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TP Link AC1200 Archer A6 Smart WiFi 5GHz Gigabit Dual Band MU MIMO Wireless Internet Router Long Range Coverage by 4 Antennas Qualcomm Chipset
Last Updated: September 13, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.4
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/10
Total Reviews
709
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Review Analysis - 697 recent, verified reviews
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Network
283wifi, signal, 5ghz, mbps, signal strength
+69%
-31%
" ... The router is amazing . ... good signal covers upto 2 floors easily . ... "
" ... The range and speed both are great. ... "
" ... Excellent for high speed wifi ... "
" ... Nice Produce with Good range of network. ... "
" ... It has the best wifi signal quality and strength . ... "
" ... Best product after fix singnal range issue ... "
" ... I was bought it for wifi Extender. ... They mentioned that it will support 2.4gHz upto 300mbs and 5gHz upto 750+ Mbps. ... With 5gHz it will not go to 100+Mbps. ... "
" ... One can Purchase TP Link router without any second thought. ... "
Connectivity
197wifi, mbps, signal, speed, 5ghz
+66%
-34%
" ... Best under 3k, on my airtel ftth connection on 200mbps plan I'm getting 240 mbps ... "
" ... I used TP-Link Tether app to setup the router. ... On my 100 mbps connection, I am getting 90 mbps on my laptop with wi-fi signal. ... "
" ... Provided your ISP should be a good one. ... "
" ... If you have an internet of more than 100mbps then this router is for you, it works perfectly fine, I got a 150mbps speed from the ISP and this router supports it well, it has 4 10/1000 ports which also gives a good speed, the only problem I have is with the coverage, my previous router TPLink N450 would give me coverage of more than 3000 sqft and this one is quite low. ... "
" ... It's nice, WiFi Signal is ok, tech support is nice, easy to install ... "
" ... Buy a RJ45 CAT8 cable and live the magic on desktops and laptops. ... Most of the desktops/laptops or those connected with a ‘economic wifi usb dongle’, do not yet have the capacity(Mhz) to run this speed. ... if your plan supports so! ... "
" ... Works similar to any other basic router. ... "
" ... Writing this review after three months of usage, great product and wifi signal coverage is best. ... "
Connectivity / Wifi
168wifi, mbps, signal, 5ghz, speed
+71%
-29%
" ... Worth purchasing the router. ... "
" ... This one has 5GHz band which provides speeds equivalent to a wired connection to the router. ... "
" ... The best part is i am using my Dlink 819 as repeater with this router and surprisingly it is connecting to 5g at a far distance. ... "
" ... The router is amazing . ... "
" ... The wifi range is not as expected, but overall good choice. ... "
" ... Under budget, good router ... "
" ... This is the best router I have used ... "
" ... Its wifi coverage is much better than others router in this price range. ... "
Usage
149signal, easy, coverage, setup, signal strength
+87%
-13%
" ... Easy to install, 5G range will be put to best use bybplacongbur router in center of the house. ... "
" ... The device is light and ergonomically designed for ease of placement and use. ... "
" ... Best router for 1200sqft house 3 bhi. ... It's range covers below this floor, but not more than that. ... "
" ... Easy to install and handle. ... 5GHz signal is great. ... "
" ... Easy to install, good features ideal for home or small office. ... "
" ... Faster delivery of the product and it was easy to setup. ... WiFi signal is good and extends to all rooms of 3BHK house. ... "
" ... Quite easy to install. ... "
" ... Working as expected, I've decent reception across all rooms in 3bhk flat. ... "
Usage / Capacity
83coverage, signal strength, range, floor, house
+77%
-23%
" ... Able to reach all corners of my house. ... "
" ... 2) Strong and reliable wifi strength (I'm using it for a 3BHK apartment.) ... "
" ... Working as expected, I've decent reception across all rooms in 3bhk flat. ... "
" ... Earlier i was facing issue with signals and connectivity throughout the house but now it is seemless ... "
" ... Good one for your House work. ... "
" ... Just go for it m using this for two storey house , and it's strength is awesome ... "
" ... But for home use, coverage and device stability are much needed. ... "
" ... It is great product range is nice and it works really well . ... "
Usage / Setup
76setup, easy, installation, router, easy to setup
+99%
-1%
" ... Long range and easy to setup and has special lighting feature. ... "
" ... Easy to configure and no issues faed atleast in last 6 months since my purchase. ... "
" ... Easy to Setup ... "
" ... Was easy to install with the help of Tether mobile app. ... "
" ... Easy to install and use. ... "
" ... Easy to install . ... "
" ... you can easily setup at home. ... "
" ... Presently using tp link TLWR94N, very smooth setup and excellent connectivity, though this is not dual band that's why bought new. ... "
Usage / Ease
60easy, setup, easy to setup, use, set
+100%
" ... Simple to set up & use. ... "
" ... Easy to install . ... "
" ... Easy to install . ... "
" ... Easy to setup/use (Less than 1 minute to set up) ... "
" ... Easy to install, good features ideal for home or small office. ... "
" ... Setup is very easy and Tether app is available in the play store to manage your device. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Was easy to install with the help of Tether mobile app. ... "
Reliability
49months, working, month, writing, last
+45%
-55%
" ... Stopped working in 2 weeks . ... "
" ... Suddenly stopped working after a month. ... "
" ... tried replacing it as well but still no luck . ... "
" ... it worked for 3day then it stopped working, then u replaced that and new one even worst it worked for like 4 hours . ... "
" ... The product stopped working in 5 days ... "
" ... keeps disconnecting intermittently. ... "
" ... I first thought my unit was faulty and got it replaced in first 20 days. ... "
" ... I bought it in November and it stopped working in mAy. ... "
Marketplace
47amazon, return, sent, seller, replacement
+45%
-55%
" ... It is a used product and it is opened that how I got the package . ... "
" ... Total fake information. ... "
" ... Asked for replacement . ... I need my money back . ... "
" ... Amazon is trying to replace the item but I think this is the problem with entire product line. ... "
" ... I tried replacing it with another piece but the result is the same. ... "
" ... I really doubt if genuine products are being sold on Amazon :( ... "
" ... I want a replacement ASAP. ... "
" ... Need refund for this product . ... "
Performance
44performance, speeds, good, range, restart
+84%
-16%
" ... But performance wise its awesome. ... "
" ... Seriously great range and speed . ... "
" ... If you are using above 100 Megabites per second then go for it, it gives best speeds. ... "
" ... With the tplink archer a6 I am getting full 100Mbps speed. ... "
" ... Using it past 2 months great speed, works as mentioned . ... "
" ... Good speed I’m using Five device at a time. ... "
" ... Excellent product, does its job perfectly. ... "
" ... Brings UP the speed to every device. ... "
Price
38worth, money, waste, value for money, best
+71%
-29%
" ... Value for money ... "
" ... Best on this price ... "
" ... Value for money ... "
" ... like all required features in this price ... "
" ... Overall a steal at this price point. ... "
" ... best product at best price. ... "
" ... value for Money. ... "
" ... but price decreased considerably soon after i bought it ... "
Software
32tether app, app, easy, router, mobile app
+63%
-38%
" ... Setup was quite easy and all can be done through mobile app. ... No router login required through web browser. ... "
" ... After first installation it started showing Firmware Upgrade required. ... "
" ... Keeps booting up automatically. ... "
" ... only feature I could not understand is Alexa compatible , I thought I could directly connect Alexa to router . ... "
" ... You can also control it remotely from mobile app. ... "
" ... Good product but need some upgrades in application ... "
" ... Was easy to install with the help of Tether mobile app. ... "
" ... Can be managed by an app from anywhere. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
26router, lan, gigabit, wan, usb port
+46%
-54%
" ... WAN PORT IS NOT WORKING WHILE INSTALLING ... "
" ... And this time I received a non functional router , with RJ45 cable missing inside the box and the seal was broken previously. ... "
" ... WAN port is unplugged even connected to WAN ... "
" ... Wan port stopped working . ... "
" ... But no USB socket ... "
" ... Used item received and lan cable is missing in the box. ... "
" ... Adaptor failed without any reason ... "
" ... In advertisement it says wifi signal will be upto 875mbps but I'm using 300mbps plan but maximum speed LAN or WAN port can provide is 100mbps. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
25connect, connected, laptops, tether app, mobile
+68%
-32%
" ... , 6th device will get 60-90 Mbps based on the usage of 1st 5 devices. ... "
" ... It provides 50mbps on all the devices I use . ... "
" ... Very fast to connectivity ... "
" ... 2 or 3 laptops and 2 or 3 mobile ... "
" ... It has wonderful connectivity and no interruptions at all ... "
" ... Easily capable to handle 1 uhd tv, 6 mobile phones and 2 laptops running at once. ... "
" ... This is like having NAS at home. ... "
" ... I am using 4-5 devices simultaneously. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
19seller, product, thank you amazon, sent, policy
+68%
-32%
" ... All the way it is well done Amazon. ... "
" ... Thank you, Amazon for the quick delivery !! ... "
" ... Appreciate the amazon customer friendly policy. ... "
" ... Good original product ... "
" ... But amazon is great . ... "
" ... Assume product go for it ... "
" ... Amazon's packaging was non wasteful and hence better for the environment. ... "
" ... What can i say about the amazon service again the product delivered before 1 day . ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
14product, sealed, package, delivery, delivered
+57%
-43%
" ... Product arrived in perfect condition ... "
" ... What can i say about the amazon service again the product delivered before 1 day . ... "
" ... Very nicely packaged product that survives the rough "mishandling" by the delivery agents (witnessed personally). ... "
" ... Thank you, Amazon for the quick delivery !! ... "
" ... Yesterday I ordered and today morning I received it. ... "
" ... Got this product on 11th March 2021. ... "
" ... Delivered on time as mentioned. ... "
Software / Apps
13app, easy, mobile app, setup, mobile
+85%
-15%
