TP-Link Archer AX12 AX1500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router

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

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

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