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TP-Link AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (Archer A9) - High Speed MU-MIMO Wireless Router, Dual Band, Gigabit, VPN Server, Beamforming, Smart Connect, Works with Alexa, Black
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Brand | TP-Link |
Model Name | Archer A9 |
Special Feature | Internet Security, Alexa Compatible, Beamforming, Guest Mode, LED Indicator, Parental Control, QoS, Remote Access, MU-MIMO, Access Point Mode See more |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11g |
Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Smart Television, Smartphone, Tablet, Printer, Security Camera, Smart Thermostat See more |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Gaming, Bussiness |
Included Components | Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Wi-Fi Router Archer A9, Quick Installation Guide |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
About this item
- Wave 2 Wireless Internet Router, 600Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1300Mbps on the 5GHz band, Works with Amazon Alexa
- MU-MIMO Gigabit Router, Three simultaneous data streams help your devices achieve optimal performance by making communication more efficient
- Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage, Beamforming technology delivers a highly efficient wireless connection, Long Range Wi-Fi
- Beyond security, Archer A9 goes beyond traditional network security to provide features such as parental Control, guest wifi, access Control,WPA3 and a VPN Server
- Smart Connect technology directs clients to less congested bands and Airtime Fairness optimizes usage, lag-free online gaming and streaming
- TP-Link tether app - easily set up and manage your home network at home or remotely
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Founded in 1996, TP-Link is a global provider of reliable networking devices and accessories, involved in all aspects of everyday life.
With a proven heritage of stability, performance, and value, TP-Link has curated a portfolio of products that meet the networking needs of all individuals.
Now, as the connected lifestyle continues to evolve, the company is expanding today to exceed the demands of tomorrow.
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WiFi signal | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Tech Support | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
User interface | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.2 | — | 4.1 |
Easy to install | 3.6 | — | — | — | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Quality Photo | Quality Photo | Amor Tech | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi Built In, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi | ✅EDITORS‘ CHOICE | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
number of ports | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
data transfer rate | 1900 megabits per second | 1900 megabits per second | — | 2976 megabits per second | 5400 megabits per second | 1167 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 A | 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 A | — | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 A |
frequency band class | dual band | dual band | tri band | dual band | tri band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | — | — | — | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
From the manufacturer
Ultra-Fast Wave 2 AC WiFi
Transform your network with Wave 2 AC WiFi. Experience blazing fast combined dual band speeds up to 1.9 Gbps*. Wave 2 WiFi comes with MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Smart Connect, and Airtime Fairness so you can experience silky smooth 4K streaming and gaming simultaneously.
Better Connection for More Devices
Ideal for Gaming and Streaming
Extreme 11ac WiFi speeds and advanced MU-MIMO features such as Airtime Fairness and QoS work together to level up your streaming and gaming experience
Connect More Devices
Dual-Band WiFi and Wave 2 MU-MIMO connect to more devices at once, making it perfect for handling the networking needs of smart home devices
Stronger WiFi Coverage
Beamforming and 3 external high gain antennas concentrate WiFi signal directly to your devices
Smart Connect
Smart Connect automatically optimizes your device’s connection by switching it to the fastest available WiFi band
Easy Setup. Powerful Features
Airtime Fairness
Airtime Fairness prevents older devices from slowing down your WiFi, ensuring an ultra-smooth lag free network
Beyond Security
The Archer A9 goes beyond traditional network security to provide features such as Parental Controls, Access Control and a VPN server
Works with Alexa
Turn on/off guest WiFi with Alexa voice control.
Easy Setup and Management
Easily set up your WiFi through the free Tether app (iOS and Android) and manage parental controls, guest WiFi, QoS and more
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Product Dimensions | 9.59 x 7.34 x 1.29 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.1 pounds |
ASIN | B07NF3K74H |
Item model number | Archer A9 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #49,543 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #370 in Computer Routers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 20, 2019 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
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Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE standard 802. 11 Specifications. Range and coverage specifications along with the number of connected devices were defined according to test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate, wireless coverage, and number of connected devices are not, 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.
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like how easy it is to setup the router. They mention that the Admin UI is extremely easy to use and navigate. They also appreciate the value for money, saying that it's an excellent investment for home network security. Customers are also happy with the speed, saying it has greatly improved. They are satisfied with quality, and coverage. However, some customers have mixed opinions on performance, signal strength, and connectivity.
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Customers like the ease of setup of the networking router. They say the Admin UI is extremely easy to use, and the smartphone app made it exceptionally easy. They also say the web portal is easy to navigate, and has a link for getting the phone app. Customers also mention that the router has two forms of the user interface, with basic and sophisticated menus.
"...And speaking of set up, their smartphone app made it exceptionally easy...." Read more
"...were fine, this one just may be my favorite as far as how easy it was to set up, the APP experience, etc...." Read more
"...I've never had range issues. Admin UI is extremely easy to use while still offering a decent amount of control...." Read more
"...So far though, this app ux is just as easy to use, if not better!" Read more
Customers like the value of the networking router. They say it's well worth the money, an excellent investment for home network security, and completely free for life. Customers are also satisfied with the quality and reliability of the router.
"...Overall, I think this router is worth the money...." Read more
"...WiFi Router (Archer A20) is a solid option for users seeking a reliable router with advanced features...." Read more
"...-the-line Router and Wireless combo device still being sold at a very decent price in 2022...." Read more
"...But WiFi 6 technology now is just so expensive that I don't think I would utilize it until more of my other devices become WiF 6 compatible...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the networking router. They mention that the speed has greatly improved, with no latency. They also appreciate the router's internal speed test, which was very accurate. Customers also mention that it has a powerful processor and MU-MIMO technology.
"...cannot actually deliver 100% of bandwidth available, speeds are more than adequate- regularly exceeding 600-700mbps...." Read more
"...Initially, it was decent--good speed, good stability, and the range was a noticeable improvement over my trusty old Tenda...." Read more
"...connection to my Mac, but I actually find that the wifi connection is just as fast...." Read more
"...did extend the range, it slowed down the entire network and increased network latency. Add to all this, our decision to evolve into a smart home...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the router. They say it's rock solid, reliable, and consistent. They also appreciate the hardware and software quality. Customers say it is physically stable and doesn't tip over. They mention that it is sufficient to wirelessly stream videos and is great for wireless VR.
"...Initially, it was decent--good speed, good stability, and the range was a noticeable improvement over my trusty old Tenda...." Read more
"...This router has no such issues. It is rock solid and easy to use and even wired transfers over the network are quite a bit faster...." Read more
"...While it may not offer the absolute top-tier performance, it provides a stable and efficient network experience at a more accessible price point." Read more
"...Now, we have security, stability, and reliability. There was one minor network glitch from our ISP where the router needed to be rebooted...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the router. They mention that it has good coverage, no dips in coverage, and that the whole house is covered. They also appreciate the fast Internet access in every room of the house. Customers also say that there are no dead zones with this router. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and reliability of this router, which has been the most reliable they've ever had.
"...Excellent coverage. Download speeds only took about a 15% hit at that point. The signal reaches everywhere in the house and all at maximum speed...." Read more
"This has definitely been the most reliable router I've ever had and I've owed many over the years...." Read more
"...So far, every room in the house gets reliable, fast Internet access, so the purpose is fulfilled...." Read more
"...I turned off my old weak FIOS router WiFi and use this. Good coverage, 2 and 5 gig signals both strong...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the networking router. Some mention that it has been performing with zero problems for six months, and has worked great for over five years. However, others say that it is not reliable and stable enough for their needs, and that the support operation is rampantly incompetent.
