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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

  • WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 5
  • Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g /
  • WPAWEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
  • WAN Ports1 x 10/100M
  • LAN Ports4 x 10/100M
  • Wireless Data RatesAC1200 / Up to 1.2Gbps

Options 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandTP-Link
ModelArcher A54
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 5
Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
WPAWEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
WAN Ports1 x 10/100M
LAN Ports4 x 10/100M
Wireless Data RatesAC1200 / Up to 1.2Gbps
Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna4 External Antenna
Dimensions11.42" x 9.45" x 2.99"
Weight1.46 lbs.
FeaturesSupport smooth HD streaming with AC1200 Wi-Fi
4 external antennas provide stable wireless connections and optimal coverage
Easy network management at your fingertips with TP-Link Tether
Supports IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN to optimize IPTV streaming
Supports Access Point mode to create a new Wi-Fi access point
Package ContentsWi-Fi Router Archer A54
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Shipping weight0.66 kg
Package size288 × 240 × 76 mm

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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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