TP-Link AX3000 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router Archer AX50

# Wi-Fi 6 Technology Featuring Intel: Wi-Fi 6 technology achieves up to 3x faster speeds, higher capacity and lower latency compared to the previous generation of Wi-Fi 5 while Intel’s dual-core CPU ensures your experience is smooth and buffer-free.

# Next-Gen 3 Gbps Speeds: Reach incredible speeds up to 3 Gbps (2402 Mbps on 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz band) for faster streaming and gaming like you have never experienced before.

# Connect More Devices: Simultaneously communicate more data to more devices using revolutionary OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, letting you connect 40+ devices.

# Minimize Lag for All Devices and Applications: Experience ultra-smooth entertainment whether you are streaming 4K videos, gaming online, or even video chatting with up to 75% reduced lag.

# More Reliable Coverage: Achieve the strongest, most reliable WiFi coverage up to 2,000 sq. ft. with Archer AX50 as it focuses signal strength to your devices using Beamforming technology and 4 antennas.

# HomeCareTM: Protect your family with a lifetime free subscription of TP-Link’s HomeCare featuring next-level antivirus, robust parental controls and QoS.

# Increased Battery Life for Devices: Target Wake Time technology reduces your devices’ power consumption to extend battery life.

# Easy Setup: Set up your router in minutes with the powerful TP-Link Tether App.

# Backward Compatible: Archer AX50 supports all previous 802.11 standards and all WiFi devices.

Overview

The Next Generation of WiFi is Upon Us

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) could turn out to be the most significant advancement in WiFi development, delivering a huge boost in speed and total capacity. Mainstream adoption of Wi-Fi 6 is inching ever closer with more and more AX clients available. It’s the right time to upgrade your router to the newest generation of WiFi!

Learn more about WiFi 6 (802.11ax)

Blazingly Fast Gig+ Speed Can’t Wait

There is no reason to hold off on buying a Wi-Fi 6 router when you can already take full advantage of the speed it delivers. Featuring a 160 MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM, Archer AX50 delivers true gigabit speeds of up to 3 Gbps. Enjoy faster streaming and gaming like never before. Powered by Intel®, this full-featured Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 router pairs perfectly with new Intel® Wi-Fi 6 Gig+ PCs and laptops, allowing numerous bandwidth-intensive tasks to run smoothly at the same time.

Reliable Connections for More Devices

In answer to ever-growing demands on home WiFi, Archer AX50 future-proofs your home networks by providing higher capacity to connect more devices. Advanced technologies like OFDMA raises the connection capacity in high-density scenarios compared to standard 802.11ac routers. Keep pace with the latest technology and future developments.

Lower Latency, Greater Experience.

Taking a giant leap forward in wireless connectivity, Wi-Fi 6 brings stable and responsive WiFi connections to tomorrow’s hyperconnected homes. Enjoy more responsive gaming and seamless video conferencing even when multiple compatible device are connected and transmitting data at the same time.

More Secure, and More Trusted WiFi

Create a customized WiFi network with enhanced security with a free lifetime subscription of TP-Link HomeCare™. Whether protecting your sensitive data or limiting the access of kids and guests, HomeCare™ gives you the tools you need to fully manage your network.

Robust Parental Controls

Block inappropriate content and restrict time spent online

Built-In Antivirus

Protect all connected devices in your home from online threats

Quality of Service

Prioritize devices and applications for faster performance when needed

Expanded Coverage Throughout Your Home

Four high-gain external antennas and Beamforming technology combine to extend strong, reliable WiFi throughout your home.

Reduce Devices’ Power Consumption

While Wi-Fi 6 clients are starting to hit the market in meaningful numbers, the newest AX technology—Target Wake Time—helps your devices to communicate more while consuming less power. Mobile and IoT devices that support TWT negotiate when and how often they will wake up to send or receive data, increasing sleep time and substantially prolonging battery life.

Easy Management with Tether

Set up your router in minutes via its intuitive web interface or the powerful Tether app. Tether also lets you manage its network settings from any Android or iOS device.

Ready for Today and Tomorrow’s Smart Home

With the growing number of devices in today’s home, everyone deserves a smarter and easier way to bring all your products together. Utilize Amazon Alexa to control everything via voice commands to enjoy truly intelligent life.

Learn about Alexa integration >>

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Specifications

WIRELESS

Standards

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

3 Bedroom Houses

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

4 Streams

Connect your devices to more bandwidth

Working Modes

Router Mode

Access Point Mode

HARDWARE

Processor

Dual-Core CPU

Ethernet Ports

1× Gigabit WAN Port

4× Gigabit LAN Ports

Static Link Aggregation (LAG) available with 2× LAN ports

USB Support

1× USB 3.0 Port

Supported Partition Formats:

NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32

Supported Functions:

Apple Time Machine

FTP Server

Media Server

Samba Server

Buttons

Wi-Fi/WPS Button

Power On/Off Button

LED On/Off Button

Reset Button

Power

12 V ⎓ 2 A

SECURITY

WiFi Encryption

WEP

WPA

WPA2

WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

Network Security

SPI Firewall

Access Control

IP & MAC Binding

Application Layer Gateway

HomeCare™ Antivirus

Malicious Site Checker

Port Intrusion Prevention

Infected Device Isolation

Notification and Log

Guest Network

1× 5 GHz Guest Network

1× 2.4 GHz Guest Network

VPN Server

OpenVPN

PPTP

SOFTWARE

Protocols

IPv4

IPv6

Service Kits

HomeCare™

Learn More>

https://www.tp-link.com/ae/homecare/

Parental Controls

HomeCare™ Parental Controls

Custom Profiles

Content Filtering

App Block

URL Filtering

Time Limit

Time Schedule (Bedtime)

Log Insight

WAN Types

Dynamic IP

Static IP

PPPoE

PPTP

L2TP

Quality of Service

QoS by Device

HomeCare™ QoS

QoS by Application

Cloud Service

Auto Firmware Upgrade

OTA Firmware Upgrade

TP-Link ID

DDNS

NAT Forwarding

Virtual Servers

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

Tether App

Webpage

Check Web Emulator>

https://www.tp-link.com/ae/support/download/archer-ax50/#Emulators

PHYSICAL

Dimensions (W×D×H)

10.2 × 5.3 × 1.5 in // (260.2 x 135.0 x 38.6 mm)

Package Contents

Wi-Fi Router Archer AX50

Power Adapter

RJ45 Ethernet Cable

Quick Installation Guide

OTHER

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

FCC

Environment

Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉ ~104℉)

Storage Temperature: -40℃~70℃ (-40℉ ~158℉)

Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing

Storage Humidity: 5%~90% non-condensing

TEST DATA

WiFi Transmission Power

FCC: