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TP-Link Archer A8 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) Black

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ARCHER A8
£59.81 £49.84
2.4 GHz/5 GHz, Wi-Fi 5, 1900 Mbps, 4 x Gigabit LAN Ports, MU-MIMO

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  • 802.11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi – 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band
  • 3×3 MIMO Technology – Transmitting and receiving data on three streams to pair flawlessly with your 3×3 clients
  • Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage – Beamforming technology delivers a highly efficient wireless connection
  • MU-MIMO – To help your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient
  • Personalized Management – Advanced features like Parental Controls, Guest Network, and Access Control provide individualized tools for network management
  • Intelligent Connection – Smart Connect directs clients to the less congested band and Airtime Fairness optimizes the time usage
 
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Ethernet LAN features
Ethernet WANYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Protocols
DMZ supportYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Yes
DHCP serverYes
DHCP clientYes
Management features
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Yes
WPS push buttonYes
Reset buttonYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYes
MU-MIMO technologyYes
Performance
Processor frequency1200 MHz
Processor cores1
Built-in processorYes
WAN connection
Ethernet WANYes
WAN connection typeRJ-45
Wireless LAN features
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)1900 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)1300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Network
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYes
Port forwardingYes
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Port triggeringYes
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)1
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)1
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Yes
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports4
Security
URL filteringYes
Security algorithmsWEP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise
MAC address filteringYes
IP address filteringYes
FirewallYes
DMZ supportYes
FilteringYes
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
Design
Product typePortable router
Product colourBlack
Certificates
CertificationFCC, CE
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Antenna
Antenna designExternal
Antennas quantity3
Features
Processor frequency1200 MHz
Processor cores1
CertificationFCC, CE
Built-in processorYes
Power
Power source typeDC
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Width243 mm
Height32.5 mm
Depth160.6 mm
Technical details
Compliance certificatesRoHS
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.
Ethernet LAN features
Ethernet WANYes
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Protocols
DMZ supportYes
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Yes
DHCP serverYes
DHCP clientYes
Management features
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Yes
WPS push buttonYes
Reset buttonYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYes
MU-MIMO technologyYes
Performance
Processor frequency1200 MHz
Processor cores1
Built-in processorYes
WAN connection
Ethernet WANYes
WAN connection typeRJ-45
Wireless LAN features
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)1900 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)600 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)1300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Network
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYes
Port forwardingYes
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Port triggeringYes
Number of guest networks (5 GHz)1
Number of guest networks (2.4 GHz)1
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)Yes
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports4
Security
URL filteringYes
Security algorithmsWEP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise
MAC address filteringYes
IP address filteringYes
FirewallYes
DMZ supportYes
FilteringYes
Access Control List (ACL)Yes
Design
Product typePortable router
Product colourBlack
Certificates
CertificationFCC, CE
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Antenna
Antenna designExternal
Antennas quantity3
Features
Processor frequency1200 MHz
Processor cores1
CertificationFCC, CE
Built-in processorYes
Power
Power source typeDC
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Width243 mm
Height32.5 mm
Depth160.6 mm
Technical details
Compliance certificatesRoHS

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SKU
ARCHER A8
TL-MR6400
ARCHER A5
UF-WIFI
Archer AX10
ARCHER C80
Manufacturer
TP-LINK
TP-LINK
TP-LINK
Ubiquiti
TP-LINK
TP-LINK
Ethernet LAN
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Power source type
DC
DC
DC
AC
AC
DC
Product type
Portable router
Tabletop router
Tabletop router
Tabletop router
Tabletop router
Tabletop router
Wi-Fi band
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
N/A
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Ethernet LAN interface type
Gigabit Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
DSL WAN
N/A
N
N
N/A
N
N/A
Ethernet WAN
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
SIM card slot
N/A
Y
N
N
N
N
3G/4G USB modem compatibility
N/A
N
N/A
N
N
N/A
WLAN data transfer rate (max)
1750Mbit/s to 2400Mbit/s
300Mbit/s to 450Mbit/s
600Mbit/s to 900Mbit/s
300Mbit/s to 450Mbit/s
1300Mbit/s to 1750Mbit/s
1300Mbit/s to 1750Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna design
N/A
N/A
N/A
Internal
N/A
External