"...Now, everything performs flawlessly. The range is amazing. OUR ENTIRE PROPERTY IS COVERED...." Read more
"...As well, my old laptop recognized and connected, immediately. Zero problems. My Samsung Smart TV recognized the TP-Link immediately as well...." Read more
"...the Tether app and tried to scan the code on the card… it would not work. Manual attempts to enter the printed password also failed...." Read more
"...say is, this device has met my expectations and has been performing with zero problems for 6 months now...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the networking router. Some mention that the wireless signal is more than adequate for their house and yard, and consistent. Others say that it's a little slower and the signal does not reach quite as far. Some customers also report constant buffering and dropped signal.
"...I've never had range issues. Admin UI is extremely easy to use while still offering a decent amount of control...." Read more
".../Time Capsule that was dual-band A/C. While it did OK, it didn't reach to the fringes of our house...." Read more
"...but there doesn't seem to be any congestion and WiFi connectivity in the house is satisfactory...." Read more
"...This router is a marked improvement. I can once again pick up a strong signal of both 2.5 or 5 ghz anywhere in my house and now in all of my back..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it enables multiple devices to connect and communicate with the router simultaneously, has 2 USB ports, and 3 separate channels for connectivity with each 5GHz lane being 1600 Mhz. However, others say that they experienced intermittent loss of connectivity, with the 5.8GHz wifi keeping disconnecting all their devices.
"...You can create a Guest Network. There’s diagnostics in there. And etc...." Read more
"...The same day as installing it, I started to experience intermittent loss of connectivity, not on any of the wireless networks, but on the connection..." Read more
"...It enables multiple devices to connect and communicate with the router simultaneously, improving overall network efficiency and reducing latency...." Read more
"...upgrades totally screwed up this router to the point where 5G was routinely dropping and reboots caused the internet to disconnect every time...." Read more
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At first, I thought we needed a mesh system to get the coverage we needed, but then I read a comment in another review that said frequently, a quality tri-band router will get you similar coverage. I began looking at tri-band routers on Amazon and saw this model was highly rated. I honesty didn’t know what to expect, knowing the difficult environment in our house. I figured I’d give it a try and if it didn’t perform, I’d return it. Needless to say, I was blown away after setting it up. And speaking of set up, their smartphone app made it exceptionally easy. Studying best practices for eliminating network congestion, I kept all the smart devices on the 2.4 ghz band and migrated everything else to the 5ghz bands. I gave my gaming addicted son his own (second) 5 ghz band. The left the first 5ghz band available for all our computers and (3) Roku devices.
Now, everything performs flawlessly. The range is amazing. OUR ENTIRE PROPERTY IS COVERED. I literally stood behind our garage on the property line about 120’ from the router. Excellent coverage. Download speeds only took about a 15% hit at that point. The signal reaches everywhere in the house and all at maximum speed. No more buffering. We are getting every megabit our ISP promised with about a dozen extra for good measure. No more video buffering. No more troublesome network latency. I configured our old Apple Airport/Time Capsule to work just as the Time Capsule and backups seem to be much faster now.
Oh, and the Alexa integration allows me to turn on and off the Guest access by simple voice command. I’ve yet to learn the other skills it has.
Naturally, I can’t speak to the durability of the unit since it is still new but given TP-Link’s stellar reputation for customer service, I’m not worried. I highly recommend this router!
Comes with: Router, one USB cable, power cord, quick start guide.
On mine, there is the cable going from TP-Link router to my Spectrum modem. There is another cable going from my TP-Link to my ADT security modem. Yours may vary. Then there is the power cord. That’s it for me, though there are 4 USB ports, I only need one.
Relatively small. It’s thinner than my old D-Link and Linkseys. Though you will need top room for the 3 antennae.
The Tether App is free. There you can configure your wireless.
WPA2/WPA3 NOTE! If you are looking to change from WPA2 to WPA3 then you need to log in to tplinkwifi dot net - there you will find the Wireless area in the Advanced tab to change from WPA2 to WPA3 - see above photo—if you look for it in the Tether App you probably won’t find it there. Using tplinkwifi . net takes you to where you can do more configuring of your router. So, again, go to that link, look for ‘Wireless’ and that will give you a dropdown menu where you will see WPS—click on WPS and then click on the Advanced tab at the top of the page—you’ll see where to change your WPA status there. Save and you are done.
