Enjoy fast and reliable Wi-Fi connections throughout your home for smooth video streaming, online gaming, and video chat experiences with the Archer A6 AC1200 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router from TP-Link. Featuring four powerful external antennas that work alongside an internal one, this dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi router can transfer up to 1267 Mb/s over the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies with compatible devices. Beamforming and MU-MIMO technologies help to ensure strong connections while simultaneously communicating with up to two devices.

Connect up to four wired devices such as computers, smart TVs, and video game consoles to the available Gigabit Ethernet ports for extra reliability and performance. You can also put the Archer A6 into access point mode to provide your wired network with wireless access. In addition to supporting WPA3 encryption, you network is protected by an integrated SPI Firewall and it can be configured for VPN access so that you can use your home network from almost anywhere in the world. With the TP-Link Tether app, you can quickly configure the router's security features, including the guest login and parental controls, from your mobile device.

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)    Up to 1267 Mb/s Throughput    2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)    4 x External + 1 x Internal Antennas    4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports    1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN Port    Access Point Mode    SPI Firewall | VPN Support    Works with TP-Link Tether App    OneMesh Compatible

With four powerful external antennas and one internal antenna, the Archer A6 delivers up to 867 Mb/s over the 5 GHz band and 400 Mb/s with the 2.4 GHz frequency.

Beamforming and MU-MIMO technologies help to ensure reliable connections and simultaneous communications with multiple devices.

Switching to Access Point Mode allows you to connect the Archer A6 to your router or switch using an Ethernet cable to provide wireless connectivity to your wired network.

Available for both iOS and Android, the Tether app allows you to configure, manage, and monitor your network from your mobile device.

Adding TP-Link OneMesh-compatible devices to your wireless network allows you to set up a mesh network that operates under a single network ID (SSID) for seamless connections as you roam from room to room.

Enabling the router's VPN functions allows you to access your home network from almost anywhere in the world to take advantage of its security features when using public Wi-Fi. PPTPVPN and L2TP/IPsecVPN support will be added in a future firmware update.

WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 Wi-Fi encryption

SPI Firewall

Access Control

IP & MAC Binding

Application Layer Gateway

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The specs says 100 or 240 VAC. Does it mean I can use the adaptor as is in a 220V country?

A: Yes. This Synology Whole Home Wireless Mesh Router kit will work in regions with 220 V AC power.

Q: 2. What is the range of this mobile router? Is it possible to add an external antenna to reach greater distances for a signal?

A: Range can vary based on the positioning of the TP-Link TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Dual-Band Travel Router, the objects and walls around it, and the frequency at which your devices are connected to it, but the router is designed for travel and smaller rooms. There isn't an external antenna accessory to extend the range.

Q: 3. Is there a recommended size and speed for the usb drive required to use the Threat Prevention app? I want to make sure my drive is of a sufficient size and I wasn't able to find anything on the Synology website.

A: According to Synology's website, Threat Prevention is only available for the RT2600ac and RT1900ac routers. Threat Prevention is not listed as compatible with the RT6600.

Q: 4. Does this router support link aggregation?

A: The Synology RT6600 AX6600 Wireless Tri-Band 2.5G / Gigabit Router BH #SYRT6600AX does not support link aggregation.

Q: 5. Does this router have a consistently low latency without latency spikes on wireless? Is the wireless connection reliable?

A: Short answer - yes it's great, best latency and reliability i've had in a router thus far. I've used in a 2,400 sq ft house with PCs, IOS devices, Sonos, XBox, NS on wireless. The gamers in the house were delighted with the router replacement and I did not need to drop the consoles into a DMZ. I am not sure I know enough to give more details, but here goes: used tracert just to check, results are in very low single digits. Occasionally I see the DNS result on the tracert spike up to 12ms or so, but I might have configured DNS incorrectly. (I use OpenDNS as my Internet DNS server, and then the router's address as the primary DNS on the local network.)

Q: 6. In which country is this item manufactured?

A: It's Made in Taiwan. Worth to have it. Good product.

Q: 7. Does this router support beamforming?

A: No, the Synology RT6600 AX6600 Wireless Tri-Band 2.5G / Gigabit Router does not support beamforming.

Q: 8. It supports LACP on the 1 gGbe ports?

A: This model does support Link Aggregation.

Q: 9. Can this router function as an access point only?

A: Yes. I used it as an AP for 4-5 months, then recently made it my router. Works great in both roles.

Q: 10. How to connect Arlo cameras to this mesh?

A: Arlo cameras would connect via the 2.4Gz signal generated by the TP-Link Deco PX50 AX3000 Wireless Dual-Band & G1500 Powerline Gigabit Whole Home Mesh.