TP-Link Archer A6

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5
Speed class: AC1200
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 0
Mesh: EasyMesh
VPN server: WireGuard, OpenVPN, PPTP

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TP-Link Archer A6 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 5, dual-band

Up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz.
Wired

Gigabit ports

Fastest port 1 Gbps. 4 LAN ports.
Mesh

Mesh-ready

EasyMesh.
Security & VPN

WireGuard built in

VPN: WireGuard and OpenVPN. Parental controls.

TP-Link Archer A6 full specifications

Overview

Brand	TP-Link
Model	Archer A6
Model number	Archer A6
Hardware version	V6
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Released	2020
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	840460602099, 845973088910

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
Max channel width	80 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	No
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Antennas	4
Antenna type	External

Ports

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

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 1G.

WAN ports	1x 1G
LAN ports	4x 1G
Fastest wired port	1 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	0
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None

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

Built-in VPN support (WireGuard and OpenVPN) covers every device on the network.

Parental controls are built in.

Management	App (Tether) + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
VPN client	OpenVPN, PPTP, WireGuard
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
Gaming features	None
Smart home	None

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 322 g. Released in 2020.

Dimensions	215 x 117 x 32 mm
Weight	322 g
Color	black
Power	12 V DC 1 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.