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Why is TP-Link Archer A8 better than the average?

• Wi-Fi speed?1300 Mb/svs1200 Mb/s
• External antennas?3vs2
• Volume?1268.34 cm³vs2328.1 cm³
• Thickness?32.5 mmvs117.5 mm

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General info

LAN ports

4

With more LAN ports you are able to connect more computers to the network directly using LAN cables.WAN ports

1

A WAN (Wider Area Network) port is most commonly used to connect the router to the internet. It can also be used to connect to an external private network.has outdoor capability✖TP-Link Archer A8The device can be set up in outdoor environments.USB ports

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With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.operating power consumption

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How much power the device consumes when it's in use.release date

5 years ago07/15/2020TP-Link Archer A8

The date the product first became available for purchase.warranty period

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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.weight

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The weight.volume

1268.34 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.+ Show more +

Performance

Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.Wi-Fi bands

Dual-band

Dual band routers have two bands, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band is faster and more stable, with the only downside being that it covers a shorter range than the 2.4GHz band. If you have many connected devices, you may benefit from a tri-band router, which has an additional 5GHz band to reduce network congestion. Finally, there are quad-band routers. These take advantage of Wi-Fi 6E to provide an additional 6GHz band for faster speeds and lower latency.Wi-Fi speed

1300 Mb/s

A higher maximum Wi-Fi speed results in better performance. This is measured in megabits per second.CPU speed

1 x 1.2 GHz

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.RAM

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Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.has an external memory slot✖TP-Link Archer A8The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.Has DNS relay✔TP-Link Archer A8With DNS relay or DNS caching, the router stores the response to queries for a short time. This means that the same query will return a quicker response if repeated from another computer in the same network.internal storage

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The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.

Security

Has a built-in network firewall✔TP-Link Archer A8A network firewall protects a computer network from unauthorized access.Has DoS protection✔TP-Link Archer A8DoS protection guards a content network against DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. These flood a network with server requests, slowing overall traffic and potentially causing long term interruptions.Wi-Fi security protocols

WPA2

The Wi-Fi security protocols that are available for this device.Has MAC address filtering✔TP-Link Archer A8This is a security feature in which network access is granted to devices based on their unique MAC address. It can provide increased security, but it can be a risk if the user loses the device.Has L2TP Passthrough✔TP-Link Archer A8You can enable L2TP Passthrough. L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) protocol for carrying data from one device to another securely over the internet.Has IPsec Passthrough✔TP-Link Archer A8You can enable IPsec Passthrough, to allow IPsec (IP Security Protocol) encrypted/authenticated data to pass through your router, enabling increased security.Has SPI intrusion protection✔TP-Link Archer A8All incoming traffic will be blocked except for those types selected in the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) section. This helps to protect your network from unwanted traffic.Has a URL filter✔TP-Link Archer A8URL filters are particularly useful if you want to restrict web access at specific times. For instance, a company router may be configured so that employees cannot access personal email accounts during working hours.Has a Network Services Filter✔TP-Link Archer A8A Network Services Filter blocks the LAN - WAN packet exchanges and can prevent devices from using specific networks.+ Show more +

Features

IPv6 enabled✔TP-Link Archer A8IPv6 is a newer version of the Internet Protocol. IPv6 operates as a separate network to IPv4, and has the capacity for more IP addresses and more features.has beamforming✔TP-Link Archer A8Normally, a router broadcasts the Wi-Fi signal in all directions. Using beamforming technology, the router detects where your device is and focuses a stronger signal in that direction, resulting in a better connection.supports mesh Wi-Fi✖TP-Link Archer A8If you use several of these routers, they can link up with each other to provide a greater area of Wi-Fi coverage. It's particularly useful if you have a large house or apartment.supports Matter

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Matter is a standard for smart home devices. It is backed by various tech companies including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. The goal is to allow devices to be used across different systems, so you don't have to worry about compatibility issues.has MU-MIMO✔TP-Link Archer A8MU-MIMO helps reduce congestion and increases performance on Wi-Fi networks when many devices are connected at the same time.supports VLAN tagging✔TP-Link Archer A8VLAN tagging is required by some internet service providers (ISPs) to establish an internet connection.has a WPS button✔TP-Link Archer A8A Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button makes it easier to connect devices (such as printers) to the Wi-Fi network.Has a dedicated smartphone app

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There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the device.Can be used wirelessly✔TP-Link Archer A8Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.+ Show more +

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