Archer AX20

AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router

  • Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6: Wi-Fi 6 technology achieves faster speeds, greater capacity and reduced network congestion compared to the previous generation.2   
  • Next-Gen 1.8 Gbps Speeds: Enjoy smoother and more stable streaming, gaming, downloading and more with WiFi speeds up to 1.8 Gbps (1200 Mbps on 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band).1 
  • Connect More Devices:  Wi-Fi 6 technology communicates more data to more devices using revolutionary OFDMA technology while simultaneously reducing lag for ultra-responsive entertainment.3
  • Quad-Core Processing: The powerful 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU ensures communications between your router and connected devices are smooth.
  • Extensive Coverage: Achieve the strongest, most reliable WiFi coverage with Archer AX1800 as it focuses signal strength to your devices far away using Beamforming technology, 4 antennas and an advanced front-end module (FEM) chipset.
  • Increased Battery Life for Devices: Target Wake Time technology reduces your devices' power consumption to extend their battery life.5
  • Easy Setup: Set up your router in minutes with the powerful TP-Link Tether App
  • Backward Compatible: Archer AX20 supports all previous 802.11 standards and all WiFi devices
  • What is Wi-Fi 6?

Explore the
New Era of WiFi

AX1800 Dual-Band
Wi-Fi 6 Router

Archer AX20

Faster Speeds. More Connected Devices.
Powerful Processing.

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    Dual-Band
    Wi-Fi 6

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    Up to 1.8 Gbps Speeds

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    Connect More, Stay Fast

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    Quad-Core CPU

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    Reduced Power Consumption

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    Refined Password Security

The Wi-Fi 6 Experience

The latest generation of WiFi technology brings faster speeds, less lag, and higher capacity, enabling more simultaneous connections on your home network.6

Learn more about Wi-Fi 6 >>

Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Up to 1.8 Gbps

Every application feels more fluid with drastically improved WiFi speeds. Both 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band get upgraded to the latest generation—perfect for 4K streaming, online gaming, and fast downloading.1

  • Wi-Fi 4, 2.4 GHz
    40 MHz, 2×2
      300 Mbps
    Wi-Fi 6, 2.4 GHz
    40 MHz, 2×2
      574 Mbps

    90% Faster

  • Wi-Fi 5, 5 GHz
    80 MHz, 2×2
      867 Mbps
    Wi-Fi 6, 5 GHz
    80 MHz, 2 ×2
      1201 Mbps

    40% Faster

Extensive WiFi Coverage with Advanced Technologies

Beamforming technology, independent Front-End Module, and four high-gain antennas combine to adapt WiFi coverage to perfectly fit your home and concentrate signal strength towards your devices.

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    Beamforming

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    Independent FEM

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    4× Antennas

 

Connect More,
Stay Fast

Easily handle dozens of devices streaming and gaming at the same time—OFDMA future-proofs your home networks by providing greater capacity to connect more devices.3

OFDMA

OFDMA separates a single spectrum into multiple units and enables different devices to share one transmission stream, increasing efficiency and reducing latency.

Versatile Connectivity

  • Easy File Sharing

    Share music, movies, and documents easily on every device across your home network.

  • Full Gigabit Ports

    Connect to your devices using a wired network for robust stability.

USB Port Gigabit WAN Port 4 Gigabit LAN Ports

WPA3—New Level of Cyber Security

The latest WiFi security protocol, WPA3, brings new capabilities to improve cybersecurity in personal networks. More secure encryption in WiFi password safety and enhanced protection against brute-force attacks combine to safeguard your home WiFi.3

TP-Link OneMesh™ :
Flexibly Create a Whole-Home Wi-Fi

OneMesh™ is a simple way to form a Mesh network with a single Wi-Fi name for seamless whole-home coverage. Just connect a OneMeshTM range extender to a OneMesh™ router. No more searching around for a stable connection.

Learn More about OneMesh™ >>

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    Wi-Fi Dead-Zone Killer

    Eliminate weak signal areas with Wi-Fi coverage for the whole house

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    Smart Roaming

    Uninterrupted streaming when moving around your home

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    One Wi-Fi Name

    No more switching Wi-Fi network names

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    Unified Management

    Manage the whole-home Wi-Fi by managing the central node via Tether app/Web UI

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    Traditional Router with Extender

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    OneMesh™ Router + Range Extender

Enjoy a Mesh Network with Your Existing Router

Want a Mesh network? Hesitate on whether to replace your existing router and buy a Mesh set?
TP-Link OneMesh™ resolves your dilemma.

Check whether your existing router supports OneMesh >>

 

Easy Setup and Use

Whether you prefer the intuitive Tether App or the powerful web interface, you can set up your Archer AX20 in minutes. The Tether App allows you to manage network settings from any Android or iOS device.

Learn more about Tether app.

WIRELESS
Standards Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds AX1800
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
WiFi Range 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

High-Power FEM
Improves transmission power to strengthen signal coverage
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
HARDWARE
Processor 1.5 GHz Quad-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports 1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit LAN Ports
USB Support 1× USB 2.0 Port

Supported Partition Formats:
NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32

Supported Functions:
Apple Time Machine
FTP Server
Media Server
Samba Server
Buttons WPS/Wi-Fi Button
Power On/Off Button
LED On/Off Button
Reset Button
Power 12 V ⎓ 1.5 A
SECURITY
WiFi Encryption WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
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
SOFTWARE
Protocols IPv4
IPv6
OneMesh™ OneMesh™ Supported
Without replacing your existing devices or buying a whole new WiFi ecosystem, OneMesh™ helps you create a more flexible network that covers your entire home with TP-Link OneMesh™ products.
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Parental Controls URL Filtering
Time Controls
WAN Types Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
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
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PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H) 10.2 × 5.3 ×1.5 in
(260.2 × 135.0 × 38.6 mm)
Package Contents Wi-Fi Router Archer AX20
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
OTHER
System Requirements Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12.0+, Chrome 20.0+, Safari 4.0+, or other JavaScript-enabled browser

Cable or DSL Modem (if needed)

Subscription with an internet service provider (for internet access)
Certifications FCC
Environment Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)
Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing
TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power FCC:
<30dBm(2.4 GHz & 5.15 GHz~5.825 GHz)
WiFi Reception Sensitivity 5 GHz:
11a 6Mbps:-97dBm
11a 54Mbps:-79dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS11:-66dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS11:-63dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS0:-91dBm
11ac VHT80_MCS11:-60dBm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-95dBm
11ax HE20_MCS11:-63dBm
11ax HE40_MCS0:-92dBm
11ax HE40_MCS11:-60dBm
11ax HE80_MCS0:-89dBm
11ax HE80_MCS11:-58dBm
2.4 GHz:
11g 6Mbps:-97dBm
11n HT20_MCS0:-97dBm
11n HT20_MCS7:-78dBm
11n HT40_MCS0:-95dBm
11n HT40_MCS7:-75dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm
11ac VHT20_MCS11:-67dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm
11ac VHT40_MCS11:-64dBm
11ax HE20_MCS0:-96dBm
11ax HE20_MCS11:-64dBm
11ax HE40_MCS0:-93dBm
11ax HE40_MCS11:-61dBm
Reviews
  • TP-Link Archer AX20 met the 3 most important aspects of a good wireless router. The speed is excellent, the coverage is strong and the stability is great. At this price point, there’s nothing that perform just as good as this Archer AX20. This will probably be my best budget mid-range router that I will recommend in 2020.

1. Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed, and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition.

2. Claims about 802.11ax Wi-Fi technology are based on comparisons of the expected maximum theoretical data rates for one spatial stream using 802.11ax at 160 MHz (1201 Mbps) as opposed to one spatial stream using 802.11ac at 80 MHz (433 Mbps) as documented in IEEE 802.11ax draft 3.0 spec and IEEE 802.11-2016 wireless standard specifications, and require the use of similarly configured 802.11ax wireless network routers.
Use of 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard requires clients to also support the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard.

3. Use of  MU-MIMO, DL/UL OFDMA, TWT, WPA3 and 1024QAM requires clients to also support those functions.

4. Capacity refers to overall average throughput. This amendment defines standardized modifications to both the IEEE 802.11 physical layers (PHY) and the IEEE 802.11 Medium Access Control layer (MAC) that enable at least one mode of operation capable of supporting at least four times improvement in the average throughput per station (measured at the MAC data service access point) in a dense deployment scenario, while maintaining or improving the power efficiency per station.

5.Saving clients' battery power requires clients to also support the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard. Actual power reduction may vary as a result of network conditions, client limitations, and environmental factors.

6. This router may not support all the mandatory features as ratified in Draft 3.0 of IEEE 802.11AX specification.