" ... Setup is very easy and Tether app is available in the play store to manage your device. ... "
" ... Can be managed by an app from anywhere. ... "
" ... You can easily manage from ur mobile using tether app. ... "
" ... Was easy to install with the help of Tether mobile app. ... "
" ... User interface is very good but installation Vip app is awesome ... "
" ... Setup was quite easy and all can be done through mobile app. ... "
" ... It would be very helpful if tether app provides speed for each device which are connected. ... "
" ... You can also control it remotely from mobile app. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
13product, sent, replacement, request, refund
+15%
-85%
" ... And same one they have sent. ... "
" ... URL was expired. ... "
" ... Need refund for this product . ... "
" ... You'll have to eventually request replacement. ... "
" ... I tried replacing it with another piece but the result is the same. ... "
" ... Asked for replacement . ... I need my money back . ... "
" ... I want a replacement ASAP. ... "
" ... I have opted for 200mbps but it’s not working, want to return it but can’t. ... "
Body
13build, someone, returned, looks, look
+77%
-23%
" ... 3) Sturdy design. ... "
" ... The design is very sleek. ... "
" ... The perfect fit as required ... "
" ... The build quality and appearance is top notch! ... "
" ... Look wise it's amazing. ... "
" ... the look is also not bulky and subtly sets in the corner of the room. ... "
" ... Good device, felt right. ... "
" ... The device is light and ergonomically designed for ease of placement and use. ... "
Features
12feature, time, price, mode, led
+83%
-17%
" ... It fulfills all my needs as well as providing the additional features which I can use during a LAB creation for my IT Practice. ... "
" ... Following are some good features that were useful. ... "
" ... Auto selection of 5gh& 2gh really helpful. ... "
" ... Guest Mode is very useful. ... "
" ... here one thing i noticed this is very small function but very good " LED CONTROL" we can set a time for LED at night. ... "
" ... I would say worth the price and features it provides. ... "
" ... here one thing i noticed this is very small function but very good " LED CONTROL" we can set a time for LED at night. ... "
" ... Try this feature. ... "
Software / Firmware
11update, router, openwrt, bandwidth, a7
+27%
-73%
" ... Firmware is update to latest but no use . ... "
" ... TPLink Team - Please add firmware update with bandwidth control feature for Archer A6 ASAP. ... "
" ... However now I felt cheated that the lower models like A7 received a firmware upgrade that will support OneMesh but not the higher, costlier model A9. ... "
" ... I updated to latest firmware and unit is excat same location . ... "
" ... Boot time is better after firmware update but overall experience is stressful ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
9sealed, new, item, box, sent
+22%
-78%
" ... Product got defective after 2 hours ... "
" ... Product is dusty ... "
" ... It's a faulty product. ... "
" ... Pathetic product, looks like deffective piece. ... "
" ... THE BOX IS MANUALLY TAPED AND IS NOT COMPANY SEALED. ... "
Connectivity / Internet
7speed, plan, wifi, net, mbps
+71%
-29%
" ... Super wifi internet speed. ... "
" ... Internet speed is very low my interest plan 150 mbps ... "
" ... Needing restart to get internet. ... "
" ... Internet speed is good within range. ... "
Body / Design
6returned, looks, look, like, use
+83%
-17%
" ... 3) Sturdy design. ... "
" ... The design is very sleek. ... "
" ... The build quality and appearance is top notch! ... "
" ... Look wise it's amazing. ... "
" ... the look is also not bulky and subtly sets in the corner of the room. ... "
Body / Build Quality
6build
+67%
-33%
" ... 3) Sturdy design. ... "
" ... The build quality and appearance is top notch! ... "
Connectivity / Data reception
5wifi, speed, 5g, 4g, range
+80%
-20%
" ... I mainly bought this router to use with Openwrt and configure aFTTH+4G failover connection, and needless to say it works flawlessly. ... "
" ... this router supports 2.4g and 5g. ... "
" ... Intelligent Connect (Connects to 5G or 2G WIFI depending on device and wifi strength without the need to change networks) ... "
Usage / Gaming
4speeds, good, get
+100%
" ... For gaming it's the best choice . ... "
" ... I get no lag while gaming to . ... "
" ... Ideal for gaming and office work ... "
" ... Good for gaming since it gives very consistent speeds and has the capacity to handle a lot of traffic. ... "
Lagging
4need, minutes, 10, working, times
+25%
-75%
" ... Need to restart almost daily to correct this issue. ... "
" ... It is rebooting itself in every freaking second. ... "
" ... Restart then again connect but after 5 to 10 minutes same problem ... "
Connectivity / USB
4usb port, tv, sharing, setup, printer
+50%
-50%
" ... But no USB socket ... "
" ... Only thing missing is a USB port. ... "
Marketplace / Original Product
3amazon
+33%
-67%
" ... Total fake information. ... "
" ... I really doubt if genuine products are being sold on Amazon :( ... "
Calling
3support
-100%
" ... Keeps moving on ‘reconnecting’ in WhatsApp calls and video calls on FT. ... "
" ... I wasted an entire afternoon on phone talking to them. ... "
" ... The support/manufacturer details shared doesn't answer calls. ... "
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