Fast, reliable, powerful – TP-Link Archer AX11000 router

This TP-Link Archer AX11000 router is really great. extremely quick and simple to set up. There are many ports available. practically works out of the box. With just one TP-Link box to ease maintenance and spread signal across your entire house, the range is excellent—equal to two-node ASUS mesh router.

The software’s management interface is quite decent. They came up with some really great ideas, like having the LED turn off automatically at night, using one SSID to combine and balance frequencies intelligently using both frequencies, having a hidden guest SSID and QR code for it, so that your friends can connect instantly and securely, prioritizing your streaming with the QoS setting, activating intrusion prevention, getting a free TP-Link DDNS URL to make remote connections easier, and using an optional phone app to monitor and control the router. It is responsive and simple to use the control panel. They even noticed that since there is only one user, your router does not require a user name.

It is not surprising that the TP-Link Archer AX11000 router has a larger size because it has some real power. The square shape of this horizontally oriented router, which is made of an almost matte-black plastic, requires a significant amount of work space. It also features eight red-colored antennas in total, a massive brick-shaped power supply that occupies additional space, and more.

The AX11000 is a high-end router, thus it makes sense that the specifications are excellent. Every router has a CPU at its core, and this one features a 1.8 GHz 64 Bit Quad-Core CPU, three coprocessors, 1 GB of RAM, and 512 MB of flash storage in addition to other components.
A pair of USB 3.0 ports, one Type-C and the other Type-A, provide enough port coverage. Additionally, there are several Ethernet ports, including eight gigabyte speed LAN connectors and one 2.5 Gbps WAN port. Static Link Aggregation is another option for port pairing.
The Game Accelerator, which according to TP-Link automatically detects and optimizes gaming traffic, is one of a few features worth mentioning. It functions somewhat like a more sophisticated QoS. The second option is Game Protector, which has two parts. The first is an integrated Trend Micro-powered antivirus feature, and the second is parental controls. Overall, the UI is simple to use and navigate.

Both the web-based console and the TP-Link Tether mobile app may be used to control the TP-Link Archer AX11000 router, however the web console provides more control and has a Game Center dashboard. A Home screen with buttons at the top labeled Network Map, Game Center, Internet, Wireless, and Advanced is displayed when the console first starts up. There is also a network map that shows you how many clients are connected, and below the map are panels with indicators from SpeedTest that display information about your Internet connection, like your IP address, MAC address, and type of connection.

The TP-Link AX11000 Next-Gen Tri-Band Gaming Router is not a cheap router when you consider that it costs just under $300 (current price $225). However, it is really quick and packed with features that will help you to improve your online gaming.

Ultra-Fast Wi-Fi for Extreme Gaming – AX11000 speed machine that delivers Wi-Fi Speeds Over 10 Gbps: 4804 Mbps (5 GHz Gaming) + 4804 Mbps (5 GHz) + 1148 Mbps (2.4 GHz)1
Game Accelerator – Detect and optimize gaming streams, to ensure your gaming stays immersive
Game Protector – Keep your accounts and documents safe with a free lifetime subscription of Homecare™ security system.7
Game Statistics – Real-time latency, game duration and network resource allocation in a glance with fine-tuned UI.
Ultra Connectivity – 2.5 Gbps WAN port and eight Gigabit LAN ports, 2 USB 3.0 in Type A and Type C provide extensive connectivity.6
Powerful Processing – 1.8 GHz Quad-Core CPU and 3 coprocessors ensure your network performance always at peak run.
Highly Efficient – OFDMA increases the avg. throughput and reduces the lag.2
Easy and Smart – Link to your router via Bluetooth and set it up in minutes with the powerful Tether app.

TP-Link Archer AX11000 router also has a USB C connector, eight gigabit LAN ports with link aggregation, and an extra 2.5 Gb WAN port for users who are lucky enough to have access to a multi-gig switch or modem. Furthermore, a lifetime subscription to the TP-Link HomeCare service is provided, which offers device prioritization, parental controls with web filtering, and antivirus security.
In our review and testing, the TP-Link Archer AX11000 router has received a mixed combination of results. The integrated 8 port switch, the 5 GHz throughput, the integrated TrendNet security, and the simplicity of installation are the best features. The bulky design, poor 2.4 GHz speed, numerous dropped video frames during our congestion tests, and the hefty cost are the disadvantages. Photo: TP-Link

TP-Link Archer AX11000 router specs:

Standards	Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
WiFi Speeds	AX11000 5 GHz: 4804 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160) 5 GHz: 4804 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160) 2.4 GHz: 1148 Mbps (802.11ax)
WiFi Range	4-6 Bedroom Houses 8× Detachable 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 4T4R Multiple streams in the same band strengthen the fault tolerance in transmission
WiFi Capacity	Very High Tri-Band Allocate devices to different bands for optimal performance 4×4 MU-MIMO Simultaneously communicates with multiple MU-MIMO clients 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 12 Streams Connect your devices to more bandwidth
Working Modes	Router Mode Access Point Mode

Processor	1.8 GHz 64 Bit Quad-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports	1× 2.5 Gbps WAN Port 8× Gigabit LAN PortsStatic Link Aggregation (LAG) available with 2× LAN ports
USB Support	1× USB-C 3.0 Port 1× USB-A 3.0 PortSupported Partition Formats: NTFS, exFAT, HFS+, FAT32 Supported Functions: Apple Time Machine FTP Server Media Server Samba Server
Buttons	Wi-Fi On/Off Button Power On/Off Button LED On/Off Button WPS Button Reset Button
Power	12 V ⎓ 5 A

WiFi Encryption	WPA WPA2 WPA3 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Network Security	SPI Firewall Access Control IP & MAC Binding Application Layer GatewayHomeCare™ 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

Protocols	IPv4 IPv6
Game Center	Game Accelerator Detects and optimizes gaming streams to keep latency as low as possibleGame Statistics Check real-time latency, system utilization, and game duration on a redesigned dashboard to tweak every detail Game Protector Keep your accounts and system safe with HomeCare™ antivirus protection

arental 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	Game Accelerator QoS QoS by DeviceHomeCare™ QoS QoS by Application
Cloud Service	Auto Firmware Upgrade OTA Firmware Upgrade TP-Link ID DDNS

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, RoHS
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