TP-Link Archer A9 Product Details
AC1900 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router
- 802.11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi – 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz and 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band.*
- MU-MIMO – 3 simultaneous data streams help your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient.**
- Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage – Beamforming technology delivers a highly efficient wireless connection.
- Security Assurance – Advanced features like WPA3, Parental Controls, Guest Network, and Access Control provide strong guarantee for WiFi Security.§
- Intelligent Connection – Smart Connect directs clients to the less congested band and Airtime Fairness optimizes the time usage.
Ultra-fast 802.11ac Wave2 Dual-Band WiFi
Archer A9 delivers WiFi speeds of up to 1300 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. Handle simple tasks like sending e-mails or web browsing with the 2.4 GHz band and bandwidth-intensive tasks like online gaming or HD streaming with the 5 GHz band—simultaneously.*
Boosted WiFi Coverage
Three external antennas and one internal antenna send WiFi signals to every corner of your home. Beamforming technology detects devices, even if they are far-away or low-powered, and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them.
More Devices
Endless Entertainment
Archer A9 helps your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient with MU-MIMO technology.** Three simultaneous data streams allow all connected devices to achieve faster speeds than standard AC routers.
Efficient WiFi Distribution
for Smoother Performance
Smart Connect helps the router automatically switch each device’s connection to the best available WiFi band while Airtime Fairness prevents older devices from slowing down your network. With both working together, everyone can enjoy a smoother WiFi experience without lag.
Beyond Security
Archer A9 improves your online safety and security by providing advanced features and technology like Parental Controls, Access Control and a VPN Server. You can also benefit from the very latest security enhancements—WPA3™ if you keep your router’s firmware up to date.§
Gigabit Wired Speeds
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.
Ready for Today and Tomorrow’s Smart Home
With the growing number of devices in today’s home, everyone deserves a smarter and easier way to bring all your products together. Utilize Amazon Alexa to control everything via voice commands to enjoy truly intelligent life.
What’s Included:
- TP-Link Archer A9 Wireless Router
- Ethernet Cable
- 3 External Antennas
- Power Supply Cable
- Online Installation Manual
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jadidpoit –
It simply doesn’t get any better than this. Setup is a breeze. The Tether App allows any changes made easy as pie. Not having to pay my ISP a monthly rental fee for their router will pay for this router in no time. Coverage is phenomenal, even outside quite a distance away from the router. Love the MIMO feature as well.
Hawkstv –
…the setup wasn’t easy as advertised. You literally must power off your modem first and then connect your modem and other devices to the TP-LINK. Once the modem is fully powered on, then power on the TP-LINK. At this point you should see green solid lights for internet and wifi. If you don’t do anything else make sure you change the default admin user name and password. I’d also recommend making the network name your own and changing that network password too. Enable any security settings to fit your needs ie DOS, Firewall, VPN Server, etc. If you’re unsure, then I recommend that you don’t bother these settings.I removed a star because my Pixel 3, One Plus 7 Pro, and Pixel 3 a XL couldn’t keep a connection to the network or wouldn’t connect at all. I called phone support and there was a language barrier. The rep refused to let me speak to anyone else. They do offer chat support at tplink.com which is available 24/7/365. I recommend the chat support.I have attached my speeds when connected via Ethernet ( first photo) and connected via WiFi (second photo). The third photo is my speed connected to VPN. As you can see that the speeds vary depending upon your connection. The Internet service providers only guarantee the speed for a wired connection and not WiFi or VPN.So far so good, I will follow up with an update should anything change.
LezGrl79 –
I was having issues with my Verizon Internet and decided getting a router not from them would help. I no longer have connection issues but the speed I get now is so slow. I pay for 200/200 mbps but I’m only getting about 50 with it hard wired.Also this did not ship in a boxIt’s a good thing I was home when it delivered or someone would have stolen it knowing exactly what I ordered.It does work with Alexa but not all functions it says you can do. I asked what my internet speed was but she couldn’t execute that task. But turning the router lights on/off with Alexa worked.So I’m taking one star off cuz of the shipping with no box and another star for slow speeds. And also it reaches about the same range my fios router does, so that was misleading too. I see no point for 3 antennas if it doesn’t boost range at all.
BJ Drown –
Home office. I have 3 computers , Skype , Zoom , 2 – 4K TV , and all the little handheld devices that homes own.
Betty –
Archer a9 works great easy set up but bad customer service they don’t help you they lecture you
Sean Greaves –
This router is excellent. My roommate and I are gamers, and watch a lot of youtube videos and download a lot of stuff on my PC, SIMULTANEOUSLY. The range is excellent, there is a way in the system to bridge both 2.4GHZ and 5.0GHZ when from going inside to outside the house without having to switch.The Security is excellent as well.NOTE: If you get this, DO all the firmware updates first:The price for this was excellent as well and I was comparing it to a (can’t remember) name brand router that had all the same SPECS as well. Glad I got this purchase with the right price. Look up there company and they are fairly newish. TP stands for twisted pair, which helps there wiring structure to be at the best but without taking so much space.In about another 3-4 years, will probably upgrade with an updated version of this on.I have comcast xfinity and I like there modems but HATE there routing system, so i used the router to check from the pic I uploaded.
