TP Link Archer AX72 AX5400 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

HIGH-END WI-FI 6 FOR EVERYONE
AX5400 Dual-Band 6-Stream Gigabit
Wi-Fi 6 Router
 
Wi-Fi 6 Upgrades Everything
The latest generation of Wi-Fi technology brings faster speeds, less lag, and higher capacity, enabling more simultaneous connections on your home network.
 
Warp Speed for Smooth 8K Streaming
Drastically improved speeds enable streaming, fast downloading, and gaming, all at the same time. Need to go faster? Hop on 5 GHz with full speed-boosting features, to stream multiple 8K videos without lagging.
 
Extensive Wi-Fi Coverage with Advanced Technology
Enjoy stable Wi-Fi connections even in the kitchen and bedroom. High-Power FEM, 6× Antennas, Beamforming, and 4T4R structures combine to adapt Wi-Fi coverage to perfectly fit your home and concentrate signal strength towards your devices.
 
Qualcomm Next-Gen CPU
Responsive Processing Powering Stable Network
Equipped with a next-gen high-efficiency 64-bit Qualcomm CPU, Archer AX72 processes data responsively and reduces the latency within the network, delivering a robust yet stable network.
Qualcomm : Next-Gen 64-bit Chipset 
14 nm : High-Speed Memory
 
Connect More, Stay Fast
Easily handle dozens of devices streaming and gaming at the same time — OFDMA and MU-MIMO combine to future-proof your home network by providing greater capacity to connect more devices.
OFDMA
Enables different devices to share one transmission stream, increasing efficiency.
MU-MIMO
Transmits data to different devices simultaneously using multiple streams.
 
Designed to Be Cool
The slant rectangle atop the scaled armor design provides a contemporary aesthetic. Its 167 cm² (25 in²) area dedicated to heat dissipation, unleashes the full power of the whole machine.
 
TP-Link HomeShield:
Advanced Security for Your Everyday Devices
With TP-Link HomeShield, enjoy advanced security features delivering a safe environment that protects your family and network's data and privacy.
 
Home Network Scanner
Real-time network scanner to detect potential threats and security issues.
 
Parental Controls
Manage time online and block inappropriate content keeping your family safe online.
 
Quality of Service
Assign your favorite devices to have the fastest connections for top performance.
 
TP-Link OneMesh™: Flexibly Create Whole Home WiFi with Archer AX72
Want to build a whole-home Wi-Fi? Archer AX72 supports OneMesh to form seamless whole-home coverage, preventing drops and lag when moving between signals.
 
Easy Setup and Use
Whether you prefer the intuitive Tether app or TP-Link’s powerful web interface, you can set up your Archer AX23 in minutes.
The Tether App allows you to manage network settings from any Android or iOS device.
 
Protect Your Children
Block inappropriate content for your children, and customize a time range for better online habits.
 
New Connection Notification
You will be notified by your phone when new devices connect. Kick-off any suspicious connections and block them. It’s as simple as that.
 
Easy Firmware Upgrade
Tired of upgrading firmware? OTA updates enable easy firmware upgrades with a click in the management panel. To keep your security and functions always up-to-date, just turn on the auto-schedule.
 
Technical Details
Brand : TP LINK
Model : Archer AX72
 
Technical Specs
Gigabit WiFi for 8K Streaming – 5400 Mbps WiFi for faster browsing, streamings, and downloading, all at the same time.† 
Fully Featured Wi-Fi 6 – Equips with the top structure of 4T4R and HE160 on the 5 GHz band to enable a 4.8 Gbps ultra-fast connection.
Connect 100+ Devices§ – Supports MU-MIMO and OFDMA to reduce congestion and quadruple the average throughput.‡** 
Extensive Coverage – 6× antennas and Beamforming ensure broad coverage.
HomeShield – TP-Link's premium security services keep your home network safe with cutting-edge features for network and IoT protection.*
More Vents, Less Heat – Improved vents area unleashes the full power of the whole machine.
USB Sharing – 1× USB 3.0 port enables easy media sharing and private cloud building.
Easy Setup – Set up the router in minutes with the Tether app.
 
WIRELESS
Standards Wi-Fi 6
IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
 
WiFi Speeds AX5400
5 GHz: 4804 Mbps (802.11ax, HE160)
2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
 
WiFi Range
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
 
4T4R : Multiple streams in the same band strengthen the fault tolerance in transmission
 
WiFi Capacity
High
Dual-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
 
6 Streams : Connect your devices to more bandwidth
 
Working Modes
Router Mode
Access Point Mode
 
 
HARDWARE
Processor 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU
Ethernet Ports
1× Gigabit WAN Port
4× Gigabit 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 On/Off Button
Power On/Off Button
LED On/Off Button
WPS Button
Reset Button
 
Power : 12 V ⎓ 2.5 A
 
SECURITY
 
WiFi Encryption
WPA
WPA2
WPA3
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
 
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
PPTP
 
SOFTWARE
 
Protocols
IPv4
IPv6
 
Service Kits : HomeShield Learn More>
 
OneMesh™
OneMesh™ Supported
Without replacing your existing devices or buying a whole new WiFi ecosystem, OneMesh™ helps you create a more flexible network that covers your entire home with TP-Link OneMesh™ products.
Learn More>
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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
TP-Link ID
DDNS
 
NAT Forwarding
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
DMZ
UPnP
Virtual Server
 
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
 
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, CE, 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
 
TEST DATA
WiFi Transmission Power
CE:
<20dBm{2.4GHz}
<23dBm{5.15GHz~5.35GHz}
<30dBm{5.47GHz~5.725GHz}
FCC:
<24dBm{5.25GHz~5.35GHz&5.47GHz~5.725GHz }
<30dBm{2.4GHz &5.15GHz~5.25GHz&5.725GHz~5.825GHz }
 
WiFi Reception Sensitivity
2.4GHz:
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-94.5dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS8:-72.5dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS0:-92.5dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS9:-69.5dBm
11ax HE20 MCS0:-95dBm
11ax HE20 MCS11:-64.5dBm
11ax HE40 MCS0:-92.5dBm
11ax HE40 MCS11:-62dBm
5GHz:
11ac VHT20 MCS0:-97dBm
11ac VHT20 MCS8:-74dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS0:-95dBm
11ac VHT40 MCS9:-70dBm
11ac VHT80 MCS0:-91.5dBm
11ac VHT80 MCS9:-66dBm
11ac VHT160 MCS0:-86dBm
11ac VHT160 MCS9:-61dBm
11ax HE20 MCS0:-95dBm
11ax HE20 MCS11:-64dBm
11ax HE40 MCS0:-91.5dBm
11ax HE40 MCS11:-62dBm
11ax HE80 MCS0:-88dBm
11ax HE80 MCS11:-58dBm
11ax HE160 MCS0:-85.5dBm
11ax HE160 MCS11:-55dBm
 
PHYSICAL
Dimensions (W×D×H)
10.7 × 5.8 × 1.9 in
(272.5 × 147.2 × 49.2 mm)
 
Package Contents
Wi-Fi Router Archer AX72
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide