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TP-Link

TP-Link Archer AX80 AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 wireless router

SKU CH-CANS-SNVBK MPN Archer AX80

AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 router with a 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port, eight high-gain antennas, and a 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU for multi-gigabit throughput and broad coverage

  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
  • Wireless standards• IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz • IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
  • WAN interfaces• 1× 2.5 Gigabit WAN/LAN Port • 1× Gigabit WAN/LAN Port • 3×
  • Button count• LED On/Off Button • WPS Button • Wi-Fi On/Off Button • Pow
  • Wireless speedAX6000 / Up to 6.0 Gbit/s
  • Antenna configuration• 8× Fixed High-Performance Antennas Multiple antennas form
  • AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 delivers up to 6.0 Gbps combined speed
  • 5 Gbps WAN/LAN port enables multi-gig internet throughput
  • Eight fixed high-performance antennas with Beamforming extend coverage
  • OFDMA and MU-MIMO serve multiple devices simultaneously with less lag
  • 0 GHz quad-core CPU powers fast transmission for many applications

AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 router for busy households

The Archer AX80 delivers AX6000 class Wi-Fi 6 with a 2.0 GHz quad-core processor and eight fixed high-performance antennas. It targets homes that run many simultaneous streams, downloads and smart-home devices. The 2.5 Gigabit WAN/LAN port accepts multi-gig internet plans while three additional Gigabit LAN ports serve wired endpoints. One USB 3.0 port adds network storage or printer sharing.

Practical limits of Wi-Fi 6 and the 2.5G port

Maximum wireless data rates reach 4804 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 1148 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, but real-world throughput depends on client capability, channel width and interference. The 2.5G port caps wired WAN or LAN speed at 2.5 Gbps; the remaining Gigabit ports cap at 1 Gbps. OFDMA and MU-MIMO serve multiple devices concurrently, yet each device still negotiates its own link rate. VPN client support routes traffic through remote servers without per-device software.

Capacity headroom for devices and coverage

Eight antennas with beamforming extend usable coverage across large floor plans and multiple rooms. The quad-core processor manages numerous simultaneous connections and HomeShield security tasks without bottlenecking typical family workloads. Very dense environments with dozens of active clients may eventually saturate airtime or CPU resources. OneMesh compatibility allows adding a supported extender later if dead zones appear.

How it compares

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Price $167.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTP-Link
Model nameArcher AX80
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Wireless standards• IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
• IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
Wireless speedAX6000 / Up to 6.0 Gbit/s
Antenna configuration• 8× Fixed High-Performance Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas
Ports & slots
WAN interfaces• 1× 2.5 Gigabit WAN/LAN Port
• 1× Gigabit WAN/LAN Port
• 3× Gigabit LAN Ports
Size & build
Product dimensions10.9 × 7.2 × 2.3 in (277.3 × 183.9 × 57.3 mm)
Shipping weight2.29 kg
Package size366 × 292 × 210 mm
In the box
In the box• Wi-Fi Router Archer AX80
• Power Adapter
• RJ45 Ethernet Cable
• Quick Installation Guide
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0?~40? (32? ~104?)
Humidity rangeOperating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
More details
Button count• LED On/Off Button
• WPS Button
• Wi-Fi On/Off Button
• Power On/Off Button
• Reset Button

Questions about this item

Should I pick the AX6000 model over a lower-rated AX router for my 2.5 Gbps internet plan?

The AX6000 rating splits into 4804 Mbps on 5 GHz and 1148 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, and the 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN port lets a multi-gig plan pass through without bottlenecking at 1 Gbps.

Will the 6.0 Gbps headline speed actually appear on my laptop or phone?

Real-world throughput is lower; the 6.0 Gbps is a combined theoretical maximum across both bands, while a single Wi-Fi 6 device typically connects to one band at a time and shares airtime with other clients.

What does the 2.5 Gbps port cap in practice when I plug in a NAS or switch?

The port negotiates at 2.5 Gbps full-duplex, so a NAS or switch with a matching 2.5 Gbps port can sustain up to that rate, while Gigabit-only devices will fall back to 1 Gbps.

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