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White rectangular Wi-Fi router with four adjustable external antennas on top

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer A54 AC1200 wireless router

SKU CH-7TQ8-0KSET MPN Archer A54

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router with four external antennas, four 10/100 LAN ports and 1200 Mbps total wireless speed

  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
  • Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g /
  • WAN interfaces1 × 10/100M
  • WPAWEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
  • Network ports4 × 10/100M
  • Wireless speedAC1200 / Up to 1.2 Gbit/s

Model Archer A54

  • Dual-band AC1200 Wi-Fi delivers up to 1.2Gbps total bandwidth for smooth HD streaming
  • Four external antennas with beamforming concentrate signal toward devices for stronger, far-reaching coverage
  • TP-Link Tether app gives easy network management at your fingertips from a phone
  • Supports router, access point and range extender modes for flexible deployment
  • Parental controls supervise children and staff with responsible access managed by parents or admins

Dual-Band AC1200 Router for Home Networking

The TP-Link Archer A54 is a dual-band wireless router delivering combined speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. Four external antennas with beamforming technology direct signals toward connected devices for broader coverage. It provides four 10/100 Mbps LAN ports and one 10/100 Mbps WAN port for wired connections.

Suits Households Needing Basic Wireless Coverage

This router fits homes where HD streaming, web browsing and casual gaming are the main activities. Parental controls and access point mode add flexibility for family management or extending an existing wired network. Buyers who need gigabit Ethernet ports, USB file sharing or a dedicated multi-gigabit WAN link should look elsewhere because those features are absent.

10/100 Mbps Port Speed Limits Wired Throughput

The single specification that decides suitability is the 10/100 Mbps rating on every Ethernet port. Wired devices cannot exceed 100 Mbps regardless of the 1.2 Gbps wireless rating or the internet plan speed. If your desktop, NAS or gaming console relies on a wired link faster than 100 Mbps, this model will bottleneck that connection.

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Price $23.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameArcher A54
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
Wireless speedAC1200 / Up to 1.2 Gbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configuration4 External Antenna
Ports & slots
WAN interfaces1 × 10/100M
Network ports4 × 10/100M
Size & build
Product dimensions11.42 in × 9.45 in × 2.99 in
Product weight1.46 lb (0.66 kg)
Shipping weight0.66 kg
Package size288 × 240 × 76 mm
In the box
In the boxWi-Fi Router Archer A54
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
More details
WPAWEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps band or the 5 GHz 867 Mbps band for my main devices?

Use the 5 GHz 867 Mbps band for streaming and gaming devices that sit close to the router; keep older or distant devices on the 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps band for better range.

What does the AC1200 1.2 Gbps label mean when I connect a laptop?

The 1.2 Gbps figure is the combined theoretical maximum of both bands — 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz plus 867 Mbps on 5 GHz — so a single Wi-Fi 5 client will see up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band under ideal conditions.

The WAN and LAN ports are 10/100 Mbps — will that limit my internet speed?

Yes, the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports cap wired throughput at 100 Mbps, so any internet plan faster than that will be bottlenecked at the router.

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