5 GHz Guest Network
HARDWARE
Processor
- 1.2 GHz Single-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports
- 1× Gigabit WAN Port
- 4× Gigabit LAN Ports
Buttons
- Power On/Off Button
- WPS/Wi-Fi Button
- Reset Button
Power US Version:
- 12 V ⎓ 1.5 A
EU Version:
- 12 V ⎓ 1 A
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.
Parental Controls
- URL Filtering
- Time Controls
WAN Types
- Dynamic IP
- Static IP
- PPTP
- L2TP
- PPPoE
Quality of Service
- QoS by Device
Cloud Service
- DDNS
- TP-Link ID
- OTA Firmware Upgrade
NAT Forwarding
- Port Triggering
- Port Forwarding
- UPnP
- DMZ
IPTV
- IGMP Snooping
- IGMP Proxy
- 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, RoHS
Environment
- Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
- Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
- Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
- Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H):
- 9.6 × 6.4 × 1.3 in
- (243 × 160.6 × 32.5 mm)
TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power 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
| Delivery Option | Same/Next Day Delivery |
|---|---|
| SKU | Archer A8 |
| Weight | 1.820000 |
| Brands | TP-LINK |
| Networking Type | Wireless Router |
| Networking Speed | 1.9Gbps |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Ports | 3x 10/100/1000Mbps LAN |
| Standard | 802.11ac, 802.11n Wireless, IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 |
| Protocol | IGMP Snooping, IPv6, IPv4 |
| Antenna Form | External Integrated |
| Antenna | 3 |
| PoE Standard | None |
| Compatibility | Mac, Windows, Android, Apple iOS |
| Control Method | App, web |
| Colour | Black |
| Condition | New |
