TP-Link ARCHER A8 Wireless Router Gigabit ARCHER A8

Maximum Wi-Fi Performance with Three Streams
With 3�3 MIMO, Archer A8 is capable of transmitting and receiving data on three streams. 3�3 capable computers� like Macs�pair perfectly with A8 to perform at max with much higher efficiency than 2�2 MIMO routers.

Incredible 802.11ac Wave2 Home Wi-Fi
Archer A8 delivers high-performance and affordable home Wi-Fi with total speeds up to 1900 Mbps. Handle simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing on the 2.4 GHz band and bandwidth-intensive tasks like online gaming or 4K/8K UHD streaming on the 5 GHz band�all lag-free.

Broader Coverage throughout Your Home
Access your entertainment from every corner of your home with 3 external high-performance antennas. Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them, even if they are far away or low-powered.

Connect More Devices Simultaneously
Archer A8 helps your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient with MU-MIMO technology. Multiple devices are able to send and receive data on the best available band. Enjoy non-stop entertainment on all your devices�lag free.

Increased Efficiency in Wi-Fi Distribution
Smart Connect helps your router automatically switch each device's connection to the best available Wi-Fi band while Airtime Fairness prevents older devices from slowing down your network. With both, everyone can enjoy a smoother, lag-free W-Fi experience.

Full Gigabit Ports
Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN+ 4 LAN) deliver maximum wired speeds. Plug in your PCs, smart TVs, and game consoles for fast and reliable connections.

Personalize Your Home Network
Archer A8 provides a wealth of advanced tools for personalized management.

Parental Controls
Block inappropriate content and set daily limits for how much time your children spend online with Parental Controls.

Guest Network
Guest Network creates a separate Wi-Fi for guests, ensuring your privacy is secure.

Antenna



Antenna design



External


Antennas quantity



3


Design



Product colour



Black


Product type



Portable router


Features



Built-in processor



Yes


Certification



FCC, CE


Processor cores



1


Processor frequency



1200 MHz


Management features



MU-MIMO technology



Yes


Quality of Service (QoS) support



Yes


Reset button



Yes


WPS push button



Yes


Network



Cabling technology



10/100/1000Base-T(X)


Dynamic DNS (DDNS)



Yes


Ethernet LAN



Yes


Ethernet LAN data rates



10, 100, 1000


Ethernet LAN interface type



Gigabit Ethernet


Networking standards



IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n


Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)



1


Number of guest networks (5 GHz)



1


Port forwarding



Yes


Port triggering



Yes


Operational conditions



Operating relative humidity (H-H)



10 - 90 %


Operating temperature (T-T)



0 - 40 �C


Storage relative humidity (H-H)



5 - 90 %


Storage temperature (T-T)



-40 - 70 �C


Package dimensions



Gross Weight (Package, kg)



1.17 kg


Ports & interfaces



Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports



4


Power



Power source type



DC


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



0.9 kg


Product Depth



16.06 cm


Product Height



3.25 cm


Product Width



24.3 cm


Protocols



DHCP client



Yes


DHCP server



Yes


Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)



Yes


Security



Access Control List (ACL)



Yes


DMZ support



Yes


Filtering



Yes


Firewall



Yes


IP address filtering



Yes


MAC address filtering



Yes


Security algorithms



WEP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise


URL filtering



Yes


Sustainability



Sustainability certificates



RoHS


Vendor information



Brand Name


TP-Link


Warranty



1 Year(s)


WAN connection



Ethernet WAN



Yes


WAN connection type



RJ-45


Wireless LAN features



Top Wi-Fi standard



Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)


Wi-Fi band



Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)


Wi-Fi standards



802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)


WLAN data transfer rate (first band)



600 Mbit/s


WLAN data transfer rate (max)



1900 Mbit/s


WLAN data transfer rate (second band)



1300 Mbit/s