TP-Link Archer AX12 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Gigabit Router - 18 Months Official Warranty

Archer AX12 – AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router

The Archer AX12 delivers next-generation Wi-Fi performance with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, offering faster wireless speeds, greater capacity, and reduced network congestion. Designed for modern homes, it ensures smoother streaming, lag-free online gaming, and efficient multi-device handling.

Key Features

Wi-Fi 6 Technology
Equipped with the newest Wi-Fi 6 standard, the Archer AX12 enhances network efficiency and speed while supporting more devices simultaneously.

1.5 Gbps Dual-Band Speeds
Achieve combined speeds of up to 1.5 Gbps, including 1201 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band, ensuring fast and stable connectivity for multiple online activities.

Multi-Device Connectivity
OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies allow efficient communication with multiple Wi-Fi 6 devices at the same time, significantly reducing lag and improving network performance.

Reliable Whole-Home Coverage
Four high-performance antennas paired with Beamforming technology deliver stronger, more focused Wi-Fi signals to devices throughout 2–3 bedroom homes.

Optimized Battery Life
Target Wake Time (TWT) technology reduces power consumption on connected devices, extending battery life for smartphones, tablets, and IoT products.

Simple Installation
Setup is quick and intuitive through the TP-Link Tether App, offering complete control from your mobile device.

Backward Compatibility
Compatible with all previous Wi-Fi standards and older devices, ensuring full flexibility.

Wireless Specifications

Supports Wi-Fi 6 with IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a standards for 5 GHz and IEEE 802.11n/b/g for 2.4 GHz.
Delivers AX1500 speeds with 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.

Designed for homes with 2–3 bedrooms, the router features four fixed high-performance antennas arranged to boost signal strength in multiple directions. Beamforming focuses coverage toward connected devices to enhance stability.

Network capacity is optimized through dual-band technology, OFDMA for multi-device communication, Airtime Fairness to improve efficiency, and four data streams for higher bandwidth allocation.

Supports both Router Mode and Access Point Mode.

Security Features

Includes SPI Firewall, Access Control, IP & MAC Binding, and Application Layer Gateway.
Offers separate guest networks for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Supports OpenVPN and PPTP VPN servers.
Wi-Fi encryption options include WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, and multiple mixed-security modes.

Hardware Specifications

Provides one Gigabit WAN port and three Gigabit LAN ports for high-speed wired connections.
Features a combined WPS/Reset button for convenience.
Powered by a 12 V ⎓ 1 A adapter.

Software Features

Supports IPv4 and IPv6 protocols.
Offers parental controls such as URL and time filtering.
Compatible with Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP (Dual Access), and L2TP (Dual Access).
Includes device-based Quality of Service, cloud services such as auto and OTA firmware upgrades, TP-Link ID, and DDNS support.

NAT forwarding features include port forwarding, port triggering, DMZ, and UPnP.
IPTV is supported through IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, and VLAN tagging.
Complete DHCP functions are included, along with TP-Link, NO-IP, and DynDNS DDNS services.

Managed through the Tether App or a web interface.

Additional Network Services

Default enabled services include:

• Web server for device management (HTTP/HTTPS on ports 80/443)

• DNS services (port 53)

• DHCP server for IP assignment

• App-based management using several TCP and UDP ports

System Requirements

Compatible with Windows, macOS, NetWare, UNIX, and Linux operating systems.
Requires modern browsers such as IE 11, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
Works with cable or DSL modems and requires an internet service provider subscription.

Certifications & Environment

Certified by FCC, CE, and RoHS.
Operational temperature range: 0°C–40°C
Storage temperature: -40°C–60°C
Humidity tolerance from 10%–90% (operating) and 5%–90% (storage), non-condensing.

Test Data

Transmission power meets CE and FCC standards.
Includes detailed sensitivity levels for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands across multiple modulation schemes, ensuring reliable performance even under weak signal conditions.

Physical Specifications

Router dimensions: 215 × 117 × 32 mm (8.5 × 4.6 × 1.3 in)

Package includes:

• Archer AX12 Router

• Power Adapter

• RJ45 Ethernet Cable

• Quick Installation Guide