TP-Link Archer A54

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5
Speed class: AC1200
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 100 Mbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Coverage: 1,000 sq ft
Mesh: EasyMesh

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TP-Link Archer A54 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5, dual-band

Up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Coverage

Small spaces

1,000 sq ft per unit.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 100 Mbps. 4 LAN ports.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

EasyMesh.
Security & VPN

Basic security

No built-in VPN. Parental controls.

TP-Link Archer A54 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer A54
Model number	Archer A54
Hardware version	V1.6
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	840030702372

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5, dual-band: fine for basic browsing and streaming, but behind current standards.

It offers up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5
Speed class	AC1200
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	1,167 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	300 Mbps
5 GHz speed	867 Mbps
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	2-stream
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	No
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Small spaces: the maker claims 1,000 sq ft per unit.

Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	1,000 sq ft
Antennas	4
Antenna type	External

Ports

Gigabit ports, which suit internet plans up to 1 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 10/100 Mbps.

WAN ports	1x 10/100 Mbps
LAN ports	4x 10/100 Mbps
Fastest wired port	100 Mbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Single-core CPU processor.

Processor	Single-core CPU

Mesh

A standalone Wi-Fi router that can grow into a mesh with EasyMesh.

Add a compatible unit later if some rooms are out of reach.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	EasyMesh

Software & security

Standard router software, managed from an app or browser.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	App (Tether) + web UI
Web interface	Yes
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
LEDs can be turned off	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 680 g.

Dimensions	229.9 x 144.2 x 36.9 mm
Weight	680 g
Color	White
Power	9 V DC 0.85 A adapter
Operating temperature	0-40 °C

Support

2-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	2 years

Specs compiled from TP-Link's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.