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White rectangular router with four fixed external antennas

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer A6 AC1200 MU-MIMO Gigabit wireless router

SKU CH-J2GC-JAZKP MPN Archer A6

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router with MU-MIMO, four external beamforming antennas, and five Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connections

  • Interface typeEthernet Port
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
  • Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g /
  • WAN interfaces1 × 10/100/1000M
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
  • Network protocolsIPv4, IPv6

Model Archer A6

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 reaches 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • MU-MIMO serves several devices at once for 2× faster throughput
  • Four fixed high-performance antennas with Beamforming extend coverage through the home
  • WPA3 encryption plus SPI firewall protect the network against attacks
  • Gigabit WAN and four Gigabit LAN ports deliver wired speeds up to 1000 Mbps

Dual-band AC1200 Wi-Fi 5 router

The Archer A6 delivers combined wireless speeds up to 1200 Mbps using 802.11ac technology. Four fixed high-performance antennas with beamforming direct signals toward connected devices. MU-MIMO allows simultaneous data streams to multiple clients, reducing congestion. WPA3 encryption strengthens network security against brute-force attacks.

Low thermal output and silent operation

Passive cooling with no moving parts keeps the unit completely silent during continuous use. The external 12 V / 1 A power adapter draws minimal mains power. Transmitted power stays within CE limits of 20 dBm on 2.4 GHz and 23 dBm on 5 GHz. Receiver sensitivity reaches -93 dBm at 6 Mbps on 5 GHz for reliable long-range links.

Four gigabit LAN ports and one gigabit WAN port

Wired devices such as PCs, consoles or NAS units connect at full 1000 Mbps without a separate switch. One WAN port accepts a cable or DSL modem for internet access. Access Point mode converts an existing wired network into wireless coverage. Setup requires a JavaScript-enabled browser or the Tether app on a mobile device.

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Price $35.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameArcher A6
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
Network protocolsIPv4, IPv6
Wireless speed5 GHz: 867 Mbit/s (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 300 Mbit/s (802.11n)
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configuration4 x Fixed High-Performance Antennas
Transmit powerCE EIRP:
<20dBm(2.4 GHz)
<23dBm(5 GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
Ports & slots
Interface typeEthernet Port
WAN interfaces1 × 10/100/1000M
Network ports4 × 10/100/1000M
Power
Power supply12 V / 1A
Size & build
Product dimensions8.5 in × 4.6 in × 1.2 in
Shipping weight0.78 kg
Package size349 × 242 × 83 mm
In the box
In the boxWi-Fi Router Archer A6
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Humidity rangeOperating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
More details
Security featuresSPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
WPAWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Button countWPS/Wi-Fi Button, Power On/Off Button, Reset Button
Receiver sensitivity5 GHz:
11a 6 Mbit/s:-93dBm; 11a 54 Mbit/s:-78dBm;
11ac HT20 mcs8:69dBm;11ac HT40 mcs9:-65dBm;
11ac HT80 mcs9:-62dBm;
2.4 GHz:
11g 54 Mbit/s:-78dBm;
11n HT20 mcs7:-74dBm;
11n HT40 mcs7:-71dbm;
Operating modeAccess Point Mode / Wireless Router Mode

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Questions about this item

How do I set up the Archer A6 using the Tether app and what step is often missed?

Connect the WAN port to your modem, power on the router, open the Tether app on a phone connected to the default Wi-Fi name, and complete the quick setup wizard; the step often missed is updating the firmware immediately after the wizard finishes.

What maintenance will the Archer A6 need over time?

Check for firmware updates every few months through the Tether app or web interface to patch security issues and improve stability; the four fixed antennas and internal components require no physical maintenance.

What limit appears first on the Archer A6 during sustained heavy use?

The 1 Gbps WAN and LAN ports cap total wired throughput at 1000 Mbps, so aggregated traffic from multiple devices cannot exceed that bandwidth even though the 5 GHz radio supports 867 Mbps.

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