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Archer A54

Released February 2021.5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Support page for Archer A54(US) V1.6: the first firmware, Archer A54(US)_V1_210111, was published on 2021-02-04. The datasheet is dated 2020. Gsmgotech reviewed the router on 2021-09-26 and the Amazon US listing B09G5Y1HWZ dates from about the same time, so a later retail start is possible. The month of the first maker firmware is used. Last checked 15 October 2026.

Form factor
Router
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Speed class
AC1200
WAN port
100Mbps

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Ports

  • 5 RJ45

All specs

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General

Series
Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026The page sits under TP-Link Home Networking, WiFi Routers, in the Archer line.
Model numbers
Archer A541Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Page title Archer A54, AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Router.
GTIN / EAN
8400307023728Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09G5Y1HWZRead 15 October 2026Product details: UPC 840030702372, model number Archer A54, 4 antennas, 4 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports. The Amazon US listing.
Announced
Not available
Status
Discontinued6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260921/US%20EOS_List_Home%20-%20V9.pdfRead 15 October 2026TP-Link US end-of-sale list V9: Archer A54 version 1.6 (US), AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO WiFi Router, end-of-sale notice 2025-09-27 and end of sale 2026-03-27. TP-Link says it takes no new orders after the end-of-sale date. The Amazon US listing still shows stock and the maker's US page still has a Buy Now link, so retail stock is still sold.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US5Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026The datasheet, firmware and warranty are for the Archer A54(US) model.
Colours
Not available
Form factor
Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Standalone router. The page does not name a mesh system.
Segment
Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Listed under the maker's WiFi routers for homes. It is not an Archer GE gaming router.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 5, IEEE 802.11ac/n/a 5 GHz and IEEE 802.11n/b/g 2.4 GHz.
Wi-Fi speed class
AC12001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026WiFi Speeds: AC1200, 5 GHz 867 Mbps (802.11ac) and 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps (802.11n).
Wi-Fi radios
BandWi-FiStreamsMax channel width (MHz)Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHzWi-Fi 4240300
5 GHzWi-Fi 5280867
Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026The page prints rates but no stream counts per band or channel widths. 300 Mbps is the 802.11n rate of 2 streams at 40 MHz and 867 Mbps is the 802.11ac rate of 2 streams at 80 MHz. The MU-MIMO text speaks of two simultaneous data streams. The reception sensitivity list names 11n HT40 and 11ac VHT80 channels. The 2.4 GHz radio is Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and the 5 GHz radio is Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). These values are worked out from the published rates and are not printed by the maker as stream counts.
Radio bands
2
6 GHz band
No
Combined Wi-Fi link rate
1,167Mbps
Wi-Fi streams
4
Max Wi-Fi channel width
80MHz
Wi-Fi features
MU-MIMO, Beamforming1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Overview: MU-MIMO technology with two simultaneous data streams and Beamforming that concentrates the signal toward connected devices.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/90208Read 15 October 2026MU-MIMO and Beamforming. A footnote says MU-MIMO needs clients that support it.
External antennas
41Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026WiFi Range: 4x Fixed Antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/90208Read 15 October 2026Antennas: 4 Fixed Omni Directional Antennas, 4 x 5dBi.
Internal antennas
Not available
Detachable antennas
No1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026The page calls the four antennas fixed.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/90208Read 15 October 2026The datasheet calls the four antennas fixed.
Coverage of one unit (claimed)
Not available
Connected devices per unit (claimed)
Not available

Ports and modem

Ports
PortCountRoleMax speed (Gbps)
RJ451WAN0.1
RJ454LAN0.1
Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 1x 10/100 Mbps WAN Port and 4x 10/100 Mbps LAN Ports. Stored at 0.1 Gbps. The page lists no USB port.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/90208Read 15 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 4*10/100 Mbps LAN Ports, 1*10/100 Mbps WAN Port.
Ethernet ports
5
Multi-gig ports
0
Fastest WAN port
100Mbps
Fastest LAN port
100Mbps
USB ports
0
SFP+ port
No
Built-in modem
Not available
Modem standards
Not available

