Archer A5

End of Life

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router

  • Supports 802.11ac WiFi standard
  • Simultaneous 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps and 5 GHz 867 Mbps connections for 1200 Mbps of total available bandwidth*
  • 2 external antennas provide stable wireless connections and optimal coverage*
  • Easy network management at your fingertips with the TP-Link Tether app
  • Supports IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN to optimize IPTV streaming
  • Supports Access Point mode to create a new WiFi access point

Strong,
Long Range WiFi

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band WiFi Router

Archer A5

High-Speed Dual Band WiFi for Better Connections

The Archer A5 lets your PC or laptop enjoy connections 3x faster than Wireless N with Wireless AC technology. With 300Mbps over the 2.4GHz band and 867Mbps over the the crystal clear 5GHz band, the Archer A5 is the superior choice for seamless HD streaming, online gaming and other bandwidth-intensive tasks.

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  • 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
    300 Mbps on 2.4GHz

Easily Manage Your Network

Extensive device management capabilities allow you to freely adjust settings for every device connected to your router.

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  • Bandwidth Control

    Enables bandwidth management allowing you to allocate more data for gaming or streaming or limit connection speeds to keep people on task.

  • Guest Network

    Provides secure access for guests to connect to your WiFi network. Easily share your network without compromising security.

  • Parental Controls

    Allows the network administrator to restrict for children, limit access levels and connection time.

  • Access Control

    Select what devices are allowed to connect to your network to keep it secure.

AP Mode

It’s an Access Point as well!

Transform an existing wired network into a wireless one.

 

Easy Setup and Use

Set up the Archer A5 in minutes thanks to its intuitive web interface and the powerful Tether app. Tether also lets you manage your network settings from any Android or iOS device, including parental controls and access control.

  • WPS

    Make secure wireless connections quick and easy with the push of a button.

  • IPv6

    Supports IPv6 which helps you future-proof your network.

  • Security

    Protects your home network with firewalls and wireless encryption.

WIRELESS
Standards Wi-Fi 5
IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds AC1200
5 GHz: 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)
WiFi Range 3 Bedroom Houses
4× Fixed Antennas
Multiple antennas form a signal-boosting array to cover more directions and large areas

Beamforming
Concentrates wireless signal strength towards clients to expand WiFi range
WiFi Capacity Medium
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

2×2 MU-MIMO
Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients
Working Modes Router Mode
Access Point Mode
Range Extender Mode
SECURITY
Network Security SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway
Guest Network 1× 5 GHz Guest Network
1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network
WiFi Encryption WPA
WPA2
WAP3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
HARDWARE
Processor Single-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports 1× 10/100 Mbps WAN Port
4× 10/100 Mbps LAN Ports
Buttons WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
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SOFTWARE
Protocols IPv4
IPv6
Parental Controls URL Filtering
Time Controls
WAN Types Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Quality of Service QoS by Device
NAT Forwarding Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
IPTV IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN
DHCP Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
DDNS NO-IP
DynDNS
Management Tether App
Webpage
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OTHER
System Requirements Internet 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)
Certifications FCC
Environment Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power CE EIRP:
<20dBm(2.4GHz)
<23dBm(5GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4GHz & 5GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity 5GHz:
11a 54M: -73dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS8: -68dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS9: -64dBm
11ac VHT80 MCS9: -60dBm
2.4GHz:
11g 54M: -76dBm
11n HT20 MCS7: -74dBm
11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H) 9.1 × 5.7 × 1.5 in
(229.9 × 144.2 × 36.9 mm)
Package Contents Wi-Fi Router Archer C50
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

*Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications along with the number of connected devices were defined according to test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate, wireless coverage, and number of connected devices are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.

Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.