Wi-Fi 6 Technology
Archer AX12 comes equipped with the latest wireless technology, Wi-Fi 6, for faster speeds, greater capacity and reduced network congestion.

Next-Gen 1.5 Gbps Speeds
Archer AX12 dual-band router reaches even faster speeds up to 1.5 Gbps (1201 Mbps on 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band)

Connect More Devices
Wi-Fi 6 technology communicates more data to more devices using revolutionary OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology while simultaneously reducing lag.

More Reliable Coverage
Achieve the strongest, most reliable WiFi coverage with Archer AX12 as it focuses signal strength to your devices using Beamforming technology and four antennas.

Increased Battery Life
Target Wake Time technology reduces your devices' power consumption to extend their battery life.

Easy Setup
Set up your router in minutes with the powerful TP-Link Tether App.

Backward Compatible
Archer AX12 supports all previous 802.11 standards and all WiFi devices.

Wi-Fi 6 Upgrades Everything
The advanced Wi-Fi technology brings faster speeds, less lag, and higher capacity, enabling more simultaneous connections on your home network.

Gigabit Broadband Internet Access
All gigabit Ethernet ports allow you to take full advantage of your broadband speed up to 1 Gbps. Plug your PCs, smart TVs, and game consoles into one of the three gigabit ethernet LAN ports for fast, reliable wired connections.

WiFi Coverage Throughout Your Home
4 high-performance external antennas boost WiFi signals throughout your home. Beamforming technology detects devices and concentrates wireless signal strength towards them, especially for previously hard to reach outlets.

WPA3?New Level of Cyber Security
The latest Wi-Fi security protocol, WPA3, brings new capabilities to improve cybersecurity in personal networks. More secure encryption in Wi-Fi password safety and enhanced protection against brute-force attacks combine to safeguard your home Wi-Fi.

Easy Setup and Use
Whether you prefer the intuitive Tether app or TP-Link?s powerful web interface, you can set up your Archer AX12 in minutes.
The Tether app allows you to manage network settings from any Android or iOS device.

Protect Your Children
Block inappropriate content for your children, and customize a time range for better online habits.

Easy Firmware Upgrade
Tired of upgrading firmware? OTA updates enable easy firmware upgrades with a click in the management panel. To keep your security and functions always up-to-date, just turn on the auto schedule.

Specification

Standards and Protocols
Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz

WiFi Speeds
AX1500
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)

WiFi Range
2-3 Bedroom Houses
4x Fixed High-Performance 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
High
Dual-Band
Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance

OFDMA
Simultaneously communicates with multiple Wi-Fi 6 clients

Airtime Fairness
Improves network efficiency by limiting excessive occupation

4 Streams
Connect your devices to more bandwidth

Working Modes
Router Mode
Access Point Mode

Network Security
SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway

Guest Network
1x 5 GHz Guest Network
1x 2.4 GHz Guest Network

VPN Server
OpenVPN
PPTP

WiFi Encryption
WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK
WPA3-Personal
WPA3-Personal/WPA2-PSK
WPA2-Enterprise
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise encryptions

Ethernet Ports
1x Gigabit WAN Port
3x Gigabit LAN Ports

Buttons
WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Reset Button

Power
12 V DC 1 A

Protocols
IPv4
IPv6

Parental Controls
URL Filtering
Time Controls

WAN Types
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE/PPTP(Dual Access)/L2TP(Dual Access)

Quality of Service
QoS by Device

Cloud Service
Auto Firmware Upgrade
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID
DDNS

NAT Forwarding
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP

IPTV
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Bridge
Tag VLAN

DHCP
Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server

DDNS
TP-Link
NO-IP
DynDNS

Management Features
Tether App
Webpage

Network Services Enabled by Default
Web Server
Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS)
Port: 80/443 Protocol: TCP

DNS
Port: 53 Protocol: TCP & UDP

DHCP Server
IP address assignment (DHCP)
Port: 67 Protocol: UDP

App management
Manage and configure device through app
Port: 20001 Protocol: TCP
Port: 30001 Protocol: TCP
Port: 20002 Protocol: UDP

System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 98SE/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11, MAC
OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux
Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 12.0, Chrome 20.0, Safari 4.0, or other
Java-enabled browser
Cable or DSL Modem
Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)

Certifications
FCC, CE, RoHS

WiFi Transmission Power
CE:
<20dBm(2.4 GHz)
<23dBm(5.15 GHz~5.25 GHz)
FCC:
<30dBm(2.4 GHz & 5.15 GHz~5.825 GHz)

WiFi Reception Sensitivity
5 GHz:
11a 6Mbps:-95dBm, 11a 54Mbps:-79dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm, 11ac VHT20_MCS8:-66dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm, 11ac VHT40_MCS9:-63dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS0:-91dBm, 11ac VHT80_MCS9:-60dBm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dBm, 11ax HE20_MCS11:-66dBm
11ax HE40_MCS0:-92dBm, 11ax HE40_MCS11:-65dBm
11ax HE80_MCS0:-89dBm, 11ax HE80_MCS11:-62dBm
2.4 GHz:
11g 6Mbps: -96 54Mbps: -80
HT20-MCS0: -97 MCS7: -78
HT40-MCS0: -94 MCS7: -75

Dimensions (W x D x H)
8.5 x 4.6 x 1.3 in
(215 x 117 x 32 mm)

Package Content
Wireless Router Archer AX12
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide