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White rectangular router with four fixed antennas

TP-Link

TP-Link Archer A6 V3 AC1200 wireless router

SKU CH-ZQ36-2E248

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router delivers 1200 Mbps combined speed with four external antennas, four Gigabit LAN ports, MU-MIMO and WPA3 security

  • 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
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 delivers combined 1200 Mbps for smooth 4K streaming
  • Four fixed high-performance antennas with beamforming extend reliable coverage throughout the home
  • MU-MIMO on the 5 GHz band serves multiple devices simultaneously at high speed
  • Full gigabit WAN and four LAN ports support fast wired connections for any plan
  • WPA3 encryption plus SPI firewall, access control and IP/MAC binding strengthen network security

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router with four antennas

The TP-Link Archer A6 V3 is a Wi-Fi 5 wireless router delivering AC1200 class speeds across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It provides one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports for wired connections. Four fixed high-performance antennas with beamforming extend coverage throughout the home.

Suits homes on standard broadband plans needing

This router supports MU-MIMO on the 5 GHz band so multiple devices can stream simultaneously without contention. OneMesh compatibility allows a single network name when paired with a OneMesh extender. Buyers who need multi-gigabit WAN, additional mesh hardware beyond OneMesh, or enterprise management features should look elsewhere.

AC1200 dual-band throughput decides fit

The decisive specification is the combined wireless data rate of 867 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. If your internet plan and device mix operate within this AC1200 envelope the router will match the requirement; higher-throughput plans need a faster class of hardware.

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Price $49.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameArcher A6 V3
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
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

Questions about this item

How do I install the Archer A6 V3 and which step is often missed?

Connect the WAN port to your modem using an Ethernet cable, attach the 12V 1A power adapter, then access the web interface through a browser to run the quick setup wizard; the step often missed is setting the operation mode to Wireless Router instead of Access Point if you need NAT and DHCP.

What maintenance or replacement will the Archer A6 V3 need later?

The router has four fixed high-performance antennas and no user-replaceable parts; maintenance is limited to occasional firmware updates through the web interface and keeping the ventilation slots clear of dust.

What limit appears first on the Archer A6 V3 under sustained heavy load?

The 5 GHz radio tops out at 867 Mbps (802.11ac) and the 2.4 GHz radio at 300 Mbps (802.11n), so aggregate wireless throughput will hit those ceilings before the four Gigabit LAN ports or the single Gigabit WAN port become bottlenecks.

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