TP-Link Archer AX56 AX3000 Gigabit WiFi 6 Router | Mesh | Alexa |HomeShield

Overview

Archer AX56

AX3000 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

Next-Gen Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Speed: 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band ensure smoother streaming and faster downloads.

Connect More Devices:

OFDMA technology increases capacity by 4 times to enable simultaneous transmission to more devices.

Ultra-Low Latency:

Enables more responsive gaming and video chatting.

Expanded Wi-Fi Coverage:

Six high-gain external antennas and Beamforming technology combine to extend strong, reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home.

TP-Link HomeShield:

Enhanced security defends against the latest cyber threats.

Compatible with Alexa:

Control your router via voice commands and make your life smarter and easier with Amazon Alexa.

EasyMesh-Compatible:

Flexibly creates a Mesh network by connecting to an EasyMesh-compatible router for seamless whole-home coverage.

Specifications

WIRELESS

Standards and Protocols Wi-Fi 6

IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz

IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz

WiFi Speeds AX3000

5 GHz: 2402 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)

2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)

WiFi Range 2-3 Bedroom Houses

6× 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

DFS

Access an extra band to reduce congestion

6 Streams

Connect your devices to more bandwidth

Working Modes Router Mode

Access Point Mode

SECURITY

Network Security SPI Firewall

Access Control

IP & MAC Binding

Application Layer Gateway

HomeShield Security

Real-Time IoT Protection

Malicious Site Blocker

Intrusion Prevention System

DDoS Attack Prevention

Home Network Scanner

Guest Network

1× 5 GHz Guest Network

1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network

VPN Server

OpenVPN Server

PPTP VPN Server

WireGuard VPN Server

WiFi Encryption WPA

WPA2

WPA3

WPA/WPA2-Enterprise

HARDWARE

Ethernet Ports

1× Gigabit WAN Port

4× Gigabit LAN Ports

Power

12 V 1 A

Buttons Wi-Fi/WPS Button

Power On/Off Button

Reset Button

SOFTWARE

Protocols

IPv4

IPv6

Service Kits

HomeShield

EasyMesh

Mesh networking creates smooth, fast, stable roaming. Archer AX53 can flexibly build an EasyMesh network with EasyMesh-Compatible devices, which eliminates Wi-Fi dead zones, expand your network, and fill your entire home with high-speed Wi-Fi. Seamless Wi-Fi connections with one network name, one-click setting and flexible scalability.

Parental Controls

HomeShield Parental Controls

Custom Profiles

Professional Content Filter Library

Family Time

Bedtime

Off Time

Time Rewards

Family Online Time Ranking

Pause the Internet

Weekly and Monthly Reports

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 Features Tether App

Webpage

OTHER

Network Services Enabled by Default Web Server

Manage and configure device through web (HTTP/HTTPS)

Port: 80/443 Protocol: TCP

DNS

DNS

Port: 53 Protocol: TCP & UDP

DHCP Server

IP address assignment (DHCP)

Port: 67 Protocol: UDP

App management

Manage and configure device through app

Port: 20001 Protocol: TCP

Port: 30001 Protocol: TCP

Port: 20002 Protocol: UDP

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 CE, RoHS

Environment Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )

Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing

TEST DATA

WiFi Transmission Power CE:

<20dBm (2.4GHz); <23dBm (5.15GHz~5.35GHz); <30dBm (5.47GHz~5.725GHz)

WiFi Reception Sensitivity 2.4GHz:

11ac VHT20_MCS0:-96dBm

11ac VHT20_MCS8:-74dB

11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm

11ac VHT40_MCS9:-70dB

11ax HE20_MCS0:-96dBm

11ax HE20_MCS11:-66dBm

11ax HE40_MCS0:-93dBm

11ax HE40_MCS11:-63dBm

5GHz:

11ac VHT20_MCS0:-97dBm

11ac VHT20_MCS8:-75dBm

11ac VHT40_MCS0:-94dBm

11ac VHT40_MCS9:-70dBm

11ac VHT80_MCS0:-91dBm

11ac VHT80_MCS9:-67dBm

11ac VHT160_MCS0:-88dBm

11ac VHT160_MCS9:-63dBm

11ax HE20_MCS0:-97dBm

11ax HE20_MCS11:-66dBm

11ax HE40_MCS0:-94dBm

11ax HE40_MCS11:-63dBm

11ax HE80_MCS0:-91dBm

11ax HE80_MCS11:-61dBm

11ax HE160_MCS0:-87dBm

11ax HE160_MCS11:-58dBm

PHYSICAL

Dimensions (W×D×H) 10.2 × 5.3 × 1.6 in

(260.2 × 135 × 41.6 mm)

What's in the box
1 x Wireless Router Archer AX56
1 x Power Adapter
1 x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
1 x Quick Installation Guide