TP-Link Archer AX12 AX1500 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)¹⁵
• Connect More Devices: Wi-Fi 6 technology communicates more data to more devices using revolutionary OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology while simultaneously reducing lag.²⁴
• 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.

Higher Cost-Effective, Better Performance Network

AX1500 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

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.

Specifications

WIRELESS

Standards

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)

• 4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)

WiFi Range

2-3 Bedroom Houses

• 4× 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

SECURITY

Network Security

• SPI Firewall

• Access Control

• IP & MAC Binding

• Application Layer Gateway

Guest Network

• 1× 5 GHz Guest Network

• 1× 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

HARDWARE

Ethernet Ports

• 1× Gigabit WAN Port

• 3× Gigabit LAN Ports

Buttons

• WPS/Reset Button

Power

• 12 V ⎓ 1 A

SOFTWARE

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

• Tether App

• Webpage


OTHER

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

Environment

• Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)

• Storage Temperature: -40℃~60℃ (-40℉ ~140℉)

• Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing

• Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing

TEST DATA

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

PHYSICAL

Dimensions (W×D×H)

• 5 × 4.6 ×1.3 in

• (215 × 117 × 32 mm)

Package Contents

• Wireless Router Archer AX12

• Power Adapter

• RJ45 Ethernet Cable

• Quick Installation Guide