Mesh

Mesh technologies
Not available
Units per pack
11Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026One router is sold.
Coverage of the pack (claimed)
Not available
Identical units
Not available
Satellite model
Not available
Satellite ports
Not available
Ethernet backhaul
Not available

Software

Management
Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Management Features: Tether App and Webpage.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/82459Read 15 October 2026The guide covers the web management page at tplinkwifi.net. The product page names the Tether app.
Online account required
No3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/82459Read 15 October 2026Log In: visit http://tplinkwifi.net and create a password to log in. No online account is asked for.
Operating modes
Router, Access point, Repeater1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Working Modes: Router Mode, Access Point Mode and Range Extender Mode.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/90208Read 15 October 2026Multi-Mode Function: Router, Access Point and Range Extender modes.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/82459Read 15 October 2026Operation Mode: the router supports Wireless Router mode, Access Point mode and Range Extender Mode.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/88535Read 15 October 2026The quick installation guide describes Router Mode, Access Point Mode and Range Extender Mode.
Network features
Guest network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Guest Network: 1x 5 GHz and 1x 2.4 GHz. IPTV lists IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN, so VLAN is not stored. QoS by Device, DDNS (NO-IP, DynDNS) and Parental Controls (URL Filtering, Time Controls) are listed. The router has no paid service and the page names no subscription.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/90208Read 15 October 2026Guest Network: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Quality of Service: WMM, Bandwidth Control. Dynamic DNS: DynDns, NO-IP, Comexe. Access Control: Parental Controls. IPTV: IGMP Proxy/Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN.
VPN server
Not available
VPN client
Not available
USB applications
Not available

Security

Wi-Fi security
WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x). WPA3 is not listed here or in the datasheet. See the user guide note.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/90208Read 15 October 2026Wireless Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK encryption.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/82459Read 15 October 2026Section 4.6.3 lists WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Personal with authentication types WPA-PSK, WPA/WPA2-Auto, WPA2 PSK, WPA2/WPA3-Auto and WPA3-SAE. The product page and the datasheet list no WPA3, so WPA3 is not stored.
Security service
Not available
Security service cost
Not available
Automatic firmware updates
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Smart home

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Thread border router
Not available
Matter controller
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Smart home platforms
Not available

Hardware

System on chip
Not available
CPU cores
11Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Processor: Single-Core CPU. No clock speed or chip is published.
CPU clock
Not available
RAM
Not available
Flash storage
Not available
Cooling fan
Not available

Power

Power supply
External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026The page lists a power adapter in the package.
Rated power input
9 V, 0.85 A1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Power: 9 V 0.85 A.
Included adapter output
7.65W1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 20269 V times 0.85 A is 7.65 W. The user guide FCC statement names the I.T.E power supply T090085-2B1, whose code matches 9 V and 0.85 A. The page lists a power adapter in the package.
Power use (typical, claimed)
Not available
Power use (max, claimed)
Not available

Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
Not available
Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
Not available
Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
Not available
Range (measured)
Not available
Power use under load (measured)
Not available
Energy use per day (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width230Height35Depth144mm(9.1 × 1.4 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 9.1 x 5.7 x 1.5 in (229.9 x 144.2 x 36.9 mm). The datasheet gives 230 x 144 x 35 mm and the datasheet figure is stored. The page does not say whether the fixed antennas are folded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/90208Read 15 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 9.1 x 5.7 x 1.4 in (230 x 144 x 35 mm). Stored as width, depth and height. The product page gives a height of 36.9 mm.
Dimensions with antennas
Not available
Weight
Not available
Wall mountable
Not available

Certifications

Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
FCC, CE, RoHS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Certifications: FCC, CE. The datasheet lists CE and RoHS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/90208Read 15 October 2026Certification: CE, RoHS.

In the box

In the box
Wi-Fi Router Archer A54, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-a54Read 15 October 2026Package Content: Wi-Fi Router Archer A54, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/90208Read 15 October 2026Package Contents: Wireless Router Archer A54, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years7Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty page: Wi-Fi routers bought on or after 2023-09-01 have a 2 year warranty. The Amazon listing also says 2 year manufacturer.

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  1. Read 15 October 2026Backs 24 fields
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