Once you save the WPA2 to WPA3, your iPhone should not show that Weak Security message. Mine immediately went away once I saved the WPA3 in the TP-Link website I wrote above.
For setup, I used the Quick-Start guide, but I also scanned the QR code to go to the Tether App. Really, for me, a combination of the Quick Start guide, the APP, and going to the link above did the trick. All three of these allowed me to familiarize myself with what the router will do.
My old workhorse laptop does seem to be loading things faster. My old D-Link router was pretty old so replacing it has given me more speed. As well, I have more wireless devices pulling on my router so this TP-Link will be great for that.
My iPhone 8Plus and my old iPad Air 2 immediately recognized and connected. As well, my old laptop recognized and connected, immediately. Zero problems. My Samsung Smart TV recognized the TP-Link immediately as well. My Smart Watch, etc. All seem to be working great.
As for customer service—well, not as good as I’d like but not awful. Don’t try to call as you will only be frustrated. An email got me a response within about 24-36 hours—not good if you want instant help. So a chat session netted me an answer to my question very quickly; however, I got lucky and only 2 people were ahead of me, but when I’d tried the night before there were 22 people ahead of me—lawd!
They do have a ‘community’ where you can look for your question, but you have to dig around in there. There’s a FAQ page as well, but again, you have to dig.
Despite the customer service being a little difficult, I’m super happy I took the plunge with the TP-Link. I’ve had Netgear (many years ago), Linkseys, and D-Link and while those were fine, this one just may be my favorite as far as how easy it was to set up, the APP experience, etc.
NOTE: Don’t forget to look for firmware updates. These, if any, are located in the Tether App—look under ‘Tools’ and then scroll down to ‘System’ and there you will see ‘Firmware Update’ - there you will see if you need to do an update.
In the App you can also do Parental Controls but I don’t need that. You can create a Guest Network. There’s diagnostics in there. And etc.
One cool thing is you can set you LED lights (under LED Control) to go off at night. This would be great if you have your router in a room where you don’t want to see the lights. My lights are hidden from me at night, but I still use it and it works.
And, if all you want to do is have a router for wireless and not do anything else, you can do that.
I’m quite pleased with it. I highly recommend.
Thank you for reading; hope it helps with your decision!, Kathryn.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020
Comes with: Router, one USB cable, power cord, quick start guide.
On mine, there is the cable going from TP-Link router to my Spectrum modem. There is another cable going from my TP-Link to my ADT security modem. Yours may vary. Then there is the power cord. That’s it for me, though there are 4 USB ports, I only need one.
Relatively small. It’s thinner than my old D-Link and Linkseys. Though you will need top room for the 3 antennae.
The Tether App is free. There you can configure your wireless.
WPA2/WPA3 NOTE! If you are looking to change from WPA2 to WPA3 then you need to log in to tplinkwifi dot net - there you will find the Wireless area in the Advanced tab to change from WPA2 to WPA3 - see above photo—if you look for it in the Tether App you probably won’t find it there. Using tplinkwifi . net takes you to where you can do more configuring of your router. So, again, go to that link, look for ‘Wireless’ and that will give you a dropdown menu where you will see WPS—click on WPS and then click on the Advanced tab at the top of the page—you’ll see where to change your WPA status there. Save and you are done.
Once you save the WPA2 to WPA3, your iPhone should not show that Weak Security message. Mine immediately went away once I saved the WPA3 in the TP-Link website I wrote above.
For setup, I used the Quick-Start guide, but I also scanned the QR code to go to the Tether App. Really, for me, a combination of the Quick Start guide, the APP, and going to the link above did the trick. All three of these allowed me to familiarize myself with what the router will do.
My old workhorse laptop does seem to be loading things faster. My old D-Link router was pretty old so replacing it has given me more speed. As well, I have more wireless devices pulling on my router so this TP-Link will be great for that.
My iPhone 8Plus and my old iPad Air 2 immediately recognized and connected. As well, my old laptop recognized and connected, immediately. Zero problems. My Samsung Smart TV recognized the TP-Link immediately as well. My Smart Watch, etc. All seem to be working great.
As for customer service—well, not as good as I’d like but not awful. Don’t try to call as you will only be frustrated. An email got me a response within about 24-36 hours—not good if you want instant help. So a chat session netted me an answer to my question very quickly; however, I got lucky and only 2 people were ahead of me, but when I’d tried the night before there were 22 people ahead of me—lawd!
They do have a ‘community’ where you can look for your question, but you have to dig around in there. There’s a FAQ page as well, but again, you have to dig.
Despite the customer service being a little difficult, I’m super happy I took the plunge with the TP-Link. I’ve had Netgear (many years ago), Linkseys, and D-Link and while those were fine, this one just may be my favorite as far as how easy it was to set up, the APP experience, etc.
NOTE: Don’t forget to look for firmware updates. These, if any, are located in the Tether App—look under ‘Tools’ and then scroll down to ‘System’ and there you will see ‘Firmware Update’ - there you will see if you need to do an update.
In the App you can also do Parental Controls but I don’t need that. You can create a Guest Network. There’s diagnostics in there. And etc.
One cool thing is you can set you LED lights (under LED Control) to go off at night. This would be great if you have your router in a room where you don’t want to see the lights. My lights are hidden from me at night, but I still use it and it works.
And, if all you want to do is have a router for wireless and not do anything else, you can do that.
I’m quite pleased with it. I highly recommend.
Thank you for reading; hope it helps with your decision!, Kathryn.
As a software engineer, I wanted a router that takes advantage of my 1000 Mbps bandwidth, and as a gamer I wanted hardware that introduces no extra latency and drops zero packets. While this device cannot actually deliver 100% of bandwidth available, speeds are more than adequate- regularly exceeding 600-700mbps. As for latency, I have not seen any discrepancy between my wired and wireless networks- regional servers are yielding ~8ms ping either way. I typically have about 5 devices connected, nothing too crazy. I've never had range issues. Admin UI is extremely easy to use while still offering a decent amount of control.
My only complaint is lackluster LAN upload speed. It's a strange issue to have, but I was only seeing 30Mbps UP when connected via ethernet to this router. My ISP's box delivers 900+ both ways when connected by wire, for comparison. No issues with download speed. I've sidestepped the issue by keeping wired devices connected directly to the ISP's router device, rather than passing through the AC4000.
So with all that in mind, this is hardware is definitely still consumer-grade, but it's in the top tier of its class. It's a tiny bit pricier than most devices but it's worth it.
Final note- this thing runs warm and it doesn't have any fans, so make sure to put it in a reasonable ventilated spot, and be mindful of ambient temps... I don't recommend shoving this into a cabinet. It will likely start thermal throttling which will affect performance (not to mention lifespan).
Top reviews from other countries
Setup was a breeze with being able to set up in less than 5 minutes. Using their web interface, it's easy to get online and to set up the wifi details. With the TP-LINK account and the tether app on Android it's even possible to connect to the router anywhere to make sure it's working. You are also able to see all devices on your network and to allow or deny access to any specific device. You can also designate devices for priority service.
Regarding speed and range, this router is able to send a strong signal up to the second floor of a house. With the beamforming technology the router targets the specific device to send signal to it when needed giving you the speed and extended range.
Need I say more, the design is also very sleek with status lights across the front and you can schedule the lights to turn off at nights if it bothers you. You also have the option of a scheduled reboot time which is recommended if you have more than a few devices connected. The reboots help solve any speed issues if you have any.
All in all, it's such a great router and I'm relieved I got it and don't have to rely on the modem/router combo from my service provider. Great buy.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 26, 2019
Range seems OK, but honestly I placed it on the corner of the basement, not a really strategic place, but does the job so far !
A nice entry-level router for more advanced user, who doesn't want to spend more than 200$ on this thing.