TP-Link Archer AX12 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router (TL-ARCHER AX12)

The TP-Link Archer AX12 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router delivers high-speed, reliable, and efficient wireless connectivity for modern homes. Equipped with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, it offers dual-band speeds up to 1.5 Gbps—1201 Mbps on the 5GHz band and 300 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band—ensuring smooth streaming, gaming, and file transfers. Its four high-performance antennas with Beamforming technology extend coverage while OFDMA and MU-MIMO allow multiple devices to connect simultaneously with reduced lag. Target Wake Time technology enhances battery life for connected devices, while EasyMesh and TP-Link Tether app support provide simple setup and seamless whole-home coverage. Backward compatibility ensures support for all previous Wi-Fi devices.

Product Features

Wi-Fi 6 Technology

Delivers faster speeds, greater network capacity, and reduced congestion for modern smart homes and multiple connected devices.

AX1500 Dual-Band Speeds

Provides up to 1201 Mbps on 5GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz, ensuring reliable connectivity for high-demand tasks such as streaming and gaming.

OFDMA and MU-MIMO

Allows more devices to connect simultaneously with lower latency, optimizing bandwidth usage and improving network efficiency.

Beamforming Technology

Focuses Wi-Fi signals toward connected devices to extend coverage and maintain strong, stable connections throughout your home.

Target Wake Time (TWT)

Reduces the power consumption of connected devices, improving battery life for smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices.

EasyMesh and Smart Management

Compatible with EasyMesh for seamless whole-home Wi-Fi expansion and easy network setup via the TP-Link Tether app.

Backward Compatible

Supports all previous 802.11 Wi-Fi standards and devices, ensuring full compatibility with older hardware.

Secure Network

Includes SPI Firewall, IP & MAC Binding, and WPA3/WPA2/WPA/WPA2-Enterprise encryption for safe and secure connections.

Product Specifications

• Wireless Standards and Protocols: Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz
• Wi-Fi Speeds: AX1500 – 5GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax), 2.4GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)
• Wi-Fi Range: Suitable for 2–3 bedroom houses
• Antennas: 4 fixed high-performance external antennas
• Wi-Fi Capacity: High
• Dual-Band: Yes, allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance
• OFDMA: Supports multiple simultaneous Wi-Fi 6 connections
• MU-MIMO: Efficient communication with multiple devices
• Airtime Fairness: Optimizes network efficiency for all connected devices
• Streams: 4 streams for greater bandwidth allocation
• Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode
• Network Security: SPI Firewall, Access Control, IP & MAC Binding, Application Layer Gateway
• Guest Network: 1× 5 GHz, 1× 2.4 GHz
• VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP
• Wi-Fi Encryption: WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Personal/WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
• Ethernet Ports: 1× Gigabit WAN, 3× Gigabit LAN
• Buttons: WPS/Reset
• Power Supply: 12V ⎓ 1 A
• Protocols Supported: IPv4, IPv6
• EasyMesh Support: Yes, compatible for seamless mesh network
• 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 Services: Auto Firmware Upgrade, OTA Firmware Upgrade, TP-Link ID, DDNS
• NAT Forwarding: Port Forwarding, Port Triggering, DMZ, UPnP
• IPTV Support: IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN
• DHCP: Address Reservation, DHCP Client List, Server
• Management: Tether App, Webpage
• System Requirements: Windows, macOS, Linux, Internet Explorer 11+, Firefox 12+, Chrome 20+, Safari 4+, Cable or DSL modem, Internet subscription
• Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS
• Operating Environment: Temperature 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉), Humidity 10%~90% non-condensing
• Storage Environment: Temperature -40℃~60℃ (-40℉ ~140℉), Humidity 5%~90% non-condensing
• Wi-Fi Transmission Power: CE: <20dBm (2.4 GHz), <23dBm (5.15–5.25 GHz); FCC: <30dBm (2.4 GHz & 5.15–5.825 GHz)
• Wi-Fi Reception Sensitivity: 5GHz: 11ax HE80 MCS11: -62dBm; 2.4GHz: HT40-MCS7: -75dBm
• Physical Dimensions: 215 × 117 × 32 mm (8.5 × 4.6 × 1.3 in)
• Package Contents: Wireless Router Archer AX12, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide