AC1200 Wi-Fi Router MU-MIMO GigabitOwner’s Manual
Upgrade to Fast AC Wi-Fi and gigabit connections
Archer A6
Highlights
Household Wi-Fi at Streaming Speeds
Press play and forget about buffering with the Archer A6. Thanks to high-speed dual Wi-Fi bands, you can run more of your devices at the same time without interruption. The strong 2.4GHz (300Mbps) Wi-Fi band is perfect for sending emails, browsing the web, and listening to music. The crystal 5GHz Wi-Fi band reaches 867Mbps so you can game online and stream in HD simultaneously
Beamforming for Better Coverage
Beamforming technology detects the location of your connected devices and concentrates the Archer A6’s Wi-Fi towards them to create stronger overall connections.
MU-MIMO for 2x Faster Connections
MU-MIMO technology simultaneously transfers data to multiple devices at once, reducing wait time, increasing Wi-Fi throughput for every device and making each stream more efficient.
Optimum Wired Versatility
The Archer A6’s multiple Gigabit LAN ports provide your PCs, game consoles and more with ultra-fast and stable wired networks.
Features
Ease of Use
- Intuitive Web UI – Ensure quick and simple installation without hassle
- Hassle-free Management with Tether App – Let you easily manage your network settings with your smartphone
- Fast Encryption – Quickly connect devices to Wi-Fi at the push of a button without entering the password
- Access Point Mode – Switch to access point mode to connect Wi-Fi devices to any wired network
Reliability
- Ultimate Wireless Speed – 300Mbps Wi-Fi speed on 2.4GHz and 867Mbps Wi-Fi speed on 5GHz meet your daily internet needs
- MU-MIMO – Simultaneously transfer data to multiple devices for 2× faster
- Support 802.11 ac – Provide a data transfer rate 3 times faster than 802.11n for each stream
- IPTV – Support IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN to optimize IPTV streaming
Security
- Active Defense – Protect your home network with firewalls and wireless encryption
- Guest Network – Provide separate access for guests while securing the home network
- Access Control – Establish a whitelist or blacklist to allow or block certain devices from accessing the internet
- Parental Controls – Manage when and how connected devices can access the internet
- Encryptions for Secure Network – WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryptions provide active protection against security threats
Hardware
- Ethernet Ports: 4*10/100/1000Mbps LAN Ports, 1*10/100/1000Mbps WAN Port
- Buttons: Reset Button, Power On/Off Button, WPS/Wi-Fi On/Off Button
- Antennas: 4 Fixed External Antennas + 1 Internal Antenna
- External Power Supply: 12V/1A
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 9.1 × 5.7 × 1.4 in (230 × 144 × 35 mm)
Software
- WAN Type: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP (Dual Access), L2TP (Dual Access), BigPond
- DHCP: Server, DHCP Client List, Address Reservation
- Port Forwarding: Virtual Server, Port Triggering, UPnP, DMZ
- Dynamic DNS: DynDns, NO-IP
- VPN Server: PPTP VPN, OpenVPN
- Access Control: Parental Controls, Local Management Control, Host List, White List, Black List
- Firewall Security: DoS, SPI Firewall, IP and MAC Address Binding
- Protocols: IPv4IPv6
- Management: Access Control, Local Management, Remote Management
- Guest Network: 2.4GHz Guest Network, 5GHz Guest Network
Wireless
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
- Frequency: 2.4GHz and 5GHz
- Signal Rate:5GHz: Up to 867Mbps2.4GHz: Up to 300Mbps
- Transmit Power:FCC EIRP:<30dBm(2.4GHz);<30dBm(5GHz)
- Reception Sensitivity:5GHz:11a 6Mbps:-93dBm;11a 54Mbps:-78dBm;11ac HT20 mcs8:-69dBm;11ac HT40 mcs9:-65dBm;11ac HT80 mcs9:-62dBm;2.4GHz:11g 54Mbps:-78dBm;11n HT20 mcs7:-74dBm;11n HT40 mcs7:-71dbm;
- Wireless Function: Enable/Disable Wireless Radio, WDS Bridge, WMM, Wireless Statistics, Wireless Schedule
- Wireless Security: 64/128-bit WEP,WPA / WPA2,WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK encryption
Others
- Package Contents1. Wireless Router Archer A62. Power Adapter3. RJ45 Ethernet Cable4. Quick Installation Guide
- CertificationFCC, RoHS
- EnvironmentOperating Temperature: 0F~40F (32F ~104F)Storage Temperature: -40F~70F (-40F ~158F)Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensingStorage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2000/NT/98SE, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or LinuxInternet 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)
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- Maximum wireless signal rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual wireless data throughput and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors, including building materials, obstacles, volume and density of traffic, and client location.
- Use of MU-MIMO requires clients to also support MU-MIMO.
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