Wireless Speeds & Performance
- Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz | IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz)
- Combined Signal Rating: AC1900
- 5 GHz Band: Up to 1300 Mbps (802.11ac Wave 2)
- 2.4 GHz Band: Up to 600 Mbps (802.11n)
- MIMO Configuration: 3×3 MU-MIMO (Allows transmitting and receiving over three simultaneous streams to flawlessly match multi-stream clients like Apple MacBooks)
- Intelligent Band Coordination:
- Smart Connect: Directs connected devices automatically to the least congested wireless band.
- Airtime Fairness: Prevents older legacy devices from slowing down the entire network infrastructure.
🛠 Hardware Components & Design
- Ethernet Ports: Full Gigabit layout:
- 1× Gigabit WAN Port
- 4× Gigabit LAN Ports
- Antenna Structural Configuration: 6× Fixed high-performance external antennas utilizing Beamforming arrays to focus signal strength directly toward active hardware.
- Working Modes: Dual system flexibility supporting Router Mode or Access Point (AP) Mode.
- Physical Dimensions (W×D×H): 229.9 × 144.2 × 37.2 mm (9.1 × 5.1 × 1.5 inches).
🔒 Security & Ecosystem Expansion
- Wireless Encryption Suite: WPA, WPA2, and advanced WPA3 encryption matrices.
- Mesh Network Scalability: Fully compatible with TP-Link OneMesh to tie together a seamless, whole-home network using OneMesh extenders.
- Network Segregation: Features Parental Controls, isolated Guest Networks, and Access Control lists.
- System Control: Managed locally or via cloud routing through the TP-Link Tether App or traditional Web browser layout
