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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

  • StandardsIEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
  • WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 5
  • Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g /
  • Network ProtocolsIPv4, IPv6
  • SecuritySPI Firewall/Access Control/IP & MAC Binding/Application
  • WPAWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandTP-Link
ModelArcher A6 V3
StandardsIEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 5
Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
Network ProtocolsIPv4, IPv6
SecuritySPI Firewall/Access Control/IP & MAC Binding/Application Layer Gateway
WPAWPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
WAN Ports1 x 10/100/1000M
LAN Ports4 x 10/100/1000M
ButtonsWPS/Wi-Fi Button, Power On/Off Button, Reset Button
Wireless Data Rates5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)/2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)
Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna4 x Fixed High-Performance Antennas
Transmitted PowerCE EIRP:/<20dBm(2.4GHz)/<23dBm(5GHz)/FCC:/<30dBm(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
Receiver Sensitivity5GHz:/11a 6Mbps:-93dBm; 11a 54Mbps:-78dBm; /11ac HT20 mcs8:69dBm;11ac HT40 mcs9:-65dBm;/11ac HT80 mcs9:-62dBm;/2.4GHz:/11g 54Mbps:-78dBm;/11n HT20 mcs7:-74dBm;/11n HT40 mcs7:-71dbm;
Operation ModeAccess Point Mode / Wireless Router Mode
InterfaceEthernet Port
Power Supply12V / 1A
System RequirementsInternet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser/Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)/Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
Dimensions8.50" x 4.60" x 1.20"
TemperatureOperating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F ~104°F)/Storage Temperature: -40°C~70°C (-40°F ~158°F)
HumidityOperating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing/Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
FeaturesSupports 802.11ac standard//Simultaneous 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps and 5 GHz 867 Mbps connections for 1200 Mbps of total available bandwidth//4 x external antennas and one internal antenna provide stable wireless connections and optimal coverage//Easy network management at your fingertips with TP-Link Tether//MU-MIMO achieves 2X efficiency by communicating with up to 2 devices at once//Beamforming technology delivers wider wireless coverage//Supports Access Point mode to create a new Wi-Fi access point
Package ContentsWi-Fi Router Archer A6/Power Adapter/RJ45 Ethernet Cable/Quick Installation Guide

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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