Cody –
Best router I’ve ever owned. AC1900, MU-MIMO, 4 Gigabyte LAN ports, 5ghz and 2.4ghz, easy to manage phone app, Alexa and IFTTT support. Seriously couldn’t ask for more. At this price it’s a steal.
S. Tong –
The old WRT54GL I had was just a bit slow, even after flashing with tomato.Xmas time is around the corner so what shoudl I do? Time to upgrade!. With a limited budget I ordered this Archer A9.Setup was straight forward and easy. Wifi coverage is a lot better now. (same location as where the old WRT54GL was)So far so good. Nothing bad to report for now.
kt1 –
Set-up instructions were perfect. Set-up was VERY easy. Phone app made device set-up very easy. The one downside I’ve seen is the user interface. Not only is it a bit ugly and fractured, not very many settings can be tweaked. Greatly lacking from the Cisco interface I was used to in my outgoing router.Update: 1/1/2020: Well, add me to the people disappointed and disgusted in this router… I have an Etsy side business (ParkersScratchers), and so I spend a lot of time in my garage. I use a Fire Stick to feed a TV, and this router CONSTANTLY drops-off the signal to the point the feed freezes or just drops. See the picture for just how short of a distance we are talking. The router is in a loft over the garage. My 10yr old, lower-level Cisco Linksys was starting to have power issues, but signal-wise it never dropped off. At this point I guess I’ve learned my $70 lesson and I look for something else. Feeling a bit ripped-off.
Steve –
Great Wi-Fi Router! Great wi-fi covrage and strength! No more lost connection or buffering! Setup is easy, and with all the customizable features you have your wi-fi and home network the way you want it.
kday –
Easy to setup, wifi signal is good, you can choose 2.4 Ghz anf 5 Ghz, also you can make you guest work. It says i works with alexia, and i have not tried that yet. Over all is great.
Luis Carlos Diaz –
It changes allá the connection in the house (150mts2). Now we have a strong signal everywhere and even in the street.The USB works perfect, also both level of WiFi: private for us and for visitors.
Arlene_jjj –
I’ve used my old NetGear for more than 5 years and lately it’s been really slow so I bought this one after a lot of research. Thought i got a good deal in the first few days, but then everything just went wrong. It was so spotty, and automatically disconnect every few seconds. Signal was even worse than my old NetGear. Big disappointment
Theophilus S. –
This dumb thing keeps dropping WiFi signals at will. I have updated the firmware and same dropping issue.Will be sending this back.
May –
Parental control save my life, strong Wifi signal , stable, fast speed. No connection limit, can easily have 50 more device connection. Very good performace/Money ratio.
x8xid82 –
Because of the other reviews I’ll be watching it for a while to see how it does. But, so far, so good. After upgrading from the standard Spectrum internet to the Ultra package. I upgraded from an older Netgear router that was having trouble supporting the number of wireless devices we run in the house to this one. My speed increased from around 212mbps to 457mbps and everything seems stable enough.
Leo –
Order a TP-Link AC1900 Smart WiFi Router and as My Linksys E1200 was starting to die. Great upgrade and it’s cheap. This is also my first 5G router. Wired connection I get 230 mbps. I tested 2G Wifi and get about 35-40 mbps. On 5G though, I get a huge 200-226 mbps. My upload speeds are about 11 (5 on 2G). Great product and standard delivery (7 days) but came 1 day early. I recommend this seller.I’m also a gamer. My PS4 is currently the original model and not the PS4 Pro. So my PS4 cannot use the 5G wifi unless I bridge my laptop wifi to my PS4 using an Ethernet cable. On my PS4, I went from a terrible 2-16 mbps to a normal 35 mbps which is actually good for the original PS4 Models. Now, if I had a PS4 Pro. I would be seeing the 200-226 mbps that my laptop be getting on 5G wifi.My House is big, not sure about the whole square thing but it can reach room upstairs without a problem. I did read reports about wifi strength being shorter for 5G but it’s not for me. I’m far from my router and it’s getting connection fine.I’ll make an update in the next 30/60/90 days if anyone is interested. I do recommend this Router if you want something to start off with and for a cheap price $74.99.In the future, I do plan to get a Gaming Router but i’ll be waiting for the PS5 to be released and will be making a budget to get a Gaming Monitor, Gaming Desktop, Gaming Chair, first before actually getting a Gaming Router. So yeah, this router is also good for anyone looking to save money for upgrades later.